Re: PESO: BARBERTON DAISY with INSECT
On Aug 27, 2013, at 9:02 PM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: This is an original single variety which blooms like clockwork in my garden every spring. Most gardeners grow the fancy double hybrids. The Barberton Daisy is indigenous to the mountainous area bordering Swaziland, about 350km south of Phalaborwa. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/9606991704/lightbox/ Nice. Really pops out of the background. It looks like a firework display. 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: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
On 28/8/13, Dario Bonazza, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-introduces-weather- resistant-flash-units?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news- listutm_medium=textref=title_0_1 http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-announces-hd-update-to- pentax-limited-primes-15mm-f4-21mm-f32-35mm-f28-macro-40mm-f28-70mm-f24? utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news- listutm_medium=textref=title_0_0 Bill Robb, you'll need a bigger cabinet. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --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 - Preaching to the Converted
On Aug 28, 2013, at 10:46 AM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Road cycling is riddled with performance enhancers. Track cycling is clean. I heard that once. Really. I wish I could believe it. Even triathletes are getting busted now :( They also occasionally get caught turning before the official turnaround point on an out-and-back bike/run section, so drugs aren't the only way to cheat. 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: GESO - tour of the library
On Aug 27, 2013, at 11:36 PM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Took the afternoon off for a rather special treat. The State Library is putting the pics from the Street show into their collection, so we photographers were asked to sign some papers. Of course, we could have done this by email, but where is the fun in that? The bonus was the curator of photography taking us on a viewing of some tasty gems in the archives. I thought we would be there about an hour. We were there for almost three. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/library/index.html Looks like you could spend a lot more than three hours exploring those archives. I get the impression the curator is passionate about his job, too. I'm about to start a process of scanning a box of old slides from a 1926 visit to Australia of the Empire Parliamentary Delegation, whatever that was. I'm not 100% sure how we came into possession of these, only that they've come through my wife's family. I would assume it came via John Barr who was one of her ancestors: he was a member of the NZ Legislative Council at the time so it's possible he met with the delegation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Barr_(New_Zealand_politician) There's a commemorative book of prints as well but I don't know if they're just prints of the slides. I hope they are as they're labelled much better. The slides are sandwiched between glass which was taped together. There's a bit of card in with the film which forms a frame: I think the film is about 70mm square and the frame crops this to about 6x7 format. The glass measures 83mm square. I wasn't sure I'd be able to scan them at all - taking them apart is out of the question as I don't want to risk damaging them; I'd rather leave that job to professional archivists. Luckily I've managed to bodge up an arrangement with one of my 6x9 film holders... I might post a few as I go along, if they're interesting enough. 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: September PUG - Time Running Out!
Brian, It might be that people took the theme to the extreme. :-) Cheers, Igor Tue Aug 27 08:10:02 EDT 2013 Brian Walters wrote: It's that time again... Only a few days left to submit for the September PUG. So far 4 submissions have been received. Theme: Long Exposure Nom. closing date 31 Aug. Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html The main requirements are: * Max. pixel dimensions: 800 x 800 pixels * Max file size: 300k * Third party equipment is acceptable provided either the camera body or lens used is Pentax. * If you embed a colour space in the image, it should be sRGB to ensure that the image is displayed correctly on line. -- 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: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
It totally is Larry! Just the other week, I had 4 540s set up with soft boxes and was losing ambient light fast. The family I was shooting were almost over it and we were just about to start shooting my final series of shots when it started to rain. It was only light rain and pose no problem to the family or my camera but of course as soon as I realised what might happen with any of the flashes getting wet we had to can it. Booke in a reshoot, a whole extra days work and all of that setup wasted! Grr! Sent from my iPhone On 28/08/2013, at 10:54 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:49:32AM +1000, Tanya Love wrote: This is huge for me! This could very well stop me from switching to Canon for the time being. Yes, it's funny how a flash being weatherproof can be important when you don't expect it to. Sent from my iPhone On 28/08/2013, at 10:06 AM, John Celio neo.venator.com+p...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 4:27 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-introduces-weather-resistant-flash-units?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_1 http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-announces-hd-update-to-pentax-limited-primes-15mm-f4-21mm-f32-35mm-f28-macro-40mm-f28-70mm-f24?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_0 Interesting development. As an owner of the DA 21 and 35 Limited lenses, I am very curious to see how much of a difference the aperture blades and new coating make. I probably won't be upgrading my existing lenses, but it might impact which version of the other DA lenses I buy someday in the future. As for the flashes, there is one thing that concerns me: The new 540 II does not appear to support external power packs. The original 540's page on Ricoh's site for Pentax flashes lists the TR Power Pack 3 in the recycle times, but the 540 II doesn't mention that. Plus, there's no photos (yet) of the left side of either new flash, which is making me wonder if there's anything there at all. I realize there aren't many people who use external power packs, but I'd been planning on getting the TR Power Pack 3 the next time I shoot an event with my 540, and it would have been nice to have that option on future flashes. John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 bw portrait of Sophie
Thanks, Larry. On the skin: I'm a sucker for using the red filter in bw conversions of portraits, like film shooters did back in the day. Smooths out skin tones and gives a luminous quality, not unlike IR. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 09:44:32PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh lovely expresion. Nice separation from the background. her skin is so clear and white, it almost looks like she was photographed in infrared. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: PESO bw portrait of Sophie
Lovely smile and nice composition. Paul On Aug 28, 2013, at 5:14 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Larry. On the skin: I'm a sucker for using the red filter in bw conversions of portraits, like film shooters did back in the day. Smooths out skin tones and gives a luminous quality, not unlike IR. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 09:44:32PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh lovely expresion. Nice separation from the background. her skin is so clear and white, it almost looks like she was photographed in infrared. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie
Especially nice lighting, Bruce. She fills the frame nicely if somewhat tightly. Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 2:14 AM Subject: Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie Thanks, Larry. On the skin: I'm a sucker for using the red filter in bw conversions of portraits, like film shooters did back in the day. Smooths out skin tones and gives a luminous quality, not unlike IR. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 09:44:32PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh lovely expresion. Nice separation from the background. her skin is so clear and white, it almost looks like she was photographed in infrared. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
Tanya, I carry some clear plastic bags to pop over flashes if there's danger of wetting. You could also spray waterproofing on the softbox shell fabric, and/or Scotchguard. If you're using them in the rain I think you'd want to do that anyway. Flashes inside softboxes are pretty safe from light rain. But I guess I do have to agree that knowing there's no danger from water on your flashes would let you concentrate on finishing the shoot. However, one question: you said that Pentax having waterproof flashes would stop you from switching to Canon. Uh, were you just joshing there? Does Canon have waterproof flashes? Just curious. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 4:10 AM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: It totally is Larry! Just the other week, I had 4 540s set up with soft boxes and was losing ambient light fast. The family I was shooting were almost over it and we were just about to start shooting my final series of shots when it started to rain. It was only light rain and pose no problem to the family or my camera but of course as soon as I realised what might happen with any of the flashes getting wet we had to can it. Booke in a reshoot, a whole extra days work and all of that setup wasted! Grr! Sent from my iPhone On 28/08/2013, at 10:54 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:49:32AM +1000, Tanya Love wrote: This is huge for me! This could very well stop me from switching to Canon for the time being. Yes, it's funny how a flash being weatherproof can be important when you don't expect it to. Sent from my iPhone On 28/08/2013, at 10:06 AM, John Celio neo.venator.com+p...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 4:27 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-introduces-weather-resistant-flash-units?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_1 http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-announces-hd-update-to-pentax-limited-primes-15mm-f4-21mm-f32-35mm-f28-macro-40mm-f28-70mm-f24?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_0 Interesting development. As an owner of the DA 21 and 35 Limited lenses, I am very curious to see how much of a difference the aperture blades and new coating make. I probably won't be upgrading my existing lenses, but it might impact which version of the other DA lenses I buy someday in the future. As for the flashes, there is one thing that concerns me: The new 540 II does not appear to support external power packs. The original 540's page on Ricoh's site for Pentax flashes lists the TR Power Pack 3 in the recycle times, but the 540 II doesn't mention that. Plus, there's no photos (yet) of the left side of either new flash, which is making me wonder if there's anything there at all. I realize there aren't many people who use external power packs, but I'd been planning on getting the TR Power Pack 3 the next time I shoot an event with my 540, and it would have been nice to have that option on future flashes. John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
Re: September PUG - Time Running Out!
End of August probably not the time most are on line I'd have to go back to my film stuff to find long exposures On 8/28/2013 03:07, Igor Roshchin wrote: Brian, It might be that people took the theme to the extreme. :-) Cheers, Igor Tue Aug 27 08:10:02 EDT 2013 Brian Walters wrote: It's that time again... Only a few days left to submit for the September PUG. So far 4 submissions have been received. Theme: Long Exposure Nom. closing date 31 Aug. Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html The main requirements are: * Max. pixel dimensions: 800 x 800 pixels * Max file size: 300k * Third party equipment is acceptable provided either the camera body or lens used is Pentax. * If you embed a colour space in the image, it should be sRGB to ensure that the image is displayed correctly on line. -- 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.
