Re: Computer purchase dilemma
There is no way for me to contact them from outside the system to even tell them that I do not have access. It's not just the army. I still get occasional sms messages telling me the system is down and wanting me to fix it at the place I was made redundant from 3.5 years ago. Not so long ago one of the help desk guys phoned me to demand why I hadn't responded and why wasn't I fixing a SEV1. I explained to him, but it seems I am stuck on their support rota forever. B On 1 Dec 2013, at 06:17, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: I've been having my own problems with the Army's IT system. Every month since I retired, I get one or more emails from the Army lecturing me for my failure to keep my profile up to date change my password, thereby jeopardizing the security of the entire free world. Unfortunately, I do not have access to a CAC card reader attached to a secure Army computer on a .MIL network. And, since retirees are not issued a CAC ID card, even if I had physical access to the computer I still couldn't change my password or update my profile. There is no way for me to contact them from outside the system to even tell them that I do not have access. Not just Catch-22, but Catch-22 squared. I'm not anti-Mac, I just prefer to build my own I can't really do that with a Mac. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
That's very rich and nicely textured. Nice knife. What type of wood is that surface? I have a cabinet in that wood, and I'd like some bookshelves made in it. B On 1 Dec 2013, at 02:05, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Another focus stack image. This time shot with the DA100/2.8 macro. ISO 100, f/4. 17 x 2 second exposures. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/knife2.html This is a much loved little knife that I sometimes use in my workshop. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 4:05 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Another focus stack image. This time shot with the DA100/2.8 macro. ISO 100, f/4. 17 x 2 second exposures. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/knife2.html This is a much loved little knife that I sometimes use in my workshop. enjoy bill Perfectly sharp! :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
Well done, Bill! I'm curious to know if you move focus by hand or use some kind of device for it. I have been looking at several tools for the purpose, but haven't been able to justify the investment just yet. Jostein -Opprinnelig melding- From: Bill Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 3:05 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack) Another focus stack image. This time shot with the DA100/2.8 macro. ISO 100, f/4. 17 x 2 second exposures. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/knife2.html This is a much loved little knife that I sometimes use in my workshop. enjoy bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
GESO, something messier
http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157638239972733/ Even with the astrotracer 30 seconds at 500mm is too long. Now, I need to find stacking software for my mac. These were photographed on Empire grade at the gate for Grey Whale ranch, with my Pentax K-5 II, using my O-GPS 1 in astrotracer mode. Some were shot with John Francis' 80-200/2.8 and some with my bigma. I learned that using a ballhead sucks for astrophotography. It is impossible to make fine adjustments in just one axis. Hell, it is impossible to make accurate fine adjustments period. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: Well done, Bill! I'm curious to know if you move focus by hand or use some kind of device for it. I have been looking at several tools for the purpose, but haven't been able to justify the investment just yet. Jostein http://www.kaiser-fototechnik.de/en/produkte/2_1_produktanzeige.asp?nr=5534 Didn't try focus stack with it (yet), just setting the magnification on the macro lens, then focusing by moving the camera. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
With a focus rail, you still have to move focus by hand. I was thinking about tools like this one: http://www.cognisys-inc.com/stackshot/stackshot.php Jostein -Opprinnelig melding- From: Attila Boros Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 2:04 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack) On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: Well done, Bill! I'm curious to know if you move focus by hand or use some kind of device for it. I have been looking at several tools for the purpose, but haven't been able to justify the investment just yet. Jostein http://www.kaiser-fototechnik.de/en/produkte/2_1_produktanzeige.asp?nr=5534 Didn't try focus stack with it (yet), just setting the magnification on the macro lens, then focusing by moving the camera. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Computer purchase dilemma
Hi Stan, On Sat, 30 Nov 2013 16:14:55 -0500 Stan Halpin wrote: And if the iMac or Apple Thunderbolt style monitor is good enough, then do I need a desktop at all? Can't really comment on your choice of desktop, no experience there. But I went from a 24 iMac that was 6 years old, to a 15 MacBook Pro now, 16Gb memory en 500Gb SSD disk, and coupled that to a Thunderbold display. The display is certainly good enough for me! The one drawback compared to the (old) iMac is that screen shows more reflections from windows, but I can live with that. Otherwise that combo woks great! And being a MacBook has the added advantage of being portable when needed of course :) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO, something messier
You probably want something like the Vixen Polarie for that. On 12/1/2013 7:06 AM, Larry Colen wrote: http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157638239972733/ Even with the astrotracer 30 seconds at 500mm is too long. Now, I need to find stacking software for my mac. These were photographed on Empire grade at the gate for Grey Whale ranch, with my Pentax K-5 II, using my O-GPS 1 in astrotracer mode. Some were shot with John Francis' 80-200/2.8 and some with my bigma. I learned that using a ballhead sucks for astrophotography. It is impossible to make fine adjustments in just one axis. Hell, it is impossible to make accurate fine adjustments period. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
$525 (plus tax, tags dealer prep fees) vs $49.95 for the manual rail from Adorama? I wonder what kind of lens I might find somewhere like KEH for the $475 difference? On 12/1/2013 8:18 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: With a focus rail, you still have to move focus by hand. I was thinking about tools like this one: http://www.cognisys-inc.com/stackshot/stackshot.php Jostein -Opprinnelig melding- From: Attila Boros Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 2:04 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack) On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: Well done, Bill! I'm curious to know if you move focus by hand or use some kind of device for it. I have been looking at several tools for the purpose, but haven't been able to justify the investment just yet. Jostein http://www.kaiser-fototechnik.de/en/produkte/2_1_produktanzeige.asp?nr=5534 Didn't try focus stack with it (yet), just setting the magnification on the macro lens, then focusing by moving the camera. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Computer purchase dilemma
On Sun, Dec 01, 2013, John wrote: I'm not anti-Mac, I just prefer to build my own I can't really do that with a Mac. Then you should be using Linux/*BSD. If you truly need access to Windoze software, you can do that with either Wine or a VM with a real licensed copy of Windoze. -- 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: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
Ah, but that's argumentation to *avoid* the investment, John. :-) Jotein -Opprinnelig melding- From: John Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 3:37 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack) $525 (plus tax, tags dealer prep fees) vs $49.95 for the manual rail from Adorama? I wonder what kind of lens I might find somewhere like KEH for the $475 difference? On 12/1/2013 8:18 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: With a focus rail, you still have to move focus by hand. I was thinking about tools like this one: http://www.cognisys-inc.com/stackshot/stackshot.php Jostein -Opprinnelig melding- From: Attila Boros Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 2:04 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack) On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: Well done, Bill! I'm curious to know if you move focus by hand or use some kind of device for it. I have been looking at several tools for the purpose, but haven't been able to justify the investment just yet. Jostein http://www.kaiser-fototechnik.de/en/produkte/2_1_produktanzeige.asp?nr=5534 Didn't try focus stack with it (yet), just setting the magnification on the macro lens, then focusing by moving the camera. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
