Re: Pentax Photo Gallery
The overly complex user interface has disappeared, but the images have been appropriated and stored somewhere. On 7/21/2015 10:14 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: Glad you alerted the troops, Dan - I had just sent someone email with several places to look at my work - one of which was what I had up on PPG - because it was a small manageable selection and here we thought nothing disappeared on the web. apparently true only of what one wished would disappear ann On 7/20/2015 11:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 9:39 PM, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: That's sweet of you to do all that leg work for Ricoh. All I did was try to log on to the PPG. When I got to the GoDaddy page instead, I clicked on a few things. I reported back to the list because I know a few people there still have images on the list and might want to know. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: picture posed by model
At least he didn't electrocute himself, while taking out an electrical substation sending a large area back to the 19th century for a visit, while playing, as regularly used to happen. He just had a good time. On 7/21/2015 10:40 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: naughty beastie! ann On 7/16/2015 10:21 AM, Bob W-PDML wrote: When squirrels go bad... http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hereford-worcester-33541502 B -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Danger: Shooting Range
Scary scene - Good old Tri-x! Mark - have you ever tried TRi-x developed in Microdol X- 1:3 at 75 degrees F? - I read about that back in the late 70's and once I tried it Ikept it- it was a nice grain reducer .. anyway - niceshot ann On 7/13/2015 11:05 PM, Mark C wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/danger-shooting-range Not a gruesome bug - I'm tired of digital machinations... so a film shot. Mz-S, Tri-X, FA 20-35 with XI green filter. Developed in HC110 Dil B. Comments welcome! Mark --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. 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: Everybody knows you use MF for macro shots, dummy!
It took the page so long to load I thought it was medium format, and full resolution... On 7/20/2015 6:29 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: https://abattoir5.com/picture.php?/793/category/20 -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Rainy day blues
Thanks everyone! That means you, Frank, Dan, Alan, Marco, Dave, Jack and Mark - and future participants. This was shot with the settings TAV 1/250 f5.6 on the K-5 .. the system gave me 3200 for the ISO. FOr ages I've been shooting digital with aperture at 5.6 or 6.3 and ISO 400 (as if I were using my old lx and trix) But remembering that with the LX I set the shutter speed to 1/250 and the ap to f8 and bracket the aperture quickly if needed - or slowly if I had the luxury of time, I thought I'd try the TAV mode. I cropped this shot a little but not a lot. Getting the rain streaky like that was pure luck - I would have thought 1/250th was to fast to produce that - I was mainly on to the juextaposition of the blue people and the pink drugs rocker. anyway - happy you guys liked it ann On 7/20/2015 10:21 PM, Knarf wrote: Yes! What everyone else said: I can almost feel it. Wonderful photo. Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 11:14:56 PM EDT, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Recently shot.. http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-NGQhsM6/L ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Danger: Shooting Range
HC-110 gives similar results. I haven't developed BW film in a few years but I have a couple of quarts of HC-110, it has a shelf life of pretty much infinity, and if it was good enough for Ansel Adams, it's damn well good enough for me... On 7/21/2015 10:49 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: Scary scene - Good old Tri-x! Mark - have you ever tried TRi-x developed in Microdol X- 1:3 at 75 degrees F? - I read about that back in the late 70's and once I tried it Ikept it- it was a nice grain reducer .. anyway - niceshot ann On 7/13/2015 11:05 PM, Mark C wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/danger-shooting-range Not a gruesome bug - I'm tired of digital machinations... so a film shot. Mz-S, Tri-X, FA 20-35 with XI green filter. Developed in HC110 Dil B. Comments welcome! Mark --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Everybody knows you use MF for macro shots, dummy!