OT: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
Beginning around 2011, some rarely seen photos by Ansel Adams (in urban mode) were assembled into some shows. A few web and magazine articles appeared, but the images were small and/or just a small sample of those images. Googling around, I found a Flickr user that somehow seems to have put the full set online, and I pass it along for your enjoyment. Not exactly the Half Dome, but interesting nonetheless. http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/sets/72057594083888984 -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
Also, a little background story: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2012/02/ansel-adams-los-angeles-photos.html On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 8:23 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Beginning around 2011, some rarely seen photos by Ansel Adams (in urban mode) were assembled into some shows. A few web and magazine articles appeared, but the images were small and/or just a small sample of those images. Googling around, I found a Flickr user that somehow seems to have put the full set online, and I pass it along for your enjoyment. Not exactly the Half Dome, but interesting nonetheless. http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/sets/72057594083888984 -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
On 28/08/2013 7:23 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Beginning around 2011, some rarely seen photos by Ansel Adams (in urban mode) were assembled into some shows. A few web and magazine articles appeared, but the images were small and/or just a small sample of those images. Googling around, I found a Flickr user that somehow seems to have put the full set online, and I pass it along for your enjoyment. Not exactly the Half Dome, but interesting nonetheless. http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/sets/72057594083888984 Pity flickr is such a pain in the butt. They make it nearly impossible to look at pictures. Isn't looking at pictures what flickr is supposed to be about? bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 9:28 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/sets/72057594083888984 Pity flickr is such a pain in the butt. They make it nearly impossible to look at pictures. Isn't looking at pictures what flickr is supposed to be about? Click the first picture. Look at it. Click the right-arrow to advance to the next picture. Look at it. Repeat. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 9:28 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 28/08/2013 7:23 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Beginning around 2011, some rarely seen photos by Ansel Adams (in urban mode) were assembled into some shows. A few web and magazine articles appeared, but the images were small and/or just a small sample of those images. Googling around, I found a Flickr user that somehow seems to have put the full set online, and I pass it along for your enjoyment. Not exactly the Half Dome, but interesting nonetheless. http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/sets/72057594083888984 Pity flickr is such a pain in the butt. They make it nearly impossible to look at pictures. Isn't looking at pictures what flickr is supposed to be about? Can you describe how it thwarts you, Bill? -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
On 28/08/2013 7:40 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 9:28 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/sets/72057594083888984 Pity flickr is such a pain in the butt. They make it nearly impossible to look at pictures. Isn't looking at pictures what flickr is supposed to be about? Click the first picture. Look at it. Click the right-arrow to advance to the next picture. Look at it. Repeat. I keep getting dancing pictures that move around the screen in some sort of annoying slow pan in full screen mode. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
On 28/08/2013 7:40 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 9:28 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/sets/72057594083888984 Pity flickr is such a pain in the butt. They make it nearly impossible to look at pictures. Isn't looking at pictures what flickr is supposed to be about? Click the first picture. Look at it. Click the right-arrow to advance to the next picture. Look at it. Repeat. Nope, too annoying to look at. Flickr is f#cked. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 9:44 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: I keep getting dancing pictures that move around the screen in some sort of annoying slow pan in full screen mode. I believe you have started slide-show mode. I can see that if I double-click on a photo after it's displayed, but perhaps there are other ways of starting it. But I do not get slide-show mode simply from going to Darren's link, single-clicking a photo, and using the arrows to advance. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
This is a derail, but I'm guessing that Bill is using an ancient version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer, something that doesn't handle CSS code well. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 8:46 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 28/08/2013 7:40 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 9:28 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/sets/72057594083888984 Pity flickr is such a pain in the butt. They make it nearly impossible to look at pictures. Isn't looking at pictures what flickr is supposed to be about? Click the first picture. Look at it. Click the right-arrow to advance to the next picture. Look at it. Repeat. Nope, too annoying to look at. Flickr is f#cked. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Nikon Patents an Electronically Controlled Lowpass (‘AA’) Filter
http://www.thephoblographer.com/2013/08/28/nikon-patents-an-electronically-controlled-lowpass-aa-filter/ If anyone reads Japanese, perhaps they can explain the details. I'm guessing that the idea would be that you would have it OFF (or very low) and then have the ability to turn it up and retake a shot if chimping revealed a moire problem. That assumes you can see the moire on the LCD. -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Nikon Patents an Electronically Controlled Lowpass (‘AA’) Filter
I wonder if given the computational power of modern camera CPUs, one could actually implement an algorithm that will try to detect the moire instead of letting user squint at the LCD. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 5:12 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.thephoblographer.com/2013/08/28/nikon-patents-an-electronically-controlled-lowpass-aa-filter/ If anyone reads Japanese, perhaps they can explain the details. I'm guessing that the idea would be that you would have it OFF (or very low) and then have the ability to turn it up and retake a shot if chimping revealed a moire problem. That assumes you can see the moire on the LCD. -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
Thanks for posting this. Flickr's latest notions of a great display really does suck. First time I've had to explain to people how to look at photos on the site. The idiotic ken burns effect with any accidental click on the images is enough to drive me crazy. G On Aug 28, 2013, at 6:23 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Beginning around 2011, some rarely seen photos by Ansel Adams (in urban mode) were assembled into some shows. A few web and magazine articles appeared, but the images were small and/or just a small sample of those images. Googling around, I found a Flickr user that somehow seems to have put the full set online, and I pass it along for your enjoyment. Not exactly the Half Dome, but interesting nonetheless. http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/sets/72057594083888984 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Nikon Patents an Electronically Controlled Lowpass (‘AA’) Filter
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:12 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.thephoblographer.com/2013/08/28/nikon-patents-an-electronically-controlled-lowpass-aa-filter/ If anyone reads Japanese, perhaps they can explain the details. OK, so using the diagrams and Google Translate: The idea is that you have two OLPF filters, both made of birifringent material that splits the image vertically based on polarization. (This is similar to the D800E setup. In the D800E, the second OLPF filter is designed to reverse the effect of the first one, to cancel out the OLPF effect. In this patent, the OLPFs have the same orientation.) In between the OLPF filters, this patent adds a liquid crystal filter, similar to the LCDs in your monitor. When the LCD is unpowered, it rotates the polarization of light (so that horizontal becomes vertical and vertical becomes horizontal). When it's unpowered, the polarization is unaffected. With AA scenario: First OLPF splits the image vertically, with one split coming from the horizontally polarized component of the image and the other split coming from the vertically polarized component. The light passes through the energized AA filter, and the polarization is unaffected. The second OLPF has the same effect as the first, doubling the offset between the horizontally and vertically polarized components of the image. This separation provides the AA effect. No AA scenario: First OLPF splits the image vertically, with one split coming from the horizontally polarized component of the image and the other split coming from the vertically polarized component. The light passes through the de-energized AA filter, which rotates the polarization of the light (swapping horizontal and vertical). Because the polarizations are swapped, the second OLPF cancels out the first, shifting the horizontally and vertically polarized components of the image back into alignment with each other. There is no AA effect. I've had thoughts about Pentax making a switchable AA effect by using the SR system to shift the sensor by ~1px during the exposure. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Nikon Patents an Electronically Controlled Lowpass (‘AA’) Filter
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:32 AM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: When the LCD is unpowered, it rotates the polarization of light (so that horizontal becomes vertical and vertical becomes horizontal). When it's unpowered, the polarization is unaffected. Oops, the last sentence above should say When it's POWERED, the polarization is unaffected. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
On 28/08/2013 7:53 AM, Darren Addy wrote: This is a derail, but I'm guessing that Bill is using an ancient version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer, something that doesn't handle CSS code well. Chrome actually. Look it's no big deal. Every time I try to look at something posted to flickr, it's the same suck ass interface. They are trying to be cute and hip, and it gets in the way of the images, which means they are working against what they are trying to do. I can't cure stupid and it's not that big a loss for me, there are lots of pictures on the web, most of them are presented in such a way as to not be annoying. flickr isn't one of those places is all. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - tour of the library
Dave, Look forward to the pictures. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 1:52 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: On Aug 27, 2013, at 11:36 PM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Took the afternoon off for a rather special treat. The State Library is putting the pics from the Street show into their collection, so we photographers were asked to sign some papers. Of course, we could have done this by email, but where is the fun in that? The bonus was the curator of photography taking us on a viewing of some tasty gems in the archives. I thought we would be there about an hour. We were there for almost three. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/library/index.html Looks like you could spend a lot more than three hours exploring those archives. I get the impression the curator is passionate about his job, too. I'm about to start a process of scanning a box of old slides from a 1926 visit to Australia of the Empire Parliamentary Delegation, whatever that was. I'm not 100% sure how we came into possession of these, only that they've come through my wife's family. I would assume it came via John Barr who was one of her ancestors: he was a member of the NZ Legislative Council at the time so it's possible he met with the delegation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Barr_(New_Zealand_politician) There's a commemorative book of prints as well but I don't know if they're just prints of the slides. I hope they are as they're labelled much better. The slides are sandwiched between glass which was taped together. There's a bit of card in with the film which forms a frame: I think the film is about 70mm square and the frame crops this to about 6x7 format. The glass measures 83mm square. I wasn't sure I'd be able to scan them at all - taking them apart is out of the question as I don't want to risk damaging them; I'd rather leave that job to professional archivists. Luckily I've managed to bodge up an arrangement with one of my 6x9 film holders... I might post a few as I go along, if they're interesting enough. 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