On 30/11/2013 10:08 PM, Jack Davis wrote: My that's a beautiful image, Bill. What program do you use for stack focusing? Thanks Jack. I'm not using any special software. Photoshop CS6 allows it to be done with a couple of mouse clicks. bill Jack - Original Message - From: Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 6:05 PM Subject: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack) Another focus stack image. This time shot with the DA100/2.8 macro. ISO 100, f/4. 17 x 2 second exposures. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/knife2.html This is a much loved little knife that I sometimes use in my workshop. enjoy bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
On 01/12/2013 2:53 AM, Bob W wrote: That's very rich and nicely textured. Nice knife. What type of wood is that surface? I have a cabinet in that wood, and I'd like some bookshelves made in it. Thanks Bob. That is just run of the mill oak. bill B On 1 Dec 2013, at 02:05, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Another focus stack image. This time shot with the DA100/2.8 macro. ISO 100, f/4. 17 x 2 second exposures. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/knife2.html This is a much loved little knife that I sometimes use in my workshop. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
On 01/12/2013 5:27 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: Well done, Bill! I'm curious to know if you move focus by hand or use some kind of device for it. I have been looking at several tools for the purpose, but haven't been able to justify the investment just yet. For this, I just racked the lens focus out to layer the focus because the distance was pretty long. For closer macro work, it's best to have the camera on a focus rail and move the entire rig. I have an old Pentax focus rail that works really well and a cheap Chinese focus stage that works like a cheap Chinese piece of junk. If one is using a bellows, then the camera body can be moved to shift focus as well. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
Manfrotto has a nice plate for this if you want to try manual micro positioning: http://www.manfrotto.com/micro-positioning-sliding-plate Toine On 1 December 2013 14:18, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: With a focus rail, you still have to move focus by hand. I was thinking about tools like this one: http://www.cognisys-inc.com/stackshot/stackshot.php Jostein -Opprinnelig melding- From: Attila Boros Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 2:04 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack) On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: Well done, Bill! I'm curious to know if you move focus by hand or use some kind of device for it. I have been looking at several tools for the purpose, but haven't been able to justify the investment just yet. Jostein http://www.kaiser-fototechnik.de/en/produkte/2_1_produktanzeige.asp?nr=5534 Didn't try focus stack with it (yet), just setting the magnification on the macro lens, then focusing by moving the camera. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
I own that plate, and in my opinion is not particularly good. Jostein -Opprinnelig melding- From: Toine Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 4:49 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack) Manfrotto has a nice plate for this if you want to try manual micro positioning: http://www.manfrotto.com/micro-positioning-sliding-plate Toine On 1 December 2013 14:18, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: With a focus rail, you still have to move focus by hand. I was thinking about tools like this one: http://www.cognisys-inc.com/stackshot/stackshot.php Jostein -Opprinnelig melding- From: Attila Boros Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 2:04 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack) On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: Well done, Bill! I'm curious to know if you move focus by hand or use some kind of device for it. I have been looking at several tools for the purpose, but haven't been able to justify the investment just yet. Jostein http://www.kaiser-fototechnik.de/en/produkte/2_1_produktanzeige.asp?nr=5534 Didn't try focus stack with it (yet), just setting the magnification on the macro lens, then focusing by moving the camera. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
I haven't done focus stacking but my general impression is that you have to move the camera/lens to shift focus because doing so on the lens tends to shift the magnification. So I guess its possible with enough distance and not a lot of shift going on for this to work with just the lens huh? For macro work I generally want to isolate a small subject and prefer rather thin dof. Insects are the only big problems for dof for me usually. I can see why you stacked this now. It looked flatter to me too. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 10:27 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 01/12/2013 5:27 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: Well done, Bill! I'm curious to know if you move focus by hand or use some kind of device for it. I have been looking at several tools for the purpose, but haven't been able to justify the investment just yet. For this, I just racked the lens focus out to layer the focus because the distance was pretty long. For closer macro work, it's best to have the camera on a focus rail and move the entire rig. I have an old Pentax focus rail that works really well and a cheap Chinese focus stage that works like a cheap Chinese piece of junk. If one is using a bellows, then the camera body can be moved to shift focus as well. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Computer purchase dilemma
Stan, I use a Thunderbolt Display 27 interchangeably with MacBook Air 13 (2011 generation), MacBook Pro 13 (2013 generation), and Mac mini. It's an excellent display, IMO slightly better than the one in the 2011 iMac 27 I have at the office. The two laptops above belong to the office too, the mini is my personal system (2.6Ghz quad core, 16G RAM, 1T internal drive, linked to a five disk array for storage and backup) which I do all my image processing with. It works great. A new Mac Pro would be neat and higher performance, but it is FAR more expensive and I'm not convinced I need all that processing power as yet. This system seems to handle everything I'm throwing at it (from 5Mpixel Olympus E-1 raw files to 140 Mpixel raw file film scans from the Nikon Coolscan 9000ED) with more than adequate performance. And when I want a new cpu, even if I want to update to the Mac Pro, it's just a matter of plugging it in and cloning the contents of the mini onto it, which will reduce my system cost. I doubt Apple will switch to a different display connection protocol any time in the near future. Thunderbolt has at least the next half-dozen years comfortably in hand with respect to performance, I suspect. ;-) G On Nov 30, 2013, at 1:14 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: My 7-year old iMac just keeps on working, but it really struggles with large image files, etc. My dilemma is not whether to buy a new computer - that is a given. My dilemma is about what to buy. Note: I am well aware that I can certainly find cheaper alternatives than those discussed below. However, I have had enough experience with MS-DOS and Windows systems over the last few decades to be 100% certain that I have zero interest in going that route. And within the Apple lineup, the Mac Mini, tricked out and paired with the 27 Thunderbolt Display, is about what I would get in an iMac all-in-one for about the same price. With some sacrifice in expansion ports with the Mini. So the Mini is not off the table, but pushed well to the side while I look at other options. Specifically, short version: a. all-in-one (iMac) vs. desktop Mac Pro + display. b. If desktop+monitor, then Apple Thunderbolt display vs. other good display vs. display with wide (Adobe RGB) color gamut. WRT the monitor - I have read several magazine articles and blog comments and other material (including this interesting piece from EIZO: http://www.eizo.com/global/library/basics/lcd_monitor_color_gamut/ ) and I am not sure what I would gain from a wide-gamut display. If web images and printers are stuck with sRGB, then for me to see a better image on my desktop isn't really going to do anything except to further increase the load on my credit card. And if the iMac or Apple Thunderbolt style monitor is good enough, then do I need a desktop at all? A current quad-core iMac with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M GPU with 4GB graphic memory plus some system memory and drive upgrades would be about $2900. The quad-core base version of the new Mac Pro will start at $3000, including 2 AMD FirePro D300 GPU's with 2GB on each. Some TBD added cost of memory upgrades, cables, etc. So, is there sufficient value added with the desktop and its option to go for a wide gamut display? Am I gaining other intangible benefits from the (to me) inscrutable differences in processor and GPUs between the iMac and Mac Pro? Should I save some money on the computer system and buy a 20-40 lens? I welcome any comments or opinions, informed or otherwise. 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: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
