Re: DA 40mm XS on full frame SLR
Interesting. I thought that the XS lenses were not compatible with SLRs because there would be a collision with the mirror movement. Steffen Zahn Am 02.04.2013 um 01:51 schrieb Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net: I recently stumbled on a Pz-1p at a good price and bought it - I doubt that I'll use it much but it is a great camera and I do still shoot film. Took it out to test and tried the DA 40mm XR that came with the K-01 on it, just to see how it looked. I tried this earlier on an MZ-S but since I could not directly control the aperture I did not test it systematically. The DA 40mm XS works very well on the full frame 35mm film body! There is noticeable light falloff at f2.8, noticeable enough to be objectionable, but it is greatly diminished at f4 and more or less gone at f5.6 and beyond. For an f8 and there lens it would be fine. Pretty remarkable considering the small size (and thinness.) Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Some close up tests with the Q
On Apr 2, 2013, at 2:12 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Yeah, yours is a Banksia too, just a different species. botanical content Yours is Banksia integrifolia Mine is Banksia spinulosa /botanical content Thanks, I might pass that to my wife although she probably already knows. I just call it the bellbird tree :) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML London
On 1 April 2013 19:42, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: The Southern chapter of the UK PDMLers met the West Coast, or part of it, today and went to look at some cartoons by Lichtenstein at Tate Modern. Here are some snaps: Http://www.web-options.com/PDML2013 And here are mine. 2 even taken with a Pentax lens... http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonPDMLApril2013_1/ Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 2013 - PDML London - GDG
The PDML Usual Suspects gather in a cold London on April Fools Day 2013... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/sets/72157633143667987/ Enjoy! Godfrey -- Godfrey DiGiorgi - godfreydigio...@me.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Bellbird
On Apr 2, 2013, at 2:23 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Nice shot - good to see the bird in habitat, even if it's Australian habitat. :-) I found a sound clip of its song - very beautiful. One of the greatest sounds I've ever heard was when we had to stop for some road works when travelling north a couple of years ago. We were in a small valley of native beech forest and there were dozens of bellbirds in the area feasting on honeydew while singing merrily. We weren't in any hurry to get moving again. I heard him this morning but he was gone before I even looked up. I have the camera at the ready in case I see him again in good light. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML London
On 2/4/13, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: And here are mine. 2 even taken with a Pentax lens... http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonPDMLApril2013_1/ Love this one to bits http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonPDMLApril2013_1/slides/DSCF0857.html -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Inside the Louvre
On 1/4/13, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17094512size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Like it a lot Rick. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
The Holtermann exhibit - an amazing wet plate photo collection
The State Gallery of NSW is hosting an outstanding show at the moment. Shame on me that I've only just now managed to visit. Bernard Holtermann made it rich on the goldfields of NSW. He didn't actually dig up the enormous Holtermann nugget, but made sure his name as always associated with it. http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/exhibitions/2013/holtermann/index.html If you have 12min to spare, this is really worthwhile watching http://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/2013/s3722536.htm I can't imagine handling 1.6m wet plate and setting up a camera on top of a tower to take a series of panoramas. They must have been manly men back then. Humbly, I went off afterwards with a tiny m4/3 macro to do some pics. Not quite of the same manly calibre http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/04/eastermonday/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Printing BW
Hi Jack Others have been giving you good advice. Don't guess, you need to calibrate a printer profile, or at least use one of the canned profiles. One other thing I've found, print and print often. My R1800 doesn't do too badly at BW, but leave it for a week or two, a few nozzles get clogged, and it throws my custom profiles way off, which is especially noticeable on BW. I was recently offered a R2400, which would do BW much more elegantly, but I had to turn it down, as much as I would like two printers. Couldn't justify the throughput. On 2/04/2013 8:39 AM, Jack Davis wrote: I'm done wasting photo paper...for the moment. I estimate having sacrificed about 20 sheets of A3 Ultra Premium Luster in the last 36 hours. Would have been more, but I've been interrupted a few times with meals, toilet and accompanying my wife in her travels to uninteresting places. I have proof of past BW successes which only serves to make me doubt myself rather than the printer. The printer is an Epson Stylus PHOTO R1800 (remember those?) which I bought new about a dozen years ago. The only calibrating I've ever done to the system is a fairly regular session with Huey whenever I begin to see ghostly shadows bordering images. I've given control to the printer and then turned down the available colors (only includes magenta, yellow and cyan) to a limit of minus 25. Get a grape blue. If I select no color control or photoshop elements manages color it's a shade of magenta. I don't do a lot of printing any more, but seems it's a BW when I do. Color hasn't been a problem. I've made several trips to my favorite lab in Sacramento in recent years, always to get a BW done that I'm pressed to supply. I, also, do that when I need a print larger than 13x 19. I've figured out that a new printer would solve my problem, but I'd likely not be around long enough to use it up. If you're familiar with the printer and have any thoughts that may help, please pass them along. Thanks! Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Honey Bees
Gorgeous. Messy business that nector collecting, isn't it? I like how you get catchlights in the eyes On 2/04/2013 10:46 AM, Mark C wrote: Each spring I try to get some shots of honey bees (apis melifera) in crocus flowers - the first insect and flower combinations of the year. After an interesting trial with the Q and LED ring light, I switched over to a tried an true technique with K-5, macro lens and flash: http://markcassino.com/b2evolution/ Permalink: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/ah-spring-2013 CC welcomed - Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PDML London
From: Bob W The Southern chapter of the UK PDMLers met the West Coast, or part of it, today and went to look at some cartoons by Lichtenstein at Tate Modern. Here are some snaps: Http://www.web-options.com/PDML2013 B Nice. Just out of curiosity, did anyone actually happen to think to bring a Pentax camera? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML London