Ya, and after about 15 pictures it craps out! Flicker sucks. Bob S. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 8:40 AM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 9:28 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/sets/72057594083888984 Pity flickr is such a pain in the butt. They make it nearly impossible to look at pictures. Isn't looking at pictures what flickr is supposed to be about? Click the first picture. Look at it. Click the right-arrow to advance to the next picture. Look at it. Repeat. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
I'll take these over Half dome any day ann On 8/28/2013 09:23, Darren Addy wrote: Beginning around 2011, some rarely seen photos by Ansel Adams (in urban mode) were assembled into some shows. A few web and magazine articles appeared, but the images were small and/or just a small sample of those images. Googling around, I found a Flickr user that somehow seems to have put the full set online, and I pass it along for your enjoyment. Not exactly the Half Dome, but interesting nonetheless. http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/sets/72057594083888984 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Fw: PESO: Lonesome Pine
- Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Helen Davis hcd_1...@yahoo.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:19 AM Subject: PESO: Lonesome Pine This taken a number of year ago as my wife and I were approaching the east entrance to Yellowstone NP. It was included in a camera shop retail display back then where it realized a few sales. One shopper had had just bought her second framed copy of it and who upon learning that I happened to be in the store, approached me, complimented the image and said she was back to buy another for a friend. She then said she felt it to be positively spiritual. Comments? Jack LX, Pentax A 28-80 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=705 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Fw: PESO: Lonesome Pine
- Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:20 AM Subject: Fw: PESO: Lonesome Pine - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Helen Davis hcd_1...@yahoo.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:19 AM Subject: PESO: Lonesome Pine This taken a number of year ago as my wife and I were approaching the east entrance to Yellowstone NP. It was included in a camera shop retail display back then where it realized a few sales. One shopper had had just bought her second framed copy of it and who upon learning that I happened to be in the store, approached me, complimented the image and said she was back to buy another for a friend. She then said she felt it to be positively spiritual. Comments? Jack LX, Pentax A 28-80 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=705 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
I agree about flickr - and now smugmug has decided to go that route too for their new improved look - if one choses it. But I was able to view the pics one at a time - I jsut think it is ugly how indexes are presented. should call them fistnails instead of thumbnails ann On 8/28/2013 10:34, Bill wrote: On 28/08/2013 7:53 AM, Darren Addy wrote: This is a derail, but I'm guessing that Bill is using an ancient version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer, something that doesn't handle CSS code well. Chrome actually. Look it's no big deal. Every time I try to look at something posted to flickr, it's the same suck ass interface. They are trying to be cute and hip, and it gets in the way of the images, which means they are working against what they are trying to do. I can't cure stupid and it's not that big a loss for me, there are lots of pictures on the web, most of them are presented in such a way as to not be annoying. flickr isn't one of those places is all. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
weddings I hate to shoot weddings
Pretty much a disaster - terrible light on the terrace Fortunately there were a lot of people shooting - I'm glad I got my K5 paid for, but I would rather have not done the posed pics - This is a small Geso - I feel ok about most of them - meaning not too embarrassing. I had put 75 up to start and it was just too awful. http://annsan.smugmug.com/Assignments/Paul-and-Linda-Get-Hitched/31453928_TSxSrg#!i=2724712337k=x4jSmRR yes it is password protected - password is avrin not my cup of tea - am I being too negative? ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Fw: PESO: Lonesome Pine
Jack, Rather unique. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:20 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Helen Davis hcd_1...@yahoo.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:19 AM Subject: PESO: Lonesome Pine This taken a number of year ago as my wife and I were approaching the east entrance to Yellowstone NP. It was included in a camera shop retail display back then where it realized a few sales. One shopper had had just bought her second framed copy of it and who upon learning that I happened to be in the store, approached me, complimented the image and said she was back to buy another for a friend. She then said she felt it to be positively spiritual. Comments? Jack LX, Pentax A 28-80 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=705 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: weddings I hate to shoot weddings
Works OK for me Ann. The people look good. :-) Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Pretty much a disaster - terrible light on the terrace Fortunately there were a lot of people shooting - I'm glad I got my K5 paid for, but I would rather have not done the posed pics - This is a small Geso - I feel ok about most of them - meaning not too embarrassing. I had put 75 up to start and it was just too awful. http://annsan.smugmug.com/Assignments/Paul-and-Linda-Get-Hitched/31453928_TSxSrg#!i=2724712337k=x4jSmRR yes it is password protected - password is avrin not my cup of tea - am I being too negative? ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: weddings I hate to shoot weddings
Ann, Don't be too hard on yourself. Your pics look very spontaneous and unposed, not necessarily a bad thing. Posed pics are difficult because they mean giving people directions (and sometimes giving individuals directions in a group, which is logistically more difficult). Generally, my simple directions are: First of all, when setting up anyone: never square their shoulders to the camera. Couples should make a V towards each other. Groups should similarly V to the middle. This slims people and makes the posed shots look more formal/organized. Hands look better just at our side (no pockets and no fig leaf hands) The exception is couples where the man's hand should be hidden in the small of the woman's back (no fingers growing out of her side) The other biggie, that is simple to demonstrate is: Weight on the back foot. This let's people hips cock to one side, which instantly makes them look more comfortable and at ease. (People on the photographer's right will put the weight on their right foot, and people on the photographer's left will put their weight on the left foot. The only other minor adjustment, most important with couples is that they should be CLOSE, shoulder's touching a bit, even. And their if the tops of their heads tip a bit towards each other they look more intimate. But you HAVE to take the roll of Director, and it helps to do a little friendly, chiding, banter, to get natural smiles at the moment you want to snap the shutter. That is a talent that comes naturally to some and less naturally to others. If you aren't an extrovert it is a stresser and results in some serious exhaustion after the wedding is over. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Pretty much a disaster - terrible light on the terrace Fortunately there were a lot of people shooting - I'm glad I got my K5 paid for, but I would rather have not done the posed pics - This is a small Geso - I feel ok about most of them - meaning not too embarrassing. I had put 75 up to start and it was just too awful. http://annsan.smugmug.com/Assignments/Paul-and-Linda-Get-Hitched/31453928_TSxSrg#!i=2724712337k=x4jSmRR yes it is password protected - password is avrin not my cup of tea - am I being too negative? ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: weddings I hate to shoot weddings
The pictures are very nice. Love 29, 26, 19, 21 and numerous others. But, like you, I hate shooting weddings and haven't done one in years now. Enjoy your K-5! Paul On Aug 28, 2013, at 11:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Pretty much a disaster - terrible light on the terrace Fortunately there were a lot of people shooting - I'm glad I got my K5 paid for, but I would rather have not done the posed pics - This is a small Geso - I feel ok about most of them - meaning not too embarrassing. I had put 75 up to start and it was just too awful. http://annsan.smugmug.com/Assignments/Paul-and-Linda-Get-Hitched/31453928_TSxSrg#!i=2724712337k=x4jSmRR yes it is password protected - password is avrin not my cup of tea - am I being too negative? ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: weddings I hate to shoot weddings
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 11:28:54AM -0400, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Pretty much a disaster - terrible light on the terrace You should have ordered some overcast to be delivered. Fortunately there were a lot of people shooting - I'm glad I got my K5 paid for, but I would rather have not done the posed pics - This is a small Geso - I feel ok about most of them - meaning not too embarrassing. They look just fine. I had put 75 up to start and it was just too awful. http://annsan.smugmug.com/Assignments/Paul-and-Linda-Get-Hitched/31453928_TSxSrg#!i=2724712337k=x4jSmRR yes it is password protected - password is avrin not my cup of tea - am I being too negative? Look at the bright side, you weren't the one getting married. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
Yes, Canon's 600EX-RT is weather sealed; same for the 580EX-II. Alex On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 3:15 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Tanya, I carry some clear plastic bags to pop over flashes if there's danger of wetting. You could also spray waterproofing on the softbox shell fabric, and/or Scotchguard. If you're using them in the rain I think you'd want to do that anyway. Flashes inside softboxes are pretty safe from light rain. But I guess I do have to agree that knowing there's no danger from water on your flashes would let you concentrate on finishing the shoot. However, one question: you said that Pentax having waterproof flashes would stop you from switching to Canon. Uh, were you just joshing there? Does Canon have waterproof flashes? Just curious. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
On Aug 28, 2013, at 10:22 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Thanks for posting this. Flickr's latest notions of a great display really does suck. First time I've had to explain to people how to look at photos on the site. The idiotic ken burns effect with any accidental click on the images is enough to drive me crazy. G Not only did it drive me crazy, it drove me away the first time I encountered it a week or two ago. Ansel images are not incentive enough to go back and try again. stan On Aug 28, 2013, at 6:23 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Beginning around 2011, some rarely seen photos by Ansel Adams (in urban mode) were assembled into some shows. A few web and magazine articles appeared, but the images were small and/or just a small sample of those images. Googling around, I found a Flickr user that somehow seems to have put the full set online, and I pass it along for your enjoyment. Not exactly the Half Dome, but interesting nonetheless. http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/sets/72057594083888984 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re:The Mean Streets of Minneapolis MN
