Re: PESO - Getting The Talk
Thanks, Ann! -Marco On Aug 30, 2013, at 10:47 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: That's a keeper for sure, Marco ann On 8/31/2013 01:42, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso19.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Hood Ornament
Zephyr? Alan -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 5:56 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Hood Ornament http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OFF-ROAD RACING TEAM
Cryptic Spoonerism? Alan -Original Message- From: Bob W Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 10:14 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OFF-ROAD RACING TEAM I think he's referring to Tata. Unless it's something to do with Elefant Glue. On 30 Aug 2013, at 20:58, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Cryptic. Are you into crosswords? Alan -Original Message- From: John Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 9:45 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OFF-ROAD RACING TEAM On 8/30/2013 10:25 AM, Alan C wrote: The local Sullwald team is at the top of the SA off-road racing championships. They are displaying their cars transport rig to the Phalaborwa public this weekend. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/sets/72157635302177108/ Alan Kool. They've got a truck named after bosoms. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
SSD benchmark
I just finished putting an SSD and more memory in my macbook. I did a very rough, informal benchmark. So, my two photo systems are: 24 iMac, 2.4Ghz core 2 duo, 6GB ram, catalog on internal spinny drive, raw files on network mounted drive, via gigabit ethernet (much faster than the USB 2 setup) 13 macbook, 2.2GHz core 2 duo, 6GB ram, catalog and files on SSD drive. 11 freshly imported files, processed to 1:1 previews macbook 1:27 - 87sec imac1:54 - 114sec So, the two systems are very similar except for storage, the iMac has about a 10% faster processor, even so, heavy processing of files was about 30% faster. Catalog intensive actions like backing up a catalog, seem a lot faster on the macbook. I haven't compared processing the same files mounted on the network drive. At four times the screen area, the iMac is a lot easier to work on though. -- 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: An OP-Tech experience
On Aug 28, 2013, at 1:57 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: 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. Thanks, John. My preference, too. In my desperation I knew that the two camera shops that I visit, Showcase and Wings, did not have the items I had order directly from OP-Tech, so I went ahead and checked Amazon. They had everything. I ordered it with two-day delivery. After doing so, the package sent by OP-Tech arrived. If I'd been a little more patient I could have saved myself the cost of the two-day shipping, but I was not in a being-patient state of mind at the time. I'll be able to get a refund from OP-Tech. I have been without an internet connection from Tuesday evening till about an hour ago. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net A man should be in the world as though he were not in it so that it will be no worse because of his life. - Wendell Berry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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
On Aug 28, 2013, at 1:57 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: 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. Thanks, John. My preference, too. In my desperation I knew that the two camera shops that I visit, Showcase and Wings, did not have the items I had order directly from OP-Tech, so I went ahead and checked Amazon. They had everything. I ordered it with two-day delivery. After doing so, the package sent by OP-Tech arrived. If I'd been a little more patient I could have saved myself the cost of the two-day shipping, but I was not in a being-patient state of mind at the time. I'll be able to get a refund from OP-Tech. I have been without an internet connection from Tuesday evening till about an hour ago. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net A man should be in the world as though he were not in it so that it will be no worse because of his life. - Wendell Berry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 -- Sunny
I like it too. That's a seriously neglected bit of a garden. On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 11:26 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: It's been a while since I posted a PESO. Nothing special but I like it. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20sunny.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-70mm f4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 -- Sunny
Natural would be a better word. Looks just like the area behind my garage. I feel much better now. Alan -Original Message- From: Bruce Walker Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 11:29 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO -- Sunny I like it too. That's a seriously neglected bit of a garden. On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 11:26 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: It's been a while since I posted a PESO. Nothing special but I like it. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20sunny.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-70mm f4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: SSD benchmark
Put an SSD in your iMac. You won't regret it. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 4:57 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I just finished putting an SSD and more memory in my macbook. I did a very rough, informal benchmark. So, my two photo systems are: 24 iMac, 2.4Ghz core 2 duo, 6GB ram, catalog on internal spinny drive, raw files on network mounted drive, via gigabit ethernet (much faster than the USB 2 setup) 13 macbook, 2.2GHz core 2 duo, 6GB ram, catalog and files on SSD drive. 11 freshly imported files, processed to 1:1 previews macbook 1:27 - 87sec imac1:54 - 114sec So, the two systems are very similar except for storage, the iMac has about a 10% faster processor, even so, heavy processing of files was about 30% faster. Catalog intensive actions like backing up a catalog, seem a lot faster on the macbook. I haven't compared processing the same files mounted on the network drive. At four times the screen area, the iMac is a lot easier to work on though. -- 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.