On 2 April 2013 12:09, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Bob W The Southern chapter of the UK PDMLers met the West Coast, or part of it, today and went to look at some cartoons by Lichtenstein at Tate Modern. Here are some snaps: Http://www.web-options.com/PDML2013 B Nice. Just out of curiosity, did anyone actually happen to think to bring a Pentax camera? Just to maintain tradition, Bob had an MX in his bag and I had a couple of Pentax lenses. I used the 28mm one to take the picture of Godfrey and Felipe in front of the Tate Modern. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DA 40mm XS on full frame SLR
I was not aware of that. I've used the XS on both an Mz-S and Pz-1p without problem. The first try on the Mz-S produced very good results, but that camera relies on using an aperture ring to shoot aperture priority so I did not do a systematic test. The Pz-1p controls are like the K-5, K-7, K-10 etc and have in body control of the aperture, so I was able to do a 'blue sky test walking through the apertures one setting at a time. I like the 40mm focal length much better on a full frame than APS. Mark On 4/2/2013 2:38 AM, Steffen Zahn wrote: Interesting. I thought that the XS lenses were not compatible with SLRs because there would be a collision with the mirror movement. Steffen Zahn -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Honey Bees
Thanks, Derby - and to everyone else who looked. They do look cute with those big eyes! Mark On 4/2/2013 5:56 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Gorgeous. Messy business that nector collecting, isn't it? I like how you get catchlights in the eyes On 2/04/2013 10:46 AM, Mark C wrote: Each spring I try to get some shots of honey bees (apis melifera) in crocus flowers - the first insect and flower combinations of the year. After an interesting trial with the Q and LED ring light, I switched over to a tried an true technique with K-5, macro lens and flash: http://markcassino.com/b2evolution/ Permalink: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/ah-spring-2013 CC welcomed - Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DA 40mm XS on full frame SLR
On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 2:38 AM, Steffen Zahn z...@snafu.de wrote: Interesting. I thought that the XS lenses were not compatible with SLRs because there would be a collision with the mirror movement. At one point Pentax leaked a picture of an XS lens that looked like it protruded into the camera body. That lens wasn't the 40 XS, though. (They didn't identify what focal length or aperture it was, and it still hasn't been released.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 2013 - PDML London - GDG
On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 3:11 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: gphoto/sets/72157633143667987/ Quite Nice! It's good to see all the PDMLers, and I think the first image is a great abstract. 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 - mailbox - interrupted pattern
Thanks Bruce. In the square image I agree. Things look cramped. gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.GeorgeSinos.com On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 9:11 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Here's another vote for Bob's suggestion. On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 10:22 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: I agree with Bob. More breathing space at the edges is needed. Cheers, Christine On Mar 29, 2013, at 1:23 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: That's an interesting shot. What I think it needs is for the locks on the outside to have more breathing space - more distance from the frame edge - and for the margin around the edge to be equal all round. B -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of George Sinos Sent: 29 March 2013 16:55 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - mailbox - interrupted pattern I need a little feedback on this one. I'm not sure it's worth pursuing. http://www.georgesphotos.net/Other/Misc- private/1804874_X84PMn#!i=2431403562k=nbGb2Bdlb=1s=A The lock on my mailbox broke and had to be replaced. It struck me as something that could be used as an example of a broken pattern. I've played with it a bit and looked at it until I'm cross-eyed. I can't tell if it's straight and level or a tiny bit crooked. I'm also not sure about the composition. The lock on box 7 is dead-center in the frame, I don't think I like that. Maybe a rectangular crop eliminating the top row of boxes might look better. Is this worth the trouble to mess with or is it one of those camera club photos that no-one but a photographer would look at? Thanks for any input, gs. George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.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. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
As expected - film gets expensive
Just saw this on Imaging Resource. Fuji plans a price increase. http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/02/fujifilm-prepares-for-double-digit-film-price-hike At some point it will be cheaper to buy a memory card than a roll of film. gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.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: DA 40mm XS on full frame SLR
The 40XS has clearance for the mirror. Rice high posted samples from a 5dmk3 and it didn't fully cover the frame. The corners were very soft. Of course on film it might be better due to film handling oblique angles of light beter. Steffen Zahn z...@snafu.de wrote: Interesting. I thought that the XS lenses were not compatible with SLRs because there would be a collision with the mirror movement. Steffen Zahn Am 02.04.2013 um 01:51 schrieb Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net: I recently stumbled on a Pz-1p at a good price and bought it - I doubt that I'll use it much but it is a great camera and I do still shoot film. Took it out to test and tried the DA 40mm XR that came with the K-01 on it, just to see how it looked. I tried this earlier on an MZ-S but since I could not directly control the aperture I did not test it systematically. The DA 40mm XS works very well on the full frame 35mm film body! There is noticeable light falloff at f2.8, noticeable enough to be objectionable, but it is greatly diminished at f4 and more or less gone at f5.6 and beyond. For an f8 and there lens it would be fine. Pretty remarkable considering the small size (and thinness.) Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: As expected - film gets expensive
Processing is far more expensive than the film itself. Of course you can self develop black and whites pretty easily George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: Just saw this on Imaging Resource. Fuji plans a price increase. http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/02/fujifilm-prepares-for-double-digit-film-price-hike At some point it will be cheaper to buy a memory card than a roll of film. gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.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: As expected - film gets expensive
George Sinos wrote: Just saw this on Imaging Resource. Fuji plans a price increase. http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/02/fujifilm-prepares-for-double-digit-film-price-hike At some point it will be cheaper to buy a memory card than a roll of film. At some point? That's already the case. Has been for a long time. Fuji Provia 400 professional was about $10.00 a roll when I last shot motorsports with film. You can get (slow) 8GB cards for less than that now. http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8page=1rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asd%20cards -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Printing BW