Bruce you are not the 1st to note the resemblance. Hmm maybe Thanks for the look and comments. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 19:40:08 -0400 From: Bruce Walkerbruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: The Mean Streets of Minneapolis MN Message-ID: cajuu0cd6ft1ey3ukfgw4xs-amznqmktkycsqcafrkalsegw...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I think you may have accidentally outed Daniel Craig who was in deep cover in that first shot of the set. Quite fine shots here, Don. I especially like the guitar player with dog, and the two mirror shots. I believe your seminar was a good one! On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 12:32 PM, Don Guthrieshark50...@gmail.com wrote: I don't believe I posted these here before. I took a 2 day seminar/photo walk in a group with Valerie Jardin. It was very instructive and helped me get over my fears of photographing strangers on the street. Some of these were taken with K-01 some with my carry around travel other camera. Comments Critique solicited. http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157634199031366/ http://flic.kr/s/aHsjGaXArL -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: weddings I hate to shoot weddings
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 11:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/Assignments/Paul-and-Linda-Get-Hitched/31453928_TSxSrg#!i=2724712337k=x4jSmRR Ann, The outside photos look good to me. Some of the inside photos on the second page look excessively noisy; even though the K-5 is a great low-light camera, I think some of the exposure settings pushed it too far here. I think one of the better-exposed ones is #1853 at ISO 6400, f/7.1, 1/100 s. That seems to be about the right neighborhood. I might open up another stop and drop down to ISO 3200, but that's quibbling. Now, a couple that have too much noise: #1834: ISO 51,200, f/5.6, 1/1250 s. I would definitely rather be at ISO 5120 and 1/125 s here (or ISO 2560 and 1/60 s). #1859: ISO 25,600, f/10, 1/400 s. Maybe f/10 is necessary for depth-of-field here, but I'd probably rather open up a stop or two more (the back of the head can be a little blurrier) and shoot at 1/60 or so... that would get you down to ISO 3200 or 1600. But at this point it's all water over the bridge (photons through the shutter?), so with the noisier images, I would be inclined to process them as BW, if the client is agreeable. BW hides many sins in low light! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: weddings I hate to shoot weddings
I see no issues with posing/composition. You weren't doing studio shots, but rather capturing small slices of time in a dynamic (and fun!) party. Your friends should be pleased with the results. Two post-processing issues - a. could be my monitor settings, but many of the earlier ones in the set look a bit washed out. Can you back off on Highlights and/or Lights with the tone curve? Or nudge exposure lower? b. the last few look like victims of high-ISO noise. That could be cleaned up pretty easily . . . stan On Aug 28, 2013, at 11:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Pretty much a disaster - terrible light on the terrace Fortunately there were a lot of people shooting - I'm glad I got my K5 paid for, but I would rather have not done the posed pics - This is a small Geso - I feel ok about most of them - meaning not too embarrassing. I had put 75 up to start and it was just too awful. http://annsan.smugmug.com/Assignments/Paul-and-Linda-Get-Hitched/31453928_TSxSrg#!i=2724712337k=x4jSmRR yes it is password protected - password is avrin not my cup of tea - am I being too negative? ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: weddings I hate to shoot weddings
Like the others, I think they look fine. I have respect for anyone that shoots a wedding. It's to much stress for me. gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.GeorgeSinos.com On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 11:22 AM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: I see no issues with posing/composition. You weren't doing studio shots, but rather capturing small slices of time in a dynamic (and fun!) party. Your friends should be pleased with the results. Two post-processing issues - a. could be my monitor settings, but many of the earlier ones in the set look a bit washed out. Can you back off on Highlights and/or Lights with the tone curve? Or nudge exposure lower? b. the last few look like victims of high-ISO noise. That could be cleaned up pretty easily . . . stan On Aug 28, 2013, at 11:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Pretty much a disaster - terrible light on the terrace Fortunately there were a lot of people shooting - I'm glad I got my K5 paid for, but I would rather have not done the posed pics - This is a small Geso - I feel ok about most of them - meaning not too embarrassing. I had put 75 up to start and it was just too awful. http://annsan.smugmug.com/Assignments/Paul-and-Linda-Get-Hitched/31453928_TSxSrg#!i=2724712337k=x4jSmRR yes it is password protected - password is avrin not my cup of tea - am I being too negative? ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The Mean Streets of Minneapolis MN
Thanks Paul for the look. I could have stayed and shot around the mirror all day. The one with the kid mugging was the last one I took that day. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 4 Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:00:58 -0400 From: Paul Stenquistpnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: The Mean Streets of Minneapolis MN Message-ID:b31a8c32-4caa-41a8-9086-d4f84d360...@comcast.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Excellent set. I especially like the mirror photo. Intriguing. Paul I don't believe I posted these here before. I took a 2 day seminar/photo walk in a group with Valerie Jardin. It was very instructive and helped me get over my fears of photographing strangers on the street. Some of these were taken with K-01 some with my carry around travel other camera. Comments Critique solicited. http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157634199031366/ http://flic.kr/s/aHsjGaXArL -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: weddings I hate to shoot weddings
I've shot about three weddings total in my life. And after every one of them, I've experienced the exact same angst you're experiencing. Then, I work on them a bit and go back through them, and still think they're horrible. Then, I go back through them a few days later and see things that I can do to help them, do those things, and STILL hate them. After that, I go back through them again and I start seeing things I like. Do a little more tweaking here and there -- maybe trying different crops, bw conversions on some, etc. Only then do I ever see anything redeeming in the shots. Eventually, I resign myself to what I have and hand them over. So far, everyone has been happy with the finished product despite my reservations. And you can always go to the internet to help put things into perspective: http://www.deathandtaxesmag.com/192071/40-of-the-worst-wedding-photographs-youll-ever-see/ On 8/28/2013 10:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Pretty much a disaster - terrible light on the terrace Fortunately there were a lot of people shooting - I'm glad I got my K5 paid for, but I would rather have not done the posed pics - This is a small Geso - I feel ok about most of them - meaning not too embarrassing. I had put 75 up to start and it was just too awful. http://annsan.smugmug.com/Assignments/Paul-and-Linda-Get-Hitched/31453928_TSxSrg#!i=2724712337k=x4jSmRR yes it is password protected - password is avrin not my cup of tea - am I being too negative? ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: weddings I hate to shoot weddings
Some very nice ones in there ... You captured the moments well. That's the important thing for weddings. Godfrey On Aug 28, 2013, at 8:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Pretty much a disaster - terrible light on the terrace Fortunately there were a lot of people shooting - I'm glad I got my K5 paid for, but I would rather have not done the posed pics - This is a small Geso - I feel ok about most of them - meaning not too embarrassing. I had put 75 up to start and it was just too awful. http://annsan.smugmug.com/Assignments/Paul-and-Linda-Get-Hitched/31453928_TSxSrg#!i=2724712337k=x4jSmRR yes it is password protected - password is avrin not my cup of tea - am I being too negative? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Models
My take on it is the K5 can't be Pentax's top-of-the-line model unless there's actually a line for it to be on top of. The K-50 K-500 serve that purpose. Yes, I *AM* a cynical old man. On 8/27/2013 1:29 PM, John wrote: Oh my, I am now really confused. There are k-5, k-50, and k-500 models. Plus there is now a K-5 II. The II is probably what is causing the price drops I have seen on the K-5. All appear to be an upgrade from my DS. What experience have people had with these cameras. Are any or all upgrades from my DS? (Of course they are, but at what cost?) What features am I giving up that I would miss beyond comprehension if I purchased a particular camera model. Meanwhile, my beloved DS keeps grinding out pictures even though they are not full frame and ? pixel pictures. Seriously, are there any reviews of these models that you really trust.or distrust? Thank you, everyone, for your thoughts and advice. And I thought purchasing the DS was a hard decision. I do have a couple of film cameras if anyone is interested. Respooling BW film is not all that bad! John G. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
Ah; thanks! On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu alexandru.sa...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, Canon's 600EX-RT is weather sealed; same for the 580EX-II. Alex On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 3:15 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Tanya, I carry some clear plastic bags to pop over flashes if there's danger of wetting. You could also spray waterproofing on the softbox shell fabric, and/or Scotchguard. If you're using them in the rain I think you'd want to do that anyway. Flashes inside softboxes are pretty safe from light rain. But I guess I do have to agree that knowing there's no danger from water on your flashes would let you concentrate on finishing the shoot. However, one question: you said that Pentax having waterproof flashes would stop you from switching to Canon. Uh, were you just joshing there? Does Canon have waterproof flashes? Just curious. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Pentax Models
That's true, but when the K-5 was introduced the K-x was beneath it, and that K-x was replaced by the K-r, and then that was replaced by the K-30. Two points defines a line in geometry, but (I agree) it ain't much of a line. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:44 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: My take on it is the K5 can't be Pentax's top-of-the-line model unless there's actually a line for it to be on top of. The K-50 K-500 serve that purpose. Yes, I *AM* a cynical old man. On 8/27/2013 1:29 PM, John wrote: Oh my, I am now really confused. There are k-5, k-50, and k-500 models. Plus there is now a K-5 II. The II is probably what is causing the price drops I have seen on the K-5. All appear to be an upgrade from my DS. What experience have people had with these cameras. Are any or all upgrades from my DS? (Of course they are, but at what cost?) What features am I giving up that I would miss beyond comprehension if I purchased a particular camera model. Meanwhile, my beloved DS keeps grinding out pictures even though they are not full frame and ? pixel pictures. Seriously, are there any reviews of these models that you really trust.or distrust? Thank you, everyone, for your thoughts and advice. And I thought purchasing the DS was a hard decision. I do have a couple of film cameras if anyone is interested. Respooling BW film is not all that bad! John G. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: An OP-Tech experience