My macro lens is a Vivtar Series 1 90-180 flat field, so I don't even get open aperture metering, let alone something as new fangled as auto focusing... On 7/20/2015 9:13 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 9:09 PM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: My macro lens is a smc PENTAX-A MACRO 1:2.8 100mm, so I have to. Mine is the FA 100 mm F2.8 Macro, and auto and manual both work well, depending on the situation. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Nos. 111-113
Love it! ann On 7/20/2015 8:11 PM, Rick Womer wrote: In London, but not in The City: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18057090size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Pane Bello (Beautiful Bread)
My partner is gluten free these days. I dare not show this to her - she'll eat the phone. Quality shot of a good looking loaf! Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 12:03:46 AM EDT, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: The latest three images in my Flickr photostream are all seen in this thread: http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/43160/my-1st-pain-de-campagne-loaf-2 I've become interested in learning to bake real bread from scratch. These images are from my first French Sourdough loaves made from my first levain (sourdough starter) which was in turn made from whole grain flour that I milled myself. A very satisfying endeavor, not to mention, delicious! -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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-Rodent Rockll
HIs tail is hiding, I think. Guessing this is who you are looking at, Frank http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/california_ground_squirrel_712.html Yeah - cute little buggar ann On 7/21/2015 9:30 PM, Knarf wrote: Well-captured and cute. I like the brightly lit foreground and dark, creamy background. What creature is that? Looks squirrely but I don't see a bushy tail. Very nice photo! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 9:24:16 PM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Due to my having initially flubbed the link to this image, am posting it again. Background comments not worth repeating. CC? J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=951 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Nicolas
Bikes belong everywhere. Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 9:51:50 PM EDT, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I like to think the bike is disobeying the No Parking sign, but I guess it belongs there :-) I want to see what you cropped out, just out of curiosity... I'm thinking that this shop is under a stone bridge - or rail. I like it ann On 7/21/2015 8:28 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Just a short walk from 111-113... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049361size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Google Fiber - sort of ...
TODAY, I got an email offer from Time-Warner Cable to swap out my modem so I can get up to 300Mbps cable internet speed at no additional charge over what I'm already paying. I'm not so sure about the offer, but I went ahead requested the new modem, even though when I tried to log into my account, they tell me they can't find me by my email address, by the phone number I used to sign up with TWC Road-runner or by my TWC Road-runner cable internet phone number. Later today, they sent me an email confirmation that my request has been received an easy connect kit is on the way. Another email is supposed to give me a tracking number once the modem actually ships. Last month Google announced they are installing Google Fiber in my city and that once it reaches my neighborhood, I should be able to get up to 1000Mbps for the same cost as I'm now paying Time-Warner Cable. I couldn't find anything about whether Google Fiber will have internet phone service available or whether my existing TWC phone number will be portable, but apparently Time-Warner is running scared already. -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
Is there any reason to spend 3-times as much on B+W aluminum ring? I believe brass will be less suseptible to sticking on the lens. I've never met an aluminum ring I couldn't eventually remove. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org Subject: Any wisdom on step-up rings? [Lyrical digression] (albeit on the topic of CATs) There is a legend attributing the invention of a cat flap door to Isaac Newton (the physicist famous for formulating the foundations of mechanics and gravitation), who was annoyed by the cat asking outside and asked a carpenter to make one in his door. There is an extension of that that says that Newton asked to make two doors: a large one for the mother cat, and a small one for the kittens. (See, e.g.: http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/famous-inventors/5-isaac-newton-inventions2.htm ) [/Digression] How is that story related to photography? I just realized that at least as a temporary step, I can just buy a step-up ring and use the 77mm CP on my 67mm lenses. So, the question is: Any recommendations for the step-up rings? I see Goja step-up rings sold for about $6 on Amazon, with a bunch of positive reviews, Sensei on BH for the same $6, while B+W on BH is $18. Both are aluminum. A brass one from Sensei is $37, Heliopan - $47.50. Is there any reason to spend 3-times as much on B+W aluminum ring? Yet another question, how much of binding comes from aluminum rings? Is it worth spending 6-times as much on a brass one? 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Nicolas
Look at the size of the chain used to lock the bike to the lamp-post! Alan C -Original Message- From: Rick Womer Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 2:28 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Nicolas Just a short walk from 111-113... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049361size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