Appreciated, Ann. I also save in Gray Scale. A calibration thing I suppose.(?) Am using Epson Ultra Premium Luster. I may ask my wife if I'm allowed to buy a BW dedicated EPSON R3000. :-( Jack - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 7:59 PM Subject: Re: Printing BW When I do Black and white on the Epson v500 I have made a file that is in _saved in grayscale_... seems to me that problems with color cast I've had were a combination of the type of paper I was printing on and the profile. get absolutely black and white prints if I print on epson matte paper. I think I did pretty well with the high gloss Ilford that is akin to the nice metallic paper hi guys :-) ann - just hopped in for a few mins On 4/1/2013 21:28, Jack Davis wrote: Thanks again, Paul. Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 4:51 PM Subject: Re: Printing BW I used to be able to get decent BW prints with an Epson 1200, which doesn't have multiple blacks. It's much easier with one of the newer multi-black printers like the 3000 or the 2880, but you should be able to get acceptable BW results with the 1800. You don't need or want access to the color controls in the printing program.Turn off all color controls and adjust color in PhotoShop. Select let photoshop control colors in your printing setup box. Use the Epson icc profile for the premium luster paper. It's very accurate. Render your photo as a grayscale image in PhotoShop, then convert it to whatever your PhotoShop color space is set to. Prophoto RGB or Adobe 98 RGB for example. If your monitor calibration is accurate, the image in an RGB odor space should remain BW with no color tint. Then print with photoshop controlling the color. You may get a slight color case, but you should be pretty close to pure BW. On Apr 1, 2013, at 6:50 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks, Paul. When I chose Photoshop controls color I no longer have access to color controls in the printing program. I'm absolutely satisfied that the image to be printed is BW. I have a pro editor acquaintance to question on such things and he says he does two things when it comes to printing BW. 1) Clean printer heads. 2) Turn off all color controls. This person is now retired and working out of his home. I understand he makes house calls. I have his business card and am about ready to give him a call. Thanks! Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 3:25 PM Subject: Re: Printing BW Good results are very difficult to achieve when the printer controls the color. Change your setup to Photoshop controls color and turn off all printer color control. You can find instructions for printing workflow management on the web. Paul On Apr 1, 2013, at 5:39 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm done wasting photo paper...for the moment. I estimate having sacrificed about 20 sheets of A3 Ultra Premium Luster in the last 36 hours. Would have been more, but I've been interrupted a few times with meals, toilet and accompanying my wife in her travels to uninteresting places. I have proof of past BW successes which only serves to make me doubt myself rather than the printer. The printer is an Epson Stylus PHOTO R1800 (remember those?) which I bought new about a dozen years ago. The only calibrating I've ever done to the system is a fairly regular session with Huey whenever I begin to see ghostly shadows bordering images. I've given control to the printer and then turned down the available colors (only includes magenta, yellow and cyan) to a limit of minus 25. Get a grape blue. If I select no color control or photoshop elements manages color it's a shade of magenta. I don't do a lot of printing any more, but seems it's a BW when I do. Color hasn't been a problem. I've made several trips to my favorite lab in Sacramento in recent years, always to get a BW done that I'm pressed to supply. I, also, do that when I need a print larger than 13x 19. I've figured out that a new printer would solve my problem, but I'd likely not be around long enough to use it up. If you're familiar with the printer and have any thoughts that may help, please pass them along. Thanks! Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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
Re: Printing BW
I don't seem to have received it, Paul. PLEASE re-send it. Thanks! Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 10:21 PM Subject: Re: Printing BW Jack - I sent you a long reply off list. If you have any questions please let me know. -p On 4/1/2013 4:39 PM, Jack Davis wrote: I'm done wasting photo paper...for the moment. I estimate having sacrificed about 20 sheets of A3 Ultra Premium Luster in the last 36 hours. Would have been more, but I've been interrupted a few times with meals, toilet and accompanying my wife in her travels to uninteresting places. I have proof of past BW successes which only serves to make me doubt myself rather than the printer. The printer is an Epson Stylus PHOTO R1800 (remember those?) which I bought new about a dozen years ago. The only calibrating I've ever done to the system is a fairly regular session with Huey whenever I begin to see ghostly shadows bordering images. I've given control to the printer and then turned down the available colors (only includes magenta, yellow and cyan) to a limit of minus 25. Get a grape blue. If I select no color control or photoshop elements manages color it's a shade of magenta. I don't do a lot of printing any more, but seems it's a BW when I do. Color hasn't been a problem. I've made several trips to my favorite lab in Sacramento in recent years, always to get a BW done that I'm pressed to supply. I, also, do that when I need a print larger than 13x 19. I've figured out that a new printer would solve my problem, but I'd likely not be around long enough to use it up. If you're familiar with the printer and have any thoughts that may help, please pass them along. Thanks! Jack -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Printing BW
Thanks, Derby. Am using the profile offered by Epson for there Ultra Premium Luster. Jack - Original Message - From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 2:31 AM Subject: Re: Printing BW Hi Jack Others have been giving you good advice. Don't guess, you need to calibrate a printer profile, or at least use one of the canned profiles. One other thing I've found, print and print often. My R1800 doesn't do too badly at BW, but leave it for a week or two, a few nozzles get clogged, and it throws my custom profiles way off, which is especially noticeable on BW. I was recently offered a R2400, which would do BW much more elegantly, but I had to turn it down, as much as I would like two printers. Couldn't justify the throughput. On 2/04/2013 8:39 AM, Jack Davis wrote: I'm done wasting photo paper...for the moment. I estimate having sacrificed about 20 sheets of A3 Ultra Premium Luster in the last 36 hours. Would have been more, but I've been interrupted a few times with meals, toilet and accompanying my wife in her travels to uninteresting places. I have proof of past BW successes which only serves to make me doubt myself rather than the printer. The printer is an Epson Stylus PHOTO R1800 (remember those?) which I bought new about a dozen years ago. The only calibrating I've ever done to the system is a fairly regular session with Huey whenever I begin to see ghostly shadows bordering images. I've given control to the printer and then turned down the available colors (only includes magenta, yellow and cyan) to a limit of minus 25. Get a grape blue. If I select no color control or photoshop elements manages color it's a shade of magenta. I don't do a lot of printing any more, but seems it's a BW when I do. Color hasn't been a problem. I've made several trips to my favorite lab in Sacramento in recent years, always to get a BW done that I'm pressed to supply. I, also, do that when I need a print larger than 13x 19. I've figured out that a new printer would solve my problem, but I'd likely not be around long enough to use it up. If you're familiar with the printer and have any thoughts that may help, please pass them along. Thanks! Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre
Cotty, Frank, and Paul, thanks very much! Some of the building(s) that make up the Louvre outshine some of the artwork they contain, IMHO. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 5:15 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre On 1/4/13, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17094512size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Like it a lot Rick. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) | Web Video Producion -- www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML London
I played the game of looking at the whole set and deciding which one Cotty liked best. before I clicked on that specific link. I love it too and I was right :-) ann On 4/2/2013 05:15, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 2/4/13, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: And here are mine. 2 even taken with a Pentax lens... http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonPDMLApril2013_1/ Love this one to bits http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonPDMLApril2013_1/slides/DSCF0857.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre
Ooh very clever. Nice use of site to create a little art of your own. C'est tres bien! pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:38:12 -0700 (PDT) From: Rick Womerrwomer1...@yahoo.com To: Pentax Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Inside the Louvre Message-ID: 1364866692.79828.yahoomail...@web121805.mail.ne1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17094512size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML London
I particularly like Lost Art http://www.web-options.com/PDML2013/content/L111_large.html and the old/new architecture in... http://www.web-options.com/PDML2013/content/L131_large.html and the very nice portrait of Godders... ann On 4/1/2013 14:42, Bob W wrote: The Southern chapter of the UK PDMLers met the West Coast, or part of it, today and went to look at some cartoons by Lichtenstein at Tate Modern. Here are some snaps: Http://www.web-options.com/PDML2013 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: PDML London
On 2/4/13, Ann Sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: I played the game of looking at the whole set and deciding which one Cotty liked best. before I clicked on that specific link. I love it too and I was right :-) Bless you X -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML London
On 2/4/13, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: Nice. Just out of curiosity, did anyone actually happen to think to bring a Pentax camera? Last 2 on this page were shot with an *ist Ds and 18-55 lens... http://pdml.posthaven.com/london-micro-meet-april-2013 -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Honey Bees
Cute? More than a bit creepy but beautiful. Great shots. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 6:58 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Thanks, Derby - and to everyone else who looked. They do look cute with those big eyes! Mark On 4/2/2013 5:56 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Gorgeous. Messy business that nector collecting, isn't it? I like how you get catchlights in the eyes On 2/04/2013 10:46 AM, Mark C wrote: Each spring I try to get some shots of honey bees (apis melifera) in crocus flowers - the first insect and flower combinations of the year. After an interesting trial with the Q and LED ring light, I switched over to a tried an true technique with K-5, macro lens and flash: http://markcassino.com/b2evolution/ Permalink: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/ah-spring-2013 CC welcomed - Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 2013 - PDML London - GDG
Thanks Godfrey, Great to see 'the usual suspects'. I see Mike Wilson is the only one who belongs to the hair club for men. Great to see the smiling shot of Stef. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 2:11 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: The PDML Usual Suspects gather in a cold London on April Fools Day 2013... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/sets/72157633143667987/ Enjoy! Godfrey -- Godfrey DiGiorgi - godfreydigio...@me.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre
Rick, That's a special photo. Perfect. It kept me looking and seeing. How difficult was it to work out that composition? Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 8:38 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17094512size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 2013 - PDML London - GDG
Sorry, I mean Chris. On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 11:04 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Godfrey, Great to see 'the usual suspects'. I see Mike Wilson is the only one who belongs to the hair club for men. Great to see the smiling shot of Stef. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 2:11 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: The PDML Usual Suspects gather in a cold London on April Fools Day 2013... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/sets/72157633143667987/ Enjoy! Godfrey -- Godfrey DiGiorgi - godfreydigio...@me.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.
PESO - Pattern Interrupted - Final
Well, after thinking about it way too long and way too hard, this is where I ended up on the mailbox. georgesinos.com/blog/2013/4/2/pattern-interrupted I changed the aspect ration to 16:9, moved that divider bar off of the center line, moved the different lock to the lower third dividing line. To draw more attention to it, I cropped both the top row and right column of locks. I also desaturated the color on the other locks a little bit. I bumped the clarity on the doors to emphasize the dirt. Way to much work and thought for a simple picture of a mailbox. Thanks to those who commented on the previous versions. gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.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: As expected - film gets expensive
I'd say it already is, given the number of pictures you can fit on a memory card. Chris Brogden, Manager Don's Photo St. Vital 31 - 845 Dakota St. (Right across the street from St. Vital Centre) Winnipeg, MB R2M 5M3 Ph: (204) 254-9075 Fax: (204) 253-7173 -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of George Sinos Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 8:51 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: As expected - film gets expensive Just saw this on Imaging Resource. Fuji plans a price increase. http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/02/fujifilm-prepares-for-doubl e-digit-film-price-hike At some point it will be cheaper to buy a memory card than a roll of film. gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.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.
