What's this?
A good friend passed away recently, and we don't know what this is for sure. I think it's a lamp of some sort. Anyone know what it is, really? http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59183.jpg http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59185.jpg Thanks -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Improving the technical quality of my photography
[...] Rather than having a default, I expect that the correct solution is to know when which platform is the best. What guidelines do you use? My default is simple. Leave the tripod and stuff at home except when shooting brick walls or some similar test, or when using humungously long lenses - anything above about 200mm on a 35mm system; and even then a bean bag is often better than a tripod. It's all just clutter and contributes nothing to the type of picture I take. I suspect it will contribute practically nothing to yours either. Normally I try to shoot at a shutter speed higher than the lens focal length, which is the old rule of thumb and seems to work quite well. If I need to shoot at slow shutter speeds I brace or otherwise prop the camera on something. I agree with other suggestions to use the best lenses possible, and I do still feel more comfortable with manual focus. I currently have three heads Hmm. with the ubiquitous manfrotto mount. A 486RC2 ball head A 352RC ball head A 804RC2 three axis head I'm using a Manfrotto 3443 Carbon one 441 base The above setup seems to work pretty well, until I throw the bigma or suchlike on, in which case, using the metric of does it change position when you let go? at least the three axis head sags. What would it take to substantially improve what I have for a tripod head? Would I be able to do so and stay with the same ubiquitous mount that already works with the several heads I now have? Just as I was finishing up the above, I got a couple more excellent replies from Bruce and Collin Begin forwarded message: From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Date: May 30, 2012 4:42:59 PM PDT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Improving the technical quality of my photography Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sharpness: easy one. When it matters: - use low ISO (no higher than 200) Good to know. I try to go for 80 when I can (it seems to give more DR than 100 based on DxO), but often push it as far as 640. - light your subject well (exposure!) - use the center focus point on something lit and detailed The topic of how to focus is another interesting one. In my experience, if the autofocus focuses on the right thing, it will do better than manual. For manual focus, it seems as if I get the best results using Live View. - focus on eyes in portraits (use manual focus-point setting) - use higher shutter speeds (125th and up) I suspect this also depends a bit on the focal length. What about using strobes? Either studio or speedlight? Are they fast enough that a tripod doesn't give much/any advantage? - use tripod, monopod, or lean against something solid In what cases do image stabilization help or hurt? I've read lots of discussion one way or another about using it on a tripod. I suspect that it mostly matters how well damped the tripod is. - don't breath while pressing shutter - use pro glass (eg DA*) My three most common lenses to use are DA* 16-50, FA31 and FA77 followed by DA40ltd and DA50/2.8 macro or Tamron 90/2.8 macro (thanks Sasha, I dread the day you ask for it back), Sigma 20/1.8 and 18-250. Obviously my 18-250 isn't the sharpest lens in my bag. - keep your glass clean How to clean it? Lens pen? - avoid using filters (like UV); *especially* cheap ones I have been avoiding them, though there now seems to be a slight scratch at the edge of the front element of my 16-50. - set aperture in sweet range for lens (eg not wide open) Two stops? Set program for MTF priority and see what it says? Research it for each lens and note it's sweet spot? - use mirror lockup when you can - use timed shutter or remote release when you can - use input and output sharpening passes in post-processing I'm not familiar with these details. - avoid too much noise-reduction - shoot RAW I always do. Do *all* of the above together for max sharpness. On exposure: not sure what to say to you here. You need to be mindful of how well your matrix metering works so you know when you need to compensate; when you need to switch to spot metering; when you should use a light meter. You've been doing the difficult boundary cases so long this should be like shooting fish in a barrel for you by now. It should be. I always check the histogram and blinkies. What other poor technical quality did you have in mind? Eg: poor contrast / too much contrast? Over / under saturated? Nothing in particular. I'm as much trying to learn what I need to learn. For most stuff like that, I recommend looking at a lot of images, then keeping what you have seen in mind when post-processing. I spend more time looking at other people's work than I do at my own. I seek out work that's like what I want to do and spend quality time *really* appreciating it. I think
Re: I had nothing better to do this morning...
Why turn this guy into a mystery? He is just another sociopat with internet connection. There is plenty of them out there. -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ My photo class blog: http://z-fotokurs.blogspot.com/ To err is human to arr is pirate 2012/5/30 P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: So I visited a few despised sites... No link because I don't want to give him traffic, but RiceWhine makes Kennyboy look like a super genius, or in other words, RiceWhine is an idiot. I can't believe he's got a following. I really can't. -- 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: What's this?
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of William Robb A good friend passed away recently, and we don't know what this is for sure. I think it's a lamp of some sort. Anyone know what it is, really? http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59183.jpg http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59185.jpg it's an interesting exercise in affordance! To me it looks as though the base should be attached to a wall or ceiling and the hooks use to hang something. Perhaps a penny-farthing bicycle - it has an Edwardian feel to it. Perhaps it's something from inside an old wardrobe. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: What's this?
On 31/5/12, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: A good friend passed away recently, and we don't know what this is for sure. I think it's a lamp of some sort. Anyone know what it is, really? http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59183.jpg http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59185.jpg A Victorian device for viewing Uranus. Seriously? I'd love to know! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: cormorant advice solicited
That is what I want to get away from :) 2012/5/31 John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au: Unfortunately, my photos of them are not of a standard sufficient to exhibit to this group! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
defringe
LR 4.1 is out. The defringe tool is new. A quick test: http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/221-defringe I'm impressed. Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: What's this?
It looks to me like a two-piece candle holder - one part for stationary illumination, one part to carry, extinguish and store a candle. Probably used to read and then take the last walk to the loo for the night. Also handy for somnambulists to prepare for the odd accidental wake-up. Cheers Ecke 2012/5/31 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: On 31/5/12, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: A good friend passed away recently, and we don't know what this is for sure. I think it's a lamp of some sort. Anyone know what it is, really? http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59183.jpg http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59185.jpg A Victorian device for viewing Uranus. Seriously? I'd love to know! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Sent from my iP address -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: What's this?
no drip-catcher - you'd burn your fingers. This device here: http://www.web-options.com/Stand1.jpg http://www.web-options.com/Stand2.jpg is one of my bike stands. It has a very similar structure to Bill's mystery object, except that the hooks are inverted. This is why I think the conical part should be attached to a wall or ceiling. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Underpaid N. Overpentaxed Sent: 31 May 2012 10:41 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: What's this? It looks to me like a two-piece candle holder - one part for stationary illumination, one part to carry, extinguish and store a candle. Probably used to read and then take the last walk to the loo for the night. Also handy for somnambulists to prepare for the odd accidental wake-up. Cheers Ecke 2012/5/31 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: On 31/5/12, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: A good friend passed away recently, and we don't know what this is for sure. I think it's a lamp of some sort. Anyone know what it is, really? http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59183.jpg http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59185.jpg A Victorian device for viewing Uranus. Seriously? I'd love to know! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Sent from my iP address -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: What's this?
Am not sure of the size from your photos, but it could be for fire starting items: matchsticks in the shorter base, longer bits of kindling in the taller tube. stan On May 31, 2012, at 2:52 AM, William Robb wrote: A good friend passed away recently, and we don't know what this is for sure. I think it's a lamp of some sort. Anyone know what it is, really? http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59183.jpg http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59185.jpg Thanks -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT on Lr 4 being unusably slow
I have a late-2006 iMac with 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, 2 gb memory. Before I bought this machine, I had for years used a Powerbook as my only computer, but I needed to upgrade in order to handle LR and the like. I understand that newer better (?) program versions are going to use more code, exhibit some feature bloat, and possibly require upgrades to processors, OS, and/or memory. But LR in particular bugs me because it was touted as a modular program, and I would think that the individual modules could still be reasonably svelte and speedy. I haven't gone from LR3 to LR4 in part because I saw no improvements worth paying for, in part because of concerns about speed, memory etc. I am sure I'll get there sooner or later though, and am glad you all are working through the issues! stan On May 29, 2012, at 9:45 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Looks like I'll have to add some memory to my iMac before upgrading. I have 4 gigs of ram--probably upgrade to 8 just to be on the safe side. Thanks for mentioning this, Bruce. Cheers, Christine On May 28, 2012, at 8:15 PM, Tim Bray wrote: I upgraded to a slightly-faster computer with 8G of RAM and it was like night and day. We’ll never go back to the halcyon days of Lightroom 1 (now *that* was fast), but it’s perfectly acceptable; you just need more memory. -T On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 6:11 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I don't understand why nobody has posted here about Lightroom 4 being so dog-slow. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: What's this?
Fascinating thing -- I'd guess the longer tube is about 6 inches long, looking at it in relation to the grain in the wood it is sitting on. What about an incense holder? nah... I thought candle holder at first but someone pointed out the wax would drip. Good fun to try to figure it out -- might be a very nice item to sell on ebay :-) ann On 5/31/2012 07:18, Stan Halpin wrote: Am not sure of the size from your photos, but it could be for fire starting items: matchsticks in the shorter base, longer bits of kindling in the taller tube. stan On May 31, 2012, at 2:52 AM, William Robb wrote: A good friend passed away recently, and we don't know what this is for sure. I think it's a lamp of some sort. Anyone know what it is, really? http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59183.jpg http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59185.jpg Thanks -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Rock Climber
Years ago, I visited home on those tiny little lots in Essex and in Hudson. Before suburban sprawl, those neighborhoods were the land of opportunity for working class families . Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:12 AM, Dmitry Gromov grom...@gmail.com wrote: hi On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:11 AM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Sounds like you lived in Essex or Hudson county. Actually it was in Hudson County, in the city of Bayonne - often referred to by Jackie Gleason the home of Chuck Wepner. Right, there is much more space in Essex county compared to Hudson! :) -- //DG LOC(NJ) //* -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Improving the technical quality of my photography
Haven't read but a couple of contributions to this thread and this may have been pretty much rung out, but soft images seem a constant. In most cases, if this were an intended effect, you would expect it to be obvious. A steady hold or solid rest would be the answer, as we all know, but lacking these things, raising the sensitivity and increasing the shutter speed would help in many situations. Post processing is too large an issue to even attempt to address.at least for me. J Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com - Original Message - From: kwal...@peoplepc.com kwal...@peoplepc.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:16 PM Subject: Re: Improving the technical quality of my photography I think that one of the things that is happening here is that we're getting comments from photographers of different genres. Bingo ! I think there is quite a mixture of genres on the list and what works for one doesn't necessarily work for others. One on the reasons I don't regularly respond to other than outdoor/ wildlife pesos. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Improving the technical quality of my photography A developing theme certainly seems to be forming: that of slowing it down, taking your time, getting it right. And that's great advice. There are situations, however, where that just isn't possible. A photo will appear for a very brief time and if you don't snap ~now~ it will be lost forever. The choice is sometimes between getting the (technically imperfect) photo and getting nothing. At times like that it's important to be as prepared as possible by understanding the prevailing conditions and being as ready as possible to do almost anything in a very short period of time. If you snap and the photo is still there be ready to then consider what adjustments might be important in the time you have to re-adjust. I think that one of the things that is happening here is that we're getting comments from photographers of different genres. Obviously a studio photographer, a sports photographer, a nature guy and a PJ all have different standards of technical requirement, different equipment available to them and different time frames in which to work. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com Sent: May 30, 2012 5/30/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Improving the technical quality of my photography On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 5:18 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! That's a very complicated way of saying get the focus and exposure right, keep the camera as still as possible. Mark! When I want the best technical quality in my photos, I use a tripod, focus critically (manually), and use a light meter to assess the correct exposure. More important than all of that, I slow way down and think carefully of what I'm trying to achieve first, form a plan to achieve it, then execute the plan carefully. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com 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.