Igor, I used an Al one (86/58) to fit a large hood onto an FA 100-300. Quite strong enough, well made very cheap. Alan C -Original Message- From: Igor PDML-StR Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 11:50 PM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: Any wisdom on step-up rings? [Lyrical digression] (albeit on the topic of CATs) There is a legend attributing the invention of a cat flap door to Isaac Newton (the physicist famous for formulating the foundations of mechanics and gravitation), who was annoyed by the cat asking outside and asked a carpenter to make one in his door. There is an extension of that that says that Newton asked to make two doors: a large one for the mother cat, and a small one for the kittens. (See, e.g.: http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/famous-inventors/5-isaac-newton-inventions2.htm ) [/Digression] How is that story related to photography? I just realized that at least as a temporary step, I can just buy a step-up ring and use the 77mm CP on my 67mm lenses. So, the question is: Any recommendations for the step-up rings? I see Goja step-up rings sold for about $6 on Amazon, with a bunch of positive reviews, Sensei on BH for the same $6, while B+W on BH is $18. Both are aluminum. A brass one from Sensei is $37, Heliopan - $47.50. Is there any reason to spend 3-times as much on B+W aluminum ring? Yet another question, how much of binding comes from aluminum rings? Is it worth spending 6-times as much on a brass one? 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. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
The way to avoid that is brass, (yea, right try to find brass anything these days), or very high quality black anodized. Actually I don't have either. The step up step down rings I have are almost as old as I am, and made of enameled steel, I've never had them seize but then I use them so seldom that I have no idea where they currently reside. I suppose they might if the enamel wore off to any extent, but I don't use them that often. On 7/21/2015 11:19 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Ann, My concern is quite the opposite: I am not afraid to loose it, but rather to have if stuck on the lens or filter forever. :-) But yes, indeed, I was leaning toward buying the cheap one with good reviews, but then I read a couple of horror stories: http://www.amazon.com/review/R27V00ILBP08CY and in the middle of this page: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/forums/thread40941.htm And I became concerned, since I've already had problems separating my polarizer from the lenses before, and at 77mm you usually get more binding then at smaller sizes. So, I am thinking if I want to risk it... Or, maybe I should spend some $6 to buy filter wrench at the same time?... Igor ann sanfedele Tue, 21 Jul 2015 16:55:49 -0700 wrote: Get the cheapie - then when you lose it , it won't cost too much to replace... As to other sage step advice, better to put the 77 filter on the lens with the 67 thread than the reverse- but I'll wager that occured to you . ann -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Parade of Boys
what Mark said -really nicetechnically in addition to the aforementioned whimsey :-) ann On 7/21/2015 9:58 AM, Mark C wrote: Very cool tonality in that photo - seems to positively glow. On 7/20/2015 8:11 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso6.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. 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: Peso - Rainy day blues
Excellent. Great example of a street shot that is best in color. On 7/19/15 11:06 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 14 Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2015 23:14:56 -0400 From: ann sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Peso - Rainy day blues Message-ID:55ac67b0.6040...@nyc.rr.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed Recently shot.. http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-NGQhsM6/L ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Sphinx
Perfection. On 7/19/15 11:06 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:25:07 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Sphinx Message-ID: caomwt1zclszqgfq81vgk2q5m337ujvap81m6neinw5qrgfc...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 One of the Sphinx moths (a/k/a Hummingbird moths) frequenting my largest butterfly bush: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18056641size=lg K-5 II Sm FA 100 mm MACRO F2,8 Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Fwd: Peso-Rodent Rock
WOOPS! - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 10:19:07 AM Subject: Peso-Rodent Rock Sought out this rock wall with the standard hope of seeing something to snap. I knew that the late summer grasses would be present and might allow some choices. Began clicking on a likely area when a local ground squirrel decided to put itself in the shot. That diverted me from my grass/rock hunt for this trip. CC? Thanks! J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=950 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
My New Photo Gig
Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 New Photo Gig
Norm! Great cause! B On 21 Jul 2015, at 18:28, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Everybody knows you use MF for macro shots, dummy!
On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 12:31 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: It took the page so long to load I thought it was medium format, and full resolution... I'm sorry you found that to be the case. It loads in under 1.5 seconds on my slow-as-dirt work laptop, according to Chrome developer tools, with browser cache disabled. It is hosted by pair.net, who are generally well-regarded (they're a speedtest.net target in this area). One possibility is that you were the first person to need a particular size of image (to fit your screen). They are generated on-demand and then cached on the server for subsequent users. Even so, they only take a couple of seconds extra to generate in my experience. https://abattoir5.com/picture.php?/793/category/20 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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-Rodent Rock
Sought out this rock wall with the standard hope of seeing something to snap. I knew that the late summer grasses would be present and might allow some choices. Began clicking on a likely area when a local ground squirrel decided to put itself in the shot. That diverted me from my grass/rock hunt for this trip. CC? Thanks! J http:photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=950 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 New Photo Gig
On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 1:25 PM, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org A week in Buffalo.?? Nice site and cause Norm Dave Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: My New Photo Gig
Difficult to determine the resolution level from such small thumbnails. The demands of their intended us only you know. They seem adequate if this presentation material is the standard. Jack - Original Message - From: Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 10:25:45 AM Subject: My New Photo Gig Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 polarizer? -- Help needed.
