PESO - Sunset
Taken tonight. I could tell the clouds were going to cooperate to provide a good image - just had to find a location that would work. http://www.flickr.com/photos/101434682@N06/9849048863/ Pentax K-r smc PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You didn't hear it from me...
Alright, I'm going to add this comment here, having perused the rest of the thread. I find it a little amusing that people on this list keep referring to Pentax dosing something, (that includes me by the way). Pentax isn't going to do anything. Pentax no longer exists. There isn't even a Pentax division of Ricoh anymore. All we can hope is that Ricoh, designs builds and markets K mount cameras a little smarter than Pentax and then Hoya did, though history doesn't offer a lot of hope there. Ricoh seems to think that their own brand is the prestige photographic brand compared with Pentax and they've made a conscious effort to make Pentax a secondary brand. Unfortunately, I don't think this bodes all that well for the future, it seems like a bad marketing decision. I've seen a lot of those from Pentax over the years, I suppose that it's good to see that Ricoh has decided to carry on at least some of Pentax's traditions. On 9/20/2013 5:12 AM, Tanya Love wrote: But, K3 - October. That's all I'm saying... :-) Sent from my iPhone -- 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.
PESO: Jacquie and Elvio
Last weekend with the K10D and DA* 50-135mm zoom http://www.flickr.com/photos/27281712@N08/9848692955/ -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Jacquie and Elvio
A beautiful portrait. Perfect narrow DOF, lovely colors, good composition. Nice couple, 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 2013/9/21 Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au: Last weekend with the K10D and DA* 50-135mm zoom http://www.flickr.com/photos/27281712@N08/9848692955/ -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: You didn't hear it from me...
On Sep 21, 2013, at 2:42 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: ... Pentax no longer exists. There isn't even a Pentax division of Ricoh anymore. All we can hope is that Ricoh, designs builds and markets K mount cameras a little smarter than Pentax and then Hoya did, though history doesn't offer a lot of hope there. Ricoh seems to think that their own brand is the prestige photographic brand compared with Pentax and they've made a conscious effort to make Pentax a secondary brand. Unfortunately, I don't think this bodes all that well for the future, it seems like a bad marketing decision... On 9/20/2013 5:12 AM, Tanya Love wrote: But, K3 - October. That's all I'm saying... :-) Sent from my iPhone Does Ricoh make cameras other than those branded Pentax? That is a half serious question; I know from discussion here that there is some sort of Ricoh camera division that has been in business for a few(?) years. But I have no recollection of ever seeing a Ricoh camera, ever seeing an ad for one or a listing in a 5th Street Camera ad, ever hearing anybody talk about one. It baffles me to think that a product or product line that I as a somewhat aware consumer is unfamiliar with can be a prestige photographic brand. Don't you have to be known first before you can be accorded Prestige status? stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Fw: PESO: Red-tailed Hawk
- Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 12:08 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Red-tailed Hawk As has been true for awhile now, in late fall and winter, I make numerous trips to a CA State Wildlife Area (Gray Lodge) located about 25 miles from my home.I'm fortunate to have been able to haunt the area and, as a result, post a mess of goose, duck, hawk and eagle shots collected in the last several years. Safe to say that all have been taken in bursts with the AF set to C. Gear is a K-5 w/DA 55~300. I took a turn around the visitor loop yesterday and found that the place is being flooded and an advance population of ducks has made it in. Thanks for your remarks and interest, Bruce. Jack. . - Original Message - From: Bruce bkday...@daytonphoto.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 11:07 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Red-tailed Hawk Looks like a Red-Tailed to me but more importantly the shot is very cool! Wish it was mine. I would like to hear more details about the shot. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On Sep 20, 2013, at 9:13 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Red-tailed Hawk. I believe(?) Taken last fall. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=711 Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Absaroka Range
G'day all Just a late afternoon scene in rural Montana: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP3638-K5-1peso.html Comments welcome. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You didn't hear it from me...
On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Does Ricoh make cameras other than those branded Pentax? That is a half serious question; I know from discussion here that there is some sort of Ricoh camera division that has been in business for a few(?) years. But I have no recollection of ever seeing a Ricoh camera, ever seeing an ad for one or a listing in a 5th Street Camera ad, ever hearing anybody talk about one. It baffles me to think that a product or product line that I as a somewhat aware consumer is unfamiliar with can be a prestige photographic brand. Don't you have to be known first before you can be accorded Prestige status? The Ricoh GR seems to be a rather nice compact http://www.dpreview.com/previews/ricoh-gr And they just announced the Theta https://theta360.com/en/concept/ Other than that, I have no idea, but Godfrey mentioned the GXR. What's more interesting though that I could pick up the GR from what was the official Pentax distributor, and I heard one of the reasons Ricoh bought Pentax was their distribution channels. If this is true, and we all know that Pentax distribution was not stellar, no wonder you never heard of Ricoh cameras. Apparently they are little known in Europe and even less in the US. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You didn't hear it from me...
You'll probably feel better now that you have been dosed! Alan -Original Message- From: P.J. Alling Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 8:42 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: You didn't hear it from me... Alright, I'm going to add this comment here, having perused the rest of the thread. I find it a little amusing that people on this list keep referring to Pentax dosing something, (that includes me by the way). Pentax isn't going to do anything. Pentax no longer exists. There isn't even a Pentax division of Ricoh anymore. All we can hope is that Ricoh, designs builds and markets K mount cameras a little smarter than Pentax and then Hoya did, though history doesn't offer a lot of hope there. Ricoh seems to think that their own brand is the prestige photographic brand compared with Pentax and they've made a conscious effort to make Pentax a secondary brand. Unfortunately, I don't think this bodes all that well for the future, it seems like a bad marketing decision. I've seen a lot of those from Pentax over the years, I suppose that it's good to see that Ricoh has decided to carry on at least some of Pentax's traditions. On 9/20/2013 5:12 AM, Tanya Love wrote: But, K3 - October. That's all I'm saying... :-) Sent from my iPhone -- 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 - Absaroka Range
Nice rainbow. There sure is a pot of gold somewhere in that valley:-) On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 3:23 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Just a late afternoon scene in rural Montana: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP3638-K5-1peso.html Comments welcome. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You didn't hear it from me...
On Sep 21, 2013, at 2:42 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Alright, I'm going to add this comment here, having perused the rest of the thread. I find it a little amusing that people on this list keep referring to Pentax dosing something, (that includes me by the way). Pentax isn't going to do anything. Pentax no longer exists. That's like saying Cadillac doesn't exist because it's a brand of General Motors. You probably don't remember, but Pentax was once a brand of Asahi. The sky isn't falling. Paul There isn't even a Pentax division of Ricoh anymore. All we can hope is that Ricoh, designs builds and markets K mount cameras a little smarter than Pentax and then Hoya did, though history doesn't offer a lot of hope there. Ricoh seems to think that their own brand is the prestige photographic brand compared with Pentax and they've made a conscious effort to make Pentax a secondary brand. Unfortunately, I don't think this bodes all that well for the future, it seems like a bad marketing decision. I've seen a lot of those from Pentax over the years, I suppose that it's good to see that Ricoh has decided to carry on at least some of Pentax's traditions. On 9/20/2013 5:12 AM, Tanya Love wrote: But, K3 - October. That's all I'm saying... :-) Sent from my iPhone -- 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 - Absaroka Range
YES! Very nice, Brian. Jack - Original Message - From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 5:23 AM Subject: PESO - Absaroka Range G'day all Just a late afternoon scene in rural Montana: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP3638-K5-1peso.html Comments welcome. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You didn't hear it from me...