I'd try a couple of Google searches - Decatur GA camera stores Atlanta area camera stores - and let my fingers do the walking; call 'em up and see if any of them have the Op-Tech products you're looking for. If you find one that's got it, then ask 'em for directions to their store (if you haven't already found it on Google Maps). I always buy local when it's possible. It's good for the economy; I don't have to mess with that stupid internet sales tax and if something goes wrong I've got someone nearby I can yell at about it. On 8/27/2013 8:29 PM, Eric Weir wrote: On Aug 27, 2013, at 1:04 PM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: I would expect the credit card company to refund your money (performing a chargeback against OpTech). Getting the merchandise another way will be your problem--can you get what you need from BH or a local shop in time? Thanks, Matthew. I think OP-Tech will give me a refund if the order is not delivered after a month. At Steve's suggestion I'm going to be checking Amazon. Will check BH, and maybe Adorama, too. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position, but certainty is an absurd one. - Voltaire -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Kitchen Party Continues
They sure look like they're enjoying it now. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 9:48 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I showed a photograph of these two last week, http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/08/kitchen-party-at-coffee-time.html?m=1 mentioning that everyone at the coffee shop they played at had a good time. One wag (Jack, actually) said it didn't look like the singers were having a particularly good time - a fair comment. So in the interest of balance and fairness, here they are, looking a bit more affable: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/08/the-kitchen-party-continues.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: A Rendering Choice
Use the free transform on a selection. Don't include the car in that selection. On 8/27/2013 2:33 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Aug 27, 2013, at 2:21 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Seems to me that the car has a very slight slope of its own. That left downward slant kinda balances out the left upward slant of the corn stalks ... and so it looks just fine to me, as-is. BTW, you can stretch the corn row level using the free transform tool in a minute or two. Here's my try ... https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2254722/PDML/17510003-lg-str8.jpg Nice, but how did you avoid stretching the car as well? I've used free transform quite a bit, but it distorts the entire image area. Paul On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 7:06 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I'm a bit torn here. Among my shots from the Mopar Nationals are some profiles sot on a road next to a cornfield. I'm locked into just a few shooting sites at this event due to the size of the crowd and limited access to other venues, so this cornfield and the parking lot next to it is my best choice. Unfortunately, the road and cornfield don't share the horizontal. I either render profiles with the road going downhill and the cornfield level or the rod level and the cornifield descending (the way it actually is). Here's a shot rendered in that manner: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17510003size=lg Do you find the horizontal mismatch distracting? Doesn't mayer much for the magazine because it will probably be stripped our if used large, but when making prints for car owners, it's a consideration. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
Re: Fw: PESO: Lonesome Pine
I say good for you, Jack. Well done getting it into that store for sale. I can see it resonating with many perhaps as a visual metaphor of tenacity. Nice! On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 11:20 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Helen Davis hcd_1...@yahoo.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:19 AM Subject: PESO: Lonesome Pine This taken a number of year ago as my wife and I were approaching the east entrance to Yellowstone NP. It was included in a camera shop retail display back then where it realized a few sales. One shopper had had just bought her second framed copy of it and who upon learning that I happened to be in the store, approached me, complimented the image and said she was back to buy another for a friend. She then said she felt it to be positively spiritual. Comments? Jack LX, Pentax A 28-80 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=705 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: A Rendering Choice
Chapter 10 in Mark's new book I think. On 8/27/2013 9:34 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: You're welcome, Paul. I forgot to mention: 11. return layer opacity to 100%, but that's probably pretty obvious. This technique is a great way to reduce lumps and bumps in people, as in clothing, love handles, etc. Substitute the Warp tool for the Distort tool. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 8:03 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Thanks! I'm going to give it a try. This technique could prove to be frequently useful. Paul On Aug 27, 2013, at 3:04 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Secret retouching technique! :-) 1. marquee from the top of the image down to just above the car's hood and trunk (ie including as much corn as possible, but excluding as much car as possible). 2. switch to lasso: hold Option and lasso around the roof of the car. This will exclude the roof from the selection. 3. Cmd-J to clone selection (corn and background) to new layer; name it warp 4. Cmd-T to show grab handles. 5. right-click for menu: choose Distort. 6. tug upward on upper-right handle until corn is level (I turned on View Grid to help). There's now a horizontal mismatch between the corn stalks on both layers ... 7. add a layer mask to warp. 8. select a large soft Brush, 100% opacity and flow; choose Black colour. 9. reduce the opacity of the original car layer so the warp layer's edge stands out 10. making sure mask is selected, paint along the bottom edge of the warp layer. The brush center should just follow the line. This will create a smooth gradient that will blend the two layers right at the interface point. Ta-da! Merge layers and or save-to-web, etc. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 2:33 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Aug 27, 2013, at 2:21 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Seems to me that the car has a very slight slope of its own. That left downward slant kinda balances out the left upward slant of the corn stalks ... and so it looks just fine to me, as-is. BTW, you can stretch the corn row level using the free transform tool in a minute or two. Here's my try ... https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2254722/PDML/17510003-lg-str8.jpg Nice, but how did you avoid stretching the car as well? I've used free transform quite a bit, but it distorts the entire image area. Paul On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 7:06 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I'm a bit torn here. Among my shots from the Mopar Nationals are some profiles sot on a road next to a cornfield. I'm locked into just a few shooting sites at this event due to the size of the crowd and limited access to other venues, so this cornfield and the parking lot next to it is my best choice. Unfortunately, the road and cornfield don't share the horizontal. I either render profiles with the road going downhill and the cornfield level or the rod level and the cornifield descending (the way it actually is). Here's a shot rendered in that manner: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17510003size=lg Do you find the horizontal mismatch distracting? Doesn't mayer much for the magazine because it will probably be stripped our if used large, but when making prints for car owners, it's a consideration. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- -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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Fw: PESO: Lonesome Pine
Appreciated comments, Bruce. Thanks! Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 11:06 AM Subject: Re: Fw: PESO: Lonesome Pine I say good for you, Jack. Well done getting it into that store for sale. I can see it resonating with many perhaps as a visual metaphor of tenacity. Nice! On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 11:20 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Helen Davis hcd_1...@yahoo.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:19 AM Subject: PESO: Lonesome Pine This taken a number of year ago as my wife and I were approaching the east entrance to Yellowstone NP. It was included in a camera shop retail display back then where it realized a few sales. One shopper had had just bought her second framed copy of it and who upon learning that I happened to be in the store, approached me, complimented the image and said she was back to buy another for a friend. She then said she felt it to be positively spiritual. Comments? Jack LX, Pentax A 28-80 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=705 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
Sit on it and rotate. On 8/27/2013 6:24 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:14:27AM +0200, Dario Bonazza wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-introduces-weather-resistant-flash-units?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_1 Very interesting. That weather sealing is a very nice features. http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-announces-hd-update-to-pentax-limited-primes-15mm-f4-21mm-f32-35mm-f28-macro-40mm-f28-70mm-f24?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_0 Of course, right after I finally buy a DA35 macro, they come out with an upgraded one. It's really a shame that Ricoh is abandoning Pentax, and that Pentax as a brand is doomed. Imagine the cool stuff we'd be getting if they actually cared about pentax. Did you notice that the lenses are all DA, and flashes aren't even full frame flashes? Yet more proof that Pentax is doomed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
I'm thinking those are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price and actual prices once you can order them from BH or Adorama will be lower. On 8/27/2013 6:40 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: The LED add-on to the flash is a brilliant move, and way more useful than the WR waterproofing. I understand the motivation to cement WR as a brand-wide thing, but it's unlikely to be of very much practical use to anyone. Brightly lit raindrops or snowflakes anyone? But the constant light source for video is unique in speedlights and will probably get copied. Well, well: somebody's actually awake in their RD department. I like that the new flash models are reduced in height too. The original 540 is too tall to fit in my Westcott mini softbox and I'm using an old AF200 instead. I don't like that the focus assist function only works with the latest camera bodies. FA works just fine on the old AF540 with my K20D. I also don't like that the prices are (still) so high for both models. Not good value. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 6:14 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-introduces-weather-resistant-flash-units?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_1 http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-announces-hd-update-to-pentax-limited-primes-15mm-f4-21mm-f32-35mm-f28-macro-40mm-f28-70mm-f24?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_0 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Fw: PESO: Lonesome Pine
Thanks for commenting, Bob. Jack - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:33 AM Subject: Re: Fw: PESO: Lonesome Pine Jack, Rather unique. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:20 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Helen Davis hcd_1...@yahoo.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:19 AM Subject: PESO: Lonesome Pine This taken a number of year ago as my wife and I were approaching the east entrance to Yellowstone NP. It was included in a camera shop retail display back then where it realized a few sales. One shopper had had just bought her second framed copy of it and who upon learning that I happened to be in the store, approached me, complimented the image and said she was back to buy another for a friend. She then said she felt it to be positively spiritual. Comments? Jack LX, Pentax A 28-80 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=705 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: weddings I hate to shoot weddings