OT: Golden Gate Bridge In Photos, 1937 To 2012
http://www.buzzfeed.com/theangryluddite/the-golden-gate-bridge-in-photos-from-1937-to-201-5dn9 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.
Cheap Used Q's
Amazon has some used Q's in the low $300's (USD) from Amazon Warehouse. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005BG0IWS/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8qid=1338471904sr=8-1condition=used For these prices it's a really nice PS. -- 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: OT on Lr 4 being unusably slow
Charles, How much RAM do you have? and which version of the OS? LR4 is a 64bit implementation. It runs best on Lion, and runs best on Snow Leopard when you have Snow Leopard set to boot up with the 64-bit kernel (it's set to the 32bit kernel by default). 4G is enough RAM as long as most other stuff isn't running. I have tested it on a MacBook Air running Lion, but not with an 80,000 image catalog yet. As reality check, I timed startup of LR4.1 on my MacBook Pro 13 system (1 year old, 2.4 Core Duo 2, 8G RAM, Lion, data on the external firewire 800 drive, catalog on the internal). From double click to ready to edit a new directory of raw files was 92 seconds. The MBA did the same startup with a 5000 image catalog and external drive in about 30 seconds. More important, it runs smoothly on both systems after startup. Your system is an older generation than my MacBook Pro 13, 2.5-3 minutes for startup is likely fine. Time to throw money at the problem... I'm planning to upgrade on the next round of MacBook Pro systems too. G On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 5:52 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On May 30, 2012, at 21:14, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Once Lr completes this operation, you have a fresh catalog and a freshly generated set of previews which are all well-formed. This will net the best possible performance, presuming the rest of the system is up to snuff. Sadly, something else is out of whack, because the new catalog takes just as long (2.5-3 minutes) to load as the original one. I've got about 100 gig free on a 7200rpm drive in my 3.5-year-old Macbook with 4GB of RAM. Sometime this year, the next step is going to be throw hardware at the problem but not yet, unfortunately. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Packed and ready
On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 10:58 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: David J Brooks Have a great trip. Don't forget when Mark does his climb, it rains. You have been warned. No biggie. When Mark does his climb at Oh Dark Thirty in the AM, I'll still be snug as a bug in the back of my station-wagon. I don't get paid to get up that early any more. I'm talking about the thursday night one. You have been warned.:-) Oh and you'll have to fend off the bears by yourself, or o could make a video and you can play it at night, in a tent.LOL 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. -- 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.
PESO: Tour of Somerville
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15807040 My home town of Somerville, NJ, is also the home of the oldest major bicycle race in the United States'. The Tour of Somerville Cycling Series is a four-day event of competitive cycling for professionals and amateurs over Memorial Day weekend. The final event, held on every Memorial Day, is the 50 mile Kugler-Anderson Memorial Tour of Somerville, known as the Kentucky Derby of Cycling. This image is from a preliminary event, as other obligations prevented me from staying around for the big race. http://www.tourofsomerville.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tour_of_Somerville Comments will be 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.
Improving the technical quality of my photography
Larry, I note that this is a desperate plea for help and support, and that all PDMLers must respond with sympathy. I am often in the same situation as yours, so you are not alone. Your Problem Statement:- 1) Sharpness, 2) Exposure, 3) Technical Quality, 4) Photo Equipment / Upgrades / Changing Gear, 5) Poor Focus, 6) Camera Motion / Shake, 7) Photo Situation. Some honest Solution from a Not so No All:- 1) As some one said, a tripod or monopod, a table, wall or other support. Control breathing at the time you press the shutter. Press the shutter gently in two pushes, where the first one sets focus exposure, hold then the second push takes the photo. Give a chance for shake reduction to activate. 2) Use multiple exposure with EV variation. Play with Spot and Matrix metering. Recognize every Lens's variation for exposure, color and contrast and set these on your camera body. Use PP software - dark and bright area improvement. 3) Technical Quality is a very difficult approach. Request Expert PDMLers for HELP. 4) No gear produced today are bad, except for Bad Photographers. Most DSLR and Lenses are very good, including many PS cameras. Larry there is no need to change gear. Just learn the idiosyncrasies of your camera and lens, make notes and experiment with setting changes - vow so many parameters in today's cameras. Perhaps you may consider one good sharp Star lens like the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 - cheap and better than Pentax's. 5) Most Auto Focus system are damn good. With failing eyesight I have given up Manual Focusing. Just remember to check for Body + Lens combo for Back / Front Focusing and make the appropriate setting to your DSLR body. Also wait for the Shake Reduction to Kick-in before you take the photo. 6) As said earlier breathing control, monopod / tripod, etc is your best friend to prevent camera motion / shake. Larry read up the plethora of help topics on this issue on the net. Just Google. 7) Photo Situations are too vast a topic to be covered here. Can some PDMLers help Larry or point us to some great site on the internet? Regards. Bipin - from a far away enchanting land. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Windsor Castle
For anyone who's been to Windsor Castle in England, you might find this interesting re the fire there 20 years ago. I did the recent stuff the other day in Windsor. http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2012-05-31/fire-at-windsor-castle/ -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - PAD - Window Washers - Print-a-Day-5
This is number 5 in the series Print a Day for 30 Days http://georges.posterous.com/window-washers-print-a-day-5 The Woodman of the World building is the second tallest building in Omaha. These guys are out there a lot. In this photo they're somewhere near the 17th floor. Whenever I caught a sight of them through my office window I was glad I had an inside job. Printing this photo was very much about the paper stock. The color of the paper influences the color of the highlights. As I've said before, Lightroom's soft-proof can only get you close. If you have a specific result in mind, you'll need to select your paper stock carefully and make test prints. gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.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: What's this?
From: William Robb A good friend passed away recently, and we don't know what this is for sure. I think it's a lamp of some sort. Anyone know what it is, really? http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59183.jpg http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59185.jpg Thanks Perhaps a candle holder match safe for a traveler? http://www.trocadero.com/stores/machaveli/items/1006845/item1006845.html http://www.trocadero.com/machaveli/items/1006845/en1.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: Improving the technical quality of my photography
A couple of guys have mentioned bracketing. I can relate this experience. A few years ago I took a class on composition. The instructor required every shot be a 3-shot bracketed set, 1-stop apart. She told us up front that this had nothing to do with composition, but that the most sophisticated metering system is never going to be perfect. For the duration of the class I learned as much about my camera's metering system and exposure as I learned about composition. Later, I watched A day with Jay Maisel on Kelby Training. They made a video of Scott Kelby and Jay Maisel walking around New York. At one point Kelby asks Maisel why he's hearing multiple shutter clicks every time Maisel takes a photo. Maisel responds that he always shoots bracketed sets. He said he never knows which one he'll like best. He's been shooting for decades, living through several generations of several technologies, and he doesn't worry about a lot of stuff we seem to think is so critical. So, I guess if bracketing is good enough for Jay Maisel, it's probably good enough for me. I know, I don't use it for sports and other fast action stuff. Outside of that it's been useful more often not. gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 9:42 AM, Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com wrote: Larry, I note that this is a desperate plea for help and support, and that all PDMLers must respond with sympathy. I am often in the same situation as yours, so you are not alone. Your Problem Statement:- 1) Sharpness, 2) Exposure, 3) Technical Quality, 4) Photo Equipment / Upgrades / Changing Gear, 5) Poor Focus, 6) Camera Motion / Shake, 7) Photo Situation. Some honest Solution from a Not so No All:- 1) As some one said, a tripod or monopod, a table, wall or other support. Control breathing at the time you press the shutter. Press the shutter gently in two pushes, where the first one sets focus exposure, hold then the second push takes the photo. Give a chance for shake reduction to activate. 2) Use multiple exposure with EV variation. Play with Spot and Matrix metering. Recognize every Lens's variation for exposure, color and contrast and set these on your camera body. Use PP software - dark and bright area improvement. 3) Technical Quality is a very difficult approach. Request Expert PDMLers for HELP. 4) No gear produced today are bad, except for Bad Photographers. Most DSLR and Lenses are very good, including many PS cameras. Larry there is no need to change gear. Just learn the idiosyncrasies of your camera and lens, make notes and experiment with setting changes - vow so many parameters in today's cameras. Perhaps you may consider one good sharp Star lens like the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 - cheap and better than Pentax's. 5) Most Auto Focus system are damn good. With failing eyesight I have given up Manual Focusing. Just remember to check for Body + Lens combo for Back / Front Focusing and make the appropriate setting to your DSLR body. Also wait for the Shake Reduction to Kick-in before you take the photo. 6) As said earlier breathing control, monopod / tripod, etc is your best friend to prevent camera motion / shake. Larry read up the plethora of help topics on this issue on the net. Just Google. 7) Photo Situations are too vast a topic to be covered here. Can some PDMLers help Larry or point us to some great site on the internet? Regards. Bipin - from a far away enchanting land. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Packed and ready
From: David J Brooks On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 10:58 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: David J Brooks Have a great trip. Don't forget when Mark does his climb, it rains. You have been warned. No biggie. When Mark does his climb at Oh Dark Thirty in the AM, I'll still be snug as a bug in the back of my station-wagon. I don't get paid to get up that early any more. I'm talking about the thursday night one. You have been warned.:-) Oh and you'll have to fend off the bears by yourself, or o could make a video and you can play it at night, in a tent.LOL Dave I'll still be in Raleigh Thursday night. Bears haven't bothered me. My snoring's not in the legendary category, but it seems to suffice. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: What's this?