LANTERNS - Traditional
Quote Mr. P.J. Alling: I like the image but it looks a bit over sharpened. I did use Unsharp Mask in PS CS5 - Amount 295, Radius 0.3, Threshold 0. Taken with the K20D + the older Sigma 10-20 EX DC. I think the Sharpness setting in-camera on Bright mode was already very high. Probably over sharpened I agree. I compared it with the original shot and find the sheen + gem like look on the colored glass very magical on the sharpened photo. Many thanks to all for taking a look and the feed back. Regards. Bipin - from that far away enchanting land. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)
On 8/31/2013 12:55 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: The pose and expression I like best is the one that is a bit too soft - I was lucky to catch it though. The lighting is from a veri-lux lamp nearby - I walked into the room and there she was. I grabbed the camera before she decided to leave the chair. http://annsan.smugmug.com/The-KItty-Corner/Recent-Ashley/31558618_dzG453#!i=2734168737k=zq6qCdH ann Have you considered a kitty CORNER print? Combine the 4 into one image? -- | || | 1 | 2 | | || -- | || | 3 | 4 | | || -- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 -- Frank
On 8/31/2013 12:47 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: I got my Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 back from repair in pretty much the same shape as it was before the unfortunate accident. The price was reasonable and the lens works pretty much as before, which makes me content. I spent some time terrorizing a few friends testing it out. This one isn't half bad. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20frank.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/vmc Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. He looks a little green. Maybe you should have taken the photos before lunch? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 -- Jackie
Just tell everyone you were trying to capture her beautiful mind. On 8/31/2013 1:41 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: This is one of those times that content probably trumps technical excellence. I badly missed the focus on this, though at web sizes it's not horrible, it will never make a decent print, well maybe a 3x5. The point of focus was about four inches behind the subject's eyes, but, it was a fleeting moment if I'd had an autofocus lens on the camera it would probably have missed the moment though focus might have been perfect. Jackie's a girl you wouldn't bring home to meet mother, well at least not if you were smart. By the way in the original image the weave in her top is quite distinct. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20jackie.html Equipment: Pentax K-20D w/vmc Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Geo tagging
I may have solved my Compass Direction problem: Please see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/9613259587/in/photostream/ Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Getting The Talk
great capture of interpersonal dynamics, Marco. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 1:42 AM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso19.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 -- Jackie
Damn good portrait, PJ! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 1:41 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: This is one of those times that content probably trumps technical excellence. I badly missed the focus on this, though at web sizes it's not horrible, it will never make a decent print, well maybe a 3x5. The point of focus was about four inches behind the subject's eyes, but, it was a fleeting moment if I'd had an autofocus lens on the camera it would probably have missed the moment though focus might have been perfect. Jackie's a girl you wouldn't bring home to meet mother, well at least not if you were smart. By the way in the original image the weave in her top is quite distinct. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20jackie.html Equipment: Pentax K-20D w/vmc Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Hood Ornament
Nice! Is it from a Cadillac? G On Aug 30, 2013, at 9:59 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I like that - but I'm not car savvy enough to know _what_ car it is. nice that the silver was turned to blue from the light ann On 8/30/2013 23:56, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 Comments are invited. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Hood Ornament
Perhaps. We don't get many Zephyrs at classic car Fridays here, however, and the ones I have seen were more aircraft than womenly in style. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 2:36 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Zephyr? Alan -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 5:56 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Hood Ornament http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Hood Ornament
Unfortunately, I was distracted and didn't make particular note of the make and model, but my recollection is that it was most likely a caddy. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 8:29 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: Nice! Is it from a Cadillac? G On Aug 30, 2013, at 9:59 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I like that - but I'm not car savvy enough to know _what_ car it is. nice that the silver was turned to blue from the light ann On 8/30/2013 23:56, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 Comments are invited. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Unbelievable photo from NG
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/traveler-magazine/photo-contest/2013/entries/204600/view/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)
A cat that poses! :-) A handsome little devil she is. G On Aug 30, 2013, at 9:55 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: The pose and expression I like best is the one that is a bit too soft - I was lucky to catch it though. The lighting is from a veri-lux lamp nearby - I walked into the room and there she was. I grabbed the camera before she decided to leave the chair. http://annsan.smugmug.com/The-KItty-Corner/Recent-Ashley/31558618_dzG453#!i=2734168737k=zq6qCdH -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Getting The Talk
Wonderful moment. Beautiful timing. Jack From: Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 10:42 PM Subject: PESO - Getting The Talk http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso19.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)
On 8/31/2013 07:13, John Sessoms wrote: On 8/31/2013 12:55 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: The pose and expression I like best is the one that is a bit too soft - I was lucky to catch it though. The lighting is from a veri-lux lamp nearby - I walked into the room and there she was. I grabbed the camera before she decided to leave the chair. http://annsan.smugmug.com/The-KItty-Corner/Recent-Ashley/31558618_dzG453#!i=2734168737k=zq6qCdH ann Have you considered a kitty CORNER print? Combine the 4 into one image? -- | || | 1 | 2 | | || -- | || | 3 | 4 | | || -- Nah. Except for the game where you play which photo doesn't fit with the others. :-) (note the pun already used in the section title) I added captions and intro just now (Saturday AM) in case you go back and look at them again. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Hood Ornament
I suspect someone will pipe-up here with the answer eventually :-) ann On 8/31/2013 08:34, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Unfortunately, I was distracted and didn't make particular note of the make and model, but my recollection is that it was most likely a caddy. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 8:29 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: Nice! Is it from a Cadillac? G On Aug 30, 2013, at 9:59 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I like that - but I'm not car savvy enough to know _what_ car it is. nice that the silver was turned to blue from the light ann On 8/30/2013 23:56, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 Comments are invited. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Hood Ornament