As expected - film gets expensive
From: George Sinos Just saw this on Imaging Resource. Fuji plans a price increase. http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/02/fujifilm-prepares-for-double-digit-film-price-hike At some point it will be cheaper to buy a memory card than a roll of film. gs George Sinos On the basis of how many images each will hold, memory cards have already been cheaper for quite a while. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML London
On 2 April 2013 16:18, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I played the game of looking at the whole set and deciding which one Cotty liked best. before I clicked on that specific link. I love it too and I was right :-) ann Thanks Anne and Cotty. Great minds and all that... Chris On 4/2/2013 05:15, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 2/4/13, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: And here are mine. 2 even taken with a Pentax lens... http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonPDMLApril2013_1/ Love this one to bits http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/LondonPDMLApril2013_1/slides/DSCF0857.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Inside the Louvre
Thanks, Bob! That renovated part of the Louvre is amazing. The interaction of the circular and linear elements in the space caught my eye immediately. I spent a few minutes scouting a good viewpoint, and then 5 or 10 minutes (and several exposures) to get people in the right positions. It was well within the limits of spousal patience. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 12:18 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre Rick, That's a special photo. Perfect. It kept me looking and seeing. How difficult was it to work out that composition? Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 8:38 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17094512size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre
Thanks, Don! http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 11:20 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre Ooh very clever. Nice use of site to create a little art of your own. C'est tres bien! pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:38:12 -0700 (PDT) From: Rick Womerrwomer1...@yahoo.com To: Pentax Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Inside the Louvre Message-ID: 1364866692.79828.yahoomail...@web121805.mail.ne1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17094512size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: As expected - film gets expensive
On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 1:09 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: George Sinos Just saw this on Imaging Resource. Fuji plans a price increase. http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/02/fujifilm-prepares-for-double-digit-film-price-hike At some point it will be cheaper to buy a memory card than a roll of film. On the basis of how many images each will hold, memory cards have already been cheaper for quite a while. The film / SD-card analogy doesn't work anyway, as far as I'm concerned. Film is a consumable while SD cards are erased and used over and over. In my case I've taken 45K+ shots with the same 4 cards, so the price for an SD roll of film is in the millipenny range. Film has _never_ been that cheap. -- -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 - Inside the Louvre
I really like the lines, curves and geometry of that, Rick. On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 9:38 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17094512size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -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: As expected - film gets expensive
I was thinking more in terms of comparing the prices, not so much the cost of use. The first CF card I bought was over $300. At that time a 5-pack of 36 exposure Portra was about $25. Things have changed. When it comes to cost, I actually used to keep a spreadsheet that included the cost of film, processing, memory cards, camera and lens depreciation, computer equipment and software, etc. At the rate I shoot, digital pulled even with film after the first couple of years. That was back around 2005. At that point I quit tracking that level of detail. If I figured my cost per shot based only on just the really good keepers it would be depressing. I console myself with the old Ansel Adams quote about trying to get about 10 good shots a year. Someday I hope I can get that many. gs gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.GeorgeSinos.com On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 2:02 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 1:09 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: George Sinos Just saw this on Imaging Resource. Fuji plans a price increase. http://www.imaging-resource.com/news/2013/04/02/fujifilm-prepares-for-double-digit-film-price-hike At some point it will be cheaper to buy a memory card than a roll of film. On the basis of how many images each will hold, memory cards have already been cheaper for quite a while. The film / SD-card analogy doesn't work anyway, as far as I'm concerned. Film is a consumable while SD cards are erased and used over and over. In my case I've taken 45K+ shots with the same 4 cards, so the price for an SD roll of film is in the millipenny range. Film has _never_ been that cheap. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre
Thanks for the question Bob, and thanks Rick for the explanation - I had been wondering the same thing. I don't know how much work you had to do in postprocessing, but one of the things I find impressive about this, in addition to the strong use of the geometrics in the scene, is the amount of detail (for instance in the women on the escalator) despite the wide overall range of light/dark tones. It would have been so easy to have the darks block out . . . stan On Apr 2, 2013, at 2:40 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Thanks, Bob! That renovated part of the Louvre is amazing. The interaction of the circular and linear elements in the space caught my eye immediately. I spent a few minutes scouting a good viewpoint, and then 5 or 10 minutes (and several exposures) to get people in the right positions. It was well within the limits of spousal patience. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 12:18 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre Rick, That's a special photo. Perfect. It kept me looking and seeing. How difficult was it to work out that composition? Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 8:38 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17094512size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML London
I brought my MX with 40mm pancake and an unopened roll of Tri-X, use by 2008... B On 2 Apr 2013, at 12:09, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Bob W The Southern chapter of the UK PDMLers met the West Coast, or part of it, today and went to look at some cartoons by Lichtenstein at Tate Modern. Here are some snaps: Http://www.web-options.com/PDML2013 B Nice. Just out of curiosity, did anyone actually happen to think to bring a Pentax camera? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DIY - A Custom Handgrip for the Q
maybe this strap: http://camdapter.com/handstrap/camstrap.html On 1 April 2013 23:44, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all A minor frustration with the Q is that I tend to inadvertently push buttons and move the e-dial while I'm trying to concentrate on composition. It's a real pain when you press the shutter release and the self timer starts to count down What I need is some sort of hand grip that will get my hand away from the various buttons. I recently came across this: http://www.bosstrap.com/ultralighthandband.aspx which looks promising but it's designed for cameras that have a 'lug' to attach a strap rather than the rectangular strap support of the Q. Using it on the Q would cause the strap to twist. Some sort of swivel clip might get around the problem but before investing in something like this I thought it would be useful to try to cobble together something similar to see how practical the idea is. So - back to my bits and pieces drawer In it I came across a narrow strap off an old Pentax compact film camera. It looked as if it had possibilities and here's what I came up with. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP1280-k5-peso.html Living with it for a couple of days now, I'm finding it comfortable and makes using the camera easy one handed. It will do until I find something better. -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Inside the Louvre
Rick, I am well aware of the patience of 'she who must be obeyed.' I have found that sending my wife off shopping is an excellent way to 'suspend' time. But that is not possible in all situations. :-) Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks, Bob! That renovated part of the Louvre is amazing. The interaction of the circular and linear elements in the space caught my eye immediately. I spent a few minutes scouting a good viewpoint, and then 5 or 10 minutes (and several exposures) to get people in the right positions. It was well within the limits of spousal patience. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 12:18 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre Rick, That's a special photo. Perfect. It kept me looking and seeing. How difficult was it to work out that composition? Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 8:38 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17094512size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Pattern Interrupted - Final
George, You cut off parts of the locks! Earlier versions were to blah for me. This version elicits a reaction, but not positive! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: Well, after thinking about it way too long and way too hard, this is where I ended up on the mailbox. georgesinos.com/blog/2013/4/2/pattern-interrupted I changed the aspect ration to 16:9, moved that divider bar off of the center line, moved the different lock to the lower third dividing line. To draw more attention to it, I cropped both the top row and right column of locks. I also desaturated the color on the other locks a little bit. I bumped the clarity on the doors to emphasize the dirt. Way to much work and thought for a simple picture of a mailbox. Thanks to those who commented on the previous versions. gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.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.