On 31/05/2012 08:52, William Robb wrote: A good friend passed away recently, and we don't know what this is for sure. I think it's a lamp of some sort. Anyone know what it is, really? http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59183.jpg http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59185.jpg I would guess that there should be a spring in the long tube, to hold the candle up. It's for using when you need the light to stay still and not move, as it would as the candle burned down. Similar constructions were used when candles were the source of light in the (very, very) early days of motoring, to ensure the flame stayed in the right place to allow a mirror to throw as much light down the road as possible. I'm not sure, after all that, why it would be constructed to separate. -- No fixed Adobe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Improving the technical quality of my photography
I wish I had enough knowledge and experience to be of help on this, Larry. The only thing I can really offer is that, in my personal experience, I noticed that the biggest improvement in my photography happened when I started shooting almost exclusively with my manual primes. It's pretty limiting, but I found the effect to be something akin to running with ankle weights. I began to slow down and pay much closer attention to focus, composition, etc. Yes, I missed out on certain shots as a consequence, but I also started finding shots out of sheer necessity that I normally wouldn't have noticed. That said, I've been in an awful slump of late, myself. More than anything, I just need to get my ass out of the house and go shooting. But, when the heat index is around 110-120 degrees and there's not a cloud in the sky, you can find all kinds of excuses not to do it. Hope you figure out what's ailing ya soon. Best, Walt On 5/30/2012 3:54 PM, Larry Colen wrote: It often seems that the bulk of my photography is in situations where I'm pretty much trying to make the best of a bad situation, and I'm not so much going for a sharp photo, but a photo that is as sharp as I can get at the moment. Call me bourgeois, but the poor technical quality (sharpness, exposure etc.) of my photos has been bothering me lately. What have you done, if anything, to improve the technical quality of your photography, and how much difference did it make? I can't really afford equipment upgrades at the moment, but if changing gear made a huge difference, that's important to know. In a related note, if people have noticed consistent technical flaws that I make, like camera motion, or poor focus, that would also be helpful, and they could send me recommendations wither on, or off, list. One thing that I do intend to do is start taking some photos in situations where it's theoretically possible to get extremely sharp photos, so that, frankly, I don't have any excuses that I can blame on the gear. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Odd Behaviour with JAlbum
on 2012-05-30 19:57 Brian Walters wrote Not a big deal but I've been using JAlbum for years and never come across this problem before. Anyone else seen something similar? Any ideas as to what part of the Exif might be the problem? i don't use JAlbum, but googling JAlbum hang exif has some ideas; i would probably just dump the metadata with EXIFTool to see if something stands out -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Improving the technical quality of my photography
on 2012-05-30 14:54 Larry Colen wrote What have you done, if anything, to improve the technical quality of your photography, and how much difference did it make? number one (you don't need to hear this) is to keep practicing, and create some sort of a feedback loop in your practice that drives improvement one thing i haven't seen others mention is to study the rhythm of the moment to time your photos for the instant with the least motion; i shoot a lot of plants and even a light breeze will often sway or vibrate my subjects; with my camera even 400 ISO is a stretch (for plant shots at least), and a tripod can only stabilize one end of the lens-subject vector so i practice timing my shots for the still moments at the end of each sway, and being patient for the moments when the plant forgets the wind; this same practice also helps me some with people -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I had nothing better to do this morning...
I really didn't think I was making him into a mystery. He has a big enough following, and was called RiceWhine by enough people that I was sure a google search would easily clear up any mystery and I wouldn't have to directly drive up his hit count. Now lets get this straight. I have a lot of crappy opinions, which I'm not afraid to share. Often off the cuff with no thought behind them, though some of the crappier opinions in some people's estamation, actually have a lot of thought behind them, I don't however feel that my drivel deserves a website and I'd be embarrassed if I attracted a following that hung on my every word. Geez get a life people. Once again, I wasn't trying to make the guy a mystery. I thought that everyone here, having actually found this place on the internet, it being more virtual than most, would have run into RiceH*** self described measurebater, and self described Pentax fan, and known he has called RiceWhine quite a lot four or so years ago. Unlike Kennyboy's nickname I can't claim to have made that one up. On 5/31/2012 3:16 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote: Why turn this guy into a mystery? He is just another sociopat with internet connection. There is plenty of them out there. -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ My photo class blog: http://z-fotokurs.blogspot.com/ To err is human to arr is pirate 2012/5/30 P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com: So I visited a few despised sites... No link because I don't want to give him traffic, but RiceWhine makes Kennyboy look like a super genius, or in other words, RiceWhine is an idiot. I can't believe he's got a following. I really can't. -- 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: Cheap Used Q's
Yea, but it's only about $570 new with the Zoom lens, so not a great a deal is it looks. On 5/31/2012 9:46 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Amazon has some used Q's in the low $300's (USD) from Amazon Warehouse. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005BG0IWS/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8qid=1338471904sr=8-1condition=used For these prices it's a really nice PS. -- 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: What's this?
I've seen a lot of old tech, and I can't even make a reasonable guess. It does remind me of a candle stick holder and candle mold I, but the mold should be tapered with a hole in the bottom for the wick. On 5/31/2012 2:52 AM, William Robb wrote: A good friend passed away recently, and we don't know what this is for sure. I think it's a lamp of some sort. Anyone know what it is, really? http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59183.jpg http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59185.jpg Thanks -- 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: Packed and ready
Status report: I drove from Boston down to Raliegh, NC yesterday. 15 hours with two short rest stops. Stayed with friends overnight and drove to GFM this morning. Nice to travel without rushing today and I arrived just after noon and met all my friends on the mountain. Weather is beautiful here at the moment but there's a good chance of thunderstorms tomorrow, which could make registration for the NPW tricky tomorrow (it's usually done outdoors under a big tent). Noe one else has arrived yet. Don Nelson should be arriving with his son Scott this afternoon. I've had nothing but radio slience from Doug Brewer lately so I'm not sure if he's coming today or tomorrow. Now I think I'll take a drive up the mountain and maybe test the video capabilities of the K5 on the way so I can show everyone who's never been here what it's like. More later. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: What's this?
From: mike wilson On 31/05/2012 08:52, William Robb wrote: A good friend passed away recently, and we don't know what this is for sure. I think it's a lamp of some sort. Anyone know what it is, really? http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59183.jpg http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59185.jpg I would guess that there should be a spring in the long tube, to hold the candle up. It's for using when you need the light to stay still and not move, as it would as the candle burned down. Similar constructions were used when candles were the source of light in the (very, very) early days of motoring, to ensure the flame stayed in the right place to allow a mirror to throw as much light down the road as possible. I'm not sure, after all that, why it would be constructed to separate. SWAG: The shape of the handles suggests an artistic/decorative component in the design. But there's also a bit of utilitarian form follows function. The long tube is for storing matches, the base is a candle holder. While traveling, the match tube nests in the candle holder base. The match tube comes out of the base when you want to put the candle in. The first image shows the set prepared to go into someone's carry on bag, and the second image shows the set separated so it can be used. Anyway, that's my guess. Is there any kind of maker's mark on the bottom of the tube or the bottom of the candle holder? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Improving the technical quality of my photography
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Improving your photography works the same way. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - PAD - Window Washers - Print-a-Day-5
Nice image, I like the strong linear patterns and the way they are broken up by the main object of attention. I don't know if you ar getting what you want out of printing an image every day, but I am enjoying your daily posts. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 10:58 AM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: This is number 5 in the series Print a Day for 30 Days http://georges.posterous.com/window-washers-print-a-day-5 The Woodman of the World building is the second tallest building in Omaha. These guys are out there a lot. In this photo they're somewhere near the 17th floor. Whenever I caught a sight of them through my office window I was glad I had an inside job. Printing this photo was very much about the paper stock. The color of the paper influences the color of the highlights. As I've said before, Lightroom's soft-proof can only get you close. If you have a specific result in mind, you'll need to select your paper stock carefully and make test prints. gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Improving the technical quality of my photography
Shooting multiple images can also reduce camera movement blur, at least the kind resulting from pressing the shutter, as that will affect the first image only. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Onblh for me. I know, I don't use it for sports and other fast action stuff. Outside of that it's been useful more often not. gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 9:42 AM, Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com wrote: Larry, I note that this is a desperate plea for help and support, and that all PDMLers must respond with sympathy. I am often in the same situation as yours, so you are not alone. Your Problem Statement:- 1) Sharpness, 2) Exposure, 3) Technical Quality, 4) Photo Equipment / Upgrades / Changing Gear, 5) Poor Focus, 6) Camera Motion / Shake, 7) Photo Situation. Some honest Solution from a Not so No All:- 1) As some one said, a tripod or monopod, a table, wall or other support. Control breathing at the time you press the shutter. Press the shutter gently in two pushes, where the first one sets focus exposure, hold then the second push takes the photo. Give a chance for shake reduction to activate. 2) Use multiple exposure with EV variation. Play with Spot and Matrix metering. Recognize every Lens's variation for exposure, color and contrast and set these on your camera body. Use PP software - dark and bright area improvement. 3) Technical Quality is a very difficult approach. Request Expert PDMLers for HELP. 4) No gear produced today are bad, except for Bad Photographers. Most DSLR and Lenses are very good, including many PS cameras. Larry there is no need to change gear. Just learn the idiosyncrasies of your camera and lens, make notes and experiment with setting changes - vow so many parameters in today's cameras. Perhaps you may consider one good sharp Star lens like the Tamron 17-50 f2.8 - cheap and better than Pentax's. 5) Most Auto Focus system are damn good. With failing eyesight I have given up Manual Focusing. Just remember to check for Body + Lens combo for Back / Front Focusing and make the appropriate setting to your DSLR body. Also wait for the Shake Reduction to Kick-in before you take the photo. 6) As said earlier breathing control, monopod / tripod, etc is your best friend to prevent camera motion / shake. Larry read up the plethora of help topics on this issue on the net. Just Google. 7) Photo Situations are too vast a topic to be covered here. Can some PDMLers help Larry or point us to some great site on the internet? Regards. Bipin - from a far away enchanting land. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Improving the technical quality of my photography
I've been thinking about this for a while, and the most important thing is self editing. If you want to show your technical prowess, and an image isn't technically excellent don't show it. Like my recent PESO http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20notmistymourning.html I didn't have a tripod with me, I did know exactly how I wanted the image to look, I took 25 or thirty exposures and minutely examined each one for camera movement and DOF. The exposures that didn't make the cut no one will ever see. You can't do that with action photos, one exposure is all you're likely to get. If you practice enough you'll get your hit rate, but it if the image isn't up to your standards, don't show it, no matter how good the content is. As a corollary, don't count on autofocus, it will always focus on the wrong thing, always, that is unless you have all the time in the world, they it will get it right. On 5/30/2012 4:54 PM, Larry Colen wrote: It often seems that the bulk of my photography is in situations where I'm pretty much trying to make the best of a bad situation, and I'm not so much going for a sharp photo, but a photo that is as sharp as I can get at the moment. Call me bourgeois, but the poor technical quality (sharpness, exposure etc.) of my photos has been bothering me lately. What have you done, if anything, to improve the technical quality of your photography, and how much difference did it make? I can't really afford equipment upgrades at the moment, but if changing gear made a huge difference, that's important to know. In a related note, if people have noticed consistent technical flaws that I make, like camera motion, or poor focus, that would also be helpful, and they could send me recommendations wither on, or off, list. One thing that I do intend to do is start taking some photos in situations where it's theoretically possible to get extremely sharp photos, so that, frankly, I don't have any excuses that I can blame on the gear. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: What's this?