On 9/20/2013 8:07 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Sep 20, 2013, at 7:25 PM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: My source tells me 20-24mp sensor, no FF (yet), and due October. Better af, possibly tethering, possibly faster flash sync speed, possibly dual slots. All pretty obvious, except perhaps the dual slots. 645D has dual slots, so it is/was just a matter of time before it appears in Pentax's top of the line DSLR. Tethering is a massive issue for me, and they wouldn't confirm that for me, but did allude to it. And now I've already said way too much and could get into big trouble, so going back into hiding again. X I wouldn't worry. Nothing new here. (PS Eye-Fi Cards totally suck for tethering, whether it be jpg or RAW. :( ) -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Stan Halpin Sent: Saturday, 21 September 2013 7:16 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: You didn't hear it from me... That is a combination I have thought about Paul. And it would require much less up-front investment than a new camera body or two . . . stan On Sep 20, 2013, at 4:12 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: How about this... Eye-Fi Pro card - set to transfer only JPGs Shoot RAW+JPG with JPGs set to smallest file size Let the built-in wi-fi transfer from the card to the iPad. No need for a card reader and the small JPGs transfer fairly quickly. Then run the JPGs through Photosmith as planned. -p On 9/20/2013 1:58 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: I have been thinking through issues with my workflow when I travel. Considering how to leave behind my laptop and travel just with iPad. One quite appealing approach is to shoot jpeg+RAW, download the jpeg's to the iPad, tag and sort on the iPad (Photosmith app), then download the RAW files to main computer back home and synch the metadata. All this is pretty straightforward if there are two cards: RAW's go to one card, jpeg's to the other. but Pentax doesn't really need me, they need new customers, so it's probably most important how it will appeal to people who haven't already got a K-5-level camera Something else that would interest me: remember tethering? Pentax used to have tethering capability on early DSLR's. Top-end modern cameras have wireless tethering to iPads or smartphones. It would be nice if Pentax were to rediscover tethering and join that group . . . stan -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You didn't hear it from me...
Apropos nothing Willie Nelson singing Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain started playing as soon as I began reading this message... On 9/20/2013 7:27 PM, Tanya Love wrote: Oh, one other thing - it will likely be a Ricoh branded camera, with Pentax as the model, much the same way as Canon has EOS. If they don't do this in time for the K3, it will be on all future models though. -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Stan Halpin Sent: Saturday, 21 September 2013 7:16 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: You didn't hear it from me... That is a combination I have thought about Paul. And it would require much less up-front investment than a new camera body or two . . . stan On Sep 20, 2013, at 4:12 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: How about this... Eye-Fi Pro card - set to transfer only JPGs Shoot RAW+JPG with JPGs set to smallest file size Let the built-in wi-fi transfer from the card to the iPad. No need for a card reader and the small JPGs transfer fairly quickly. Then run the JPGs through Photosmith as planned. -p On 9/20/2013 1:58 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: I have been thinking through issues with my workflow when I travel. Considering how to leave behind my laptop and travel just with iPad. One quite appealing approach is to shoot jpeg+RAW, download the jpeg's to the iPad, tag and sort on the iPad (Photosmith app), then download the RAW files to main computer back home and synch the metadata. All this is pretty straightforward if there are two cards: RAW's go to one card, jpeg's to the other. but Pentax doesn't really need me, they need new customers, so it's probably most important how it will appeal to people who haven't already got a K-5-level camera Something else that would interest me: remember tethering? Pentax used to have tethering capability on early DSLR's. Top-end modern cameras have wireless tethering to iPads or smartphones. It would be nice if Pentax were to rediscover tethering and join that group . . . stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You didn't hear it from me...
On 9/21/2013 7:40 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: On Sep 21, 2013, at 2:42 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: ... Pentax no longer exists. There isn't even a Pentax division of Ricoh anymore. All we can hope is that Ricoh, designs builds and markets K mount cameras a little smarter than Pentax and then Hoya did, though history doesn't offer a lot of hope there. Ricoh seems to think that their own brand is the prestige photographic brand compared with Pentax and they've made a conscious effort to make Pentax a secondary brand. Unfortunately, I don't think this bodes all that well for the future, it seems like a bad marketing decision... On 9/20/2013 5:12 AM, Tanya Love wrote: But, K3 - October. That's all I'm saying... :-) Sent from my iPhone Does Ricoh make cameras other than those branded Pentax? That is a half serious question; I know from discussion here that there is some sort of Ricoh camera division that has been in business for a few(?) years. But I have no recollection of ever seeing a Ricoh camera, ever seeing an ad for one or a listing in a 5th Street Camera ad, ever hearing anybody talk about one. It baffles me to think that a product or product line that I as a somewhat aware consumer is unfamiliar with can be a prestige photographic brand. Don't you have to be known first before you can be accorded Prestige status? stan According to Ricoh's web site they make cameras along with copiers, software, and industrial security equipment. Actually, the one thing missing from Ricoh's web site is any mention of Pentax. http://www.ricoh.com/products/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Absaroka Range
Beautiful. Love the contrasting light and deep color. Paul On Sep 21, 2013, at 8:23 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Just a late afternoon scene in rural Montana: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP3638-K5-1peso.html Comments welcome. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Poll: What is the best, iyo, modern Pentax-brand zoom
On 9/20/2013 1:53 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: Unfortunately they no longer qualify as modern. On 9/10/2013 8:32 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: On 9/10/2013 8:17 AM, CollinB wrote: I've seen some awfully nice renderings from the DA* 16-50/2.8. Quite impressive. Just out of my price range at the moment. But I wonder ... what's your favorite? the two best pentax zooms I have are the 35-105f3.5 A and the 24-50f4 A thankfully they arent -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net -- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You didn't hear it from me...
On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 4:15 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: According to Ricoh's web site they make cameras along with copiers, software, and industrial security equipment. Actually, the one thing missing from Ricoh's web site is any mention of Pentax. http://www.ricoh.com/products/ You need to look _very_ carefully, http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/ scroll down and you will see links to pentax.jp which redirects to ricoh-imaging.co.jp. I'd say the marketing department dropped the ball and the QA guys were on sick leave when the site went live. Let me save you the trouble: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Absaroka Range
Nice. Very Galen Rowell. On 9/21/2013 8:23 AM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Just a late afternoon scene in rural Montana: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP3638-K5-1peso.html Comments welcome. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You didn't hear it from me...
There are more discontinued items than continued items. Dave On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 9:29 AM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 4:15 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: According to Ricoh's web site they make cameras along with copiers, software, and industrial security equipment. Actually, the one thing missing from Ricoh's web site is any mention of Pentax. http://www.ricoh.com/products/ You need to look _very_ carefully, http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/ scroll down and you will see links to pentax.jp which redirects to ricoh-imaging.co.jp. I'd say the marketing department dropped the ball and the QA guys were on sick leave when the site went live. Let me save you the trouble: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You didn't hear it from me...
I like how on the http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/ site, the front page images feature at least one discontinued camera and they are promoting lens rebates that ended three weeks ago. On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 8:38 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: There are more discontinued items than continued items. Dave On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 9:29 AM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 4:15 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: According to Ricoh's web site they make cameras along with copiers, software, and industrial security equipment. Actually, the one thing missing from Ricoh's web site is any mention of Pentax. http://www.ricoh.com/products/ You need to look _very_ carefully, http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/ scroll down and you will see links to pentax.jp which redirects to ricoh-imaging.co.jp. I'd say the marketing department dropped the ball and the QA guys were on sick leave when the site went live. Let me save you the trouble: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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: PESO: Jacquie and Elvio
Technically excellent. On top of that the pose and expressions are great! All around a wonderful shot. The couple should be very pleased with it. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On Sep 21, 2013, at 12:51 AM, Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Last weekend with the K10D and DA* 50-135mm zoom http://www.flickr.com/photos/27281712@N08/9848692955/ -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Absaroka Range
The lighting and rainbow give this scene the needed oomph to propel it beyond ordinary. It really captures my attention. Nicely done! -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On Sep 21, 2013, at 5:23 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Just a late afternoon scene in rural Montana: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP3638-K5-1peso.html Comments welcome. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Strange plants of Socotra Island
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Re: PESO: Jacquie and Elvio
An excellent couple portrait, Philip. I'd crop about 10% off the top of it. On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 3:51 AM, Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Last weekend with the K10D and DA* 50-135mm zoom http://www.flickr.com/photos/27281712@N08/9848692955/ -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Engagement photos with zombies
Naw, Anita's better. On Fri, Sep 20, 2013, John wrote: Buffy was vampires. If you've got a zombie infestation call Daryl. Even I know that, and I don't have a TV. On 9/20/2013 2:56 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: What the hell is it with Undead? Where the hell is Buffy when we need her? On 9/9/2013 5:47 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: It looks like there is a new trend to have engagement/wedding photos taken with zombies: http://www.viralnova.com/zombie-engagement-shoot/ And this seems to be the original series: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/22/zombie-engagement-photos_n_933398.html or here: http://mlkshk.com/p/69H1 Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PUG Themes for 2014
Just checked out the Exhibition title generator and got this: Extravagant Dilettantes: Media Art and Dilettantism. I think Bill's right. Could very well be an interesting gallery! Brian, lots to like in the list. I like Ken's suggestions as well. I say you go for it Brian and pick. Cheers, Christine On Sep 17, 2013, at 5:47 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all It's that time again. Bob's recent post 'Self Assignments - PUG' jogged my memory that we need to decide on PUG themes for 2014. Based on suggestions made in previous years plus a few I've come across on other sites, here's a short list of possibilities. Please feel free to suggest others: Open Gallery (this one is a definite starter) Best of 2013 Feathered Friends Incomplete Cold (or Winter) Decrepit Close but no cigar (photos that didn't quite make it.) Oddness Ball Games Circular Wind Up Tilted Twilight Zone Synchronicity Transport Still Life Simplicity Random Exhibition Title Generator (http://www.mit.edu/~ruchill/lazycurator.html) Rainbows On the streets Sheds Motion Big -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
What is the best, iyo, modern Pentax brand Zoom
I mostly use the Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6 EX DC and the Pentax DA 18-135 f3.5- 5.6 WR. Both my lenses are excellent copies and tack sharp. Note: I get a combined seamless focal length from 10 to 135 mm (15 to 200 mm in APS-C term), covering my genre of Street, Travel, Architecture and Landscape Photography - 85% in of the time - 50/50 ratio. For that balance 15% low light situation shoots, I use the brutally sharp Tamron 28-75 f2.8 lens. And for that odd sports, wildlife, naval or air show shoot, I use the Sigma 70-300 DL Macro I purchased for a song from KEH - an excellent sharp copy. Happy that I have covered all my bases including inclement weather shoots for cheap. 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: You didn't hear it from me...