PESO: Babyland
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Re: PESO - Cormorants at Dawn
With the title: Cormorants at Dawn I was expecting something more like this: http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/cormorantsAtDawn.gif On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 7:15 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: First showed this one several years ago but recently noticed it while looking for something else. I liked it not for the official PDML birds flying through, but because it's one of my better sunrises: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2010/10/cormorants-at-dawn.html?m=0 Gotta get out there a get a few more sunrises... Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity. -- Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DIY - A Custom Handgrip for the Q
Quoting Toine to...@repiuk.nl: maybe this strap: http://camdapter.com/handstrap/camstrap.html Looks very nice although the thing I like about the Boss Strap is that it keeps the tripod mount clear. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ On 1 April 2013 23:44, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all A minor frustration with the Q is that I tend to inadvertently push buttons and move the e-dial while I'm trying to concentrate on composition. It's a real pain when you press the shutter release and the self timer starts to count down What I need is some sort of hand grip that will get my hand away from the various buttons. I recently came across this: http://www.bosstrap.com/ultralighthandband.aspx which looks promising but it's designed for cameras that have a 'lug' to attach a strap rather than the rectangular strap support of the Q. Using it on the Q would cause the strap to twist. Some sort of swivel clip might get around the problem but before investing in something like this I thought it would be useful to try to cobble together something similar to see how practical the idea is. So - back to my bits and pieces drawer In it I came across a narrow strap off an old Pentax compact film camera. It looked as if it had possibilities and here's what I came up with. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP1280-k5-peso.html Living with it for a couple of days now, I'm finding it comfortable and makes using the camera easy one handed. It will do until I find something better. -- Cheers Brian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DA 40mm XS on full frame SLR
I found the corners to be soft on film as well. Less so when focusing close than when at infinity. But it covered most of the frame well. Mark On 4/2/2013 9:55 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: The 40XS has clearance for the mirror. Rice high posted samples from a 5dmk3 and it didn't fully cover the frame. The corners were very soft. Of course on film it might be better due to film handling oblique angles of light beter. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
anybody know the yn560iii ?
While waiting for Adorama or BH to return from passover holiday, I was doing some more poking around, and ran across the yn 560 series. The yn560iii seems to be a full manual flash, with a built in radio trigger. This seems very, cool and handy. They also seem to sell for about $80. http://www.diyphotographystuff.info/3132/yn560iii-review-first-built-in-radio-trigger-flash/ -- Larry Colen via squirrelmail -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Inside the Louvre
Great job on the photo. Apropos of nothing, I don't suppose the gift shop sells T-shirts that say Paris is for Louvres. -- Larry Colen via squirrelmail -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: anybody know the yn560iii ?
I've looked very long and hard at this flash. Read the reviews. They all say the same thing. Half of these arrive broken with no way to return them to china in time to get an exchange. If you can get one at bh that's better cuz you can return it at least. Other problem is that they tend to work for a month or two and the capacitors die. I guess you get what you pay for. Their wireless system is decent though. There are probably better options even used at that price point. The vivtars are rebranded, but reliable...though new they cost a bit more. An old autothyristor would actually serve well if you translate the focal lengths provided your lucky enough to find a zoom head. For off camera flashes firing at lower power than 1/1, these cheap flashes do make a nice lighting addition with some diffusion. Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: While waiting for Adorama or BH to return from passover holiday, I was doing some more poking around, and ran across the yn 560 series. The yn560iii seems to be a full manual flash, with a built in radio trigger. This seems very, cool and handy. They also seem to sell for about $80. http://www.diyphotographystuff.info/3132/yn560iii-review-first-built-in-radio-trigger-flash/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Babyland
Looks like it's ready to dive off. B On 2 Apr 2013, at 22:36, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/8614981532/in/photostream/lightbox/ Comments and eviscerations welcome in equal measure. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: anybody know the yn560iii ?
On Tue, April 2, 2013 3:43 pm, Zos Xavius wrote: I've looked very long and hard at this flash. Read the reviews. They all say the same thing. Half of these arrive broken with no way to return them to china in time to get an exchange. If you can get one at That's good to know. bh that's better cuz you can return it at least. Other problem is that they tend to work for a month or two and the capacitors die. I guess you Even more important. get what you pay for. Their wireless system is decent though. There are I might have some of their cheapo wireless triggers. probably better options even used at that price point. The vivtars are rebranded, but reliable...though new they cost a bit more. An old autothyristor would actually serve well if you translate the focal lengths provided your lucky enough to find a zoom head. For off camera flashes firing at lower power than 1/1, these cheap flashes do make a nice lighting addition with some diffusion. I seriously wish someone would come up with a wifi flash control standard, which could work across all brands of cameras and flashes. Of course, that's probably why nobody will. Canon would hate it if you could control a Nikon flash with a Canon camera, pocketwizard would go out of business etc. Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: While waiting for Adorama or BH to return from passover holiday, I was doing some more poking around, and ran across the yn 560 series. The yn560iii seems to be a full manual flash, with a built in radio trigger. This seems very, cool and handy. They also seem to sell for about $80. http://www.diyphotographystuff.info/3132/yn560iii-review-first-built-in-radio-trigger-flash/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen via squirrelmail -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: anybody know the yn560iii ?
Quoting Larry Colen l...@red4est.com: While waiting for Adorama or BH to return from passover holiday, I was doing some more poking around, and ran across the yn 560 series. The yn560iii seems to be a full manual flash, with a built in radio trigger. This seems very, cool and handy. They also seem to sell for about $80. http://www.diyphotographystuff.info/3132/yn560iii-review-first-built-in-radio-trigger-flash/ I've got no personal experience but as Zos says, quality control is an issue. These articles from Strobist make interesting reading, even if they're not discussing the exact model you're referring to: http://strobist.blogspot.com.au/2010/08/test-drive-yongnuo-yn-560.html http://www.strobist.blogspot.com.au/2011_04_01_archive.html -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Three Muses
On Sun, Mar 31, 2013, Rick Womer wrote: At the Louvre, Paris: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17094513size=lg Good angle! Agreed that focusing on the faces works well, and that's about the only angle where you can get all their faces. -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre
Stan, I metered for the mid-ground wall (ISO 800, f/5.6@1/90). Looking at the history in LR, I straightened, brought up the shadows, chose medium contrast from the curves window, brought down the highlights, set the black clipping down a bit, added some clarity. The K-5 gives wonderful files. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 3:28 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre Thanks for the question Bob, and thanks Rick for the explanation - I had been wondering the same thing. I don't know how much work you had to do in postprocessing, but one of the things I find impressive about this, in addition to the strong use of the geometrics in the scene, is the amount of detail (for instance in the women on the escalator) despite the wide overall range of light/dark tones. It would have been so easy to have the darks block out . . . stan On Apr 2, 2013, at 2:40 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Thanks, Bob! That renovated part of the Louvre is amazing. The interaction of the circular and linear elements in the space caught my eye immediately. I spent a few minutes scouting a good viewpoint, and then 5 or 10 minutes (and several exposures) to get people in the right positions. It was well within the limits of spousal patience. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 12:18 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre Rick, That's a special photo. Perfect. It kept me looking and seeing. How difficult was it to work out that composition? Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 8:38 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17094512size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Three Muses
Thanks, Aazh! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 7:50 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Three Muses On Sun, Mar 31, 2013, Rick Womer wrote: At the Louvre, Paris: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17094513size=lg Good angle! Agreed that focusing on the faces works well, and that's about the only angle where you can get all their faces. -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6 http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Babyland
I like it. Brightening the statue a bit would bring it out from the background more, which might be good. Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 5:36 PM Subject: PESO: Babyland http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/8614981532/in/photostream/lightbox/ Comments and eviscerations welcome in equal measure. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre
Larry, I've never seen such a T-shirt. Maybe your fortune lies thence! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 6:40 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre Great job on the photo. Apropos of nothing, I don't suppose the gift shop sells T-shirts that say Paris is for Louvres. -- Larry Colen via squirrelmail -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: anybody know the yn560iii ?