You did fine, Ann. You caught the enjoyment and celebration, and that's the heart of it after all. You even got a classic lens-hood-on-backwards shot in #12. :-) Don't beat yourself up. You did really well with the outdoor shots despite the terrace light. A few indoor shots are noticeably noisy, but they can be improved if need be (with NR plugins), and thanks to the ubiquity of dubious cellphone shots most people won't even notice. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 11:28 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Pretty much a disaster - terrible light on the terrace Fortunately there were a lot of people shooting - I'm glad I got my K5 paid for, but I would rather have not done the posed pics - This is a small Geso - I feel ok about most of them - meaning not too embarrassing. I had put 75 up to start and it was just too awful. http://annsan.smugmug.com/Assignments/Paul-and-Linda-Get-Hitched/31453928_TSxSrg#!i=2724712337k=x4jSmRR yes it is password protected - password is avrin not my cup of tea - am I being too negative? ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
I believe Larry was just being an ass, mocking those of us who do want a full-frame DSLR from Pentax. On 8/27/2013 6:47 PM, David Parsons wrote: Where do you get that Ricoh is abandoning the Pentax brand? Because they haven't announced a full frame camera? Because the flashes don't cover a 24x36 frame? Sheesh. It's the first update that the flashes have gotten in years, and it's a feature that no other brand offers. This is a shot across the bow of Canon and Nikon. The price is completely ridiculous, but I really don't see how this indicates abandonment of the brand. The full frame obsession is sickening, and blinds you to any positive thing that Ricoh does to enhance the brand. Because they don't do the one thing that you believe is the only thing that they can be competitive, you dismiss the entire brand as dead. I guess there is no harsher critic than a fan. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 6:24 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:14:27AM +0200, Dario Bonazza wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-introduces-weather-resistant-flash-units?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_1 Very interesting. That weather sealing is a very nice features. http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-announces-hd-update-to-pentax-limited-primes-15mm-f4-21mm-f32-35mm-f28-macro-40mm-f28-70mm-f24?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_0 Of course, right after I finally buy a DA35 macro, they come out with an upgraded one. It's really a shame that Ricoh is abandoning Pentax, and that Pentax as a brand is doomed. Imagine the cool stuff we'd be getting if they actually cared about pentax. Did you notice that the lenses are all DA, and flashes aren't even full frame flashes? Yet more proof that Pentax is doomed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
Which you can _now_ do on the AF360 since Pentax added head rotation to that model. I missed that the first read through, and it's a great thing because lots of folks won't have to get the much more spendy AF540 as a result. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 2:18 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: Sit on it and rotate. On 8/27/2013 6:24 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:14:27AM +0200, Dario Bonazza wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-introduces-weather-resistant-flash-units?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_1 Very interesting. That weather sealing is a very nice features. http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-announces-hd-update-to-pentax-limited-primes-15mm-f4-21mm-f32-35mm-f28-macro-40mm-f28-70mm-f24?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_0 Of course, right after I finally buy a DA35 macro, they come out with an upgraded one. It's really a shame that Ricoh is abandoning Pentax, and that Pentax as a brand is doomed. Imagine the cool stuff we'd be getting if they actually cared about pentax. Did you notice that the lenses are all DA, and flashes aren't even full frame flashes? Yet more proof that Pentax is doomed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: OT: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
On 8/28/2013 9:28 AM, Bill wrote: On 28/08/2013 7:23 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Beginning around 2011, some rarely seen photos by Ansel Adams (in urban mode) were assembled into some shows. A few web and magazine articles appeared, but the images were small and/or just a small sample of those images. Googling around, I found a Flickr user that somehow seems to have put the full set online, and I pass it along for your enjoyment. Not exactly the Half Dome, but interesting nonetheless. http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/sets/72057594083888984 Pity flickr is such a pain in the butt. They make it nearly impossible to look at pictures. Isn't looking at pictures what flickr is supposed to be about? bill Yeah, but I think they're trying to be like FakeBook. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Ansel Adams' 1940s Los Angeles set on Flickr
On 8/28/2013 9:44 AM, Bill wrote: On 28/08/2013 7:40 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 9:28 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/1000photosofnewyorkcity/sets/72057594083888984 Pity flickr is such a pain in the butt. They make it nearly impossible to look at pictures. Isn't looking at pictures what flickr is supposed to be about? Click the first picture. Look at it. Click the right-arrow to advance to the next picture. Look at it. Repeat. I keep getting dancing pictures that move around the screen in some sort of annoying slow pan in full screen mode. bill Curse you Ken Burns! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 02:27:38PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote: I believe Larry was just being an ass, mocking those of us who do want a full-frame DSLR from Pentax. I wasn't *just* being an ass, I was also being humorous. And I was not mocking people who want a Pentax with a 24x36 sensor, I am strongly in that camp myself. I was mocking those who treat any announcement that isn't an upcoming full frame DSLR as tangible proof that Pentax as a brand is doomed, and anyone who uses Pentax cameras will shortly be consigned to the dustbin of irrelevance. On 8/27/2013 6:47 PM, David Parsons wrote: Where do you get that Ricoh is abandoning the Pentax brand? Because they haven't announced a full frame camera? Because the flashes don't cover a 24x36 frame? Sheesh. It's the first update that the flashes have gotten in years, and it's a feature that no other brand offers. This is a shot across the bow of Canon and Nikon. The price is completely ridiculous, but I really don't see how this indicates abandonment of the brand. The full frame obsession is sickening, and blinds you to any positive thing that Ricoh does to enhance the brand. Because they don't do the one thing that you believe is the only thing that they can be competitive, you dismiss the entire brand as dead. I guess there is no harsher critic than a fan. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 6:24 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:14:27AM +0200, Dario Bonazza wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-introduces-weather-resistant-flash-units?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_1 Very interesting. That weather sealing is a very nice features. http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-announces-hd-update-to-pentax-limited-primes-15mm-f4-21mm-f32-35mm-f28-macro-40mm-f28-70mm-f24?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_0 Of course, right after I finally buy a DA35 macro, they come out with an upgraded one. It's really a shame that Ricoh is abandoning Pentax, and that Pentax as a brand is doomed. Imagine the cool stuff we'd be getting if they actually cared about pentax. Did you notice that the lenses are all DA, and flashes aren't even full frame flashes? Yet more proof that Pentax is doomed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 2:28 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Which you can _now_ do on the AF360 since Pentax added head rotation to that model. I missed that the first read through, and it's a great thing because lots of folks won't have to get the much more spendy AF540 as a result. I missed that too. That is a nice upgrade. One of the main reasons I bought a Metz 48 AF-1 a few years ago was that I considered head rotation an essential feature, and the AF540 was too pricey. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
Time will tell. When I bought my two AF540's in 2008 I was able to shop around and get them for around $300, Canadian. Then came The Big Price Realignment and they shot up to $700 list or so. The Usual Suspects stores have them for $600 now, and I see you can get 'em for as little as $450 in a dicey online store. Typical good price appears to be about $500. Even if I could get one for $300 again, I'd be much more likely to go for a 3rd party unit like the Phottix Mitros: http://strobist.blogspot.ca/2013/07/phottix-mitros-nikon-review-real-deal.html which is designed for serious shooting. Even has battery pack capability. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 2:21 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm thinking those are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price and actual prices once you can order them from BH or Adorama will be lower. On 8/27/2013 6:40 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: The LED add-on to the flash is a brilliant move, and way more useful than the WR waterproofing. I understand the motivation to cement WR as a brand-wide thing, but it's unlikely to be of very much practical use to anyone. Brightly lit raindrops or snowflakes anyone? But the constant light source for video is unique in speedlights and will probably get copied. Well, well: somebody's actually awake in their RD department. I like that the new flash models are reduced in height too. The original 540 is too tall to fit in my Westcott mini softbox and I'm using an old AF200 instead. I don't like that the focus assist function only works with the latest camera bodies. FA works just fine on the old AF540 with my K20D. I also don't like that the prices are (still) so high for both models. Not good value. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 6:14 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-introduces-weather-resistant-flash-units?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_1 http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-announces-hd-update-to-pentax-limited-primes-15mm-f4-21mm-f32-35mm-f28-macro-40mm-f28-70mm-f24?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_0 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie
Thank you, Frank. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 11:31 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Beautiful portrait of a lovely young lady. Cheers, frank Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: PESO bw portrait of Sophie
Thanks, Paul. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 6:46 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Lovely smile and nice composition. Paul On Aug 28, 2013, at 5:14 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Larry. On the skin: I'm a sucker for using the red filter in bw conversions of portraits, like film shooters did back in the day. Smooths out skin tones and gives a luminous quality, not unlike IR. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 09:44:32PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh lovely expresion. Nice separation from the background. her skin is so clear and white, it almost looks like she was photographed in infrared. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- -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 bw portrait of Sophie