On 21 Sep 2013, at 13:39, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Does Ricoh make cameras other than those branded Pentax? That is a half serious question; I know from discussion here that there is some sort of Ricoh camera division that has been in business for a few(?) years. But I have no recollection of ever seeing a Ricoh camera, ever seeing an ad for one or a listing in a 5th Street Camera ad, ever hearing anybody talk about one. It baffles me to think that a product or product line that I as a somewhat aware consumer is unfamiliar with can be a prestige photographic brand. Don't you have to be known first before you can be accorded Prestige status? The Ricoh GR seems to be a rather nice compact http://www.dpreview.com/previews/ricoh-gr And they just announced the Theta https://theta360.com/en/concept/ Other than that, I have no idea, but Godfrey mentioned the GXR. What's more interesting though that I could pick up the GR from what was the official Pentax distributor, and I heard one of the reasons Ricoh bought Pentax was their distribution channels. If this is true, and we all know that Pentax distribution was not stellar, no wonder you never heard of Ricoh cameras. Apparently they are little known in Europe and even less in the US. They are readily available in London and have been as long as I can remember. I have a Ricoh GR-1, which is a very good camera, and I think quite a few PDMLers have had Ricoh kit over the years. Their SLRs were quite well thought of, iirc. 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: You didn't hear it from me...
on 2013-09-21 7:15 John wrote According to Ricoh's web site they make cameras along with copiers, [...] i have a search on local craigslist for Ricoh (mainly because people selling old bodies sometimes include good Pentax lenses without mentioning the brand), and the majority of what it picks up are copiers, followed by the old bodies, plus once every few months a Ricoh digicam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Absaroka Range
Looks like (photos of) Tibet. B On 21 Sep 2013, at 13:23, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Just a late afternoon scene in rural Montana: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP3638-K5-1peso.html Comments welcome. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Sunset
Bruce, Very nice. I like the light off the water on the right. It adds some dimension to the shot and counterpoint to the clouds. It looks like you've been doing some good work in that gallery. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 1:22 AM, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: Taken tonight. I could tell the clouds were going to cooperate to provide a good image - just had to find a location that would work. http://www.flickr.com/photos/101434682@N06/9849048863/ Pentax K-r smc PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Strange plants of Socotra Island
Looks like an interesting place. Turn left at Erewhon, then straight past Atlantis, pretty soon you'll be in Fotoshopia. B On 21 Sep 2013, at 16:03, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: Warning: some weird JavaScript/CSS means you may need to scroll up/down several times to get some of the images to load http://www.binscorner.com/pages/s/strange-plants-of-socotra-island.html -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * It's 106 miles to Chicago. We have a full tank of gas, a half-pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses. Hit it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Strange plants of Socotra Island
on 2013-09-21 9:03 Aahz Maruch wrote Warning: some weird JavaScript/CSS means you may need to scroll up/down several times to get some of the images to load http://www.binscorner.com/pages/s/strange-plants-of-socotra-island.html i'm a sucker for strange plants, thanks! you might have also warned folks about the cormorants ;? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You didn't hear it from me...
There are more dead people than living people. B On 21 Sep 2013, at 14:38, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: There are more discontinued items than continued items. Dave On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 9:29 AM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 4:15 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: According to Ricoh's web site they make cameras along with copiers, software, and industrial security equipment. Actually, the one thing missing from Ricoh's web site is any mention of Pentax. http://www.ricoh.com/products/ You need to look _very_ carefully, http://www.ricoh.com/r_dc/ scroll down and you will see links to pentax.jp which redirects to ricoh-imaging.co.jp. I'd say the marketing department dropped the ball and the QA guys were on sick leave when the site went live. Let me save you the trouble: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/products/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
Sort of narrowing down my choices for my main camera system. But been looking at having a little fixed lens camera for travel situations (like Disneyland where you don't want to lug around a big camera). The Pentax X-5 seems a lot of value for a little camera. Does have a smaller sensor, but supposed to take good pics. If I my back-up camera is Pentax, I can get in the PUG now and then too. Heh. Anyway, anyone have one? Like it? The Pentax Q might be an option too, although I have my doubts (yes, know it takes interchangeable lenses), but has the X-5 is a little cheaper. Heck, it's downright cheap. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Anna at the window
Nice shot. Nice light. But guess I can't look at it now, it's Saturday morning. ;-) Marnie aka Doe In a message dated 9/20/2013 2:25:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, d...@dougbrewerphotography.com writes: For your Friday evening viewing https://plus.google.com/115347824062413314605/posts/D1Q99RWiQnd enjoy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Absaroka Range
Nice one. If it was me, I'd lighten up the hills in the back a tad. Yes, raining and all that, but I still would - to make rainbow pop a bit more. HTH, Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 9/21/2013 5:23:29 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, apathy...@lyons-ryan.org writes: G'day all Just a late afternoon scene in rural Montana: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP3638-K5-1peso.ht ml Comments welcome. -- 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: PESO - Sunset
Nice. Great sky. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 9/20/2013 11:23:40 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bkday...@daytonphoto.com writes: Taken tonight. I could tell the clouds were going to cooperate to provide a good image - just had to find a location that would work. http://www.flickr.com/photos/101434682@N06/9849048863/ Pentax K-r smc PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Jacquie and Elvio
That's a very nice portrait shot. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 9/21/2013 12:51:55 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rnort...@bigpond.net.au writes: Last weekend with the K10D and DA* 50-135mm zoom http://www.flickr.com/photos/27281712@N08/9848692955/ -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Absaroka Range
Gorgeous light and colors - nice rainbow too! Mark On 9/21/2013 8:23 AM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all Just a late afternoon scene in rural Montana: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP3638-K5-1peso.html Comments welcome. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 -- Waiting
Horses work. Very pleasant shot. I enjoyed the dog shot, and figured he was disabled somehow, but couldn't figure out how the wheel actually helped him. Ergo my stupid comment. HTH, Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 9/20/2013 11:38:47 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, webstertwenty...@gmail.com writes: Well I've gotten almost no comments on the last few PESOs. But here's a test, (of software actually). First acceptable, at least I think it's acceptable, rendering with DXOMark Filmpack 3, Emulating TriX, 35mm grain, and a green filter. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20waiting.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax F 70-210mm f4.0~5.6 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: lunchtime comparisons
Interesting observations. I've been using the 28-105 PZ a bit these days for film shooting. It is not a bad lens at all but does get a bit soft around the edges at the wide end. The rotating front element can also be a bit of a pain if you are using a polarizer. DId you test it on an APS-C DSLR? I've been thinking about a replacement / upgrade but have not yet found anything that I'm convinced will be better, especially for film. I might hold out for a new release - I assume that when Ricoh issues a full frame DSLR they will also issue a complete new lineup of FF glass optimized for it... :-) Mark On 9/18/2013 1:09 PM, CollinB wrote: I'll put up results when I have time to edit the images for something practical. The lenses compared were (1) FA28-105 (pz) (2) 18-55WF (3) K50/1.4 (4) 70/2.4LTD (5) A50/1.7. First off, at 50mm, I was surprised how well the 28-105 compared to 2,3, 5. The full frame was well-rendered. The A50/1.7's cool cast coatings made for a bit more contrast. Sharpness was not a lot different across the range. But that's at the center of the range of the 28-105 -- which ought to be expected. At 70mm it is clearly inferior to the 70. But it was still quite good. At 35mm the image rendering was good but there was a lot of color fringing. Though the FA35/2 also showed some (this was from white flowers in bright sunshine), it we a fraction of what the 28-105 produced. While the 18-55 is very good it isn't quite long enough for my work. 28-105 will allow me to shoot in the lens' strong area of 40mm-80mm for best results. Recommendation: The FA28-105 (pz) is a very good lens. At the selling price of around $80 on eBay I can highly recommend it in terms bang-for-buck. And if/when FF comes you'll be happy you've got it. ;-) Would I use it on a pro shoot? Yes. And at the price having a backup copy is not out of the question. Also, for the dancers I've been shooting the 105mm reach works well. I need to go out to about 70mm or there about and this will make the shoots go better. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You didn't hear it from me...