Now that John mentioned it, it clicks, it's a miners candle holder, the brass tube is for matches. I remember reading a description but never saw a picture. On 5/31/2012 12:42 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: mike wilson On 31/05/2012 08:52, William Robb wrote: A good friend passed away recently, and we don't know what this is for sure. I think it's a lamp of some sort. Anyone know what it is, really? http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59183.jpg http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/WRK59185.jpg I would guess that there should be a spring in the long tube, to hold the candle up. It's for using when you need the light to stay still and not move, as it would as the candle burned down. Similar constructions were used when candles were the source of light in the (very, very) early days of motoring, to ensure the flame stayed in the right place to allow a mirror to throw as much light down the road as possible. I'm not sure, after all that, why it would be constructed to separate. SWAG: The shape of the handles suggests an artistic/decorative component in the design. But there's also a bit of utilitarian form follows function. The long tube is for storing matches, the base is a candle holder. While traveling, the match tube nests in the candle holder base. The match tube comes out of the base when you want to put the candle in. The first image shows the set prepared to go into someone's carry on bag, and the second image shows the set separated so it can be used. Anyway, that's my guess. Is there any kind of maker's mark on the bottom of the tube or the bottom of the candle holder? -- 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: Improving the technical quality of my photography
on 2012-05-31 9:17 George Sinos wrote A couple of guys have mentioned bracketing. this prompts another comment — i don't auto-bracket, but i do, in effect, focus-bracket … first of all i almost always manual focus; i stretch the limits of my eyes and my viewfinder sometimes, and i have learned to distrust the focus highlight; so i shoot, then defocus and focus again and take another shot, sometimes three or more when i'm not sure i'm catching the focus and my aperture is wide; i'll also sometimes take a few shots with slightly different focus to study and test my sense for focus choice, and possibly to focus stack (i have been experimenting with the automation in Photoshop 6, and it works surprisingly well on hand-held plant shots, sometimes needing some manual intervention on the masking) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Tokina AT-X 828 AF PRO 80-200mm f/2.8 question
Yes, there is no problem with this lens reporting the proper focal length in EXIF. My shake reduction question was the result of an unfortunate leap in logic. I think I'm going to like this lens. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: So, about that NHRA race . . .
Well, I find myself on the horns of a dilemma. Seems the trip to Montana I'd planned to take in late June/early July has been pushed back. Now, it's scheduled for September 28 -- the exact same date as the NHRA event. We'd be making a brief stop in the Black Hills of South Dakota before heading on to Billings. Two opportunities I may never get again, both getting underway on the exact same day. What to do? /What to do???/ -- 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.
Left out again in third party lenses
Holga now offers pinhole lenses for DSLRs, only Canon and Nikon mount, however. I'm not sure how to feel about being dissed by Holga. -- 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: Cheap Used Q's
C'mon, prime lens compacts are all the rage. Be one of the cool kids.;-) On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:27 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Yea, but it's only about $570 new with the Zoom lens, so not a great a deal is it looks. On 5/31/2012 9:46 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Amazon has some used Q's in the low $300's (USD) from Amazon Warehouse. http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005BG0IWS/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8qid=1338471904sr=8-1condition=used For these prices it's a really nice PS. -- 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. -- 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.
Manhattanhenge
I thought this might be of interest to some PDMLers. I apologize in advance if somebody had posted this already (I was not reading the list for the last few days): http://lightyears.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/31/manhattanhenge-attracts-new-york-spectators/?hpt=hp_bn1 Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
How can I improve my images?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/7309613542/in/photostream Do I need better lenses? Will a Nikon solve my problems? 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: How can I improve my images?
A Nikon can only do so much. On 5/31/2012 2:30 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/7309613542/in/photostream Do I need better lenses? Will a Nikon solve my problems? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- 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.
PESO: Bug on a milkweed flower
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/7309647348/in/photostream/lightbox/ 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 - Windsor Castle
Nice work, Cotty. Cheers, Christine On May 31, 2012, at 9:48 AM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: For anyone who's been to Windsor Castle in England, you might find this interesting re the fire there 20 years ago. I did the recent stuff the other day in Windsor. http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2012-05-31/fire-at-windsor-castle/ -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Left out again in third party lenses
On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Holga now offers pinhole lenses for DSLRs, only Canon and Nikon mount, however. I'm not sure how to feel about being dissed by Holga. I made my own a few years back with a Pentax body cover, drill, soda can, black paint, and a pin. I wonder what I did with it... -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Snapseed is free today...
Didn't realize that this app was from Nik (I'm a huge fan of Nik Software). Voted Best Mobile Photo App 2012 by TIPA ( http://www.tipa.com ) Video: http://www.snapseed.com/ Review: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/snapseed iTunes page: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/snapseed-for-ipad/id439438619?mt=8ls=1 If you are an iPad or iPhone user, get it today! (Android coming soon). Desktop versions also available for Mac and Win (not free). This app just made me buy an iPad Camera Connection Kit. : ) PS... Just $17.90 from this 100% feedback eCrater seller: http://www.ecrater.com/p/14851205/apple-ipad-camera-connection-kit -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Street Dancers
There's more than one way to get to dance on Broadway: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/manage/gallery/ Comments 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: Street Dancers -- CORRECTED LINK
There's more than one way to get to dance on Broadway: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15813350 Comments 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.
Re: PESO: Bug on a milkweed flower
That is an interesting critter, attractively portrayed. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 2:36 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/7309647348/in/photostream/lightbox/ 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Flash Meter experiment
I did some art nudes with a friend last night using my studio flash gear. As an experiment, I pulled out the flash meter and when I'd get my lighting dialed in, I'd take a picture of the flash meter and a grey card. As far as I can tell, the way it works is to fire the strobe. the f/stop that it reads on the meter is the correct aperture for ASA 50 film. Point the arrow on the dial at that aperture, then look at what aperture lines up with the ISO, and that's the supposed correct exposure. I will say that it never completely blew the exposure, but it was pretty consistently different from the exposure that I ended up using, about a stop or so under. In other words plenty of safe headroom for something really bright in the picture, but not maximizing the SNR on low key digital photos. Shooting at ISO 80 on the K-5, I think that I could feel confident that if I used the flash meter, and didn't check the histogram, I would almost never blow a shot. I am coming to the conclusion that it is a valuable tool to know how to use, that there are situations that it can prove invaluable, but likewise, the histogram is also a valuable tool, and I'd be foolish to rely on the flash meter and ignore the histogram, if the histogram were available. For those that would like to check for themselves, fluidr shows the exif data, so you can see the flash meter reading, and my actual exposure data. http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157629987116526/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Street Dancers
From: Daniel J. Matyola There's more than one way to get to dance on Broadway: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/manage/gallery/ Comments are appreciated. URL takes me to the Pentax Gallery Artist Login screen. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - PAD - Window Washers - Print-a-Day-5
Thanks Dan. When I decided to do the project I also decided to post the results to give me a little motivation to keep going for 30 days. It wouldn't want to post day x of 30 and stop half way through. I did give myself a little padding by printing every day, but only posting on weekdays. My prints are about 7 days ahead of the posts and the gap will increase on the weekends. gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 11:44 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Nice image, I like the strong linear patterns and the way they are broken up by the main object of attention. I don't know if you ar getting what you want out of printing an image every day, but I am enjoying your daily posts. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 10:58 AM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: This is number 5 in the series Print a Day for 30 Days http://georges.posterous.com/window-washers-print-a-day-5 The Woodman of the World building is the second tallest building in Omaha. These guys are out there a lot. In this photo they're somewhere near the 17th floor. Whenever I caught a sight of them through my office window I was glad I had an inside job. Printing this photo was very much about the paper stock. The color of the paper influences the color of the highlights. As I've said before, Lightroom's soft-proof can only get you close. If you have a specific result in mind, you'll need to select your paper stock carefully and make test prints. gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
GESO art nudes, nsfw
In the spirit of Jeff Foxworthy, If your girlfriend comes home to find a naked woman on your couch, and she doesn't bat an eye, you might be a photographer. As I mentioned, I've been jonesing to do some photography on a higher level than I've had the opportunity for lately. A friend came over last night to visit, and I convinced her to let me do some art nudes of her. I set up the photos up keeping in mind the discussions on the improving my technical quality thread. I meant to use both the strobes and the tripod but I found that with a fidgety model trying to use a tripod would be too impractical. I suppose I should have used my monopod, but I don't think I'm seeing too much camera blur. It was a fun set because I'd describe my friend as more classically pretty than conventionally pretty. She's six foot tall, about 190 pounds and has cerebral palsy. In other words, she's not as slim as modern American tastes dictate, but well within the preferences of figure artists. I do need to learn a lot more about lighting, but still managed to get some acceptable photos. I am feeling the need for a larger softbox to get softer lighting, without blasting photons all over background that I may not want lit. Most of these were shot with a grid on my white lightning off stage right, with some sort of fill, from stage left. My fill light was one of those $25 strobes that you can screw into a light socket. Many of them with a softbox on it. I was going to use the strobe that the softbox actually fits, but the bulb for it got broken since I last used it. My friend wanted any pictures posted to flickr to be under restricted access so that only people willing to see adult content can see them. So I'm sorry if anyone wants to see them and doesn't have a flickr account. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157629987056554/ I posted them at full resolution, because I'm actively seeking feedback, primarily on technical issues right now, and you can't pixel peep low-rezzed photos. Since feedback on a whole set is a lot of work so well, I'm picking this one, as my favorite, to specifically ask for critique on, but feel free to give me suggestions on any of them: standard: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7309874796/ full resolution: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7309874796/sizes/o K-5 DA*16-50 at 34mm ISO 80 1/160 f/8 They were all shot with the 16-50. I thought about using primes, but the 16-50 is sharp enough at f/8-16 and a lot more versatile. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Left out again in third party lenses