On 01/12/2013 9:58 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: I haven't done focus stacking but my general impression is that you have to move the camera/lens to shift focus because doing so on the lens tends to shift the magnification. So I guess its possible with enough distance and not a lot of shift going on for this to work with just the lens huh? For macro work I generally want to isolate a small subject and prefer rather thin dof. Insects are the only big problems for dof for me usually. I can see why you stacked this now. It looked flatter to me too. Any movement, be it the lens, body or entire rig changes the reproduction ratio. For aligning the layers, I depend completely on Photoshop's auto alignment tool. It resizes as needed to bring the layers into alignment. Otherwise, alignment would be a very, very time consuming process. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax
Has anyone tried this tele converter? http://www.adorama.com/VV14XP.html?utm_term=Otherutm_medium=Affiliateutm_campaign=Otherutm_source=rflaid65093 Alan C --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3275911#forum-post-42633175 I think you will find that enlightening. I did. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 11:25 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Has anyone tried this tele converter? http://www.adorama.com/VV14XP.html?utm_term=Otherutm_medium=Affiliateutm_campaign=Otherutm_source=rflaid65093 Alan C --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax
PS read the whole thread. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 11:47 AM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3275911#forum-post-42633175 I think you will find that enlightening. I did. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 11:25 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Has anyone tried this tele converter? http://www.adorama.com/VV14XP.html?utm_term=Otherutm_medium=Affiliateutm_campaign=Otherutm_source=rflaid65093 Alan C --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
Beautifully detailed, handsome colours. That knife has a lot of character! On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Another focus stack image. This time shot with the DA100/2.8 macro. ISO 100, f/4. 17 x 2 second exposures. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/knife2.html This is a much loved little knife that I sometimes use in my workshop. enjoy bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
How precise does the stack have to be in terms of depth? I'm guessing you could easily auto-align any other problems. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 12:28 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Beautifully detailed, handsome colours. That knife has a lot of character! On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Another focus stack image. This time shot with the DA100/2.8 macro. ISO 100, f/4. 17 x 2 second exposures. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/knife2.html This is a much loved little knife that I sometimes use in my workshop. enjoy bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
On 01/12/2013 11:36 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: How precise does the stack have to be in terms of depth? I'm guessing you could easily auto-align any other problems. Considering how typically lassez faire I am about technical aspects, I would say not very precise. All I'm doing is using the focus peaking option of live view to move the focus point ahead a little bit, making sure that there is overlap in the peaking and then taking another exposure, and repeating the process until I have scanned the entire subject. After that, I let Photoshop do whatever voodoo it is doing to create the image. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 12:28 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Beautifully detailed, handsome colours. That knife has a lot of character! Thanks Bruce. I appreciate the comments. bill On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Another focus stack image. This time shot with the DA100/2.8 macro. ISO 100, f/4. 17 x 2 second exposures. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/knife2.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
Thanks for the insight. I might try this and see how lens shift it can compensate for. No macro rail here. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 1:03 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 01/12/2013 11:36 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: How precise does the stack have to be in terms of depth? I'm guessing you could easily auto-align any other problems. Considering how typically lassez faire I am about technical aspects, I would say not very precise. All I'm doing is using the focus peaking option of live view to move the focus point ahead a little bit, making sure that there is overlap in the peaking and then taking another exposure, and repeating the process until I have scanned the entire subject. After that, I let Photoshop do whatever voodoo it is doing to create the image. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 12:28 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Beautifully detailed, handsome colours. That knife has a lot of character! Thanks Bruce. I appreciate the comments. bill On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Another focus stack image. This time shot with the DA100/2.8 macro. ISO 100, f/4. 17 x 2 second exposures. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/knife2.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
By the way, regardless of how you achieved it, that is a very nice image. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the insight. I might try this and see how lens shift it can compensate for. No macro rail here. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 1:03 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 01/12/2013 11:36 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: How precise does the stack have to be in terms of depth? I'm guessing you could easily auto-align any other problems. Considering how typically lassez faire I am about technical aspects, I would say not very precise. All I'm doing is using the focus peaking option of live view to move the focus point ahead a little bit, making sure that there is overlap in the peaking and then taking another exposure, and repeating the process until I have scanned the entire subject. After that, I let Photoshop do whatever voodoo it is doing to create the image. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 12:28 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Beautifully detailed, handsome colours. That knife has a lot of character! Thanks Bruce. I appreciate the comments. bill On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 9:05 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Another focus stack image. This time shot with the DA100/2.8 macro. ISO 100, f/4. 17 x 2 second exposures. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/knife2.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - Morgan Stanley
After my meeting in New York, I had three days at home and flew out to San Diego for another meeting. What a contrast with NYC! This was just outside my hotel: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17616307size=lg (K-5, DA 50-200) Comments? Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Fw: PESO - Virgin River Canyon, AZ