Ricoh used to make a line of second string K mount SLRs, prior to that they made a line of second string m42 mount SLRs, and apparently they marketed a Nikon mount SLR, made by Mamiym. They put some pretty nice technology into them, often the K mount bodies seemed to have somewhat better tech and more features than Pentax, and they were pretty nice cameras, but there was always something off about their ergonomics. Back when Pentax still had a presence in most Cameras stores, (not that long ago actually), one of the best local camera stores in the area went out of business, (they had one of my LXen in for repair, and I was worried about getting it back, I did eventually), at their going out of business sale they had a used Ricoh, I forget the model number, it resembled a Pentax A3 but included a ME Super style button system for setting manual shutter speeds IIRC. This particular camera seemed to be pristine condition and the price was certainly right, I was seriously considering buying it as a body to carry where I didn't want to risk a LX or MX, when one of the buttons simply fell off. The salesman who I knew, (it wasn't a paid liquidator running the sale), said, That seems to happen a lot, it just snaps back on. I decided to take a pass. Ricoh abandoned the SLR market sometime in the 90's. I don't remember when, exactly. I don't remember any big announcement, such as when Yashica stopped making cameras, Ricoh just sort of stopped, making SLRs. On 9/21/2013 7:40 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: On Sep 21, 2013, at 2:42 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: ... Pentax no longer exists. There isn't even a Pentax division of Ricoh anymore. All we can hope is that Ricoh, designs builds and markets K mount cameras a little smarter than Pentax and then Hoya did, though history doesn't offer a lot of hope there. Ricoh seems to think that their own brand is the prestige photographic brand compared with Pentax and they've made a conscious effort to make Pentax a secondary brand. Unfortunately, I don't think this bodes all that well for the future, it seems like a bad marketing decision... On 9/20/2013 5:12 AM, Tanya Love wrote: But, K3 - October. That's all I'm saying... :-) Sent from my iPhone Does Ricoh make cameras other than those branded Pentax? That is a half serious question; I know from discussion here that there is some sort of Ricoh camera division that has been in business for a few(?) years. But I have no recollection of ever seeing a Ricoh camera, ever seeing an ad for one or a listing in a 5th Street Camera ad, ever hearing anybody talk about one. It baffles me to think that a product or product line that I as a somewhat aware consumer is unfamiliar with can be a prestige photographic brand. Don't you have to be known first before you can be accorded Prestige status? stan -- 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: Anyone have the Pentax X-5? or Q7?
Should have put Q7 also in subject line. In a message dated 9/21/2013 10:01:53 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, eactiv...@aol.com writes: Sort of narrowing down my choices for my main camera system. But been looking at having a little fixed lens camera for travel situations (like Disneyland where you don't want to lug around a big camera). The Pentax X-5 seems a lot of value for a little camera. Does have a smaller sensor, but supposed to take good pics. If I my back-up camera is Pentax, I can get in the PUG now and then too. Heh. Anyway, anyone have one? Like it? The Pentax Q might be an option too, although I have my doubts (yes, know it takes interchangeable lenses), but has the X-5 is a little cheaper. Heck, it's downright cheap. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Strange plants of Socotra Island
On Sat, Sep 21, 2013, steve harley wrote: on 2013-09-21 9:03 Aahz Maruch wrote Warning: some weird JavaScript/CSS means you may need to scroll up/down several times to get some of the images to load http://www.binscorner.com/pages/s/strange-plants-of-socotra-island.html i'm a sucker for strange plants, thanks! you might have also warned folks about the cormorants ;? Didn't really notice them. ;-) -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You didn't hear it from me...
I'm not saying the sky is falling. I'm just being realistic. Ricoh doesn't seem to be any better at marketing than Pentax was. More importantly they don;t actually seem to have any allegiance to high end Cameras as a product. For Pentax cameras and lenses were the heart and soul of the company, even though it wasn't the primary profit center. It defined what Pentax was. Ricoh simply stopped making SLRs one day, for them it was no biggie. That worries me a bit. You bring up the example of GM and Cadillac, I think a better model is GM and SAAB. SAAB made a car with some unique technologies, a very quirky body style, and owned a couple of factories, and a design house, that designed SAABs. SAABs were something of an acquired taste, but they were relatively unique. GM bought SAAB, integrated them into their European operations so completely that SAAB simply ceased to exist. The unique product became just another high end Opel. GM decided to sell off SAAB after failing to make the mark profitable, but all the new buyer got was a couple of factories that were now tooled to make high end Opels and a name. On 9/21/2013 8:45 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Sep 21, 2013, at 2:42 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Alright, I'm going to add this comment here, having perused the rest of the thread. I find it a little amusing that people on this list keep referring to Pentax dosing something, (that includes me by the way). Pentax isn't going to do anything. Pentax no longer exists. That's like saying Cadillac doesn't exist because it's a brand of General Motors. You probably don't remember, but Pentax was once a brand of Asahi. The sky isn't falling. Paul There isn't even a Pentax division of Ricoh anymore. All we can hope is that Ricoh, designs builds and markets K mount cameras a little smarter than Pentax and then Hoya did, though history doesn't offer a lot of hope there. Ricoh seems to think that their own brand is the prestige photographic brand compared with Pentax and they've made a conscious effort to make Pentax a secondary brand. Unfortunately, I don't think this bodes all that well for the future, it seems like a bad marketing decision. I've seen a lot of those from Pentax over the years, I suppose that it's good to see that Ricoh has decided to carry on at least some of Pentax's traditions. On 9/20/2013 5:12 AM, Tanya Love wrote: But, K3 - October. That's all I'm saying... :-) Sent from my iPhone -- 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. -- 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: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
On Sat, Sep 21, 2013, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: But been looking at having a little fixed lens camera for travel situations (like Disneyland where you don't want to lug around a big camera). The Pentax X-5 seems a lot of value for a little camera. Does have a smaller sensor, but supposed to take good pics. If I my back-up camera is Pentax, I can get in the PUG now and then too. Heh. What about the Nikon P7100 or P7800? (P7100 has shitty OVF and is my current main camera, P7800 supposedly has better EVF and I'll be getting one soon-ish for the faster lens -- do NOT touch the P7700 because it hasn't any viewfiender). A fair bit smaller than the X-5, better low-light performance (larger sensor), shorter zoom range. A similar option would be the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1, which is even smaller, but only has fixed screen instead of articulating. But getting into the PUG certainly has its appeal! -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * And yes, I see the typo above, left in just because -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5? or Q7?