I didn't mention that I was short one reflector so some fill lighting was provided by my sister holding a shiny foil baking tray below and in front of Sophie. :-) So that was one reason for the tight framing: had to keep Megan out of the shot. And then there was the way-too-close and improperly wrinkled backdrop. Sigh. :-/ Thanks! On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 7:53 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Especially nice lighting, Bruce. She fills the frame nicely if somewhat tightly. Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 2:14 AM Subject: Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie Thanks, Larry. On the skin: I'm a sucker for using the red filter in bw conversions of portraits, like film shooters did back in the day. Smooths out skin tones and gives a luminous quality, not unlike IR. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 10:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 09:44:32PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh lovely expresion. Nice separation from the background. her skin is so clear and white, it almost looks like she was photographed in infrared. K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. -- -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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.comhttp://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- -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: weddings I hate to shoot weddings
Not a wedding masterpiece, for sure. Still, there are really good ones. I liked 10, 13 and 18, for example. I have difficulty memorizing beyond 3 two-digit numbers, that is why ;) Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun 2013/8/28 Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com: Pretty much a disaster - terrible light on the terrace Fortunately there were a lot of people shooting - I'm glad I got my K5 paid for, but I would rather have not done the posed pics - This is a small Geso - I feel ok about most of them - meaning not too embarrassing. I had put 75 up to start and it was just too awful. http://annsan.smugmug.com/Assignments/Paul-and-Linda-Get-Hitched/31453928_TSxSrg#!i=2724712337k=x4jSmRR yes it is password protected - password is avrin not my cup of tea - am I being too negative? ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT - silly question for advanced mac users
Mrs has an old Powerbook G4 and looks like the inverter has died, backlight okay. I'm cloning her stuff (via target disk mode) onto an external HD so she can boot up in her little world on another machine while I get a new board in and swap it out. I'm lazy - I know I can hook up an external monitor to find this - but for the sake of argument and just to see if it is doable, while her sick mac is in target disk mode, is there any way to view the specs of her actual machine? EG if I use System Profiler it will obviously display my Mac's hardware and even detail her int HD via the Firewire pane, but can't see an easy way to spy on her CPU speed (for identifying the right inverter to order...) Sensible suggestions only please! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --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: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
On 27/8/13, David Parsons, discombobulated, unleashed: Yeah, but when the 'joke' is repeated ad nauseum, it ceases to be funny. That would never happen on here surely -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --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: OT - silly question for advanced mac users
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 08:20:52PM +0100, Steve Cottrell wrote: Mrs has an old Powerbook G4 and looks like the inverter has died, backlight okay. I'm cloning her stuff (via target disk mode) onto an external HD so she can boot up in her little world on another machine while I get a new board in and swap it out. I'm lazy - I know I can hook up an external monitor to find this - but for the sake of argument and just to see if it is doable, while her sick mac is in target disk mode, is there any way to view the specs of her actual machine? EG if I use System Profiler it will obviously display my Mac's hardware and even detail her int HD via the Firewire pane, but can't see an easy way to spy on her CPU speed (for identifying the right inverter to order...) Sensible suggestions only please! can you ssh into the machine? Though I don't know what the file would be. I expect that the easiest would be to type the serial number of the machine into one of the sites that specialize in older macs. Which powerbook? I've got a 12 that I love, but it's gotten to the point that it no longer has the computation horsepower to play iTunes without glitching (!?). -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
On 28 Aug 2013, at 20:23, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 27/8/13, David Parsons, discombobulated, unleashed: Yeah, but when the 'joke' is repeated ad nauseum, it ceases to be funny. That would never happen on here surely Don't call him Shirley. 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: PESO - Preaching to the Converted
On 27/8/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Jesus Christ! I think I'll take the bus next time I want to go somewhere. Bob, have you ever seen an animated French film called The Triplets of Belleville? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286244/ If you haven't, do yourself a huge favour and buy it or rent it and watch it! Cycling interest - those thighs and calfs reminded me -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --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 - Preaching to the Converted
On 28 Aug 2013, at 20:34, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 27/8/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Jesus Christ! I think I'll take the bus next time I want to go somewhere. Bob, have you ever seen an animated French film called The Triplets of Belleville? http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0286244/ If you haven't, do yourself a huge favour and buy it or rent it and watch it! Cycling interest - those thighs and calfs reminded me It's French, it's cinema, it's cycling, it's funny. Come on, man, what do you think? 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: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
On 28/8/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Yeah, but when the 'joke' is repeated ad nauseum, it ceases to be funny. That would never happen on here surely Don't call him Shirley. Roger that. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --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: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 08:41:52PM +0100, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 28/8/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Yeah, but when the 'joke' is repeated ad nauseum, it ceases to be funny. That would never happen on here surely Don't call him Shirley. Roger that. If you're going to roger Shirley, get a room. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - End of the Season, Waiting for Fall
Thanks Jack. gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.GeorgeSinos.com On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 9:40 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Yes, George, I agree. This is a nice image and works well for me in monochrome. Jack From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 7:08 AM Subject: PESO - End of the Season, Waiting for Fall I shot this photo at the local drive through Safari Park back in October of 2001. The original was shot on negative film with a ZX-5n and a Tamron zoom (70-300.) http://georgesinos.com/blog/2013/8/23/signs-of-fall I never really liked the color and had not thought about the photo for a while. I ran across it a few days ago while looking for something else and wondered what it would look like with more of a monochrome treatment. It's not perfect but I like the monochrome version better. gs George Sinos http://www.georgesphotos.net/ http://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.
Re: PESO - Preaching to the Converted
On 28/8/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: It's French, it's cinema, it's cycling, it's funny. Come on, man, what do you think? Du. Silly question -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --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: OT - silly question for advanced mac users
On 28/8/13, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: Which powerbook? I've got a 12 that I love, but it's gotten to the point that it no longer has the computation horsepower to play iTunes without glitching (!?). It's a 15 incher A1186 that we bought off Godders a couple of years ago (IIRC) it's fine for web and email but not the best for running video. The plan is I'm going to get something newer and Alma gets my MBP 2006 as a hand-me-down but she's more than happy with that. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --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.
Updated roadmap!
http://photorumors.com/2013/08/28/updated-pentax-k-mount-lens-roadmap-published/ Huzzah! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - silly question for advanced mac users
Steve, as I understand it, when a Mac is in Target Disk mode it's running off code in the boot ROM and isn't running an OS at all. So it's single-tasking and there's no way to get it to do anything else; probably just as well. Larry's suggestion of looking up the model number or serial is recommended. Try apple.com Here's something: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3065 On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 3:20 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Mrs has an old Powerbook G4 and looks like the inverter has died, backlight okay. I'm cloning her stuff (via target disk mode) onto an external HD so she can boot up in her little world on another machine while I get a new board in and swap it out. I'm lazy - I know I can hook up an external monitor to find this - but for the sake of argument and just to see if it is doable, while her sick mac is in target disk mode, is there any way to view the specs of her actual machine? EG if I use System Profiler it will obviously display my Mac's hardware and even detail her int HD via the Firewire pane, but can't see an easy way to spy on her CPU speed (for identifying the right inverter to order...) Sensible suggestions only please! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --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. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
On Aug 28, 2013, at 2:21 PM, John wrote: I'm thinking those are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price and actual prices once you can order them from BH or Adorama will be lower. Preorder price at BH is the same as the MSRP. That may change over the next few weeks . . . stan On 8/27/2013 6:40 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: The LED add-on to the flash is a brilliant move, and way more useful than the WR waterproofing. I understand the motivation to cement WR as a brand-wide thing, but it's unlikely to be of very much practical use to anyone. Brightly lit raindrops or snowflakes anyone? But the constant light source for video is unique in speedlights and will probably get copied. Well, well: somebody's actually awake in their RD department. I like that the new flash models are reduced in height too. The original 540 is too tall to fit in my Westcott mini softbox and I'm using an old AF200 instead. I don't like that the focus assist function only works with the latest camera bodies. FA works just fine on the old AF540 with my K20D. I also don't like that the prices are (still) so high for both models. Not good value. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 6:14 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-introduces-weather-resistant-flash-units?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_1 http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-announces-hd-update-to-pentax-limited-primes-15mm-f4-21mm-f32-35mm-f28-macro-40mm-f28-70mm-f24?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_0 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Preaching to the Converted
On 28 Aug 2013, at 20:42, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 28/8/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: It's French, it's cinema, it's cycling, it's funny. Come on, man, what do you think? Du. Silly question Y'only hadda look at the title of the thread... 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: Updated roadmap!