Observed on my way South from Zion. Mostly a transport leg, but I found this little canyon quite captivating. It's a place I'd love to return to. http://alunfoto.blogspot.no/2013/11/virgin-river-canyon-az.html Nice series! I love that place, have been there three or four times at least. The small canyon, from de border-crossing in Nevada with the big casino to the recreation area north of it in Utah is small but beatiful! I remeber the hightway sign at the rec-area say 'Left: Las-Vegas and right: Salt-Lake-City' :) The canyon is hard to photograph, both due to traffic conditions (no places to stop really, you have to get OFF the interstate) but also due to harsh lighting most of the day. Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Morgan Stanley
Good eye, nice composition. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 2:57 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: After my meeting in New York, I had three days at home and flew out to San Diego for another meeting. What a contrast with NYC! This was just outside my hotel: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17616307size=lg (K-5, DA 50-200) Comments? Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax
Max aperture 4.5 or faster would be a no go for me. -Original Message- From: Alan C c...@lantic.net Subject: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax Has anyone tried this tele converter? http://www.adorama.com/VV14XP.html?utm_term=Otherutm_medium=Affiliateutm_campaign=Otherutm_source=rflaid65093 Alan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
generic battery pack for K5
I got one of those generic K5 battery units for the K5. Shot a party last night. It was nice to shoot several hundred shots with the popup flash and not have the battery power go down on me. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Computer purchase dilemma
It screams with Photoshop CS6 and it doesn't look like there's going to be any reason to upgrade hardware for a Photoshop CS7 that's never going to exist. Not even a K-3? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: John johnsess...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Computer purchase dilemma The computer I built last year is adequate for my needs at this time. It screams with Photoshop CS6 and it doesn't look like there's going to be any reason to upgrade hardware for a Photoshop CS7 that's never going to exist. All I'm really saying is that if someone did have an interest in exploring Windoze as an alternative, Windoze 8 isn't the version to do it with. On 11/30/2013 10:25 PM, John Mullan wrote: If you want decent machines with Win 7 Pro, look at Enterprise class machines like HP's Elitebook and Probook laptops, or similar desktops aimed at the business user, not the typical consumer class machine. jm -Original Message- From: John Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 9:15 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Computer purchase dilemma This will probably be of absolutely no help whatsoever, but ... I don't think now is a particularly good time to buy Windoze computers anyway. Looks like everything that's available comes preloaded with Windoze 8, which is not the best thing Micro$oft ever came up with. I've currently got 2 build-your-own systems with XP one with Windoze 7, along with a laptop I need to finish updating the Windoze 7 that I replaced Vista with. Windoze sucks, but not enough to induce me to sell my soul to Apple. I did briefly consider going the hackentosh route, but it doesn't really look like a viable platform for someone who doesn't enjoy spending all their time fighting the OS. That's about the only good thing about Windoze. You can schlep the equipment together install the OS and it will pretty much work without having to constantly fight with it. On 11/30/2013 4:14 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: My 7-year old iMac just keeps on working, but it really struggles with large image files, etc. My dilemma is not whether to buy a new computer - that is a given. My dilemma is about what to buy. Note: I am well aware that I can certainly find cheaper alternatives than those discussed below. However, I have had enough experience with MS-DOS and Windows systems over the last few decades to be 100% certain that I have zero interest in going that route. And within the Apple lineup, the Mac Mini, tricked out and paired with the 27 Thunderbolt Display, is about what I would get in an iMac all-in-one for about the same price. With some sacrifice in expansion ports with the Mini. So the Mini is not off the table, but pushed well to the side while I look at other options. Specifically, short version: a. all-in-one (iMac) vs. desktop Mac Pro + display. b. If desktop+monitor, then Apple Thunderbolt display vs. other good display vs. display with wide (Adobe RGB) color gamut. WRT the monitor - I have read several magazine articles and blog comments and other material (including this interesting piece from EIZO: http://www.eizo.com/global/library/basics/lcd_monitor_color_gamut/ ) and I am not sure what I would gain from a wide-gamut display. If web images and printers are stuck with sRGB, then for me to see a better image on my desktop isn't really going to do anything except to further increase the load on my credit card. And if the iMac or Apple Thunderbolt style monitor is good enough, then do I need a desktop at all? A current quad-core iMac with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M GPU with 4GB graphic memory plus some system memory and drive upgrades would be about $2900. The quad-core base version of the new Mac Pro will start at $3000, including 2 AMD FirePro D300 GPU's with 2GB on each. Some TBD added cost of memory upgrades, cables, etc. So, is there sufficient value added with the desktop and its option to go for a wide gamut display? Am I gaining other intangible benefits from the (to me) inscrutable differences in processor and GPUs between the iMac and Mac Pro? Should I save some money on the computer system and buy a 20-40 lens? I welcome any comments or opinions, informed or otherwise. 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.
PESO: My Bug
Not a focus stack (thankfully. I'm sure) Pentax K3 (I am really liking this camera), 18-135 zoom at 135mm, F6.3, 1/640 second ISO800 Don't be afraid to look, it's not a real bug, either, it's just what we nicknamed him.. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/bug1.html enjoy bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
That rokinon 24/1.4 is $450 on lightning deal
Going on right now: http://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-Aspherical-Angle-Pentax-RK24M-P/dp/B006YM9KYK -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: My Bug
That is an appealing image. I especially like the snow on his nose. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 5:11 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Not a focus stack (thankfully. I'm sure) Pentax K3 (I am really liking this camera), 18-135 zoom at 135mm, F6.3, 1/640 second ISO800 Don't be afraid to look, it's not a real bug, either, it's just what we nicknamed him.. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/bug1.html enjoy bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: My Bug
Love those two tan dots on his eyebrows. Bob S. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 4:11 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Not a focus stack (thankfully. I'm sure) Pentax K3 (I am really liking this camera), 18-135 zoom at 135mm, F6.3, 1/640 second ISO800 Don't be afraid to look, it's not a real bug, either, it's just what we nicknamed him.. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/bug1.html enjoy bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: My Bug
He has so got that What?!? look on his face. :-) On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 5:11 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Not a focus stack (thankfully. I'm sure) Pentax K3 (I am really liking this camera), 18-135 zoom at 135mm, F6.3, 1/640 second ISO800 Don't be afraid to look, it's not a real bug, either, it's just what we nicknamed him.. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/bug1.html enjoy bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Morgan Stanley
Nice work - good eye. I think it would be a stronger image if the LH side of the image was cropped slightly to eliminate the blue sky. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Subject: PESO - Morgan Stanley After my meeting in New York, I had three days at home and flew out to San Diego for another meeting. What a contrast with NYC! This was just outside my hotel: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17616307size=lg (K-5, DA 50-200) Comments? Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My Bug