I don't own one but I did research a while ago, for pretty much the reasons you've got. The bottom line appears that the Pentax X-5 is really just another bridge camera pretty much like all other bridge cameras. It's a small sensor, though quality is supposed to pretty good up to ISO 400. When it was first released the zoom range on the lens was pretty special and it had sensor based anti shake, but since then there are a number of cameras in that class with amazing zoom ranges and anti shake systems either sensor based or optical. About the only thing it's got going for it is it looks a little like a small K-5, and the only thing it's got over the Q is it has an eye level EVF. On 9/21/2013 1:41 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Should have put Q7 also in subject line. In a message dated 9/21/2013 10:01:53 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, eactiv...@aol.com writes: Sort of narrowing down my choices for my main camera system. But been looking at having a little fixed lens camera for travel situations (like Disneyland where you don't want to lug around a big camera). The Pentax X-5 seems a lot of value for a little camera. Does have a smaller sensor, but supposed to take good pics. If I my back-up camera is Pentax, I can get in the PUG now and then too. Heh. Anyway, anyone have one? Like it? The Pentax Q might be an option too, although I have my doubts (yes, know it takes interchangeable lenses), but has the X-5 is a little cheaper. Heck, it's downright cheap. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- 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: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
Marnie, unless you absolutely have to have a Pentax, I'd heartily recommend you look at the Nikon Coolpix P7100, a really great little package that has most of the features of a mid to low level DSLR with a lens that goes to an effective 200mm. It's recently out of production but I still see them on the net. Got mine a few weeks ago for around $350. -Original Message- From: eactiv...@aol.com Subject: Anyone have the Pentax X-5? Sort of narrowing down my choices for my main camera system. But been looking at having a little fixed lens camera for travel situations (like Disneyland where you don't want to lug around a big camera). The Pentax X-5 seems a lot of value for a little camera. Does have a smaller sensor, but supposed to take good pics. If I my back-up camera is Pentax, I can get in the PUG now and then too. Heh. Anyway, anyone have one? Like it? The Pentax Q might be an option too, although I have my doubts (yes, know it takes interchangeable lenses), but has the X-5 is a little cheaper. Heck, it's downright cheap. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
No interest in X-5 myself. My walkabout camera is an Olympus E-PL1 that I picked up body only used for $95. A new Olympus 15mm f/8 body-cap lens was $50, and I already had the Ricoh GV-2 finder for the Ricoh GXR with A12 28mm camera unit. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3748/9859745064_0ae3102f26_o.jpg The whole deal weighs 14 oz as you see it there, and is big enough to hold steadily. The lens is a fixed aperture 15mm f/8 triplet. It focuses from infinity to .3m at the close limit with a little lever, is click-stopped at the hyper-focal distance for snap-shooting. When you slide the lever to the red mark, it's covered and protected. Light, handy, in body image stabilization ... the body takes an EVF if you want to as well, and the lens mount is completely compatible with the entire range of Micro-FourThirds lenses and other accessories. Image quality is not bad for a cheap triplet lens ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9859734955/lightbox Of course, if I want more quality, similar size and a wee bit more weight, an Olympus 17mm f/2.8 lens and a 35mm optical viewfinder does an even better job on the same body. G On Sep 21, 2013, at 10:01 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Sort of narrowing down my choices for my main camera system. But been looking at having a little fixed lens camera for travel situations (like Disneyland where you don't want to lug around a big camera). The Pentax X-5 seems a lot of value for a little camera. Does have a smaller sensor, but supposed to take good pics. If I my back-up camera is Pentax, I can get in the PUG now and then too. Heh. Anyway, anyone have one? Like it? The Pentax Q might be an option too, although I have my doubts (yes, know it takes interchangeable lenses), but has the X-5 is a little cheaper. Heck, it's downright cheap. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
On Sat, Sep 21, 2013, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: My walkabout camera is an Olympus E-PL1 that I picked up body only used for $95. A new Olympus 15mm f/8 body-cap lens was $50, and I already had the Ricoh GV-2 finder for the Ricoh GXR with A12 28mm camera unit. This is something you REALLY want to try before you buy. I spent five minutes with the later model E-PL5 and HATED the ergonomics. -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
On Sep 21, 2013, at 12:27 PM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: This is something you REALLY want to try before you buy. I spent five minutes with the later model E-PL5 and HATED the ergonomics. What's to hate? Turn it on, click the lens to the hyperfocal, and press the shutter button. Leave the camera on A or iAuto. Done. It's a box with a button on it. We're not talking sophisticated thing here... It's a lot more ergonomic than an iPhone for being a camera... ;-) 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: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
Sheesh! You guys (all who previously answered) are no help at all. I was trying for something small, something Pentax. Sheesh! That is much more like, Godfrey, if I am not going to do Pentax for a small travel camera, might as well check out the m3/4. Thanks. Marnie aka Doe ;-) The MX-1 is small, cute, and retro. Sheesh! In a message dated 9/21/2013 12:24:36 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, godd...@me.com writes: No interest in X-5 myself. My walkabout camera is an Olympus E-PL1 that I picked up body only used for $95. A new Olympus 15mm f/8 body-cap lens was $50, and I already had the Ricoh GV-2 finder for the Ricoh GXR with A12 28mm camera unit. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3748/9859745064_0ae3102f26_o.jpg The whole deal weighs 14 oz as you see it there, and is big enough to hold steadily. The lens is a fixed aperture 15mm f/8 triplet. It focuses from infinity to .3m at the close limit with a little lever, is click-stopped at the hyper-focal distance for snap-shooting. When you slide the lever to the red mark, it's covered and protected. Light, handy, in body image stabilization ... the body takes an EVF if you want to as well, and the lens mount is completely compatible with the entire range of Micro-FourThirds lenses and other accessories. Image quality is not bad for a cheap triplet lens ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9859734955/lightbox Of course, if I want more quality, similar size and a wee bit more weight, an Olympus 17mm f/2.8 lens and a 35mm optical viewfinder does an even better job on the same body. 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: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
LOL ...Ask a bunch of equipment nerds and you get equipment nerdy answers. ;-) I figure that since I have mFT stuff already, a small, light, cheap mFT body for a tossable travel lump is just fine. $150 for camera and a new lens seemed pretty nice for something that I can just shrug and move on if a truck runs over it. The Pentax X-5 is a bit of a faux DSLR with a fixed lens. I don't know what's retro about it. The Pentax MX-1 is retro and is pretty. That's about all it has going for it IMO. G On Sep 21, 2013, at 12:36 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Sheesh! You guys (all who previously answered) are no help at all. I was trying for something small, something Pentax. Sheesh! That is much more like, Godfrey, if I am not going to do Pentax for a small travel camera, might as well check out the m3/4. Thanks. Marnie aka Doe ;-) The MX-1 is small, cute, and retro. Sheesh! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Strange plants of Socotra Island
Aahz - you didn't NOTICE the CORMORANTS?? that's almost grounds for list excommunication. tsk tsk ann On 9/21/2013 13:45, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Sat, Sep 21, 2013, steve harley wrote: on 2013-09-21 9:03 Aahz Maruch wrote Warning: some weird JavaScript/CSS means you may need to scroll up/down several times to get some of the images to load http://www.binscorner.com/pages/s/strange-plants-of-socotra-island.html i'm a sucker for strange plants, thanks! you might have also warned folks about the cormorants ;? Didn't really notice them. ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: You didn't hear it from me...