Looks more like from a Pontiac. -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Hood Ornament Perhaps. We don't get many Zephyrs at classic car Fridays here, however, and the ones I have seen were more aircraft than womenly in style. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 2:36 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Zephyr? Alan -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 5:56 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Hood Ornament http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)
The first or third image gets my vote. Nice. -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content) On 8/31/2013 07:13, John Sessoms wrote: On 8/31/2013 12:55 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: The pose and expression I like best is the one that is a bit too soft - I was lucky to catch it though. The lighting is from a veri-lux lamp nearby - I walked into the room and there she was. I grabbed the camera before she decided to leave the chair. ann Have you considered a kitty CORNER print? Combine the 4 into one image? -- | || | 1 | 2 | | || -- | || | 3 | 4 | | || -- Nah. Except for the game where you play which photo doesn't fit with the others. :-) (note the pun already used in the section title) I added captions and intro just now (Saturday AM) in case you go back and look at them again. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Hood Ornament
Very nicely caught, Dan. Colors are striking. Well done! Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 8:56 PM Subject: PESO: Hood Ornament http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Hood Ornament
Regardless, its a great shot. Looks more like a goddess to me. Alan -Original Message- From: Kenneth Waller Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 4:10 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Hood Ornament Looks more like from a Pontiac. -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Hood Ornament Perhaps. We don't get many Zephyrs at classic car Fridays here, however, and the ones I have seen were more aircraft than womenly in style. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 2:36 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Zephyr? Alan -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 5:56 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Hood Ornament http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Hood Ornament
Based on this image http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i_AovfzNXgQ/TGtykUhKtWI/AAABRSQ/FqtATd1ez60/s640/cadillac_54-58_Hood_ornament_3.jpg I'd say it looks like '54 or '56 Cadillac. G On Aug 31, 2013, at 7:10 AM, Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Looks more like from a Pontiac. -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Hood Ornament Perhaps. We don't get many Zephyrs at classic car Fridays here, however, and the ones I have seen were more aircraft than womenly in style. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 2:36 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Zephyr? Alan -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)
And you've known her since she was a teenager, I'm remembering. I've added captions since you looked ann On 8/31/2013 08:50, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: A cat that poses! :-) A handsome little devil she is. G On Aug 30, 2013, at 9:55 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: The pose and expression I like best is the one that is a bit too soft - I was lucky to catch it though. The lighting is from a veri-lux lamp nearby - I walked into the room and there she was. I grabbed the camera before she decided to leave the chair. http://annsan.smugmug.com/The-KItty-Corner/Recent-Ashley/31558618_dzG453#!i=2734168737k=zq6qCdH -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)
You chose a very feminine pose. Beautiful geso. Jack From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 7:34 AM Subject: Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content) And you've known her since she was a teenager, I'm remembering. I've added captions since you looked ann On 8/31/2013 08:50, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: A cat that poses! :-) A handsome little devil she is. G On Aug 30, 2013, at 9:55 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: The pose and expression I like best is the one that is a bit too soft - I was lucky to catch it though. The lighting is from a veri-lux lamp nearby - I walked into the room and there she was. I grabbed the camera before she decided to leave the chair. http://annsan.smugmug.com/The-KItty-Corner/Recent-Ashley/31558618_dzG453#!i=2734168737k=zq6qCdH -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Geo tagging
Good. I'm pleased that you found a solution. On 8/31/2013 7:55 AM, Jens wrote: I may have solved my Compass Direction problem: Please see: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/9613259587/in/photostream/ Regards Jens -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Getting The Talk
Nice work, really tells a story! Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 12:42 AM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso19.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: OFF-ROAD RACING TEAM
Reminds me of a guy who won a record jackpot in the NZ lotto... something in the order of $30M NZD. He bought one of those things and started his own team. At least it's cheaper than yacht racing. So he was trying to make a million dollars racing (starting out with $30M) Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: David Mann dmann...@gmail.com Subject: Re: OFF-ROAD RACING TEAM Reminds me of a guy who won a record jackpot in the NZ lotto... something in the order of $30M NZD. He bought one of those things and started his own team. At least it's cheaper than yacht racing. Cheers, Dave On Aug 31, 2013, at 2:25 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: The local Sullwald team is at the top of the SA off-road racing championships. They are displaying their cars transport rig to the Phalaborwa public this weekend. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/sets/72157635302177108/ Alan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Getting The Talk
Well caught and titled! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com Subject: PESO - Getting The Talk http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso19.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Hood Ornament
I'd say it looks like '54 or '56 Cadillac. It sure does. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com Subject: Re: PESO: Hood Ornament Based on this image http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_i_AovfzNXgQ/TGtykUhKtWI/AAABRSQ/FqtATd1ez60/s640/cadillac_54-58_Hood_ornament_3.jpg I'd say it looks like '54 or '56 Cadillac. G On Aug 31, 2013, at 7:10 AM, Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Looks more like from a Pontiac. -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Hood Ornament Perhaps. We don't get many Zephyrs at classic car Fridays here, however, and the ones I have seen were more aircraft than womenly in style. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 2:36 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Zephyr? Alan -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - 12 hours
Nice collection, Derby. My favorites are #5 (oddly enough) and #18 - great lighting in that one. Mark On 8/25/2013 8:22 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Had some time to take the OM-D for a good workout. Normally I wouldn't go for a full 12 hours, but the city had a bunch of things happening over the day. Definitely my next piece of photo gear - better walking shoes http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/12hrs/index.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - 12 hours