On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Holga now offers pinhole lenses for DSLRs, only Canon and Nikon mount, however. I'm not sure how to feel about being dissed by Holga. The Holga pinhole and regular crappy Holga lens are available for Pentax: http://www.holgacamera.com/holga-lens-for-pentax/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Improving the technical quality of my photography
On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 8:31 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Thanks everyone. Interestingly the responses seem to come in various categories of things that I already know intellectually. 1) Noise is better than blur. It's better to push the ISO and get the shutter speed and aperture you need. TANSTAAFL. If you set a high ISO, you also lose resolution. Which is just another source of blur. Not so bad with the K-5, I know. 2) Stabilize the camera. Rather than having a default, I expect that the correct solution is to know when which platform is the best. What guidelines do you use? If I'm shooting macros, say of flowers, I use a tripod, weight the tripod, and use mirror lockup to get the utmost stability. All the rest of the time I just hand-hold. :-) I tried using a tripod or monopod in studio shooting. I found it's just too much of a drag on creativity for me. I climb ladders and shoot down; I crawl on my stomach and shoot up; basically I move around too much. If I was doing a Karsh-style portrait, then I would use a tripod. But I'd also probably be using a medium format camera too. What about using strobes? Either studio or speedlight? Are they fast enough that a tripod doesn't give much/any advantage? Kinda. If you use a single strobe, at least two stops below its max output (eg 1/4 power or lower), it will yield ultra quick flashes like 1/4000th or 1/2000th. Then you'll *really* stop motion. But if you are using multiple lights, especially with radio triggers, or running them near full output, you'll get a longer ill-defined smear of light and that quick strobe-light effect is lost. - keep your glass clean How to clean it? Lens pen? Never tried one. So far, I've just used a micro fiber cloth. - avoid using filters (like UV); *especially* cheap ones I have been avoiding them, though there now seems to be a slight scratch at the edge of the front element of my 16-50. I forgot to mention: avoid using scratched glass. ;-) - set aperture in sweet range for lens (eg not wide open) Two stops? Set program for MTF priority and see what it says? Research it for each lens and note it's sweet spot? The latter. Rule of thumb seems to be two stops from either end of the total range should be okay. - use mirror lockup when you can - use timed shutter or remote release when you can - use input and output sharpening passes in post-processing I'm not familiar with these details. Mirror lockup avoids vibrating the camera body due to mirror slap when it actuates. After you have composed and focussed, activate mirror lockup and it will lift into exposure position. Wait a moment for the vibrations to cease, then actuate the shutter, preferably with a remote so your finger doesn't vibrate the camera. The Pentax $30 IR remote is perfect for this. Timed shutter release is an alternate way of doing the above, especially useful when you've lost or forgotten the $30 remote. :-) On sharpening. If you are shooting RAW and not doing sharpening you are leaving sharpness on the table. The ACR / Lr defaults for sharpening are very weak and not useful for most shots. Three points at which you generally apply some sharpening: input/capture: in ACR or Lr Develop, before you start doing other work on the image. creative: selective sharpening applied to specific objects, areas, layers, etc. to enhance the contrast per your creative intent. Usually in Ps or using the Adjustment brush in Lr. Try just sharpening eyes in portraits -- big difference usually. output: this is sharpening that you apply to get the best out of the displayed image. Sharpening for printing is much different from sharpening for screen display, for example. Lightroom knows how best to do this, so I just leave it up to Lr. You'll find these controls in the Print module and the Export menus. There are some great little Adobe videos articles by Jeff Schewe on this stuff. http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1721157 Also a good book if you really want the details: http://www.amazon.com/Sharpening-Photoshop-Camera-Lightroom-Edition/dp/0321637550 -- -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: Street Dancers
Sorry. Here is the correct link: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15813350 Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 3:43 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola There's more than one way to get to dance on Broadway: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/manage/gallery/ Comments are appreciated. URL takes me to the Pentax Gallery Artist Login screen. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Flash Meter experiment
On 5/31/2012 3:31 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I did some art nudes with a friend last night using my studio flash gear. As an experiment, I pulled out the flash meter and when I'd get my lighting dialed in, I'd take a picture of the flash meter and a grey card. As far as I can tell, the way it works is to fire the strobe. the f/stop that it reads on the meter is the correct aperture for ASA 50 film. Point the arrow on the dial at that aperture, then look at what aperture lines up with the ISO, and that's the supposed correct exposure. I will say that it never completely blew the exposure, but it was pretty consistently different from the exposure that I ended up using, about a stop or so under. In other words plenty of safe headroom for something really bright in the picture, but not maximizing the SNR on low key digital photos. Shooting at ISO 80 on the K-5, I think that I could feel confident that if I used the flash meter, and didn't check the histogram, I would almost never blow a shot. I am coming to the conclusion that it is a valuable tool to know how to use, that there are situations that it can prove invaluable, but likewise, the histogram is also a valuable tool, and I'd be foolish to rely on the flash meter and ignore the histogram, if the histogram were available. For those that would like to check for themselves, fluidr shows the exif data, so you can see the flash meter reading, and my actual exposure data. http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157629987116526/ Those are about the geekiest nudes I've ever seen... -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: Left out again in third party lenses
On 5/31/2012 4:06 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:33 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Holga now offers pinhole lenses for DSLRs, only Canon and Nikon mount, however. I'm not sure how to feel about being dissed by Holga. The Holga pinhole and regular crappy Holga lens are available for Pentax: http://www.holgacamera.com/holga-lens-for-pentax/ Not available from BH and I do feel bad about being dissed by them. -- 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: GESO art nudes, nsfw
First off, good for you for getting right into experimental mode and doing some real-world work. I'd say the results are quite encouraging and if you can persuade your friend to sit for you again, do it. Here I will veer into personal preferences, so take with the usual grain-of. My technical issues in the shot you submitted for critique: - redness of face and neck and general skin blotchiness detract from this being an idealized figure study. Pretty easy fix: go BW. You'll see in your bw's that they look much better for overall evenness of skin tones. - hot spots. Your light source isn't soft enough yet. BW will help here too. Investigate strip-light softboxes. You can craft DIY ones. - too much detail. In a figure study like this I don't want to see pores, uncomplimentary lines, etc. I suggest some retouching -- not a lot! -- just enough to idealize your subject. Eg: try using the Distort - Diffuse Glow filter. Put it on a layer so you can mask its effect on eyes and lips. My go-to filter is Imagenomic Portraiture, but it's pricey. You could try out Portrait Professional. Disable its myriad default actions (like facial feature reshaping) and just enable skin softening features. - pose: needs work. :-) It's fine, even pretty good, and you filled the frame nicely, but that angle on her face isn't to my taste. Avoid arranging her body so you are shooting square-on. You should try to angle her trunk more to avoid putting on extra weight. Try also to use the longest tele focal lengths you can manage in the space. Get up on a ladder to help that. Study art books. Look up Edward Weston's nudes. But again, good stuff, Larry! On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 4:05 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: In the spirit of Jeff Foxworthy, If your girlfriend comes home to find a naked woman on your couch, and she doesn't bat an eye, you might be a photographer. As I mentioned, I've been jonesing to do some photography on a higher level than I've had the opportunity for lately. A friend came over last night to visit, and I convinced her to let me do some art nudes of her. I set up the photos up keeping in mind the discussions on the improving my technical quality thread. I meant to use both the strobes and the tripod but I found that with a fidgety model trying to use a tripod would be too impractical. I suppose I should have used my monopod, but I don't think I'm seeing too much camera blur. It was a fun set because I'd describe my friend as more classically pretty than conventionally pretty. She's six foot tall, about 190 pounds and has cerebral palsy. In other words, she's not as slim as modern American tastes dictate, but well within the preferences of figure artists. I do need to learn a lot more about lighting, but still managed to get some acceptable photos. I am feeling the need for a larger softbox to get softer lighting, without blasting photons all over background that I may not want lit. Most of these were shot with a grid on my white lightning off stage right, with some sort of fill, from stage left. My fill light was one of those $25 strobes that you can screw into a light socket. Many of them with a softbox on it. I was going to use the strobe that the softbox actually fits, but the bulb for it got broken since I last used it. My friend wanted any pictures posted to flickr to be under restricted access so that only people willing to see adult content can see them. So I'm sorry if anyone wants to see them and doesn't have a flickr account. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157629987056554/ I posted them at full resolution, because I'm actively seeking feedback, primarily on technical issues right now, and you can't pixel peep low-rezzed photos. Since feedback on a whole set is a lot of work so well, I'm picking this one, as my favorite, to specifically ask for critique on, but feel free to give me suggestions on any of them: standard: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7309874796/ full resolution: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7309874796/sizes/o K-5 DA*16-50 at 34mm ISO 80 1/160 f/8 They were all shot with the 16-50. I thought about using primes, but the 16-50 is sharp enough at f/8-16 and a lot more versatile. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -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: Rock Climber
I was back in Bayonne last October, and I couldn't believe haow small and crowded everything seemed - this after living in Michigan for many years. Couldn't believe I raced around the tight city blocks in my Bugeye Sprite without loosing it! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Rock Climber Years ago, I visited home on those tiny little lots in Essex and in Hudson. Before suburban sprawl, those neighborhoods were the land of opportunity for working class families . Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:12 AM, Dmitry Gromov grom...@gmail.com wrote: hi On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:11 AM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Sounds like you lived in Essex or Hudson county. Actually it was in Hudson County, in the city of Bayonne - often referred to by Jackie Gleason the home of Chuck Wepner. Right, there is much more space in Essex county compared to Hudson! :) -- //DG LOC(NJ) //* -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
re:How can I improve my images?