Interesting zoom range(s). But all shown as DA so far, not DA*. And FINALLY an AF teleconverter. Again, DA rather than DA*. But after waiting 15+ years, I guess I'll take what I can get. stan On Aug 28, 2013, at 3:52 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: http://photorumors.com/2013/08/28/updated-pentax-k-mount-lens-roadmap-published/ Huzzah! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - silly question for advanced mac users
Bruce has it right. In target disk mode, there is only the base chipset to make the drive available running. Everything else has been bypassed. Godfrey -- Godfrey DiGiorgi - godfreydigio...@me.com - 408.431.4601 cell On Aug 28, 2013, at 12:51 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Steve, as I understand it, when a Mac is in Target Disk mode it's running off code in the boot ROM and isn't running an OS at all. So it's single-tasking and there's no way to get it to do anything else; probably just as well. Larry's suggestion of looking up the model number or serial is recommended. Try apple.com Here's something: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3065 On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 3:20 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Mrs has an old Powerbook G4 and looks like the inverter has died, backlight okay. I'm cloning her stuff (via target disk mode) onto an external HD so she can boot up in her little world on another machine while I get a new board in and swap it out. I'm lazy - I know I can hook up an external monitor to find this - but for the sake of argument and just to see if it is doable, while her sick mac is in target disk mode, is there any way to view the specs of her actual machine? EG if I use System Profiler it will obviously display my Mac's hardware and even detail her int HD via the Firewire pane, but can't see an easy way to spy on her CPU speed (for identifying the right inverter to order...) Sensible suggestions only please! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --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. -- -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: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
On 8/27/2013 6:40 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: The LED add-on to the flash is a brilliant move, and way more useful than the WR waterproofing. I understand the motivation to cement WR as a brand-wide thing, but it's unlikely to be of very much practical use to anyone. Brightly lit raindrops or snowflakes anyone? I think Tanya already spoke to one reason for WR. In my case, I had several opportunities to get my 360 quite wet earlier this month. Early morning dewy meadows, handholding the flash to backlight insects or flowers, needed to set the flash down on the wet ground a few times. On the beach (actually, in the lake) after sunset, 30sec time exposures, manually firing the flash just above the water level to highlight the wave caps on the lake. Near a small waterfall, 6-10 sec exposures, handheld flash near the base of the falls to freeze some of the water. (I've entered an example of this in the September PUG.) The flash survived, I had no problems, but my anxiety level would have been considerably lower with a WR flash. stan But the constant light source for video is unique in speedlights and will probably get copied. Well, well: somebody's actually awake in their RD department. I like that the new flash models are reduced in height too. The original 540 is too tall to fit in my Westcott mini softbox and I'm using an old AF200 instead. I don't like that the focus assist function only works with the latest camera bodies. FA works just fine on the old AF540 with my K20D. I also don't like that the prices are (still) so high for both models. Not good value. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 6:14 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-introduces-weather-resistant-flash-units?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_1 http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-announces-hd-update-to-pentax-limited-primes-15mm-f4-21mm-f32-35mm-f28-macro-40mm-f28-70mm-f24?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_0 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Updated roadmap!
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 4:04 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: And FINALLY an AF teleconverter. Again, DA rather than DA*. But after waiting 15+ years, I guess I'll take what I can get. The teleconverter has been on the roadmap for years. Since I bought my K10D new, maybe. http://photorumors.com/2013/08/28/updated-pentax-k-mount-lens-roadmap-published/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Updated roadmap!
The HD Limiteds were on NO roadmap, which goes to show how valuable those roadmaps are. That lens roadmap and $5 will get you a small coffee and free Wi-Fi at any Starbucks in the country. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 3:20 PM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 4:04 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: And FINALLY an AF teleconverter. Again, DA rather than DA*. But after waiting 15+ years, I guess I'll take what I can get. The teleconverter has been on the roadmap for years. Since I bought my K10D new, maybe. http://photorumors.com/2013/08/28/updated-pentax-k-mount-lens-roadmap-published/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - silly question for advanced mac users
on 2013-08-28 13:20 Steve Cottrell wrote but for the sake of argument and just to see if it is doable, while her sick mac is in target disk mode, is there any way to view the specs of her actual machine? no; but there may be enough info in the model # etc. to look it up and get the part info; the model # is tiny on the bottom, hopefully not scraped off; mine is A1106, which narrows it down to two models (which may use the same inverter): http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/?search_keywords=A1106 i assume you are using a reference like ifixit.com for info on replacing inverter; i usually find a cheaper source for the part, but their guides are excellent http://www.ifixit.com/Device/PowerBook_G4_Aluminum_15%22_1.5-1.67_GHz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Updated roadmap!
Darren Addy wrote: The HD Limiteds were on NO roadmap, which goes to show how valuable those roadmaps are. My reply: Well, the HD Limiteds are hardly new lenses worth of being in the roadmap, just like the many incarnations of the 18-55 50-200 kit lenses. Put them in a roadmap and you'll only fool and disappoint customers when they finally show up. I agree with Pentax that only new designs have to be in the roadmap. Darren Addy also wrote: That lens roadmap and $5 will get you a small coffee and free Wi-Fi at any Starbucks in the country. My reply: Not a bad thing, I'm going to try it next time ;) Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - silly question for advanced mac users
on 2013-08-28 13:41 Steve Cottrell wrote It's a 15 incher A1186 typo? that's a Mac Pro -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Updated roadmap!
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 4:37 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it blasphemed: Well, the HD Limiteds are hardly new lenses worth of being in the roadmap, Get a grip, man! They are announcer_voice fx=echo HD! /announcer_voice That's either High Definition or Hot Damn or Holy Deity. Don't you be dissin' dat glass now. ;-) -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - silly question for advanced mac users
On 28/8/13, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: Bruce has it right. In target disk mode, there is only the base chipset to make the drive available running. Everything else has been bypassed. Thanks guys. I plugged up an external display via DVI. Ext display shows desktop background - so need to turn on mirroring - not difficult to do despite Powerbook screen blank - keyboard shortcut of Command+F1... ...and up comes the desktop on the external monitor and suddenly the Powerbook display springs to life!! Flicked about, rebooted, all seemed well. Disconnected, closed lid to sleep. Woke it and blank screen again. Ack. Tried to repeat above steps but not springing back to life this time :-/ Looks like a wake from sleep bug. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --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: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 04:18:50PM -0400, Stan Halpin wrote: On 8/27/2013 6:40 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: The LED add-on to the flash is a brilliant move, and way more useful than the WR waterproofing. I understand the motivation to cement WR as a brand-wide thing, but it's unlikely to be of very much practical use to anyone. Brightly lit raindrops or snowflakes anyone? I think Tanya already spoke to one reason for WR. In my case, I had several opportunities to get my 360 quite wet earlier this month. Early morning dewy meadows, handholding the flash to backlight insects or flowers, needed to set the flash down on the wet ground a few times. On the beach (actually, in the lake) after sunset, 30sec time exposures, manually firing the flash just above the water level to highlight the wave caps on the lake. Near a small waterfall, 6-10 sec exposures, handheld flash near the base of the falls to freeze some of the water. (I've entered an example of this in the September PUG.) The flash survived, I had no problems, but my anxiety level would have been considerably lower with a WR flash. Was it Christine that had someone overflow a bathtub upstairs and have all of water end up dripping right onto her camera bag a few months ago? stan But the constant light source for video is unique in speedlights and will probably get copied. Well, well: somebody's actually awake in their RD department. I like that the new flash models are reduced in height too. The original 540 is too tall to fit in my Westcott mini softbox and I'm using an old AF200 instead. I don't like that the focus assist function only works with the latest camera bodies. FA works just fine on the old AF540 with my K20D. I also don't like that the prices are (still) so high for both models. Not good value. On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 6:14 PM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-introduces-weather-resistant-flash-units?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_1 http://www.dpreview.com/news/2013/08/27/ricoh-announces-hd-update-to-pentax-limited-primes-15mm-f4-21mm-f32-35mm-f28-macro-40mm-f28-70mm-f24?utm_campaign=internal-linkutm_source=news-listutm_medium=textref=title_0_0 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - silly question for advanced mac users
On 28/8/13, steve harley, discombobulated, unleashed: typo? that's a Mac Pro oops typo. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --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: New weatherproof flash units HD Limited lenses
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 4:18 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: On 8/27/2013 6:40 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: The LED add-on to the flash is a brilliant move, and way more useful than the WR waterproofing. I understand the motivation to cement WR as a brand-wide thing, but it's unlikely to be of very much practical use to anyone. Brightly lit raindrops or snowflakes anyone? I think Tanya already spoke to one reason for WR. In my case, I had several opportunities to get my 360 quite wet earlier this month. Early morning dewy meadows, handholding the flash to backlight insects or flowers, needed to set the flash down on the wet ground a few times. On the beach (actually, in the lake) after sunset, 30sec time exposures, manually firing the flash just above the water level to highlight the wave caps on the lake. Near a small waterfall, 6-10 sec exposures, handheld flash near the base of the falls to freeze some of the water. (I've entered an example of this in the September PUG.) The flash survived, I had no problems, but my anxiety level would have been considerably lower with a WR flash. Consider me convinced, Stan. Glad your flash survived and looking forward to seeing your shot in the PUG. -- -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: Updated roadmap!
On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 04:04:25PM -0400, Stan Halpin wrote: Interesting zoom range(s). But all shown as DA so far, not DA*. And FINALLY an AF teleconverter. Again, DA rather than DA*. But after waiting 15+ years, I guess I'll take what I can get. 18-85? If that's f/2.8 (or faster) that will go pretty much right to the top of my shopping list. Particularly if it's a DA* or at least WR. For photographing at the dojo, that is pretty much exactly the range I need, but since I can't use a flash, I also need faster glass. Unless, of course the replacement for the K-5 can shoot at ISO 25,600 as cleanly as the K-5 does ISO 6400. stan On Aug 28, 2013, at 3:52 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: http://photorumors.com/2013/08/28/updated-pentax-k-mount-lens-roadmap-published/ Huzzah! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