What a great capture of a good looking animal! I'd loose the brush in the background if it were mine. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: My Bug Not a focus stack (thankfully. I'm sure) Pentax K3 (I am really liking this camera), 18-135 zoom at 135mm, F6.3, 1/640 second ISO800 Don't be afraid to look, it's not a real bug, either, it's just what we nicknamed him.. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/bug1.html enjoy bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: My Bug
On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 5:11 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Pentax K3 (I am really liking this camera), Me too! Thanks for forcing me to get it. ;-) -- -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: Computer purchase dilemma
On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 10:25:24PM -0500, John Mullan wrote: If you want decent machines with Win 7 Pro, look at Enterprise class machines like HP's Elitebook and Probook laptops, or similar desktops aimed at the business user, not the typical consumer class machine. jm Yep. This is being written on an EliteBook 8740w (17.3 1920x1200); it's roughly comparable to a MacBook Pro (quad i7 processors, memory up to either 16GB or 32GB, depending on who you ask). Windows 7 Pro. My previous two machines were both HP laptops (one XP/32, one XP/64), and I got over 10 years of use out of them. The weak point, in each case, was the display. But then, what do I know? I've also got a house full of Sony A/V kit, some of which is over 20 years old; the only thing which is coming to the end of its life is the projection TV, and that's got to be around 10 years old. It could be fixed, but a new flat screen would almost certainly cost less, and offer me more (such as HDMI, for one thing). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
I've got a Pentax Macro Focus Rail III or some such I found in a discount bin at one of the local independent cameras stores that Pentax dumped back around the time Hoya bought them. Got it for something like $20 IIRC. It doesn't have any kind of motor but it works Ok. On 12/1/2013 10:03 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: Ah, but that's argumentation to *avoid* the investment, John. :-) Jotein -Opprinnelig melding- From: John Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 3:37 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack) $525 (plus tax, tags dealer prep fees) vs $49.95 for the manual rail from Adorama? I wonder what kind of lens I might find somewhere like KEH for the $475 difference? On 12/1/2013 8:18 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: With a focus rail, you still have to move focus by hand. I was thinking about tools like this one: http://www.cognisys-inc.com/stackshot/stackshot.php Jostein -Opprinnelig melding- From: Attila Boros Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 2:04 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack) On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: Well done, Bill! I'm curious to know if you move focus by hand or use some kind of device for it. I have been looking at several tools for the purpose, but haven't been able to justify the investment just yet. Jostein http://www.kaiser-fototechnik.de/en/produkte/2_1_produktanzeige.asp?nr=5534 Didn't try focus stack with it (yet), just setting the magnification on the macro lens, then focusing by moving the camera. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Computer purchase dilemma
I could, but I only build 'em so I can use 'em and all my applications run on windoze, so why build in another, unnecessary layer of frustration between me and the applications? On 12/1/2013 9:37 AM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Sun, Dec 01, 2013, John wrote: I'm not anti-Mac, I just prefer to build my own I can't really do that with a Mac. Then you should be using Linux/*BSD. If you truly need access to Windoze software, you can do that with either Wine or a VM with a real licensed copy of Windoze. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Computer purchase dilemma
On 12/1/2013 5:11 PM, Ken Waller wrote: It screams with Photoshop CS6 and it doesn't look like there's going to be any reason to upgrade hardware for a Photoshop CS7 that's never going to exist. Not even a K-3? K-3, is that Ricoh's new Full-Frame DSLR in Pentax K mount? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: John johnsess...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Computer purchase dilemma The computer I built last year is adequate for my needs at this time. It screams with Photoshop CS6 and it doesn't look like there's going to be any reason to upgrade hardware for a Photoshop CS7 that's never going to exist. All I'm really saying is that if someone did have an interest in exploring Windoze as an alternative, Windoze 8 isn't the version to do it with. On 11/30/2013 10:25 PM, John Mullan wrote: If you want decent machines with Win 7 Pro, look at Enterprise class machines like HP's Elitebook and Probook laptops, or similar desktops aimed at the business user, not the typical consumer class machine. jm -Original Message- From: John Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 9:15 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Computer purchase dilemma This will probably be of absolutely no help whatsoever, but ... I don't think now is a particularly good time to buy Windoze computers anyway. Looks like everything that's available comes preloaded with Windoze 8, which is not the best thing Micro$oft ever came up with. I've currently got 2 build-your-own systems with XP one with Windoze 7, along with a laptop I need to finish updating the Windoze 7 that I replaced Vista with. Windoze sucks, but not enough to induce me to sell my soul to Apple. I did briefly consider going the hackentosh route, but it doesn't really look like a viable platform for someone who doesn't enjoy spending all their time fighting the OS. That's about the only good thing about Windoze. You can schlep the equipment together install the OS and it will pretty much work without having to constantly fight with it. On 11/30/2013 4:14 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: My 7-year old iMac just keeps on working, but it really struggles with large image files, etc. My dilemma is not whether to buy a new computer - that is a given. My dilemma is about what to buy. Note: I am well aware that I can certainly find cheaper alternatives than those discussed below. However, I have had enough experience with MS-DOS and Windows systems over the last few decades to be 100% certain that I have zero interest in going that route. And within the Apple lineup, the Mac Mini, tricked out and paired with the 27 Thunderbolt Display, is about what I would get in an iMac all-in-one for about the same price. With some sacrifice in expansion ports with the Mini. So the Mini is not off the table, but pushed well to the side while I look at other options. Specifically, short version: a. all-in-one (iMac) vs. desktop Mac Pro + display. b. If desktop+monitor, then Apple Thunderbolt display vs. other good display vs. display with wide (Adobe RGB) color gamut. WRT the monitor - I have read several magazine articles and blog comments and other material (including this interesting piece from EIZO: http://www.eizo.com/global/library/basics/lcd_monitor_color_gamut/ ) and I am not sure what I would gain from a wide-gamut display. If web images and printers are stuck with sRGB, then for me to see a better image on my desktop isn't really going to do anything except to further increase the load on my credit card. And if the iMac or Apple Thunderbolt style monitor is good enough, then do I need a desktop at all? A current quad-core iMac with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M GPU with 4GB graphic memory plus some system memory and drive upgrades would be about $2900. The quad-core base version of the new Mac Pro will start at $3000, including 2 AMD FirePro D300 GPU's with 2GB on each. Some TBD added cost of memory upgrades, cables, etc. So, is there sufficient value added with the desktop and its option to go for a wide gamut display? Am I gaining other intangible benefits from the (to me) inscrutable differences in processor and GPUs between the iMac and Mac Pro? Should I save some money on the computer system and buy a 20-40 lens? I welcome any comments or opinions, informed or otherwise. 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.