Hi All! Yesterday, while shooting through a window glass at a gymnastics complex, I was regretting I didn't have a polarizer, with all the reflections and glare I was getting from the glass. A polarizer for all the new Pentax lenses that I bought in the past 5-6 years (17-70, 50-135, 60-250), has been on my to think about buying list for a while, but haven't been a priority because of the character of most of the photographs I've been taking in these years. But now, it's time to pull the trigger. And, fortunately, these three lenses have the same filter diameter. So, I refer to the collective wizdom of PDML. It's been a while (more than 14 years) since I've bought a polarizer, and I haven't been following the trends on those recently. Any recommendations (or anti-recommendations) for a circular polarizer (67 mm). This would be used for (1) removing glare and reflections, (2) dealing with the sky (haze, ...). The best (optically) filter I have is a slim one by B+W. I was using it with 18-35 and 28-70 Tokinas (77mm). There are two downsides of that one: 1. It can be _very_ hard to unscrew it, especially when it's cold. 2. Front lens caps don't stay on it. The original ones from Tokina lenses are snap-on, and there is not much space on the inside of this ultra-thin filter. The cap that came with the filter is a push-on, but it is not tight at all, and doesn't stay. I wonder if other B+W filters (or for that matter filters from other brands) are also prone to these problems, or it is specific to this (or some) filter(s). Should I consider B+W? And if so, - MRC or SC? (Is it worth at all considering a Kaesemann High Transmission one? It's almost twice as expensive.) Should I consider some other brands (Hoya, Tiffen? ? (Any hidden jems?) How is Bower HD? Does anybody here have one? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/972392-REG/bower_fp67cc_67mm_digital_hd_circular.html At $7, it is very appealing, but I don't want to degrade my lenses. There are only 4 reviews on BH, and none on Amazon, even though it has been listed there (presumably) since June 2011. Other sizes (on Amazon) got also very few mixed reviews. Some complaints are about it being hard to remove One stupid question: when I look at the list of 100+ CPs in this size on BH, some mention rotating filter ring, while others don't. For a CP, I assume that's a must, and I can barely imagine one without that. (But, in principle, one can untighten the filter and adjust the orientation that way.) So, just in case, - are there any CPs that don't have rotating ring? (Or mentioning one is just a marketing ploy?) 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: OT:Biking with Bob
On 21 Jul 2015, at 11:23, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Kind of sad, she's a beautiful aircraft. It is rather sad. Our strategic nuclear deterrent, and never got to pop her cherry. I really think on her very last flight they should have let her drop just one, tiny little atom bomb. And I like the group shot. Nice to see you all! :-) We're nowhere near as awesome as we look. B On 20 July, 2015 5:12:16 PM EDT, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Karin and I had a great weekend in the Cotswolds in the genial company of BobW. We stayed in a lovely BB, went to the Royal International Air tattoo (by bike of course) and cycled in glorious (and hilly!) countryside with typical English sunshine. Here's the last flying Vulcan bomber in formation with the Red Arrows display team: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8413.html Sadly it's the last flying season for the Vulcan. And here are the intrepid cyclists in Greater Barrington: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8464.html Other pictures in the galley behind these if you're still interested. Cheers, Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso-Rodent Rockll
It's what we see a lot of and are accepted to be what's commonly called a Ground Squirrel. They live in labyrinths of underground tunnels. J - Original Message - From: Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 6:30:11 PM Subject: Re: Peso-Rodent Rockll Well-captured and cute. I like the brightly lit foreground and dark, creamy background. What creature is that? Looks squirrely but I don't see a bushy tail. Very nice photo! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 9:24:16 PM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Due to my having initially flubbed the link to this image, am posting it again. Background comments not worth repeating. CC? J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=951 -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
Ann, My concern is quite the opposite: I am not afraid to loose it, but rather to have if stuck on the lens or filter forever. :-) But yes, indeed, I was leaning toward buying the cheap one with good reviews, but then I read a couple of horror stories: http://www.amazon.com/review/R27V00ILBP08CY and in the middle of this page: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/forums/thread40941.htm And I became concerned, since I've already had problems separating my polarizer from the lenses before, and at 77mm you usually get more binding then at smaller sizes. So, I am thinking if I want to risk it... Or, maybe I should spend some $6 to buy filter wrench at the same time?... Igor ann sanfedele Tue, 21 Jul 2015 16:55:49 -0700 wrote: Get the cheapie - then when you lose it , it won't cost too much to replace... As to other sage step advice, better to put the 77 filter on the lens with the 67 thread than the reverse- but I'll wager that occured to you . ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Nicolas