The kind of real problems this group has would challenge a trained psychiatric professional. And calling him Dr. Nikon would not help any. Your post is just proof of concept. Message: 7 Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 18:30:23 + From: Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net To: pdml pdml@pdml.net Subject: How can I improve my images? Message-ID: W8897410321231041338489023@webmail43 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/7309613542/in/photostream Do I need better lenses? Will a Nikon solve my problems? 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: Left out again in third party lenses
They apparently thought Nikon and Canon needed some improvement. jm -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 1:33 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Left out again in third party lenses Holga now offers pinhole lenses for DSLRs, only Canon and Nikon mount, however. I'm not sure how to feel about being dissed by Holga. -- 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: Odd Behaviour with JAlbum
Quoting Dmitry Gromov grom...@gmail.com: Are there any internatinal characters involved? Could be. I'll check. Also - see if your JRE (Java Runtime) need to be updated to later version... I'm pretty sure I'm up to date with Java but, again, I'll check. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ D. On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 9:57 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all I'm starting to compile the June PUG and I'm finding that JAlbum is locking up when I try to add a certain image - no names - you know who you are Bulent :-) I can only assume that something in the Exif data for the image is causing JAlbum to choke - loading the image into Photoshop and using 'Save for Web' strips out the EXIF and JAlbum finds the resulting image acceptable. Not a big deal but I've been using JAlbum for years and never come across this problem before. nbsp;Anyone else seen something similar? nbsp;Any ideas as to what part of the Exif might be the problem? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Rock Climber
Yes, the lots there are quite small, even by Jersey standards. In my area, most homes have an acre of land. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 5:08 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: I was back in Bayonne last October, and I couldn't believe haow small and crowded everything seemed - this after living in Michigan for many years. Couldn't believe I raced around the tight city blocks in my Bugeye Sprite without loosing it! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Rock Climber Years ago, I visited home on those tiny little lots in Essex and in Hudson. Before suburban sprawl, those neighborhoods were the land of opportunity for working class families . Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:12 AM, Dmitry Gromov grom...@gmail.com wrote: hi On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:11 AM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Sounds like you lived in Essex or Hudson county. Actually it was in Hudson County, in the city of Bayonne - often referred to by Jackie Gleason the home of Chuck Wepner. Right, there is much more space in Essex county compared to Hudson! :) -- //DG LOC(NJ) //* -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Odd Behaviour with JAlbum
Quoting steve harley p...@paper-ape.com: on 2012-05-30 19:57 Brian Walters wrote Not a big deal but I've been using JAlbum for years and never come across this problem before. Anyone else seen something similar? Any ideas as to what part of the Exif might be the problem? i don't use JAlbum, but googling JAlbum hang exif has some ideas; i would probably just dump the metadata with EXIFTool to see if something stands out Yeah. If I have a few spare moments I'll do that. It's not a big deal because I can manually add the Exif back in once the gallery is finalised, but I'd never come across this problem before. -- 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: Flash Meter experiment
On May 31, 2012, at 1:44 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: On 5/31/2012 3:31 PM, Larry Colen wrote: For those that would like to check for themselves, fluidr shows the exif data, so you can see the flash meter reading, and my actual exposure data. http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157629987116526/ Those are about the geekiest nudes I've ever seen... You should see the server room bondage series someone did a few years back. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
re: PESO: Bug on a milkweed flower
Like in humans the ugly ones are attracted to the prettiest but seldom vice-versa. I always think macro shooting is a good way to end a photography slump. Just looking at your's might do it for me. Message: 9 Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 18:36:48 + From: Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net To: pdml pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Bug on a milkweed flower Message-ID: W893848919264031338489408@webmail14 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/7309647348/in/photostream/lightbox/ 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: PESO: Bug on a milkweed flower
on 2012-05-31 12:36 Collin Brendemuehl wrote http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/7309647348/in/photostream/lightbox/ photo gives some sense of the everyday life of a bug — beauty all around but great toil just to take a few steps appears to be Trirhabda genus; i have had iridescent blue larvae of another Trinhabda species infesting my rabbit brush lately: https://www.dropbox.com/gallery/3510446/1/trirhabda-lewisii?h=f865a7 google told me there are several Trirhabda that feed on asclepias (the milkweed genus) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Improving the technical quality of my photography
I've been thinking about this for a while, and the most important thing is self editing. If you want to show your technical prowess, and an image isn't technically excellent don't show it. Probably the single best thing you can do to improve your photography! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Improving the technical quality of my photography I've been thinking about this for a while, and the most important thing is self editing. If you want to show your technical prowess, and an image isn't technically excellent don't show it. Like my recent PESO http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20notmistymourning.html I didn't have a tripod with me, I did know exactly how I wanted the image to look, I took 25 or thirty exposures and minutely examined each one for camera movement and DOF. The exposures that didn't make the cut no one will ever see. You can't do that with action photos, one exposure is all you're likely to get. If you practice enough you'll get your hit rate, but it if the image isn't up to your standards, don't show it, no matter how good the content is. As a corollary, don't count on autofocus, it will always focus on the wrong thing, always, that is unless you have all the time in the world, they it will get it right. On 5/30/2012 4:54 PM, Larry Colen wrote: It often seems that the bulk of my photography is in situations where I'm pretty much trying to make the best of a bad situation, and I'm not so much going for a sharp photo, but a photo that is as sharp as I can get at the moment. Call me bourgeois, but the poor technical quality (sharpness, exposure etc.) of my photos has been bothering me lately. What have you done, if anything, to improve the technical quality of your photography, and how much difference did it make? I can't really afford equipment upgrades at the moment, but if changing gear made a huge difference, that's important to know. In a related note, if people have noticed consistent technical flaws that I make, like camera motion, or poor focus, that would also be helpful, and they could send me recommendations wither on, or off, list. One thing that I do intend to do is start taking some photos in situations where it's theoretically possible to get extremely sharp photos, so that, frankly, I don't have any excuses that I can blame on the gear. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: How to photograph the transit of Venus?
On 29 May 2012 14:32, John Celio neo.venator.com+p...@gmail.com wrote: I want to try photographing the transit of Venus across the sun on June 5th, but I've never tried shooting the sun before. Any of you guys have tips you can share? Is there a special filter I should use, or would a polarizer or ND filter be sufficient? I'm planning on using my K 500mm f4.5, so I'll probably need to special order a large enough filter, and I'll need to do that soon. Thanks, John P.S.: Hey Aussie PDMLers, I loved your country! Just got home last Friday. I hope I get to go back to Australia soon, especially to see the outback and more of Tasmania. John, ND filters aren't enough (unless you stack a bunch of them). I've bought a solar filter from these guys for my own plan to photograph the transit: http://stores.ebay.com/Seymour-Solar-Filters It was listed as Solar - Sun Filter Sheets 9X12 for Telescopes, Finder and cost me $17. It lets through 0.001% of the light reaching it. I received it earlier this week but haven't had time to fashion a filter from the sheet. I plan to make a filter for my Tokina 400m f/5.6 and another for my Sigma CAT 600mm f/8. Filters for Solar observing/photography MUST ALWAYS BE ON THE FRONT-MOST ELEMENT. The situation is so dangerous that for larger reflecting telescopes (wider than 8) the filter is actually just a hole in the telescope lid (with solar filter material covering the hole, of course) because otherwise the concentrated and focused rays of the Sun (even heavily filtered) could damage the secondary mirror. In a standard lens, placing the filter in the rear filter tray would probably damage said filter after a few minutes of observing the Sun. Now for fun stuff: How long does your lens have to be? If using an APS-C camera, I'd recommend 1000mm. The Sun's angular diameter is ~31.5 arcmin (arc minutes) and it moves across the sky at a rate of ~15 arcmin/min. A 1000mm lens will give you a 1.3 degree (78 arcmin) horizontal FoV, so enough to fit ~2.5 Suns. If you orientate your camera such that the Sun moves horizontally across your frame, you should have the entire solar disc in your frame for ~3 mins (assuming you're not using a motorised mount). If you're using a motorised mount, then use a 1600mm lens and have the Sun practically fill your frame (vertically). As you're using a 500mm lens, I would suggest adding at least a 1.4x teleconverter, or ideally a good 2x TC. Venus is going to be ~58 arcsec in diameter, so some 32.5 times smaller than the Sun. Using a 1000mm lens on a K-5 you get 1.05 pixels/arcsec, so the size of Venus on your photograph will be ~60 pixels. I recommend this site for practically all information regarding the transit, including your local times of visibility: http://www.transitofvenus.org If you have an observatory or astronomy club near by, check to see if they're organising an event for the occasion. If they are I'd recommend going to take a look through a powerful telescope, even if you take your gear along and also take photos. Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO art nudes, nsfw