December PUG - Last Call
G'day all My home internet connection is down at present. Telstra advises that the phone line will be fixed by 5 Dec - presumably that's 2013 but with Telstra, it could easily be 2014 (or later...) Anyway, if it is repaired as promised, I'll be closing submissions on Thursday evening (Sydney time). Theme: Chaos; 13 submissions so far. Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html The main requirements are: * Max. pixel dimensions: 800 x 800 pixels * Max file size: 300k * Third party equipment is acceptable provided either the camera body or lens used is Pentax. * If you embed a colour space in the image, it should be sRGB to ensure that the image is displayed correctly on line. -- Cheers Brian ++ 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: Computer purchase dilemma
K-3, is that Ricoh's new Full-Frame DSLR in Pentax K mount? At 24mp it might as well be - especially if you've been shooting with a K10D or K29D. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: John johnsess...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Computer purchase dilemma On 12/1/2013 5:11 PM, Ken Waller wrote: It screams with Photoshop CS6 and it doesn't look like there's going to be any reason to upgrade hardware for a Photoshop CS7 that's never going to exist. Not even a K-3? K-3, is that Ricoh's new Full-Frame DSLR in Pentax K mount? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: John johnsess...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Computer purchase dilemma The computer I built last year is adequate for my needs at this time. It screams with Photoshop CS6 and it doesn't look like there's going to be any reason to upgrade hardware for a Photoshop CS7 that's never going to exist. All I'm really saying is that if someone did have an interest in exploring Windoze as an alternative, Windoze 8 isn't the version to do it with. On 11/30/2013 10:25 PM, John Mullan wrote: If you want decent machines with Win 7 Pro, look at Enterprise class machines like HP's Elitebook and Probook laptops, or similar desktops aimed at the business user, not the typical consumer class machine. jm -Original Message- From: John Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2013 9:15 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Computer purchase dilemma This will probably be of absolutely no help whatsoever, but ... I don't think now is a particularly good time to buy Windoze computers anyway. Looks like everything that's available comes preloaded with Windoze 8, which is not the best thing Micro$oft ever came up with. I've currently got 2 build-your-own systems with XP one with Windoze 7, along with a laptop I need to finish updating the Windoze 7 that I replaced Vista with. Windoze sucks, but not enough to induce me to sell my soul to Apple. I did briefly consider going the hackentosh route, but it doesn't really look like a viable platform for someone who doesn't enjoy spending all their time fighting the OS. That's about the only good thing about Windoze. You can schlep the equipment together install the OS and it will pretty much work without having to constantly fight with it. On 11/30/2013 4:14 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: My 7-year old iMac just keeps on working, but it really struggles with large image files, etc. My dilemma is not whether to buy a new computer - that is a given. My dilemma is about what to buy. Note: I am well aware that I can certainly find cheaper alternatives than those discussed below. However, I have had enough experience with MS-DOS and Windows systems over the last few decades to be 100% certain that I have zero interest in going that route. And within the Apple lineup, the Mac Mini, tricked out and paired with the 27 Thunderbolt Display, is about what I would get in an iMac all-in-one for about the same price. With some sacrifice in expansion ports with the Mini. So the Mini is not off the table, but pushed well to the side while I look at other options. Specifically, short version: a. all-in-one (iMac) vs. desktop Mac Pro + display. b. If desktop+monitor, then Apple Thunderbolt display vs. other good display vs. display with wide (Adobe RGB) color gamut. WRT the monitor - I have read several magazine articles and blog comments and other material (including this interesting piece from EIZO: http://www.eizo.com/global/library/basics/lcd_monitor_color_gamut/ ) and I am not sure what I would gain from a wide-gamut display. If web images and printers are stuck with sRGB, then for me to see a better image on my desktop isn't really going to do anything except to further increase the load on my credit card. And if the iMac or Apple Thunderbolt style monitor is good enough, then do I need a desktop at all? A current quad-core iMac with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M GPU with 4GB graphic memory plus some system memory and drive upgrades would be about $2900. The quad-core base version of the new Mac Pro will start at $3000, including 2 AMD FirePro D300 GPU's with 2GB on each. Some TBD added cost of memory upgrades, cables, etc. So, is there sufficient value added with the desktop and its option to go for a wide gamut display? Am I gaining other intangible benefits from the (to me) inscrutable differences in processor and GPUs between the iMac and Mac Pro? Should I save some money on the computer system and buy a 20-40 lens? I welcome any comments or opinions, informed or otherwise. 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: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax
Probably not the best optically as well as apparently having other issues. On 12/1/2013 11:25 AM, Alan C wrote: Has anyone tried this tele converter? http://www.adorama.com/VV14XP.html?utm_term=Otherutm_medium=Affiliateutm_campaign=Otherutm_source=rflaid65093 Alan C --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- 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: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax
Pentax as much as says that the 1.7x auto focus adapter shouldn't be used with any lens slower than f2.8. But I had good luck with it using the A*300 f4.0 on even such enchant film bodies as the ZX-5n. I expect it depends more on the low light capabilities of the camera itself. However that teleconverter seems to have electrical problems that make it more problematic. On 12/1/2013 3:45 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Max aperture 4.5 or faster would be a no go for me. -Original Message- From: Alan C c...@lantic.net Subject: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax Has anyone tried this tele converter? http://www.adorama.com/VV14XP.html?utm_term=Otherutm_medium=Affiliateutm_campaign=Otherutm_source=rflaid65093 Alan -- 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: Mountain ice
A shot from our Friday-after-Thanksgiving hike in the White Mountains. Kinda abstract but I like it. http://www.robertstech.com/temp/ice.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax
P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Pentax as much as says that the 1.7x auto focus adapter shouldn't be used with any lens slower than f2.8. But I had good luck with it using the A*300 f4.0 on even such enchant film bodies as the ZX-5n. I expect it depends more on the low light capabilities of the camera itself. However that teleconverter seems to have electrical problems that make it more problematic. On 12/1/2013 3:45 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Max aperture 4.5 or faster would be a no go for me. -Original Message- From: Alan C c...@lantic.net Subject: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax Has anyone tried this tele converter? http://www.adorama.com/VV14XP.html?utm_term=Otherutm_medium=Affiliateutm_campaign=Otherutm_source=rflaid65093 Alan I've use the Pentax 1.7x TC with a 400mm f/5.6 and, in good light, it worked fine. And on a K10D no less! I also own the Tamron 1.4x TC and it works great with screwdrive AF lenses. Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Mountain ice
Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: A shot from our Friday-after-Thanksgiving hike in the White Mountains. Kinda abstract but I like it. http://www.robertstech.com/temp/ice.jpg Nice. Probably makes a beautiful print, huh? I have a thing for abstract ice pics, though. Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Mountain ice
Quite nice indeed. The shapes are interesting and carry the eye further into the image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 10:29 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: A shot from our Friday-after-Thanksgiving hike in the White Mountains. Kinda abstract but I like it. http://www.robertstech.com/temp/ice.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Mountain ice
That's very nice, Mark. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Dec 1, 2013, at 9:29 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: A shot from our Friday-after-Thanksgiving hike in the White Mountains. Kinda abstract but I like it. http://www.robertstech.com/temp/ice.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
Test
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Test2
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Re: Computer purchase dilemma
On Dec 1, 2013, at 9:47 pm, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: It's not just the army. I still get occasional sms messages telling me the system is down and wanting me to fix it at the place I was made redundant from 3.5 years ago. Not so long ago one of the help desk guys phoned me to demand why I hadn't responded and why wasn't I fixing a SEV1. I explained to him, but it seems I am stuck on their support rota forever. Just call them when you get the next email and inform them of your hourly contract rate ;) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
Wow, that's really nice, Bill. Great detail. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Nov 30, 2013, at 8:05 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Another focus stack image. This time shot with the DA100/2.8 macro. ISO 100, f/4. 17 x 2 second exposures. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/knife2.html This is a much loved little knife that I sometimes use in my workshop. enjoy bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: What if Pentax made a monochrome K-3?