From: Larry Colen While waiting for Adorama or BH to return from passover holiday, I was doing some more poking around, and ran across the yn 560 series. The yn560iii seems to be a full manual flash, with a built in radio trigger. This seems very, cool and handy. They also seem to sell for about $80. http://www.diyphotographystuff.info/3132/yn560iii-review-first-built-in-radio-trigger-flash/ First I've ever heard of it. What is The Strobist recommending now that they've decided the NEW Chinese Vivitars are crap unworthy of the name? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre
Excellent use of the geometry and architecture. It draws all the more attention to those errant wandering things... Oh - people! Great shot. Mark On 4/1/2013 9:38 PM, Rick Womer wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17094512size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - Inside the Louvre, 2
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17106193 (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2013 - PDML London - GDG
Great set, Godfrey. With a lot more wealth and a lot less responsibility, I would have buzzed across the Channel at the end of our France trip to join you... Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com To: PDML PDML@pdml.net; SeePhoto Talk seeph...@micapeak.com; BAPhotoShooters baphotoshoot...@yahoogroups.com; PAW Picture-A-Week project p...@micapeak.com Cc: Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 3:11 AM Subject: PESO 2013 - PDML London - GDG The PDML Usual Suspects gather in a cold London on April Fools Day 2013... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/sets/72157633143667987/ Enjoy! Godfrey -- Godfrey DiGiorgi - godfreydigio...@me.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML London
Same as I said to Godders... Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com To: Mail List Pentax-Discuss pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 2:42 PM Subject: PDML London The Southern chapter of the UK PDMLers met the West Coast, or part of it, today and went to look at some cartoons by Lichtenstein at Tate Modern. Here are some snaps: Http://www.web-options.com/PDML2013 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML London
Cotty, I surmise that the youngest member of the group is your son. I'd love to see some of what he shot, too. Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, April 1, 2013 3:14 PM Subject: Re: PDML London On 1/4/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: The Southern chapter of the UK PDMLers met the West Coast, or part of it, today and went to look at some cartoons by Lichtenstein at Tate Modern. Just got back in - dinner first then I'll see what nonesense I've got. Sorry the visit was so short for us - next time we need to make an evening of it and do it properly!!! Also, the gaffs around Bob's are better for this sort of thing. I think if someone forced me to live in London, it would have to be Greenwich. On the way back, Alma thought Chelsea and Pimlico were the place to be! But then again, she *is* a pensioner now ;-) Will post some pics later. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) | Web Video Producion -- www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Printing BW
Paul and Bill and others are right to note that you have to disable printer management of the color and then let PS Elements manage it. Otherwise you could get double profiling - PS Elements outputs the print profiled to the paper and then the printer re-profiles that and things go wonky... Having said that - the path of less resistance might be to go with a mono print - toned - as opposed to a BW un-toned. When I was using an Epson 2200 I seldom got good results with plain BW prints but would use the duo / tri / quad tone settings in PS to make a warm, cool, sepia, split tone etc simulation and the printer seemed to handle it better. I don't know if Elements supports duo tones or not, but if it does give it a try. A slightly warm print is pretty similar to many darkroom BW prints and color inkjets that can't handle a pure BW print often do better with something toned. Like I said - a subtle toning, especially a slightly warm tone, produces a result similar to many classic BW developer / paper combos. Nonetheless, you may simply have a problem with metamerism - colors looking different in different color light. Even when I got the the Epson 2200 to kick out what I wanted prints looked different under different light. So if the tones look off try looking at it under different light. I don't know what generation of inks the R1800 uses,but it might be prone to metamerism. You maybe could solve your problems by changing your light bulbs. :-) Good luck Mark On 4/1/2013 5:39 PM, Jack Davis wrote: I'm done wasting photo paper...for the moment. I estimate having sacrificed about 20 sheets of A3 Ultra Premium Luster in the last 36 hours. Would have been more, but I've been interrupted a few times with meals, toilet and accompanying my wife in her travels to uninteresting places. I have proof of past BW successes which only serves to make me doubt myself rather than the printer. The printer is an Epson Stylus PHOTO R1800 (remember those?) which I bought new about a dozen years ago. The only calibrating I've ever done to the system is a fairly regular session with Huey whenever I begin to see ghostly shadows bordering images. I've given control to the printer and then turned down the available colors (only includes magenta, yellow and cyan) to a limit of minus 25. Get a grape blue. If I select no color control or photoshop elements manages color it's a shade of magenta. I don't do a lot of printing any more, but seems it's a BW when I do. Color hasn't been a problem. I've made several trips to my favorite lab in Sacramento in recent years, always to get a BW done that I'm pressed to supply. I, also, do that when I need a print larger than 13x 19. I've figured out that a new printer would solve my problem, but I'd likely not be around long enough to use it up. If you're familiar with the printer and have any thoughts that may help, please pass them along. Thanks! Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Printing BW
Thanks for thoughts, Mark. The light is everything and has been of primary use in judging results. I think I've run the gamut with this program, and throughout full spectrum lighting was utilized. The tones I sought were always clear. Jack From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 7:35 PM Subject: Re: Printing BW Paul and Bill and others are right to note that you have to disable printer management of the color and then let PS Elements manage it. Otherwise you could get double profiling - PS Elements outputs the print profiled to the paper and then the printer re-profiles that and things go wonky... Having said that - the path of less resistance might be to go with a mono print - toned - as opposed to a BW un-toned. When I was using an Epson 2200 I seldom got good results with plain BW prints but would use the duo / tri / quad tone settings in PS to make a warm, cool, sepia, split tone etc simulation and the printer seemed to handle it better. I don't know if Elements supports duo tones or not, but if it does give it a try. A slightly warm print is pretty similar to many darkroom BW prints and color inkjets that can't handle a pure BW print often do better with something toned. Like I said - a subtle toning, especially a slightly warm