Thanks for all of the excellent feedback. There is a lot about post processing that I still need to learn. I just picked up the LR4 book, and now just need to read it. Posing was a bit of a challenge with a hemiplegic model, she has limited mobility on her left side. Also, her left eye lid was having issues last night and her left eye wasn't necessarily pointing in the same direction as her her right eye. But that being said, I'll definitely keep your suggestions in mind. I did process a couple in black and white, I haven't tried much of the processing techniques you mentioned. I suspect that a big point to consider on the other thread is learning digital post processing much better. I'm still getting used to the new controls in LR4. On May 31, 2012, at 1:54 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: First off, good for you for getting right into experimental mode and doing some real-world work. I'd say the results are quite encouraging and if you can persuade your friend to sit for you again, do it. Here I will veer into personal preferences, so take with the usual grain-of. My technical issues in the shot you submitted for critique: - redness of face and neck and general skin blotchiness detract from this being an idealized figure study. Pretty easy fix: go BW. You'll see in your bw's that they look much better for overall evenness of skin tones. - hot spots. Your light source isn't soft enough yet. BW will help here too. Investigate strip-light softboxes. You can craft DIY ones. - too much detail. In a figure study like this I don't want to see pores, uncomplimentary lines, etc. I suggest some retouching -- not a lot! -- just enough to idealize your subject. Eg: try using the Distort - Diffuse Glow filter. Put it on a layer so you can mask its effect on eyes and lips. My go-to filter is Imagenomic Portraiture, but it's pricey. You could try out Portrait Professional. Disable its myriad default actions (like facial feature reshaping) and just enable skin softening features. - pose: needs work. :-) It's fine, even pretty good, and you filled the frame nicely, but that angle on her face isn't to my taste. Avoid arranging her body so you are shooting square-on. You should try to angle her trunk more to avoid putting on extra weight. Try also to use the longest tele focal lengths you can manage in the space. Get up on a ladder to help that. Study art books. Look up Edward Weston's nudes. But again, good stuff, Larry! On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 4:05 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: In the spirit of Jeff Foxworthy, If your girlfriend comes home to find a naked woman on your couch, and she doesn't bat an eye, you might be a photographer. As I mentioned, I've been jonesing to do some photography on a higher level than I've had the opportunity for lately. A friend came over last night to visit, and I convinced her to let me do some art nudes of her. I set up the photos up keeping in mind the discussions on the improving my technical quality thread. I meant to use both the strobes and the tripod but I found that with a fidgety model trying to use a tripod would be too impractical. I suppose I should have used my monopod, but I don't think I'm seeing too much camera blur. It was a fun set because I'd describe my friend as more classically pretty than conventionally pretty. She's six foot tall, about 190 pounds and has cerebral palsy. In other words, she's not as slim as modern American tastes dictate, but well within the preferences of figure artists. I do need to learn a lot more about lighting, but still managed to get some acceptable photos. I am feeling the need for a larger softbox to get softer lighting, without blasting photons all over background that I may not want lit. Most of these were shot with a grid on my white lightning off stage right, with some sort of fill, from stage left. My fill light was one of those $25 strobes that you can screw into a light socket. Many of them with a softbox on it. I was going to use the strobe that the softbox actually fits, but the bulb for it got broken since I last used it. My friend wanted any pictures posted to flickr to be under restricted access so that only people willing to see adult content can see them. So I'm sorry if anyone wants to see them and doesn't have a flickr account. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157629987056554/ I posted them at full resolution, because I'm actively seeking feedback, primarily on technical issues right now, and you can't pixel peep low-rezzed photos. Since feedback on a whole set is a lot of work so well, I'm picking this one, as my favorite, to specifically ask for critique on, but feel free to give me suggestions on any of them: standard: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7309874796/ full resolution: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7309874796/sizes/o K-5 DA*16-50
Re: Improving the technical quality of my photography
On May 31, 2012, at 2:31 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: I've been thinking about this for a while, and the most important thing is self editing. If you want to show your technical prowess, and an image isn't technically excellent don't show it. Probably the single best thing you can do to improve your photography! In my case, editing is probably the top six things I can do to improve my photography. I really ought to get something else done today rather than respond to everyone's suggestions in detail. There are a distressing number of things I know intellectually, but really ought to do more. Kind of like bending my knees, keeping my chest up, and relaxing my arms in dance, and in aikido. I keep hearing the same things from my instructors. I also hear my instructors comment on how they are also working on those same things. This really is turning into a valuable thread. I suspect that a lot of the advice in it should be turned into a FAQ. Also a lot of the contradictory advice (use a tripod / don't use a tripod) should be turned into advice about the fundamental principles (learn when to use a tripod). -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Left out again in third party lenses
On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 5:10 PM, John Mullan k...@hotmail.com wrote: They apparently thought Nikon and Canon needed some improvement. jm Well, Canon for sure. Dave -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 1:33 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Left out again in third party lenses Holga now offers pinhole lenses for DSLRs, only Canon and Nikon mount, however. I'm not sure how to feel about being dissed by Holga. -- 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. -- 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: Packed and ready
On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:38 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Status report: I drove from Boston down to Raliegh, NC yesterday. 15 hours with two short rest stops. Stayed with friends overnight and drove to GFM this morning. Nice to travel without rushing today and I arrived just after noon and met all my friends on the mountain. Weather is beautiful here at the moment but there's a good chance of thunderstorms tomorrow, which could make registration for the NPW tricky tomorrow (it's usually done outdoors under a big tent). Noe one else has arrived yet. Don Nelson should be arriving with his son Scott this afternoon. I've had nothing but radio slience from Doug Brewer lately so I'm not sure if he's coming today or tomorrow. Dangle a Dr Pepper and listen.:-)_ Now I think I'll take a drive up the mountain and maybe test the video capabilities of the K5 on the way so I can show everyone who's never been here what it's like. More later. We are waiting. 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. -- 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: Flash Meter experiment
Larry, I'd rather use my meters in the incident light mode - assuming they had the option. That's probably the the only difference. I used the Gossen Pro F for a very looong time, and used to bracket since local E-6 development had issues. With C41 I hardly used the Gossen, but in studio with the Ds and the Xti I had *always* some adjustment. If memory serves, the Xti wanted more than half stop more light, and the Ds would be ok with a little less than one stop more light. So your results do not look odd, even if I don't use grey cards. Making adjustment according to the image mood and tonal range of the subject is sound procedure IMHO - always done that way, limited to the kind of film in use. I do want my whites with less detail and more light by default - again some adjustment required from the meter reading. I do enjoy building the pic if possible. will check the pics later, underage sidekick is near. :-) lf Message: 16 Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 12:31:12 -0700 From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Flash Meter experiment Message-ID: 7b7215ab-1ab1-4739-a138-d35ca8180...@red4est.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I did some art nudes with a friend last night using my studio flash gear. As an experiment, I pulled out the flash meter and when I'd get my lighting dialed in, I'd take a picture of the flash meter and a grey card. As far as I can tell, the way it works is to fire the strobe. the f/stop that it reads on the meter is the correct aperture for ASA 50 film. Point the arrow on the dial at that aperture, then look at what aperture lines up with the ISO, and that's the supposed correct exposure. I will say that it never completely blew the exposure, but it was pretty consistently different from the exposure that I ended up using, about a stop or so under. In other words plenty of safe headroom for something really bright in the picture, but not maximizing the SNR on low key digital photos. Shooting at ISO 80 on the K-5, I think that I could feel confident that if I used the flash meter, and didn't check the histogram, I would almost never blow a shot. I am coming to the conclusion that it is a valuable tool to know how to use, that there are situations that it can prove invaluable, but likewise, the histogram is also a valuable tool, and I'd be foolish to rely on the flash meter and ignore the histogram, if the histogram were available. For those that would like to check for themselves, fluidr shows the exif data, so you can see the flash meter reading, and my actual exposure data. http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157629987116526/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Flash Meter experiment
According to this article, you've got it about right. But there's no point to using the gray card there, just hold the meter near the part of the image that will be the brightest (or most sensitive to overexposure, like facial skin), with the dome pointing back at the camera lens (one general method) and fire your strobe(s). The meter is supposed to flip up and stick at the required f-stop. You can translate to different f-stops using the scale on the dial. http://photo.net/photography-lighting-equipment-techniques-forum/009RaY Another way to use it is to measure the light from each individual strobe. To do that you'll need to make a tiny snoot from black paper that fits the white dome. (Think of it as a reverse flash.) Holding the meter near your subject, point the snoot at each light and fire it (or them all) to measure its contribution. On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 3:31 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I did some art nudes with a friend last night using my studio flash gear. As an experiment, I pulled out the flash meter and when I'd get my lighting dialed in, I'd take a picture of the flash meter and a grey card. As far as I can tell, the way it works is to fire the strobe. the f/stop that it reads on the meter is the correct aperture for ASA 50 film. Point the arrow on the dial at that aperture, then look at what aperture lines up with the ISO, and that's the supposed correct exposure. I will say that it never completely blew the exposure, but it was pretty consistently different from the exposure that I ended up using, about a stop or so under. In other words plenty of safe headroom for something really bright in the picture, but not maximizing the SNR on low key digital photos. Shooting at ISO 80 on the K-5, I think that I could feel confident that if I used the flash meter, and didn't check the histogram, I would almost never blow a shot. I am coming to the conclusion that it is a valuable tool to know how to use, that there are situations that it can prove invaluable, but likewise, the histogram is also a valuable tool, and I'd be foolish to rely on the flash meter and ignore the histogram, if the histogram were available. For those that would like to check for themselves, fluidr shows the exif data, so you can see the flash meter reading, and my actual exposure data. http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157629987116526/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -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: Left out again in third party lenses
On 5/31/2012 1:33 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Holga now offers pinhole lenses for DSLRs, only Canon and Nikon mount, however. I'm not sure how to feel about being dissed by Holga. Try here http://www.pinholeedun.com/Products_and_Ordering.html They even feature a Pentax on the page. MCC -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Flash Meter experiment
Larry wrote: I did some art nudes with a friend last night using my studio flash gear. As an experiment, I pulled out the flash meter and when I'd get my lighting dialed in, I'd take a picture of the flash meter and a grey card. I know that you've got an FA77Ltd - why are you shooting at 50mm? I'd expect the longer focal length to be better suited to this work, and presumably you've got enough space to step a bit further away. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: So, about that NHRA race . . .