# 12 is definitely my fave... but #18 is striking as well.. not that many of them aren't .. those jumped out at me. I had to struggle with these - didn't catch onto the NEXT thing right away as it floats and isn't constantly there... like the look of the index in general and that you dont use square thumbnails. ann On 8/31/2013 11:58, Mark C wrote: Nice collection, Derby. My favorites are #5 (oddly enough) and #18 - great lighting in that one. Mark On 8/25/2013 8:22 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Had some time to take the OM-D for a good workout. Normally I wouldn't go for a full 12 hours, but the city had a bunch of things happening over the day. Definitely my next piece of photo gear - better walking shoes http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/12hrs/index.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO -- Ikea's Billboard
A detail of the Armstrong Tire/Pirreli building in New Haven. A building that could best be described as a whimsical building of the brutalist school. Ikea, it's current owner would gladly tear it down, to gain a few more parking spaces, but ironically the very institutions, historical preservation societies, designed to protect against concrete monstrosities burying the beauties of the past, are now protecting the concrete monstrosities. True, this building isn't as horrific as Boston City Hall, but then what is. The building stands vacant, and occasionally Ikea will hang a gigantic banner off the side facing the highway. All that being said, I kind of like it. file:///C:/e%3bbackup/PESO-PAW/PESO%20--%20ikeasbillboard.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax 28-70mm f4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 -- Ikea's Billboard (now improved with correct link)
You know it occurred to me that a link to the file on my local machine won't work for anyone else... https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20ikeasbillboard.html On 8/31/2013 1:09 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: A detail of the Armstrong Tire/Pirreli building in New Haven. A building that could best be described as a whimsical building of the brutalist school. Ikea, it's current owner would gladly tear it down, to gain a few more parking spaces, but ironically the very institutions, historical preservation societies, designed to protect against concrete monstrosities burying the beauties of the past, are now protecting the concrete monstrosities. True, this building isn't as horrific as Boston City Hall, but then what is. The building stands vacant, and occasionally Ikea will hang a gigantic banner off the side facing the highway. All that being said, I kind of like it. file:///C:/e%3bbackup/PESO-PAW/PESO%20--%20ikeasbillboard.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax 28-70mm f4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: SSD benchmark
On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 05:36:22AM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Put an SSD in your iMac. You won't regret it. Yeah. I'm definitely going to end up with an SSD in my main photo processing machine. The question is whether that'll be my current iMac (which is a pain to open up) or some other machine, because with this one, I can't upgrade OSX, and without a newer OSX I can't upgrade Lightroom. So, if I decide for a newer box, where do I get the most bang for my buck? Or, if I keep the iMac, do I replace the flakey DVD with another DVD, or with a 4TB spinny drive? in any case, I think finances will dictate waiting a couple of weeks. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 4:57 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I just finished putting an SSD and more memory in my macbook. I did a very rough, informal benchmark. So, my two photo systems are: 24 iMac, 2.4Ghz core 2 duo, 6GB ram, catalog on internal spinny drive, raw files on network mounted drive, via gigabit ethernet (much faster than the USB 2 setup) 13 macbook, 2.2GHz core 2 duo, 6GB ram, catalog and files on SSD drive. 11 freshly imported files, processed to 1:1 previews macbook 1:27 - 87sec imac1:54 - 114sec So, the two systems are very similar except for storage, the iMac has about a 10% faster processor, even so, heavy processing of files was about 30% faster. Catalog intensive actions like backing up a catalog, seem a lot faster on the macbook. I haven't compared processing the same files mounted on the network drive. At four times the screen area, the iMac is a lot easier to work on though. -- 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. -- 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: GESO - 12 hours
Very well done collection! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Subject: Re: GESO - 12 hours Nice collection, Derby. My favorites are #5 (oddly enough) and #18 - great lighting in that one. Mark On 8/25/2013 8:22 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Had some time to take the OM-D for a good workout. Normally I wouldn't go for a full 12 hours, but the city had a bunch of things happening over the day. Definitely my next piece of photo gear - better walking shoes http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/12hrs/index.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- Ikea's Billboard
If you'd like to enable access to your C: drive, we can have a look at this building. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 1:09 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: A detail of the Armstrong Tire/Pirreli building in New Haven. A building that could best be described as a whimsical building of the brutalist school. Ikea, it's current owner would gladly tear it down, to gain a few more parking spaces, but ironically the very institutions, historical preservation societies, designed to protect against concrete monstrosities burying the beauties of the past, are now protecting the concrete monstrosities. True, this building isn't as horrific as Boston City Hall, but then what is. The building stands vacant, and occasionally Ikea will hang a gigantic banner off the side facing the highway. All that being said, I kind of like it. file:///C:/e%3bbackup/PESO-PAW/PESO%20--%20ikeasbillboard.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax 28-70mm f4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 -- Ikea's Billboard (now improved with correct link)
Having had a look at some shots of the whole building, I must agree that it is not exactly beautiful but nevertheless quite striking - nothing like a concrete blockhouse. Your detail shows that the architect at least tried to be a bit artistic but nothing like Art Deco. It surprises me that it stands empty. Alan -Original Message- From: P.J. Alling Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 7:13 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO -- Ikea's Billboard (now improved with correct link) You know it occurred to me that a link to the file on my local machine won't work for anyone else... https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20ikeasbillboard.html On 8/31/2013 1:09 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: A detail of the Armstrong Tire/Pirreli building in New Haven. A building that could best be described as a whimsical building of the brutalist school. Ikea, it's current owner would gladly tear it down, to gain a few more parking spaces, but ironically the very institutions, historical preservation societies, designed to protect against concrete monstrosities burying the beauties of the past, are now protecting the concrete monstrosities. True, this building isn't as horrific as Boston City Hall, but then what is. The building stands vacant, and occasionally Ikea will hang a gigantic banner off the side facing the highway. All that being said, I kind of like it. file:///C:/e%3bbackup/PESO-PAW/PESO%20--%20ikeasbillboard.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax 28-70mm f4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: SSD benchmark