What do you think, Ricoh is Leica? There are only two manufactures photography that could get away with making such a special purpose device as a monochrome only digital camera, and only three that might actually try it. Leica already makes such a beast, and will probably make a profit on each one sold. Canon could make such a beast and afford the loss on each one sold. Sony might make one and convince themselves that it wouldn't kill their camera division, but it might. On 11/29/2013 12:01 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: Would you buy it? There would be a lot to gain in resolution and sensitivity by eliminating the color filter. Big bonuses if you tend to shoot in black and white a great deal anyways. I realize the downsides of having to use filters just like the old days, but really I'm ok with that personally. Plus think of all the great lenses that are not all that suitable for color, but work amazingly well in black and white. Just some wishful thinking. Even a B/W K-5 II would be pretty cool. -- 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: What if Pentax made a monochrome K-3?
No, I don't think I would. Too limiting. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Nov 29, 2013, at 11:01 AM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Would you buy it? There would be a lot to gain in resolution and sensitivity by eliminating the color filter. Big bonuses if you tend to shoot in black and white a great deal anyways. I realize the downsides of having to use filters just like the old days, but really I'm ok with that personally. Plus think of all the great lenses that are not all that suitable for color, but work amazingly well in black and white. Just some wishful thinking. Even a B/W K-5 II would be pretty cool. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Computer purchase dilemma
on 2013-11-30 20:48 Stan Halpin wrote Larry, Steve - thanks for your comments. In a way they are not very helpful because I am looking for compelling reasons why I should go with the Mac Pro and not the Mini or iMac. well, that comes down to what's compelling for you; if you are doing a mountain of work, and the machine will make a difference, go for it; the 10x7 cylinder does seem very alluring, though (i keep thinking i could use one, then coming back down to earth) if you are using mainly Lightroom, then those super-GPUs won't make much difference to your photo work This is something I have wondered about. I have seen a few references that show a rapidly diminishing gain in LR performance as one moves from 2 to 4 to 6 to 8-core processors, and I figured that LR or any other current software would be unable to fully take advantage of any new CPU or GPU. I have been looking at the Perfect Photo Suite to use as an adjunct to LR, and their set-up instructions go into modifications to settings based on available cache memory on the GPU. And so I was thinking just maybe this time bigger would be better, not only for that program but also for LR... you are mixing different questions here: 1) does Lightroom benefit from GPU on Mac? -- no (though the basic OS support of any app does benefit) 2) does Lightroom benefit from multiple CPU cores on Mac? -- i can't find a solid reference on this, but it sounds like your own research found that any benefit is limited 3) does other software benefit from these? -- yes, Aperture gets much benefit from the GPU, and is well equipped to utilize multiple cores; some operations of Photoshop benefit as well; many video-editing tools (video being the primary market for the Mac Pro) are very strongly dependent on GPU performance and i'll add 4) will these matter more to LR in the future? -- Adobe has had several development cycles to add GPU acceleration to Lightroom, and hasn't, so i can only guess it's not a priority; by the time it does make a difference, any machine from today will have been superseded -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: My Bug
Very cute! Those brown spots above the eyes are cute too. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Dec 1, 2013, at 4:11 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Not a focus stack (thankfully. I'm sure) Pentax K3 (I am really liking this camera), 18-135 zoom at 135mm, F6.3, 1/640 second ISO800 Don't be afraid to look, it's not a real bug, either, it's just what we nicknamed him.. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/bug1.html enjoy bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Morgan Stanley
That's nice geometry, Rick. I like it. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Dec 1, 2013, at 1:57 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: After my meeting in New York, I had three days at home and flew out to San Diego for another meeting. What a contrast with NYC! This was just outside my hotel: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17616307size=lg (K-5, DA 50-200) Comments? Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Virgin River Canyon, AZ
Very nice, Jostein. Great composition, light, subject, et al. It's been wonderful to see your work from this recent trip. Thanks for the treat! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Nov 30, 2013, at 3:47 PM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: Observed on my way South from Zion. Mostly a transport leg, but I found this “little” canyon quite captivating. It’s a place I’d love to return to. http://alunfoto.blogspot.no/2013/11/virgin-river-canyon-az.html Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO, something messier
Very nice, work, Larry! Excellent. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Dec 1, 2013, at 6:06 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157638239972733/ Even with the astrotracer 30 seconds at 500mm is too long. Now, I need to find stacking software for my mac. These were photographed on Empire grade at the gate for Grey Whale ranch, with my Pentax K-5 II, using my O-GPS 1 in astrotracer mode. Some were shot with John Francis' 80-200/2.8 and some with my bigma. I learned that using a ballhead sucks for astrophotography. It is impossible to make fine adjustments in just one axis. Hell, it is impossible to make accurate fine adjustments period. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Dark, Snowy Commute
I agree with Godfrey. Good one, Frank. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Nov 29, 2013, at 9:57 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: Like it! I could wish for just a pinch more exposure on the bicyclist, but it's effective as is. G HH! On Nov 29, 2013, at 2:53 AM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Taken and originally posted several years ago, since we're having rather wintry weather of late I thought I'd post it again: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2010/02/dark-snowy-commute.html?m=1 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Test
Received. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 11:19 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Test Sent from my iPad -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Test2
Received. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 11:21 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Test2 Sent from my iPad -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Eye contact
I love this book, Derby! I love the expressions, light, and colors! Australians are beautiful! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Nov 27, 2013, at 4:24 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: I made a Blurb. There are probably a few more adjustments before I order, but this is essentially what it will look like. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/11/eyecontact/index.html Much regret missing the TA discussion. I had some thoughts along that subject while putting this together, and if some semi-cogent words form, I'll add my farthings worth. -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Test
Thanks, Dan--had some funky email goings-on :-) Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Dec 1, 2013, at 10:46 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Received. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 11:19 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Test Sent from my iPad -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2013 - 165 - GDG
Wow! You did well for not-your-type-of-thing :-). Lovely colors! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Nov 26, 2013, at 7:04 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: Not my usual kind of photo, but I was up early this morning, doing something in the kitchen, and all of a sudden there was a light as if the buildings across the way had been lit on fire. I figured I should take a snap and find it interesting … http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/11076556733/ The moment only lasted about 90 seconds or so, but that old star lit it up nice out there. Thanks for looking. 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: My Bug