There will be other races. Why can't you go another time? On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 1:28 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I find myself on the horns of a dilemma. Seems the trip to Montana I'd planned to take in late June/early July has been pushed back. Now, it's scheduled for September 28 -- the exact same date as the NHRA event. We'd be making a brief stop in the Black Hills of South Dakota before heading on to Billings. Two opportunities I may never get again, both getting underway on the exact same day. What to do? /What to do???/ -- 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. -- 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: Flash Meter experiment
Begin forwarded message: From: luiz felipe luiz.fel...@techmit.com.br Date: May 31, 2012 4:09:36 PM PDT To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Flash Meter experiment Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net will check the pics later, underage sidekick is near. :-) These pictures are just of the flash meter and a grey card. From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Date: May 31, 2012 4:31:57 PM PDT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Flash Meter experiment Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net According to this article, you've got it about right. But there's no point to using the gray card there, just hold the meter near the part of the image that will be the brightest (or most sensitive to Heh! I was using the grey card in those photos as a color reference for lightroom. Shooting two birds in one frame, as it were. overexposure, like facial skin), with the dome pointing back at the camera lens (one general method) and fire your strobe(s). The meter is supposed to flip up and stick at the required f-stop. You can translate to different f-stops using the scale on the dial. http://photo.net/photography-lighting-equipment-techniques-forum/009RaY Another way to use it is to measure the light from each individual strobe. To do that you'll need to make a tiny snoot from black paper that fits the white dome. (Think of it as a reverse flash.) Holding the meter near your subject, point the snoot at each light and fire it (or them all) to measure its contribution. From: John Francis jo...@panix.com Date: May 31, 2012 5:02:19 PM PDT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Flash Meter experiment Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Larry wrote: I did some art nudes with a friend last night using my studio flash gear. As an experiment, I pulled out the flash meter and when I'd get my lighting dialed in, I'd take a picture of the flash meter and a grey card. I know that you've got an FA77Ltd - why are you shooting at 50mm? I'd expect the longer focal length to be better suited to this work, and presumably you've got enough space to step a bit further away. They were shot in my living room, and to get the lights where I wanted, I didn't have any more room. Unfortunately, my living room is long, but narrow. It was chilly enough she didn't want to do nude photos outdoors last night. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Flash Meter experiment
A flash meter is best used in incident mode. When shooting a model, position it in an area where you want a normal, correct exposure (as opposed to a highlight or shadow), point it at the camera lens and fire your strobes. The f-stop displayed on the meter should be your exposure. To see how much light falloff or overexposure you have in other areas, you can reposition the meter and fire again. But your shooting stop should be there reading you get in the spot where you need a correct exposure. Paul On May 31, 2012, at 3:31 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I did some art nudes with a friend last night using my studio flash gear. As an experiment, I pulled out the flash meter and when I'd get my lighting dialed in, I'd take a picture of the flash meter and a grey card. As far as I can tell, the way it works is to fire the strobe. the f/stop that it reads on the meter is the correct aperture for ASA 50 film. Point the arrow on the dial at that aperture, then look at what aperture lines up with the ISO, and that's the supposed correct exposure. I will say that it never completely blew the exposure, but it was pretty consistently different from the exposure that I ended up using, about a stop or so under. In other words plenty of safe headroom for something really bright in the picture, but not maximizing the SNR on low key digital photos. Shooting at ISO 80 on the K-5, I think that I could feel confident that if I used the flash meter, and didn't check the histogram, I would almost never blow a shot. I am coming to the conclusion that it is a valuable tool to know how to use, that there are situations that it can prove invaluable, but likewise, the histogram is also a valuable tool, and I'd be foolish to rely on the flash meter and ignore the histogram, if the histogram were available. For those that would like to check for themselves, fluidr shows the exif data, so you can see the flash meter reading, and my actual exposure data. http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157629987116526/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Olympic Rowing Pics
Cotty, Like Boris says, Like Father, Like Son... No surprise Stef finds the pretty young girls to photograph! Nice work Stef. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 30, 2012 at 11:04 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Like father like son... You gotta be quite proud, Cotty! On 5/30/2012 20:47, Cotty wrote: Stef came along with me on a job yesterday and shot some pics of the adaptive rowing choices for the Olympics, and they have used them on the GB Rowing team Facebook pages Facebookers: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a. 10150910953179831.435413.287300964830type=1 Alternatively you can see them on his Flickr photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/stefsportphotos/ -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Packed and ready
We left at 8:11 AM this morning for Knoxville on the way to GFM. For anybody driving down I-75 (from Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, or Kentucky), you probably knew that there were road problems in Tennessee. 20 miles or so south of the Kentucky state line, the road is washed out...THE INTERSTATE! The southbound traffic shares the Northbound lanes now - one lane each way. First there are barricades and they shift you to the other side of the road, Then the lefthand shoulder and lane just disappears, then the righthand is gone. You are left looking right down into a wooded valley. Wow, Bob S. On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 6:07 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 12:38 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Status report: I drove from Boston down to Raliegh, NC yesterday. 15 hours with two short rest stops. Stayed with friends overnight and drove to GFM this morning. Nice to travel without rushing today and I arrived just after noon and met all my friends on the mountain. Weather is beautiful here at the moment but there's a good chance of thunderstorms tomorrow, which could make registration for the NPW tricky tomorrow (it's usually done outdoors under a big tent). Noe one else has arrived yet. Don Nelson should be arriving with his son Scott this afternoon. I've had nothing but radio slience from Doug Brewer lately so I'm not sure if he's coming today or tomorrow. Dangle a Dr Pepper and listen.:-)_ Now I think I'll take a drive up the mountain and maybe test the video capabilities of the K5 on the way so I can show everyone who's never been here what it's like. More later. We are waiting. 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
I have a secret...
...but you didn't hear it from me. Let me say two things only: 1. September 2. FF I can hardly contain myself!! tan. :-) Sent from my iPhone -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 2012 - 055 - GDG
Nice shot - I like how the light grasses in the foreground are somewhat mirrored in the darker grasses in the background. But that is just one element - overall, it has a very nice feel to it. MCC On 5/27/2012 6:00 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Finally had time and energy to do some photography yesterday on my walk in Guadalupe River Park. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/7282337352/lightbox or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/7282337352/ Thanks for looking. Comments appreciated. Godfrey - http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I have a secret...
Who would we tell? I wonder if HP sauce goes well on hats. . . . On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 9:38 PM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: ...but you didn't hear it from me. Let me say two things only: 1. September 2. FF I can hardly contain myself!! tan. :-) Sent from my iPhone -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: FS: misc used lenses
Hey Stan, What version/s/speed are the zooms? Tan. :-) Sent from my iPhone On 31/05/2012, at 11:11 AM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: I was in the local camera store today, just hanging around while Meg got a passport photo taken. Five used Pentax lenses for sale - they said the original owner had switched to Nikon. If you are interested I can act as go-between or pass their contact info on to you . . . FA 50/1.4 $275 18-55 (2) $95 28-80 $75 75-300 $125 stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I have a secret...
I have no idea what that means Steven! Lol! Sent from my iPhone On 01/06/2012, at 11:41 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Who would we tell? I wonder if HP sauce goes well on hats. . . . On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 9:38 PM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: ...but you didn't hear it from me. Let me say two things only: 1. September 2. FF I can hardly contain myself!! tan. :-) Sent from my iPhone -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: I have a secret...
I give up. There will be a full frame Pentax in September? If not, I'll be disappointed by the ... hype? Sent from my iPad Jeffery L. Smith New Orleans, Louisiana USA On May 31, 2012, at 20:38, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: ...but you didn't hear it from me. Let me say two things only: 1. September 2. FF I can hardly contain myself!! tan. :-) Sent from my iPhone -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I have a secret...
A certain Brit once declared he would eat his hat if the letters FF were ever associated with Pentax. And since I watch TopGear, I know that HP sauce is some kind of British equivalent to ketchup. On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 9:42 PM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: I have no idea what that means Steven! Lol! Sent from my iPhone On 01/06/2012, at 11:41 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Who would we tell? I wonder if HP sauce goes well on hats. . . . On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 9:38 PM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: ...but you didn't hear it from me. Let me say two things only: 1. September 2. FF I can hardly contain myself!! tan. :-) Sent from my iPhone -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I have a secret...
On 5/31/2012 9:38 PM, Tanya Love wrote: ...but you didn't hear it from me. Let me say two things only: 1. September 2. FF I can hardly contain myself!! tan. :-) Sent from my iPhone Well, let's hope the third thing isn't 2015 ;-) I hope you are right! MCC -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I have a secret...
It's called Heinz-57 Brown Sauce. I don't use condiments named Brown Sauce. Sent from my iPad Jeffery L. Smith New Orleans, Louisiana USA On May 31, 2012, at 20:45, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: A certain Brit once declared he would eat his hat if the letters FF were ever associated with Pentax. And since I watch TopGear, I know that HP sauce is some kind of British equivalent to ketchup. On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 9:42 PM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: I have no idea what that means Steven! Lol! Sent from my iPhone On 01/06/2012, at 11:41 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Who would we tell? I wonder if HP sauce goes well on hats. . . . On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 9:38 PM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: ...but you didn't hear it from me. Let me say two things only: 1. September 2. FF I can hardly contain myself!! tan. :-) Sent from my iPhone -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- 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: I have a secret...
So do I!! Let's just say I was told in person, (as in face to face) by a VERY reliable sauce (pun intended!), - ie. one of the heads of marketing for Pentax Australia - and of course, I was sworn to secrecy, and of course, I had my fingers crossed, and ran straight back here to tell you guys! Lol. but, you didn't hear it from me! Hehe. Btw, I asked them ok, so you know then that it should be your top priority to get one of those things into my hands ASAP as next year I intend to use it to take the title of Australian Professional Photographer Of The Year. I was being cocky and only half joking, but I think it got him thinking. ;-) Sent from my iPhone On 01/06/2012, at 11:48 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: On 5/31/2012 9:38 PM, Tanya Love wrote: ...but you didn't hear it from me. Let me say two things only: 1. September 2. FF I can hardly contain myself!! tan. :-) Sent from my iPhone Well, let's hope the third thing isn't 2015 ;-) I hope you are right! MCC -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I have a secret...
Lol! Well maybe Cotty will have to get his tools out and start making some mutant Canon lenses so he can switch back to Pentax in September! (so hope my sauce is right!) Sent from my iPhone On 01/06/2012, at 11:45 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: A certain Brit once declared he would eat his hat if the letters FF were ever associated with Pentax. And since I watch TopGear, I know that HP sauce is some kind of British equivalent to ketchup. On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 9:42 PM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: I have no idea what that means Steven! Lol! Sent from my iPhone On 01/06/2012, at 11:41 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Who would we tell? I wonder if HP sauce goes well on hats. . . . On Thu, May 31, 2012 at 9:38 PM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: ...but you didn't hear it from me. Let me say two things only: 1. September 2. FF I can hardly contain myself!! tan. :-) Sent from my iPhone -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- 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: Eerm, it's a bit exciting!
Lol! Of course! Sent from my iPhone On 30/05/2012, at 11:20 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: congrats! FWIW, I'm guessing you actually earned the FIRST spot, but naturally they had to give that to a Canon shooter. :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