P.J. Alling wrote: I'm not saying the sky is falling. I'm just being realistic. Quote of the year! -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
NO! NO! NO! I had one and it was a POS. Go with an Olympus EPL-2 from some place like Cameta Camera. They have them refurbished sometimes at really good prices. The 17mm and an optical VF or the electronic version make for a really good compact combo. Walt On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 1:01 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Sort of narrowing down my choices for my main camera system. But been looking at having a little fixed lens camera for travel situations (like Disneyland where you don't want to lug around a big camera). The Pentax X-5 seems a lot of value for a little camera. Does have a smaller sensor, but supposed to take good pics. If I my back-up camera is Pentax, I can get in the PUG now and then too. Heh. Anyway, anyone have one? Like it? The Pentax Q might be an option too, although I have my doubts (yes, know it takes interchangeable lenses), but has the X-5 is a little cheaper. Heck, it's downright cheap. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
On Sat, Sep 21, 2013, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Sheesh! You guys (all who previously answered) are no help at all. I was trying for something small, something Pentax. Sheesh! Efina, WG-2, WG-10, or VS20 all meet your criteria for small/Pentax, but they all have serious disadvantages from your previously stated criteria (particularly the lack of viewfinder). -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - Rubik
Not really a PESO, more a test shot with the A*85. Handheld in room lighting, ISO 6400. Easy focussing with peaking on the Rubik's cube, mono in-camera processing to jpeg. Resized in PS. http://pdml.posthaven.com/rubik -- 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 - Rubik
I have been looking at those newer Fuji cameras like the X-M and the X-A. Just can't pull the trigger yet! Walt On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 3:59 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Not really a PESO, more a test shot with the A*85. Handheld in room lighting, ISO 6400. Easy focussing with peaking on the Rubik's cube, mono in-camera processing to jpeg. Resized in PS. http://pdml.posthaven.com/rubik -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Sunset
Lovely patterns and textures in the clouds. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 2:22 AM, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: Taken tonight. I could tell the clouds were going to cooperate to provide a good image - just had to find a location that would work. http://www.flickr.com/photos/101434682@N06/9849048863/ Pentax K-r smc PENTAX-DA* 16-50mm F2.8 ED AL -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Jacquie and Elvio
Nice, balanced composition, pleasant colors, great expressions. What's not to like? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 3:51 AM, Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Last weekend with the K10D and DA* 50-135mm zoom http://www.flickr.com/photos/27281712@N08/9848692955/ -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
I had an E-PL2 for a while. Terrible experience. I strongly endorse the notion that this is one you really really need to handle for a while before buying. My particular problem was the big push here to switch into video mode button which was strangely placed right where my thumb wanted to rest when holding the camera in viewing position (shooting with EVF). So I had many unintended worthless minutes of video and many missed still shots. stan On Sep 21, 2013, at 3:36 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Sep 21, 2013, at 12:27 PM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: This is something you REALLY want to try before you buy. I spent five minutes with the later model E-PL5 and HATED the ergonomics. What's to hate? Turn it on, click the lens to the hyperfocal, and press the shutter button. Leave the camera on A or iAuto. Done. It's a box with a button on it. We're not talking sophisticated thing here... It's a lot more ergonomic than an iPhone for being a camera... ;-) 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Rubik
:-) Interesting specular bokeh out of that lens. I'd love to see what it does a stop or two down as well. G On Sep 21, 2013, at 12:59 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Not really a PESO, more a test shot with the A*85. Handheld in room lighting, ISO 6400. Easy focussing with peaking on the Rubik's cube, mono in-camera processing to jpeg. Resized in PS. http://pdml.posthaven.com/rubik -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Absaroka Range
Very nice! Is there a part of Montana that is not rural? I didn't find it. G Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 8:43 AM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: Nice rainbow. There sure is a pot of gold somewhere in that valley:-) On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 3:23 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Just a late afternoon scene in rural Montana: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP3638-K5-1peso.html Comments welcome. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
I guess you never found the Button settings menu where you can turn the video button off or assign it to do something useful. I have it set to turn off the LCD when I'm using an OVF. G On Sep 21, 2013, at 1:13 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: I had an E-PL2 for a while. Terrible experience. I strongly endorse the notion that this is one you really really need to handle for a while before buying. My particular problem was the big push here to switch into video mode button which was strangely placed right where my thumb wanted to rest when holding the camera in viewing position (shooting with EVF). So I had many unintended worthless minutes of video and many missed still shots. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Rubik
On 21/9/13, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: Interesting specular bokeh out of that lens. I'd love to see what it does a stop or two down as well. Some proper stuff soon. -- 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: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
Are you sure? Re: X-5, the price is great, and it has a lot of features, and it has that retro look. So I'd be found to find the controls easily enough. Unless people aren't understanding that I want a PS for travel purposes. This would not be my main camera. I've decided to stick with Canon for another year (just get lighter lenses). None of the others I've looked at (on line) really match, or come close to matching, DSLRs yet. And, well, I am not ready yet to switch to a whole new system, if I have serious reservations. Which I do. Despite the word being verbotten around here, I've been very happy with Canon over the years. Re Oly, yes, a lot recommend the 17mm for a true compact camera on the PENs. But the electronic viewfinders are expensive, even if you get the camera cheap. And I haven't turned up any used ones yet. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 9/21/2013 12:57:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, hamlerwal...@gmail.com writes: NO! NO! NO! I had one and it was a POS. Go with an Olympus EPL-2 from some place like Cameta Camera. They have them refurbished sometimes at really good prices. The 17mm and an optical VF or the electronic version make for a really good compact combo. Walt On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 1:01 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Sort of narrowing down my choices for my main camera system. But been looking at having a little fixed lens camera for travel situations (like Disneyland where you don't want to lug around a big camera). The Pentax X-5 seems a lot of value for a little camera. Does have a smaller sensor, but supposed to take good pics. If I my back-up camera is Pentax, I can get in the PUG now and then too. Heh. Anyway, anyone have one? Like it? The Pentax Q might be an option too, although I have my doubts (yes, know it takes interchangeable lenses), but has the X-5 is a little cheaper. Heck, it's downright cheap. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
Never mind, Walt, just found your review on Amazon, where I've been reading mostly favorable reviews, you hated it. Heh. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 9/21/2013 12:57:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, hamlerwal...@gmail.com writes: NO! NO! NO! I had one and it was a POS. Go with an Olympus EPL-2 from some place like Cameta Camera. They have them refurbished sometimes at really good prices. The 17mm and an optical VF or the electronic version make for a really good compact combo. Walt On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 1:01 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Sort of narrowing down my choices for my main camera system. But been looking at having a little fixed lens camera for travel situations (like Disneyland where you don't want to lug around a big camera). The Pentax X-5 seems a lot of value for a little camera. Does have a smaller sensor, but supposed to take good pics. If I my back-up camera is Pentax, I can get in the PUG now and then too. Heh. Anyway, anyone have one? Like it? The Pentax Q might be an option too, although I have my doubts (yes, know it takes interchangeable lenses), but has the X-5 is a little cheaper. Heck, it's downright cheap. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
Yes, I am sure the one I had was crap. The concept is good and with sensor technology what it is these days it should have been a winner. But it was very bad! I shot hundreds of pics with it and only one was somewhat OK. The electronic vf was So BAD. Totally a toy. The rear screen was ok, but then you look at just about anything else out there and it was much better. Just not worth the money. I was just at Camera camera and they have EPL-2's and EP-3's for around 200 and less. These are either new or factory refurbs with full warranty. Some have kit lenses as well. I am sure there are a lot of good choices out there. Others have made excellent recommendations as well. I would hate to see you get stuck with the E-5 and not be happy with it, which I am sure would happen. Walt On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 4:27 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Are you sure? Re: X-5, the price is great, and it has a lot of features, and it has that retro look. So I'd be found to find the controls easily enough. Unless people aren't understanding that I want a PS for travel purposes. This would not be my main camera. I've decided to stick with Canon for another year (just get lighter lenses). None of the others I've looked at (on line) really match, or come close to matching, DSLRs yet. And, well, I am not ready yet to switch to a whole new system, if I have serious reservations. Which I do. Despite the word being verbotten around here, I've been very happy with Canon over the years. Re Oly, yes, a lot recommend the 17mm for a true compact camera on the PENs. But the electronic viewfinders are expensive, even if you get the camera cheap. And I haven't turned up any used ones yet. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 9/21/2013 12:57:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, hamlerwal...@gmail.com writes: NO! NO! NO! I had one and it was a POS. Go with an Olympus EPL-2 from some place like Cameta Camera. They have them refurbished sometimes at really good prices. The 17mm and an optical VF or the electronic version make for a really good compact combo. Walt On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 1:01 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Sort of narrowing down my choices for my main camera system. But been looking at having a little fixed lens camera for travel situations (like Disneyland where you don't want to lug around a big camera). The Pentax X-5 seems a lot of value for a little camera. Does have a smaller sensor, but supposed to take good pics. If I my back-up camera is Pentax, I can get in the PUG now and then too. Heh. Anyway, anyone have one? Like it? The Pentax Q might be an option too, although I have my doubts (yes, know it takes interchangeable lenses), but has the X-5 is a little cheaper. Heck, it's downright cheap. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