With cargo bike delivery. Love it! The photo is lovely, too. There's a charm to the place that comes through. Nice! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 8:28:04 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Just a short walk from 111-113... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049361size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 for the Storm
Unbeknownst to me at the time the sky behind me was quite dark. The winds were starting to whip up (see the ripples on the water) and a few very large drops were starting to fall. But the sky in front of me was bright, hence the bright water. I thought after posting that the title wasn't the best but I'm too lazy to change it now. Thanks for the nice words, Rick! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 8:28:46 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Well, nothing looks terribly impending-stormy... but I like the shot! Rick On Jul 21, 2015, at 6:12 PM, frank theriault wrote: Actually the rain that started just around the time I took this didn't bother these red necked grebes one bit. In fact they went out to open water shortly after I took this: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/waiting-for-storm.html The darkening skies did force a high ISO and wide aperture (as evidenced by the OOF grebe in the right). Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. http://photo.net/photos/RickW -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
I have a 58mm Vivitar Polarizing filter semi-permanently mounted to a 52mm-58mm NO-NAME step up ring for my smc PENTAX-A 1:2.8 24mm. I could detach the filter from the step-up ring if I'd only remember to do so whenever I next run across my filter wrench set ... except that then I probably wouldn't be able to find the step-up ring when I needed to mount the filter. I put them together back before there were thin Polarizers for wide angle lenses 58mm was the smallest Polarizer that didn't vignette on that lens. Amazon has niceeshop(TM) Black High Quality Aluminium Alloy 67mm to 77mm 67-77 mm Step Up Ring Filter Adapter for SLR cameras for $1.99 free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/niceeshop-Quality-Aluminium-Adapter-cameras/dp/B00H96IZPK/ref=sr_1_6?s=photoie=UTF8qid=1437532110sr=1-6refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A1258881011 http://tinyurl.com/nicee-filter If I needed one couldn't find it locally that's what I'd go for. Come to think of it, I bought a 67mm-77mm step-up ring to go with a SMC PENTAX-FA J 1:4(22)-5.6(32) 18-35mm-AL lens I bought when 28mm didn't give me a wide enough field of view on the *ist-D. I was on RR leave in Scotland, I think the chain I bought it from has since gone out of business. As I remember, they did not have a 67mm C-Pl filter in stock, so I bought whatever step-up ring the store brand was at the shop where I bought the lens. I already had the 77mm C-Pl filters for my two Tokina ATX Pro f/2.8 zooms, so the step-up ring was just the ticket. On 7/21/2015 5:50 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I just realized that at least as a temporary step, I can just buy a step-up ring and use the 77mm CP on my 67mm lenses. So, the question is: Any recommendations for the step-up rings? I see Goja step-up rings sold for about $6 on Amazon, with a bunch of positive reviews, Sensei on BH for the same $6, while B+W on BH is $18. Both are aluminum. A brass one from Sensei is $37, Heliopan - $47.50. Is there any reason to spend 3-times as much on B+W aluminum ring? Yet another question, how much of binding comes from aluminum rings? Is it worth spending 6-times as much on a brass one? Igor -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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-Rodent Rockll
Thanks for commenting, John! J - Original Message - From: John sesso...@earthlink.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 8:02:26 PM Subject: Re: Peso-Rodent Rockll Yup. A tree-rat by any other name is still a tree-rat. On 7/21/2015 9:45 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: HIs tail is hiding, I think. Guessing this is who you are looking at, Frank http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/california_ground_squirrel_712.html Yeah - cute little buggar ann On 7/21/2015 9:30 PM, Knarf wrote: Well-captured and cute. I like the brightly lit foreground and dark, creamy background. What creature is that? Looks squirrely but I don't see a bushy tail. Very nice photo! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 9:24:16 PM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Due to my having initially flubbed the link to this image, am posting it again. Background comments not worth repeating. CC? J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=951 -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Waiting for the Storm
Well, nothing looks terribly impending-stormy... but I like the shot! Rick On Jul 21, 2015, at 6:12 PM, frank theriault wrote: Actually the rain that started just around the time I took this didn't bother these red necked grebes one bit. In fact they went out to open water shortly after I took this: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/waiting-for-storm.html The darkening skies did force a high ISO and wide aperture (as evidenced by the OOF grebe in the right). Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. http://photo.net/photos/RickW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Nicolas