Larry, are you absolutely sure it can't be upgraded? Your specs 24 iMac, 2.4Ghz core 2 duo, 6GB ram sound _exactly_ like mine (except mine's a 20) and I'm happily running 10.8.4. The key thing is you need at least a Core 2 CPU. To open it up you need two small suction cups (dollar store) and a couple of Torx drivers (T8, T6). And about 3 hours spare. :-) You also need a way to attach the HDD externally later after you install the OS and need to copy your old account and apps back into the SSD. That copy will run overnight (at least 8 hours). On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 1:42 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 05:36:22AM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Put an SSD in your iMac. You won't regret it. Yeah. I'm definitely going to end up with an SSD in my main photo processing machine. The question is whether that'll be my current iMac (which is a pain to open up) or some other machine, because with this one, I can't upgrade OSX, and without a newer OSX I can't upgrade Lightroom. So, if I decide for a newer box, where do I get the most bang for my buck? Or, if I keep the iMac, do I replace the flakey DVD with another DVD, or with a 4TB spinny drive? in any case, I think finances will dictate waiting a couple of weeks. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 4:57 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I just finished putting an SSD and more memory in my macbook. I did a very rough, informal benchmark. So, my two photo systems are: 24 iMac, 2.4Ghz core 2 duo, 6GB ram, catalog on internal spinny drive, raw files on network mounted drive, via gigabit ethernet (much faster than the USB 2 setup) 13 macbook, 2.2GHz core 2 duo, 6GB ram, catalog and files on SSD drive. 11 freshly imported files, processed to 1:1 previews macbook 1:27 - 87sec imac1:54 - 114sec So, the two systems are very similar except for storage, the iMac has about a 10% faster processor, even so, heavy processing of files was about 30% faster. Catalog intensive actions like backing up a catalog, seem a lot faster on the macbook. I haven't compared processing the same files mounted on the network drive. At four times the screen area, the iMac is a lot easier to work on though. -- 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. -- 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: SSD benchmark
On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 02:01:40PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Larry, are you absolutely sure it can't be upgraded? Your specs 24 iMac, 2.4Ghz core 2 duo, 6GB ram sound _exactly_ like mine (except mine's a 20) and I'm happily running 10.8.4. The key thing is you need at least a Core 2 CPU. Interesting. When I first looked It said something like you needed one from late 2008 or newer, and mine was from 2007. I forget the exact dates, but that mine was from just before the cutoff. Now, it looks like it might actually work on mine. To open it up you need two small suction cups (dollar store) and a couple of Torx drivers (T8, T6). And about 3 hours spare. :-) You also need a way to attach the HDD externally later after you install the OS and need to copy your old account and apps back into the SSD. That copy will run overnight (at least 8 hours). Yup, I ran into that with the macbook, it took something like four hours to transfer the contents. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 1:42 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 05:36:22AM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Put an SSD in your iMac. You won't regret it. Yeah. I'm definitely going to end up with an SSD in my main photo processing machine. The question is whether that'll be my current iMac (which is a pain to open up) or some other machine, because with this one, I can't upgrade OSX, and without a newer OSX I can't upgrade Lightroom. So, if I decide for a newer box, where do I get the most bang for my buck? Or, if I keep the iMac, do I replace the flakey DVD with another DVD, or with a 4TB spinny drive? in any case, I think finances will dictate waiting a couple of weeks. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 4:57 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I just finished putting an SSD and more memory in my macbook. I did a very rough, informal benchmark. So, my two photo systems are: 24 iMac, 2.4Ghz core 2 duo, 6GB ram, catalog on internal spinny drive, raw files on network mounted drive, via gigabit ethernet (much faster than the USB 2 setup) 13 macbook, 2.2GHz core 2 duo, 6GB ram, catalog and files on SSD drive. 11 freshly imported files, processed to 1:1 previews macbook 1:27 - 87sec imac1:54 - 114sec So, the two systems are very similar except for storage, the iMac has about a 10% faster processor, even so, heavy processing of files was about 30% faster. Catalog intensive actions like backing up a catalog, seem a lot faster on the macbook. I haven't compared processing the same files mounted on the network drive. At four times the screen area, the iMac is a lot easier to work on though. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: SSD benchmark
The key is what cpu the iMac has. Intel Core Duo cpus can't run 64bit OS X, where Core 2 Duos can. That said, since even older Macs have good resale value if they are in decent shape, swapping it out for a newer system is often a big win for photo and video editing. I changed my Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz MacBook Pro 13 for a Mac mini with i7 quad-core 2.6Ghz ... the difference in rendering speed is pretty astonishing. Personally, I prefer to have a separate display and cpu unit. The Apple Thunderbolt 27 display and Mac mini are a dynamite pair. I have 16G ram with the 2.6Ghz in the mini, currently running a spinny 1T internal drive. I'll replace the internal drive with an SSD of similar capacity ... I'm just hoping the price will get down to $600 or so by the end of the year. Right now, it seems a little stuck at just over $1000. G On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:50 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 02:01:40PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Larry, are you absolutely sure it can't be upgraded? Your specs 24 iMac, 2.4Ghz core 2 duo, 6GB ram sound _exactly_ like mine (except mine's a 20) and I'm happily running 10.8.4. The key thing is you need at least a Core 2 CPU. Interesting. When I first looked It said something like you needed one from late 2008 or newer, and mine was from 2007. I forget the exact dates, but that mine was from just before the cutoff. Now, it looks like it might actually work on mine. To open it up you need two small suction cups (dollar store) and a couple of Torx drivers (T8, T6). And about 3 hours spare. :-) You also need a way to attach the HDD externally later after you install the OS and need to copy your old account and apps back into the SSD. That copy will run overnight (at least 8 hours). Yup, I ran into that with the macbook, it took something like four hours to transfer the contents. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 1:42 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 05:36:22AM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: Put an SSD in your iMac. You won't regret it. Yeah. I'm definitely going to end up with an SSD in my main photo processing machine. The question is whether that'll be my current iMac (which is a pain to open up) or some other machine, because with this one, I can't upgrade OSX, and without a newer OSX I can't upgrade Lightroom. So, if I decide for a newer box, where do I get the most bang for my buck? Or, if I keep the iMac, do I replace the flakey DVD with another DVD, or with a 4TB spinny drive? in any case, I think finances will dictate waiting a couple of weeks. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 4:57 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I just finished putting an SSD and more memory in my macbook. I did a very rough, informal benchmark. So, my two photo systems are: 24 iMac, 2.4Ghz core 2 duo, 6GB ram, catalog on internal spinny drive, raw files on network mounted drive, via gigabit ethernet (much faster than the USB 2 setup) 13 macbook, 2.2GHz core 2 duo, 6GB ram, catalog and files on SSD drive. 11 freshly imported files, processed to 1:1 previews macbook 1:27 - 87sec imac1:54 - 114sec So, the two systems are very similar except for storage, the iMac has about a 10% faster processor, even so, heavy processing of files was about 30% faster. Catalog intensive actions like backing up a catalog, seem a lot faster on the macbook. I haven't compared processing the same files mounted on the network drive. At four times the screen area, the iMac is a lot easier to work on though. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: What's a pangolin?