That's a very nice bug indeed ann On 12/1/2013 17:11, Bill wrote: Not a focus stack (thankfully. I'm sure) Pentax K3 (I am really liking this camera), 18-135 zoom at 135mm, F6.3, 1/640 second ISO800 Don't be afraid to look, it's not a real bug, either, it's just what we nicknamed him.. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/bug1.html enjoy bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Computer purchase dilemma
On Dec 1, 2013, at 8:29 PM, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: 2) does Lightroom benefit from multiple CPU cores on Mac? -- i can't find a solid reference on this, but it sounds like your own research found that any benefit is limited Actually, LR does benefit from multiple CPU cores as it is a fully threaded application, but it takes some manual effort and changes in workflow to get the most from it. For instance, if you select 1000 raw files and tell LR to export them, it will operate mostly serially, making poor use of the multiple core system and it's threading. But if you instead select four batches of 250 images and tell LR to export each batch concurrently (say export on each batch without waiting for the previous one to complete), you'll see it use all the cores and get the job done in typically half the time, plus or minus. Same goes for other concurrent operations. I expect Adobe will automate this more as time goes on. 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: GESO, something messier
On Sun, Dec 01, 2013 at 10:36:13PM -0600, Christine Aguila wrote: Very nice, work, Larry! Excellent. Cheers, Christine Thanks Christine. I spent most of the day trying to get stacking programs to work and get a cleaner version. I finally got an image out of nebulosity, but it looked worse than what I got from a single frame. Meanwhile I loaded Deep Sky Stacker on the Windows laptop I use for work, and it would just choke and crash. At some point, I'll give it another try, and I learned some important things. Like, with astrotracer, it seems like focal length time seconds seems to need to be below 3,000 (200mm * 15 Sec) maybe a bit less. That's five times better than the 600 rule. Sent from my iPad On Dec 1, 2013, at 6:06 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157638239972733/ Even with the astrotracer 30 seconds at 500mm is too long. Now, I need to find stacking software for my mac. These were photographed on Empire grade at the gate for Grey Whale ranch, with my Pentax K-5 II, using my O-GPS 1 in astrotracer mode. Some were shot with John Francis' 80-200/2.8 and some with my bigma. I learned that using a ballhead sucks for astrophotography. It is impossible to make fine adjustments in just one axis. Hell, it is impossible to make accurate fine adjustments period. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Computer purchase dilemma
I've always liked HP computer gear - started serious life with an HP86A, and an HP 4-pen plotter, teamed with an Epson HQ1500 (?) daisy-wheel printer, which all lasted well past their obsolescence date. This email is being written on a two-year old Z200 workstation running an i5 CPU, and if I print I print to either an HP1020 Laserjet bought 4/2007 or an HP 4510 Inkjet, bought 4/2009 - so I'm pretty satisfied with HP gear. My displays are both Dell, firstly because the workstation came without a display and secondly because I could pick up a used monitor for $30 when the previous one died. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Francis Sent: Monday, 2 December 2013 10:21 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Computer purchase dilemma On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 10:25:24PM -0500, John Mullan wrote: If you want decent machines with Win 7 Pro, look at Enterprise class machines like HP's Elitebook and Probook laptops, or similar desktops aimed at the business user, not the typical consumer class machine. jm Yep. This is being written on an EliteBook 8740w (17.3 1920x1200); it's roughly comparable to a MacBook Pro (quad i7 processors, memory up to either 16GB or 32GB, depending on who you ask). Windows 7 Pro. My previous two machines were both HP laptops (one XP/32, one XP/64), and I got over 10 years of use out of them. The weak point, in each case, was the display. But then, what do I know? I've also got a house full of Sony A/V kit, some of which is over 20 years old; the only thing which is coming to the end of its life is the projection TV, and that's got to be around 10 years old. It could be fixed, but a new flat screen would almost certainly cost less, and offer me more (such as HDMI, for one thing). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax
I just came across a new lens for Pentax: Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens for Pentax http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1012957-REG/rokinon_tsl24m_p_tilt_shift_24mm_f_3_5_ed.html I've never used any tilt/shift lenses, but I remember people mentioning them on PDML (and read some discussions elsewhere) which made me interested in them. Well, I cannot justify the price ($999) for just playing with it, as I am not really sure I would benefit from it (for what I am using my camera). It is interesting, that Amazon (and the questionable-reputation 6ave) already have them (albeit at @1300): http://www.amazon.com/Rokinon-TSL24M-P-Shift-Pentax-Cameras/dp/B00EFS0ZMQ/ but BH still offers only preorder. Actually, Adorama also has it in stock at $999: http://www.adorama.com/RK24TSPX.html Also, rather interesting is the phrase in the description on Adorama's website: This lens is suitable primarily for full-frame cameras but will work just as well with an APS-C crop sensor. I wonder what it is based on... (And that phrase can fuel the theories about the FF cameras. ;-) ) Cheers, 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.
Re: PESO: My Bug
On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 12:11 AM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Not a focus stack (thankfully. I'm sure) Pentax K3 (I am really liking this camera), 18-135 zoom at 135mm, F6.3, 1/640 second ISO800 Don't be afraid to look, it's not a real bug, either, it's just what we nicknamed him.. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/bug1.html enjoy bill Very handsome dog. He seems to like the snow. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
SV: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)
That's a real bargain! I've had my eyes on one at my local pusher that is new in box. It's been there for a couple of decades at least, and has the dust layer to prove it, but no discount, alas. My ratio of successful attempts at focus stacking is below one in ten. Mostly because I fail to produce evenly spaced focus shifts between each shot. :-( Jostein -Opprinnelig melding- Fra: John Dato: 2. desember 2013 01:25 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack) I've got a Pentax Macro Focus Rail III or some such I found in a discount bin at one of the local independent cameras stores that Pentax dumped back around the time Hoya bought them. Got it for something like $20 IIRC. It doesn't have any kind of motor but it works Ok. On 12/1/2013 10:03 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: Ah, but that's argumentation to *avoid* the investment, John. :-) Jotein -Opprinnelig melding- From: John Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 3:37 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack) $525 (plus tax, tags dealer prep fees) vs $49.95 for the manual rail from Adorama? I wonder what kind of lens I might find somewhere like KEH for the $475 difference? On 12/1/2013 8:18 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: With a focus rail, you still have to move focus by hand. I was thinking about tools like this one: http://www.cognisys-inc.com/stackshot/stackshot.php Jostein -Opprinnelig melding- From: Attila Boros Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 2:04 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Peso: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack) On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: Well done, Bill! I'm curious to know if you move focus by hand or use some kind of device for it. I have been looking at several tools for the purpose, but haven't been able to justify the investment just yet. Jostein http://www.kaiser-fototechnik.de/en/produkte/2_1_produktanzeige.asp?nr=5534 Didn't try focus stack with it (yet), just setting the magnification on the macro lens, then focusing by moving the camera. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