That is a lovely street scene, with nice colors and a strong composition. Overall, a very fine image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 8:28 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Just a short walk from 111-113... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049361size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Peso-Rodent Rockll
Due to my having initially flubbed the link to this image, am posting it again. Background comments not worth repeating. CC? J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=951 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Nicolas
Just a short walk from 111-113... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049361size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Nicolas
I like to think the bike is disobeying the No Parking sign, but I guess it belongs there :-) I want to see what you cropped out, just out of curiosity... I'm thinking that this shop is under a stone bridge - or rail. I like it ann On 7/21/2015 8:28 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Just a short walk from 111-113... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049361size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso-Rodent Rockll
Yup. A tree-rat by any other name is still a tree-rat. On 7/21/2015 9:45 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: HIs tail is hiding, I think. Guessing this is who you are looking at, Frank http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/california_ground_squirrel_712.html Yeah - cute little buggar ann On 7/21/2015 9:30 PM, Knarf wrote: Well-captured and cute. I like the brightly lit foreground and dark, creamy background. What creature is that? Looks squirrely but I don't see a bushy tail. Very nice photo! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 9:24:16 PM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Due to my having initially flubbed the link to this image, am posting it again. Background comments not worth repeating. CC? J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=951 -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 New Photo Gig
Judging from the photos you've posted it looks like you're close enough, assuming they aren't cropped. If they are cropped, I'd suggest considering the lastest Pentax AF teleconvertor as an addition to your lineup. Some of the pro surf shooters I've seen go for the 600mm f4.0 FA - now out of production. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com Subject: My New Photo Gig Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Parade of Boys
Thanks Rick, Dan, Frank, Mark, and Ann for the kind comments. Always appreciated. - Marco On Jul 21, 2015, at 8:08 AM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: what Mark said -really nicetechnically in addition to the aforementioned whimsey :-) ann On 7/21/2015 9:58 AM, Mark C wrote: Very cool tonality in that photo - seems to positively glow. On 7/20/2015 8:11 PM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso6.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Google Fiber - sort of ...
John, I hope I'm wrong, but this part of your email sent off alarm bells: I'm not so sure about the offer, but I went ahead requested the new modem, even though when I tried to log into my account, they tell me they can't find me by my email address, by the phone number I used to sign up with TWC Road-runner or by my TWC Road-runner cable internet phone number. That sounds suspiciously like a phishing scheme where someone makes a web site (or sends an email) claiming to be a legitimate business and imitating their login page to get unsuspecting people to input their log-in info. Check the email and look carefully at the email address domain name to see if it is actually Time Warner. And before entering any log-in information, make sure that the domain is actually the domain you think it is. I nearly got caught myself a week or so ago when I was going to log-in to a Dropbox with my Gmail. Right before I hit submit I remembered to check the domain (which was not entirely showing on my phone screen) and was surprised to see it wasn't Dropbox at all. Phishing scheme. Stopped in the nick of time. On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 10:25 PM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: TODAY, I got an email offer from Time-Warner Cable to swap out my modem so I can get up to 300Mbps cable internet speed at no additional charge over what I'm already paying. I'm not so sure about the offer, but I went ahead requested the new modem, even though when I tried to log into my account, they tell me they can't find me by my email address, by the phone number I used to sign up with TWC Road-runner or by my TWC Road-runner cable internet phone number. Later today, they sent me an email confirmation that my request has been received an easy connect kit is on the way. Another email is supposed to give me a tracking number once the modem actually ships. Last month Google announced they are installing Google Fiber in my city and that once it reaches my neighborhood, I should be able to get up to 1000Mbps for the same cost as I'm now paying Time-Warner Cable. I couldn't find anything about whether Google Fiber will have internet phone service available or whether my existing TWC phone number will be portable, but apparently Time-Warner is running scared already. -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