This was news to me. Never would've imagined such a being. Some good photos, too. http://blog.africageographic.com/africa-geographic-blog/wildlife/wildlife-and-nature/the-birth-of-a-pangolin/ -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net A man should be in the world as though he were not in it so that it will be no worse because of his life. - Wendell Berry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Getting The Talk
Loved this one. All the parties in perfect gestures. Aptly titled as well. 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: What's a pangolin?
I remember reading about them in one of my father's wildlife and nature books. Most of the pictures were pretty crappy, I've not seen one in the flesh. These photos are amazing. Wikipedia has this on the pangolin: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pangolin Related to anteaters. G On Aug 31, 2013, at 12:15 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: This was news to me. Never would've imagined such a being. Some good photos, too. http://blog.africageographic.com/africa-geographic-blog/wildlife/wildlife-and-nature/the-birth-of-a-pangolin/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: What's a pangolin?
Aw s Cute! I think perhaps related to an armadillo too ?? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armadillo ann On 8/31/2013 15:15, Eric Weir wrote: This was news to me. Never would've imagined such a being. Some good photos, too. http://blog.africageographic.com/africa-geographic-blog/wildlife/wildlife-and-nature/the-birth-of-a-pangolin/ -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net A man should be in the world as though he were not in it so that it will be no worse because of his life. - Wendell Berry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - 12 hours
A nice day-in-the-life-of collection. On my first pass through I tagged 4, 6, 12, 25 and 27 as particularly worthy of a 2nd and 3rd look. I agree with others' praise of 26 as well. stan On Aug 25, 2013, at 8:22 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Had some time to take the OM-D for a good workout. Normally I wouldn't go for a full 12 hours, but the city had a bunch of things happening over the day. Definitely my next piece of photo gear - better walking shoes http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/12hrs/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Keep Back !
On the rear of a fire truck: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508303 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Question for K5/K7 owners
Yeah sharp, but not as much as they should be I'm sure. If you are interested send me a message and I'll give you a link to the recording on Soundcloud. On 26 August 2013 23:19, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Rob, are you getting unsharp pictures during long exposure with even a RF trigger and tripod?? On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 12:19 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 26 August 2013 13:37, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Rob, does your camera take pictures and appear to work normally? If so, you might be over thinking this. FWIW, my K7 and K5 have rather a lot of mechanical noises going on inside them during long exposures. Mostly but not always, so I'm looking for the potential cause. I purchased an RF trigger system so that I ensure that cables don't blow or get tugged, I have added a hook and weight to my tripod and I take care setting up the focus, now I'm looking at the camera. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners
Honestly if you are constantly around shooters with the top end Canon and Nikon bodies it's not difficult to realise the shortcomings of the Pentax system currently, and I'm including the 645D as I'm also around new Blads. There's nothing stopping you from enjoying your K5, it's a great camera for a huge number of owners I'm sure but it certainly does have limitations for those of us who want a more capable body to support their lenses and enable them to explore more demanding subjects and photographic situations. Unfortunately as has been seen here and on other Pentax related forums many such photographers have migrated to other systems as their finances allowed, me I just have to wait until Pentax raises their own bar. The dust removal is on the K5 is ultrasonic not the old ram the sensor into a stop method. My issue is with a significant amount of noise being generated by the body whenever the sensor is supposed to be effectively locked in place such as during long exposures or whilst in sensor clean mode. On 27 August 2013 14:54, Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com wrote: I am told dust removal on the K-5 is based on ultrasonics. Hence one can't hear any perceptible noise not even a gentle purr like on my K20D. I have put the body to my ears a number of times. I can't even feel a vibration as with my K20D. At first this worried me, as I was not sure if the dust removal menu was working at all. I bought my K-5 with the 18-135 WR Lens in late January 2013 from Henrys of Toronto for CAD 1108. I have checked that it was the Ricoh manufactured model with a shutter count of (1) from the first photo I took. My K-5 is awesome, as the combo takes great photos - almost two times the sharpness, color and contrast of the AL II Kit Lens. Hope we now have some happy K-5 Users out there or do I need to be unhappy? Regards. Bipin. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
K-5 discussion on Photo.net
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Re: PESO: Keep Back !
Whoa, that works! I like it. Cheers, frank Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: On the rear of a fire truck: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508303 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola/ “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.
Re: PESO - A Bird at Dusk
Thanks Ann, John, Dan for the comments and thanks to all who looked. Much appreciated. Cheers, frank Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Yeah it's a nice sky and the bird nicely placed. ann On 8/30/2013 22:09, knarf wrote: As I said before I don't get many decent sunset shots at my part of the lake. This isn't spectacular but I rather like it: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/a-bird-at-dusk.html?m=1 Hope you do, too. Comments 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. “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.
Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners
I spend a lot of time around shooters with top end Canon and Nikon cameras, and I compete with them for space in newspapers and magazines. The K-5 holds its own. More than holds its own. Paul On Aug 31, 2013, at 10:35 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Honestly if you are constantly around shooters with the top end Canon and Nikon bodies it's not difficult to realise the shortcomings of the Pentax system currently, and I'm including the 645D as I'm also around new Blads. There's nothing stopping you from enjoying your K5, it's a great camera for a huge number of owners I'm sure but it certainly does have limitations for those of us who want a more capable body to support their lenses and enable them to explore more demanding subjects and photographic situations. Unfortunately as has been seen here and on other Pentax related forums many such photographers have migrated to other systems as their finances allowed, me I just have to wait until Pentax raises their own bar. The dust removal is on the K5 is ultrasonic not the old ram the sensor into a stop method. My issue is with a significant amount of noise being generated by the body whenever the sensor is supposed to be effectively locked in place such as during long exposures or whilst in sensor clean mode. On 27 August 2013 14:54, Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com wrote: I am told dust removal on the K-5 is based on ultrasonics. Hence one can't hear any perceptible noise not even a gentle purr like on my K20D. I have put the body to my ears a number of times. I can't even feel a vibration as with my K20D. At first this worried me, as I was not sure if the dust removal menu was working at all. I bought my K-5 with the 18-135 WR Lens in late January 2013 from Henrys of Toronto for CAD 1108. I have checked that it was the Ricoh manufactured model with a shutter count of (1) from the first photo I took. My K-5 is awesome, as the combo takes great photos - almost two times the sharpness, color and contrast of the AL II Kit Lens. Hope we now have some happy K-5 Users out there or do I need to be unhappy? Regards. Bipin. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - 12 hours
#12 is my fave. Makes me think of a priest bestowing a blessing on her. Brilliant shot! Cheers, frank Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: A nice day-in-the-life-of collection. On my first pass through I tagged 4, 6, 12, 25 and 27 as particularly worthy of a 2nd and 3rd look. I agree with others' praise of 26 as well. stan On Aug 25, 2013, at 8:22 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Had some time to take the OM-D for a good workout. Normally I wouldn't go for a full 12 hours, but the city had a bunch of things happening over the day. Definitely my next piece of photo gear - better walking shoes http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/08/12hrs/index.html -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc “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.
Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners
On 1 September 2013 13:18, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I spend a lot of time around shooters with top end Canon and Nikon cameras, and I compete with them for space in newspapers and magazines. The K-5 holds its own. More than holds its own. It really depends what you're doing of course. Lens selection sucks too, a friend just bought the new Sigma 120-300/2.8, it looks fantastic and would really be good for me but alas it's not built in Pentax mount :( http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/120-300mm-f28-dg-os-hsm-s -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Getting The Talk
Absplutely love this one! Cheers, frank Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso19.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco “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.
Re: PESO -- Ikea's Billboard (now improved with correct link)
The sixties and seventies featured some of the worst architecture ever. Would have loved being in the concrete business then! cheers, frank P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: You know it occurred to me that a link to the file on my local machine won't work for anyone else... https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20ikeasbillboard.html On 8/31/2013 1:09 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: A detail of the Armstrong Tire/Pirreli building in New Haven. A building that could best be described as a whimsical building of the brutalist school. Ikea, it's current owner would gladly tear it down, to gain a few more parking spaces, but ironically the very institutions, historical preservation societies, designed to protect against concrete monstrosities burying the beauties of the past, are now protecting the concrete monstrosities. True, this building isn't as horrific as Boston City Hall, but then what is. The building stands vacant, and occasionally Ikea will hang a gigantic banner off the side facing the highway. All that being said, I kind of like it. file:///C:/e%3bbackup/PESO-PAW/PESO%20--%20ikeasbillboard.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax 28-70mm f4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. “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.
Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)
Wonderful series, Ann. Ashley is a beauty - with attitude! Cheers, frank Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: The pose and expression I like best is the one that is a bit too soft - I was lucky to catch it though. The lighting is from a veri-lux lamp nearby - I walked into the room and there she was. I grabbed the camera before she decided to leave the chair. http://annsan.smugmug.com/The-KItty-Corner/Recent-Ashley/31558618_dzG453#!i=2734168737k=zq6qCdH ann “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.
Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners
On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:24 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 1 September 2013 13:18, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I spend a lot of time around shooters with top end Canon and Nikon cameras, and I compete with them for space in newspapers and magazines. The K-5 holds its own. More than holds its own. It really depends what you're doing of course. Lens selection sucks too, a friend just bought the new Sigma 120-300/2.8, it looks fantastic and would really be good for me but alas it's not built in Pentax mount :( http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/120-300mm-f28-dg-os-hsm-s i'd be surprised if it could top the DA* 60-250/4. No many lenses can, particularly at f4. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners
I wouldn't, plus it's got the extra reach and faster aperture when it's needed and it would allow me to offload my old A300/2.8. :) On 1 September 2013 13:33, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:24 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 1 September 2013 13:18, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I spend a lot of time around shooters with top end Canon and Nikon cameras, and I compete with them for space in newspapers and magazines. The K-5 holds its own. More than holds its own. It really depends what you're doing of course. Lens selection sucks too, a friend just bought the new Sigma 120-300/2.8, it looks fantastic and would really be good for me but alas it's not built in Pentax mount :( http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/120-300mm-f28-dg-os-hsm-s i'd be surprised if it could top the DA* 60-250/4. No many lenses can, particularly at f4. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners
Every Sigma lens i've owned was junk. Don't think I'd take a chance on a high dollar one. That extra stop would be valuable if I were to shoot sports, but that's not likely. On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:36 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: I wouldn't, plus it's got the extra reach and faster aperture when it's needed and it would allow me to offload my old A300/2.8. :) On 1 September 2013 13:33, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:24 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 1 September 2013 13:18, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I spend a lot of time around shooters with top end Canon and Nikon cameras, and I compete with them for space in newspapers and magazines. The K-5 holds its own. More than holds its own. It really depends what you're doing of course. Lens selection sucks too, a friend just bought the new Sigma 120-300/2.8, it looks fantastic and would really be good for me but alas it's not built in Pentax mount :( http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/120-300mm-f28-dg-os-hsm-s i'd be surprised if it could top the DA* 60-250/4. No many lenses can, particularly at f4. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - At the Rail
Another one from the Eighth Street Skate Park near my house: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/08/at-rail.html?m=1 This guy slid down the entire length of the rail on his front axle peg. Not sure exactly how that's possible but he did it repeatedly. Hope you enjoy. Comments 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.
Re: PESO: Hood Ornament
Beautiful, Dan! Cheers, frank Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola “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.
Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners
I've got three recent sigma pro-zooms in my kit that I work pretty hard, generally 1000+ exposures per session and they have been flawless, the only lens that I currently have out of action is a Pentax. I do a lot of live performance work, the extra stop comes in very useful when lighting is bad (which is mostly the case). On 1 September 2013 13:40, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Every Sigma lens i've owned was junk. Don't think I'd take a chance on a high dollar one. That extra stop would be valuable if I were to shoot sports, but that's not likely. On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:36 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: I wouldn't, plus it's got the extra reach and faster aperture when it's needed and it would allow me to offload my old A300/2.8. :) On 1 September 2013 13:33, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:24 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 1 September 2013 13:18, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I spend a lot of time around shooters with top end Canon and Nikon cameras, and I compete with them for space in newspapers and magazines. The K-5 holds its own. More than holds its own. It really depends what you're doing of course. Lens selection sucks too, a friend just bought the new Sigma 120-300/2.8, it looks fantastic and would really be good for me but alas it's not built in Pentax mount :( http://www.sigmaphoto.com/product/120-300mm-f28-dg-os-hsm-s i'd be surprised if it could top the DA* 60-250/4. No many lenses can, particularly at f4. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 -- Sunny
Like it! Cheers, frank P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: It's been a while since I posted a PESO. Nothing special but I like it. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20sunny.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-70mm f4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. “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.
Re: LANTERNS - Traditional
Striking image. Cheers, frank Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some Lanterns actually used in the villages. Made from brass. The tank contains kerosene - a primary fuel still used in cooking stoves, gensets, lanterns and unscrupulous drivers of auto rickshaws - a 3-wheeler Taxi - who mix it with petrol or what you call gasoline in the US. These lanterns are also used in modern homes with an electric bulb fitted inside them. Can be had for $ 7 to 12 each depending upon size and intricacy of the design. I had hell of a time getting the WB right due to the huge blue tarp spread as a roof by the street vendor. Comments welcome. Regards. Bipin - from that far away enchanting land. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/l20dmmaw13pac9y/6wK2OKJuRf “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.
Re: PESO The march of progress
Thanks for the comments! On 31 August 2013 00:59, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Rob, Interesting, the Bush Monster is about to attack the City! The contrast has me returning again and again to the bush. It is wild and irregular. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 5:06 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, It's been like a roller-coaster lately, from shooting 3000+ images in a couple of days to not shooting for weeks due to non-photographic work commitments. Then not having the time or resources to really sit down and look at what I've captured has left me with a lot of unexplored material. Just glancing through my new images there is a lot that need further investigation which is both good and bad :) In any case I just pulled one out which stuck me as a little more left-field than I generally present, so here goes: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9304908/temp/IMG507763.jpg Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Question for K-5 / K-7 Owners
With all due respect, and understanding that you're totally entitled to your opinion, Paul, I own two Sigma lenses right now (24-60/2.8 and 17-70/2.8-4.5). They're good enough for me so much that I've sold DA* 16-50/2.8 and I don't regret it at all. In fact, I don't plan on buying any more Pentax zoom lenses as my needs are covered by Sigmas. Should one of them fail, I would try to find another one such lens as a replacement. On 9/1/2013 6:40 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Every Sigma lens i've owned was junk. Don't think I'd take a chance on a high dollar one. That extra stop would be valuable if I were to shoot sports, but that's not likely. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
NOT OT: TEST SpamCop blacklisting Yahoo and Roadrunner
My messages to PDML are bouncing. Same SpamCop CRAP as last time. Now the *IDIOTS* are blacklisting Yahoo's mail servers over the holiday weekend. The problem is definitely SpamCop. They also appear to be blacklisting RoadRunner again as well. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Free L brackets, *ist D and K10/20
Hi Team, Last offer, custom Savage/Studdert made anodised aluminium L brackets with Manfrotto QR plates ready to go for the *ist D and K10/20, they allow a quick transition from vertical to horizontal orientation and keep the lens centred over the tripods centre. One 200PL-14 QR Plate is permanently fixed to the unit (included) and a second is screwed to the bracket over the anti-rotation/locating pins as required Shipping only, *istD bracket weighs 325g, the other weighs in at 335g. The cost to ship either to the US would be in the order of AU$13.70 or approx US$12.19, Paypal with the sender accepting fees would make for a quick and easy transaction. http://auspost.com.au/apps/international-parcel.html?searchCriteria.countryCode=US https://www.dropbox.com/sh/06tf2w7clsb7vef/bHEFX9aI3l Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Friday: having to part with two of my lenses and some more freebies
I should probably point out that I thought I was being off the list... Apparently I wasn't... On 8/31/2013 12:47 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: On 31 August 2013 05:05, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I can always send you mine so that you can construct one good one out of two broken ones... Though it won't be for free... I suspect that the problem with your lens will be in exactly the same place, and if I'm correct it should be able to be cleaned, no parts required. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: What's a pangolin?
That is an amazing story. I've lived here all my life have never seen one in the wild. Here is a link to more info: http://www.krugerpark.co.za/africa_pangolin.html Alan -Original Message- From: Eric Weir Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 9:15 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: What's a pangolin? This was news to me. Never would've imagined such a being. Some good photos, too. http://blog.africageographic.com/africa-geographic-blog/wildlife/wildlife-and-nature/the-birth-of-a-pangolin/ -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net A man should be in the world as though he were not in it so that it will be no worse because of his life. - Wendell Berry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - At the Rail
Nicely done, both you and him. Cheers, Dave On Sep 1, 2013, at 3:43 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Another one from the Eighth Street Skate Park near my house: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/08/at-rail.html?m=1 This guy slid down the entire length of the rail on his front axle peg. Not sure exactly how that's possible but he did it repeatedly. Hope you enjoy. Comments 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