tone, produces a result similar to many classic BW developer / paper combos. Nonetheless, you may simply have a problem with metamerism - colors looking different in different color light. Even when I got the the Epson 2200 to kick out what I wanted prints looked different under different light. So if the tones look off try looking at it under different light. I don't know what generation of inks the R1800 uses,but it might be prone to metamerism. You maybe could solve your problems by changing your light bulbs. :-) Good luck Mark On 4/1/2013 5:39 PM, Jack Davis wrote: I'm done wasting photo paper...for the moment. I estimate having sacrificed about 20 sheets of A3 Ultra Premium Luster in the last 36 hours. Would have been more, but I've been interrupted a few times with meals, toilet and accompanying my wife in her travels to uninteresting places. I have proof of past BW successes which only serves to make me doubt myself rather than the printer. The printer is an Epson Stylus PHOTO R1800 (remember those?) which I bought new about a dozen years ago. The only calibrating I've ever done to the system is a fairly regular session with Huey whenever I begin to see ghostly shadows bordering images. I've given control to the printer and then turned down the available colors (only includes magenta, yellow and cyan) to a limit of minus 25. Get a grape blue. If I select no color control or photoshop elements manages color it's a shade of magenta. I don't do a lot of printing any more, but seems it's a BW when I do. Color hasn't been a problem. I've made several trips to my favorite lab in Sacramento in recent years, always to get a BW done that I'm pressed to supply. I, also, do that when I need a print larger than 13x 19. I've figured out that a new printer would solve my problem, but I'd likely not be around long enough to use it up. If you're familiar with the printer and have any thoughts that may help, please pass them along. Thanks! Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Inside the Louvre, 2
Fine image. I like the geometry, the lighting ad especially the lone dark figure on the staircase. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 9:23 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17106193 (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Inside the Louvre
On 4/2/2013 15:10, Bruce Walker wrote: I really like the lines, curves and geometry of that, Rick. what Bruce said ann On Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 9:38 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17094512size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Messenger Tools
Couldn't resist: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/04/messenger-tools.html?m=1 ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity. -- Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO - Inside the Louvre, 2
Oh my, that is beautiful! And the person is so well placed. You're on a roll, Rick! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Sent: April 2, 2013 4/2/13 To: Pentax List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Inside the Louvre, 2 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17106193 (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Cormorants at Dawn
Ha! That's the image the title was supposed to evoke, before one viewed the photo. Glad you enjoyed. Thanks to those who looked and commented. cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com Sent: April 2, 2013 4/2/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Cormorants at Dawn With the title: Cormorants at Dawn I was expecting something more like this: http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/cormorantsAtDawn.gif On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 7:15 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: First showed this one several years ago but recently noticed it while looking for something else. I liked it not for the official PDML birds flying through, but because it's one of my better sunrises: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2010/10/cormorants-at-dawn.html?m=0 Gotta get out there a get a few more sunrises... Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity. -- Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: anybody know the yn560iii ?
All I know that a good Nikonian friend of mine bought one of these or some other such from deal extreme. The first one got its board fried almost immediately upon arrival. The replacement one that arrived some time later is fine. The one he bought seems to be fully equivalent to some Nikon flash (no clue as to model number, etc). So with this caveat it in fact may be a good flash, especially given its price, though I think it is closer to $150... Boris On 4/3/2013 1:26 AM, Larry Colen wrote: While waiting for Adorama or BH to return from passover holiday, I was doing some more poking around, and ran across the yn 560 series. The yn560iii seems to be a full manual flash, with a built in radio trigger. This seems very, cool and handy. They also seem to sell for about $80. http://www.diyphotographystuff.info/3132/yn560iii-review-first-built-in-radio-trigger-flash/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: anybody know the yn560iii ?
Correction - the prices are indeed in USD 80 range. My mistake. On 4/3/2013 1:26 AM, Larry Colen wrote: While waiting for Adorama or BH to return from passover holiday, I was doing some more poking around, and ran across the yn 560 series. The yn560iii seems to be a full manual flash, with a built in radio trigger. This seems very, cool and handy. They also seem to sell for about $80. http://www.diyphotographystuff.info/3132/yn560iii-review-first-built-in-radio-trigger-flash/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Babyland
Kind of weird. Is that an infant's grave? Is Babyland the family name? One can almost imagine it to be a mass grave for infants or something. Very odd stuff. But a very interesting photo! Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com Sent: April 2, 2013 4/2/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Babyland http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/8614981532/in/photostream/lightbox/ Comments and eviscerations welcome in equal measure. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- Beach Wedding.
On Mon, Apr 01, 2013, P.J. Alling wrote: Shot last October in Florida. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20beachwedding.html Awww kawai! (Anyone doesn't know what that means, JFGI.) -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Pattern Interrupted - Final
On Tue, Apr 02, 2013, Bob Sullivan wrote: On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 11:56 AM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: georgesinos.com/blog/2013/4/2/pattern-interrupted I changed the aspect ration to 16:9, moved that divider bar off of the center line, moved the different lock to the lower third dividing line. To draw more attention to it, I cropped both the top row and right column of locks. I also desaturated the color on the other locks a little bit. I bumped the clarity on the doors to emphasize the dirt. You cut off parts of the locks! Earlier versions were to blah for me. This version elicits a reaction, but not positive! That's what I said about v2 as well (this being v3, now). I really think partial locks don't work. -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.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.