On Sep 21, 2013, at 1:27 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Unless people aren't understanding that I want a PS for travel purposes. That's what I thought you were looking for. I just like my PS to be in the same system as my main cameras. (Well, actually, my PS is a Leica X2 which performs on par with most main cameras. ;-) ... I've decided to stick with Canon for another year (just get lighter lenses). None of the others I've looked at (on line) really match, or come close to matching, DSLRs yet. I disagree, but it's just a point of opinion. Re Oly, yes, a lot recommend the 17mm for a true compact camera on the PENs. But the electronic viewfinders are expensive, even if you get the camera cheap. And I haven't turned up any used ones yet. Funny, but the prices on the VF-2 are all higher than I paid for mine new a year back ($190 from the local camera shop). Wonder what's driving that? However, for a 17mm lens on a Pen, an optical 35mm viewfinder works great ... just set the AF to Face Detect and let it do its thing. It will be right on the money 99% of the time. I bought a used 35mm OVF for $60 before I spent the bux for a new Voigtländer a couple of years ago. (That's what I use on the X2 quite a lot of the time.) enjoy! Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
On 21 Sep 2013, at 21:49, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: On Sep 21, 2013, at 1:27 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Unless people aren't understanding that I want a PS for travel purposes. That's what I thought you were looking for. I just like my PS to be in the same system as my main cameras. (Well, actually, my PS is a Leica X2 which performs on par with most main cameras. ;-) That makes some sort of sense. I've never understood why people want a POS, ops, sorry, PS as a travel camera. When I go somewhere interesting I want to take my best camera. 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 - Rubik
My Buddha's bigger than yours. Probably more enlightened too. B On 21 Sep 2013, at 20:59, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Not really a PESO, more a test shot with the A*85. Handheld in room lighting, ISO 6400. Easy focussing with peaking on the Rubik's cube, mono in-camera processing to jpeg. Resized in PS. http://pdml.posthaven.com/rubik -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
On Sat, Sep 21, 2013, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Unless people aren't understanding that I want a PS for travel purposes. This would not be my main camera. Yes, that's why I recommended the P7100 (which someone else also recommended), the P7800, or the DMC-LF1 -- all of which have large-ish sensors for PS (1/1.7) for better low-light performance, some kind of viewfinder, and long-ish zooms for compact camera (28-200mm/e). The P7800 isn't actually available yet (early next month) if you're in a hurry. The X-5 really is NOT what you want if you want something small, plus its sensor is smaller than the high-end compacts with shorter zooms. If you want something sized like the X-5, I recommend the Fuji X-S1. -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO -- No Bull. Would I steer you wrong.
I was carrying a lens that used to get a lot of love on the PDML until, (well I'm not sure if can be called element separation when the plastic and glass in a composite element come apart but for want of a better term), various copies began to suffer from element separation. I have two copies one that has separated and hasn't. The first isn't even good as a paper weight, it's too light, The second I used for this photo. When they work these are just wonderful lenses. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20nobull.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.
Re: PESO - Rubik
On 21/9/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: My Buddha's bigger than yours. Probably more enlightened too. Not my buddha. Hah! -- 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: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
If you're going to look at Point 'n Shoot cameras in that range, you should probably also consider the Canon G10 - G16 as well. On 9/21/2013 2:56 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Marnie, unless you absolutely have to have a Pentax, I'd heartily recommend you look at the Nikon Coolpix P7100, a really great little package that has most of the features of a mid to low level DSLR with a lens that goes to an effective 200mm. It's recently out of production but I still see them on the net. Got mine a few weeks ago for around $350. -Original Message- From: eactiv...@aol.com Subject: Anyone have the Pentax X-5? Sort of narrowing down my choices for my main camera system. But been looking at having a little fixed lens camera for travel situations (like Disneyland where you don't want to lug around a big camera). The Pentax X-5 seems a lot of value for a little camera. Does have a smaller sensor, but supposed to take good pics. If I my back-up camera is Pentax, I can get in the PUG now and then too. Heh. Anyway, anyone have one? Like it? The Pentax Q might be an option too, although I have my doubts (yes, know it takes interchangeable lenses), but has the X-5 is a little cheaper. Heck, it's downright cheap. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
Oh. Thanks. Marnie In a message dated 9/21/2013 1:49:49 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, godd...@me.com writes: However, for a 17mm lens on a Pen, an optical 35mm viewfinder works great ... just set the AF to Face Detect and let it do its thing. It will be right on the money 99% of the time. I bought a used 35mm OVF for $60 before I spent the bux for a new Voigtländer a couple of years ago. (That's what I use on the X2 quite a lot of the time.) enjoy! Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
You should be able to get your hands on a Pentax X-5 at Target. Probably won't be able to do much with it, but you can at least check out whether the size fits what you're looking for. On 9/21/2013 3:36 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Sheesh! You guys (all who previously answered) are no help at all. I was trying for something small, something Pentax. Sheesh! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
Thanks. I've been looking (online) at a lot of Fuji's because of the IQ. M aka D In a message dated 9/21/2013 2:08:19 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, a...@pobox.com writes: The X-5 really is NOT what you want if you want something small, plus its sensor is smaller than the high-end compacts with shorter zooms. If you want something sized like the X-5, I recommend the Fuji X-S1. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Rubik
I love the Rubiks cube. Pop one corner off and reattach it 120 deg out of phase before scrambling the cube and make nerds *CRAZY!* On 9/21/2013 3:59 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Not really a PESO, more a test shot with the A*85. Handheld in room lighting, ISO 6400. Easy focussing with peaking on the Rubik's cube, mono in-camera processing to jpeg. Resized in PS. http://pdml.posthaven.com/rubik -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Absaroka Range
Looks like Helena is big enough they've got a Walmart. On 9/21/2013 4:16 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Very nice! Is there a part of Montana that is not rural? I didn't find it. G Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 8:43 AM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: Nice rainbow. There sure is a pot of gold somewhere in that valley:-) On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 3:23 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Just a late afternoon scene in rural Montana: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP3638-K5-1peso.html Comments welcome. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
Target stores have the X-5, so you can check it out for yourself. On 9/21/2013 4:27 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Are you sure? Re: X-5, the price is great, and it has a lot of features, and it has that retro look. So I'd be found to find the controls easily enough. Unless people aren't understanding that I want a PS for travel purposes. This would not be my main camera. I've decided to stick with Canon for another year (just get lighter lenses). None of the others I've looked at (on line) really match, or come close to matching, DSLRs yet. And, well, I am not ready yet to switch to a whole new system, if I have serious reservations. Which I do. Despite the word being verbotten around here, I've been very happy with Canon over the years. Re Oly, yes, a lot recommend the 17mm for a true compact camera on the PENs. But the electronic viewfinders are expensive, even if you get the camera cheap. And I haven't turned up any used ones yet. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 9/21/2013 12:57:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, hamlerwal...@gmail.com writes: NO! NO! NO! I had one and it was a POS. Go with an Olympus EPL-2 from some place like Cameta Camera. They have them refurbished sometimes at really good prices. The 17mm and an optical VF or the electronic version make for a really good compact combo. Walt On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 1:01 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Sort of narrowing down my choices for my main camera system. But been looking at having a little fixed lens camera for travel situations (like Disneyland where you don't want to lug around a big camera). The Pentax X-5 seems a lot of value for a little camera. Does have a smaller sensor, but supposed to take good pics. If I my back-up camera is Pentax, I can get in the PUG now and then too. Heh. Anyway, anyone have one? Like it? The Pentax Q might be an option too, although I have my doubts (yes, know it takes interchangeable lenses), but has the X-5 is a little cheaper. Heck, it's downright cheap. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
Cool. Thanks. M aka D In a message dated 9/21/2013 3:03:35 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, johnsess...@yahoo.com writes: Target stores have the X-5, so you can check it out for 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: You didn't hear it from me...