John, Thanks for the link, - I hadn't seen that one. I just found yet a cheaper one ($1.59) on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/151727901240 :-) The one by Goya seems to be very similar (probably from the same manufacturer in China, but it's eligible for Prime, which means quick free shipping: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00443RRVY Igor John Tue, 21 Jul 2015 19:58:58 -0700 wrote: I have a 58mm Vivitar Polarizing filter semi-permanently mounted to a 52mm-58mm NO-NAME step up ring for my smc PENTAX-A 1:2.8 24mm. I could detach the filter from the step-up ring if I'd only remember to do so whenever I next run across my filter wrench set ... except that then I probably wouldn't be able to find the step-up ring when I needed to mount the filter. I put them together back before there were thin Polarizers for wide angle lenses 58mm was the smallest Polarizer that didn't vignette on that lens. Amazon has niceeshop(TM) Black High Quality Aluminium Alloy 67mm to 77mm 67-77 mm Step Up Ring Filter Adapter for SLR cameras for $1.99 free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/niceeshop-Quality-Aluminium-Adapter-cameras/dp/B00H96IZPK/ref=sr_1_6?s=photoie=UTF8qid=1437532110sr=1-6refinements=p_n_feature_four_browse-bin%3A1258881011 http://tinyurl.com/nicee-filter If I needed one couldn't find it locally that's what I'd go for. Come to think of it, I bought a 67mm-77mm step-up ring to go with a SMC PENTAX-FA J 1:4(22)-5.6(32) 18-35mm-AL lens I bought when 28mm didn't give me a wide enough field of view on the *ist-D. I was on RR leave in Scotland, I think the chain I bought it from has since gone out of business. As I remember, they did not have a 67mm C-Pl filter in stock, so I bought whatever step-up ring the store brand was at the shop where I bought the lens. I already had the 77mm C-Pl filters for my two Tokina ATX Pro f/2.8 zooms, so the step-up ring was just the ticket. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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-Rodent Rockll
It is a Ground squirrel. They're rarely seen lifting there rather thin very unshaggy tail. The image you sent is too dark for me to clearly make out, but I imagine it's a tree squirrel.(?) Thanks for commenting, Ann! J - Original Message - From: ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 6:45:45 PM Subject: Re: Peso-Rodent Rockll HIs tail is hiding, I think. Guessing this is who you are looking at, Frank http://naturemappingfoundation.org/natmap/facts/california_ground_squirrel_712.html Yeah - cute little buggar ann On 7/21/2015 9:30 PM, Knarf wrote: Well-captured and cute. I like the brightly lit foreground and dark, creamy background. What creature is that? Looks squirrely but I don't see a bushy tail. Very nice photo! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 9:24:16 PM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Due to my having initially flubbed the link to this image, am posting it again. Background comments not worth repeating. CC? J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=951 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 polarizer? -- Help needed.
I have that filter and have the same issues with lens caps. I use the cap that came with the filter - still not a positive retention but better than no cap. I believe that filter was specifically designed slim the prevent vignetting with the wider lenses. I would imagine other 'slim' filters wo uld have the same issues, but I've never tried them. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org Subject: What polarizer? -- Help needed. Hi All! Yesterday, while shooting through a window glass at a gymnastics complex, I was regretting I didn't have a polarizer, with all the reflections and glare I was getting from the glass. A polarizer for all the new Pentax lenses that I bought in the past 5-6 years (17-70, 50-135, 60-250), has been on my to think about buying list for a while, but haven't been a priority because of the character of most of the photographs I've been taking in these years. But now, it's time to pull the trigger. And, fortunately, these three lenses have the same filter diameter. So, I refer to the collective wizdom of PDML. It's been a while (more than 14 years) since I've bought a polarizer, and I haven't been following the trends on those recently. Any recommendations (or anti-recommendations) for a circular polarizer (67 mm). This would be used for (1) removing glare and reflections, (2) dealing with the sky (haze, ...). The best (optically) filter I have is a slim one by B+W. I was using it with 18-35 and 28-70 Tokinas (77mm). There are two downsides of that one: 1. It can be _very_ hard to unscrew it, especially when it's cold. 2. Front lens caps don't stay on it. The original ones from Tokina lenses are snap-on, and there is not much space on the inside of this ultra-thin filter. The cap that came with the filter is a push-on, but it is not tight at all, and doesn't stay. I wonder if other B+W filters (or for that matter filters from other brands) are also prone to these problems, or it is specific to this (or some) filter(s). Should I consider B+W? And if so, - MRC or SC? (Is it worth at all considering a Kaesemann High Transmission one? It's almost twice as expensive.) Should I consider some other brands (Hoya, Tiffen? ? (Any hidden jems?) How is Bower HD? Does anybody here have one? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/972392-REG/bower_fp67cc_67mm_digital_hd_circular.html At $7, it is very appealing, but I don't want to degrade my lenses. There are only 4 reviews on BH, and none on Amazon, even though it has been listed there (presumably) since June 2011. Other sizes (on Amazon) got also very few mixed reviews. Some complaints are about it being hard to remove One stupid question: when I look at the list of 100+ CPs in this size on BH, some mention rotating filter ring, while others don't. For a CP, I assume that's a must, and I can barely imagine one without that. (But, in principle, one can untighten the filter and adjust the orientation that way.) So, just in case, - are there any CPs that don't have rotating ring? (Or mentioning one is just a marketing ploy?) 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: A few snappies from a day at the beach