Quoting P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: Ricoh used to make a line of second string K mount SLRs, prior to that they made a line of second string m42 mount SLRs, and apparently they marketed a Nikon mount SLR, made by Mamiym. They put some pretty nice technology into them, often the K mount bodies seemed to have somewhat better tech and more features than Pentax, and they were pretty nice cameras, but there was always something off about their ergonomics. Back when Pentax still had a presence in most Cameras stores, (not that long ago actually), one of the best local camera stores in the area went out of business, (they had one of my LXen in for repair, and I was worried about getting it back, I did eventually), at their going out of business sale they had a used Ricoh, I forget the model number, it resembled a Pentax A3 but included a ME Super style button system for setting manual shutter speeds IIRC. This particular camera seemed to be pristine condition and the price was certainly right, I was seriously considering buying it as a body to carry where I didn't want to risk a LX or MX, when one of the buttons simply fell off. The salesman who I knew, (it wasn't a paid liquidator running the sale), said, That seems to happen a lot, it just snaps back on. I decided to take a pass. Ricoh abandoned the SLR market sometime in the 90's. I don't remember when, exactly. I don't remember any big announcement, such as when Yashica stopped making cameras, Ricoh just sort of stopped, making SLRs. I had a Ricoh XR-2 in the 1970s/80s. It may have been a second-string brand but it was an excellent camera - functionally equivalent to the ME Super in a slightly larger body and without the push buttons. Sadly, it was stolen in the mid 80s but, on the positive side, the theft brought me back to Pentax :-) I think Ricoh decided not to get involved in the SLR autofocus race. They continued to make a few manual focus SLRs until the mid 90s before pulling the plug. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
I have a great compact travel camera. I take the battery grip off my k5 and mount the 40/2.8 pancake. Bingo. For everyday pocket camera, it's an iphone5, better than many ps pos. Paul via phone On Sep 21, 2013, at 6:04 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Cool. Thanks. M aka D In a message dated 9/21/2013 3:03:35 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, johnsess...@yahoo.com writes: Target stores have the X-5, so you can check it out for 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 -- No Bull. Would I steer you wrong.
Quoting P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: I was carrying a lens that used to get a lot of love on the PDML until, (well I'm not sure if can be called element separation when the plastic and glass in a composite element come apart but for want of a better term), various copies began to suffer from element separation. I have two copies one that has separated and hasn't. The first isn't even good as a paper weight, it's too light, The second I used for this photo. When they work these are just wonderful lenses. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20nobull.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-70mm f4.0 Isn't there some rule about people starting their own pun threads? Nice sharp photo. My only beef is the obtrusive fence wire... -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
Quoting Bob W p...@web-options.com: On 21 Sep 2013, at 21:49, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: On Sep 21, 2013, at 1:27 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Unless people aren't understanding that I want a PS for travel purposes. That's what I thought you were looking for. I just like my PS to be in the same system as my main cameras. (Well, actually, my PS is a Leica X2 which performs on par with most main cameras. ;-) That makes some sort of sense. I've never understood why people want a POS, ops, sorry, PS as a travel camera. When I go somewhere interesting I want to take my best camera. I agree - especially if I'm going some place that I'm unlikely to return to. Carting my K-5, backup K200D and a few lenses around the USA became tedious but I don't regret it. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- No Bull. Would I steer you wrong.
On 9/21/2013 6:22 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: I was carrying a lens that used to get a lot of love on the PDML until, (well I'm not sure if can be called element separation when the plastic and glass in a composite element come apart but for want of a better term), various copies began to suffer from element separation. I have two copies one that has separated and hasn't. The first isn't even good as a paper weight, it's too light, The second I used for this photo. When they work these are just wonderful lenses. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20nobull.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-70mm f4.0 Isn't there some rule about people starting their own pun threads? Nice sharp photo. My only beef is the obtrusive fence wire... This is the PDML we don't have no stinkin' rules... -- 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 - Trolley and Shadows, Take 2
Quoting Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com: Thanks for all the comments!nbsp;nbsp; Yes, the trolley was rather a dominating presence in the photo. This is from a slightly earlier exposure, cropped so that there's just a bit of the trolley to provide context: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17533634 or http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17533634-lg.jpg Yes - I prefer that although the trolley is now an incidental part of the image. Probably need a new title :-) -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
On Sat, Sep 21, 2013, John wrote: If you're going to look at Point 'n Shoot cameras in that range, you should probably also consider the Canon G10 - G16 as well. The main reason I didn't suggest those is that their zoom range is more limited (and Marnie says she likes telephoto -- it's only 28-140mm/e). Otherwise, yes, a good choice. -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO -- Coming and Going; A Diptych
This pair of photos really needs THE STORY for explanation. As I stated in my post accompanying the PESO -- Charge, I was present at a Polo match that was being held for charity. A group I'm associated with was selling BBQ sandwiches with all proceeds being donated to the same charity, I was supposed to be there to ostensibly, to get some shots of the match and of our crew for publicity purposes. Well Coming is a photo of our first customer, (I was going to say satisfied customer, but she really doesn't look to happy), though she assured me that she was. Well now the story becomes kind of personal. One of my cohorts saw me take the photo and asked to see it. So I showed the image on the back screen of the K20D. Before I could even protest, he exclaimed that's really good and went over to the subject of the picture and told her how great it was... Next thing I know she's at my elbow and wants to see, and based on what you can see on the rear screen she's very pleased, thought I don't know how she'd feel about the larger version I've posted here, and for the next hour she clung to me like a Remora on a Shark. I learned quite a bit about her in our conversion except for her name, I never did get that. Finally without a word of good buy she simply decided to walk away, which is the subject of Going... So there you have it. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20coming%26goingdiptych.html Equipment: Coming: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax F 70-210mm f4.0~5.6 Going: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax A*300mm f4;0 smc Pentax F 1.7x AF Adapter. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. Note: I've got to admit she had nice legs... -- 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.
Fw: PESO - Rubik
- Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 3:15 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Rubik Looks like spot-on focus and a quiet 6400. Jack - Original Message - From: Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 12:59 PM Subject: PESO - Rubik Not really a PESO, more a test shot with the A*85. Handheld in room lighting, ISO 6400. Easy focussing with peaking on the Rubik's cube, mono in-camera processing to jpeg. Resized in PS. http://pdml.posthaven.com/rubik -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 -- No Bull. Would I steer you wrong.
Very nice portrait. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Sep 21, 2013 at 5:12 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I was carrying a lens that used to get a lot of love on the PDML until, (well I'm not sure if can be called element separation when the plastic and glass in a composite element come apart but for want of a better term), various copies began to suffer from element separation. I have two copies one that has separated and hasn't. The first isn't even good as a paper weight, it's too light, The second I used for this photo. When they work these are just wonderful lenses. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20nobull.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Failure Notices
Lately I've been getting Failure Notices on some of my PDML responses. Anyone else? Hasn't happened in the past. When this happens, I've been simply forwarding them from my Sent folder and they go. Strange!! Jack . -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Failure Notices
What pray tell isn't strange about the PDML. On 9/21/2013 8:13 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Lately I've been getting Failure Notices on some of my PDML responses. Anyone else? Hasn't happened in the past. When this happens, I've been simply forwarding them from my Sent folder and they go. Strange!! Jack . -- 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: Anyone have the Pentax X-5?
I mentioned Disneyland in particular. That is not a place you want a heavy camera, going on rides, et. all. For the Southwest, for sure, I'd want a DSLR or something good. HTH, Have a Nice Day! Marnie aka Doe ;-) I think one of the Fujifilm Fine Pixs will work great as a little travel camera. Decision made. In a message dated 9/21/2013 3:29:01 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, apathy...@lyons-ryan.org writes: That makes some sort of sense. I've never understood why people want a POS, ops, sorry, PS as a travel camera. When I go somewhere interesting I want to take my best camera. I agree - especially if I'm going some place that I'm unlikely to return to. Carting my K-5, backup K200D and a few lenses around the USA became tedious but I don't regret it. -- 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: Failure Notices
Not here. -Original Message- From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Subject: Failure Notices Lately I've been getting Failure Notices on some of my PDML responses. Anyone else? Hasn't happened in the past. When this happens, I've been simply forwarding them from my Sent folder and they go. Strange!! Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Failure Notices
Nothing like that here. stan On Sep 21, 2013, at 8:13 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Lately I've been getting Failure Notices on some of my PDML responses. Anyone else? Hasn't happened in the past. When this happens, I've been simply forwarding them from my Sent folder and they go. Strange!! Jack . -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