Thanks for the comments Dan, Frank, Jack Ann... Ann, re the feel of the beach shots: Someone recently posted a photo on the Facebook Pentaxian group, a shot of a sea-side boardwalk (N.J.?). He did some very striking post-processing that for me really made it a 1950s, 1960s look that just fit the scene. I wasn't trying to reproduce that here, but I did have in mind to try and adjust a few sliders to induce a pastel-like tonality. stan On Jul 21, 2015, at 10:35 AM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: The 1st three have a rather painterly feel to them - especially one mid 20th century person I can't remember the name of (in the photo realism school, of course) not sure which I like best - each one is a kind of catalogue of what folk do at the beach. ann On 7/20/2015 9:00 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: And, a link: http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p857765796 On Jul 20, 2015, at 8:59 PM, Stanley Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: We are spending most of the month at my wife's families cabin in Northern Michigan. Yesterday was a segment of our usual loop past Sleeping Bear Dunes and up into Leelaneau Peninsula. With more time here this summer, no need to rush through the whole series of stops we usually make. Great weather, good times... 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: A few snappies from a day at the beach
You don't need to adjust it - the flavor of that is already there, I think ann On 7/21/2015 2:31 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: Thanks for the comments Dan, Frank, Jack Ann... Ann, re the feel of the beach shots: Someone recently posted a photo on the Facebook Pentaxian group, a shot of a sea-side boardwalk (N.J.?). He did some very striking post-processing that for me really made it a 1950s, 1960s look that just fit the scene. I wasn't trying to reproduce that here, but I did have in mind to try and adjust a few sliders to induce a pastel-like tonality. stan On Jul 21, 2015, at 10:35 AM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: The 1st three have a rather painterly feel to them - especially one mid 20th century person I can't remember the name of (in the photo realism school, of course) not sure which I like best - each one is a kind of catalogue of what folk do at the beach. ann On 7/20/2015 9:00 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: And, a link: http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p857765796 On Jul 20, 2015, at 8:59 PM, Stanley Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: We are spending most of the month at my wife's families cabin in Northern Michigan. Yesterday was a segment of our usual loop past Sleeping Bear Dunes and up into Leelaneau Peninsula. With more time here this summer, no need to rush through the whole series of stops we usually make. Great weather, good times... 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 New Photo Gig
Congrats on this venture - great way to reach out and help kids. The website is nicely done and there are some really outstanding photos. Can't help with the lens - I'm guessing that even a 400mm would be a bit too short in some situations. Keep up the great work! On 7/21/2015 1:25 PM, Norman Baugher wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. 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: My New Photo Gig
Hell's teeth, Norm! They made you _Treasurer_? I know Californians have a reputation for gullibility but that is a whole different planet. Man. Depending on your budget 8 -) you may find better value for money in either an older FA lens or a newer body with a higher density sensor, thereby allowing more of a crop. On 21 July 2015 at 18:25, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: My New Photo Gig
The thumbs are just to give you an idea, they’re 100+ yds down to 30 yds maybe. 8x10 prints? On Jul 21, 2015, at 2:19 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Difficult to determine the resolution level from such small thumbnails. The demands of their intended us only you know. They seem adequate if this presentation material is the standard. Jack - Original Message - From: Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 10:25:45 AM Subject: My New Photo Gig Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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:Biking with Bob
The B52 is a flying truck, is relitively easy to maintain, and more importantly, the British have neither the need nor the budget to maintain a fleet of globe corseting heavy bombers. (Thesaurus are a wonderful thing, except when they're not...) On 7/21/2015 2:20 PM, Knarf wrote: Quite incredible that the B52 made it's first test flight the same year, went into service a year earlier (1955) and is still operational. That says something about something. B52 is not an aesthetically pleasing killing machine though... Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 2:12:32 PM EDT, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: On 21 Jul 2015, at 11:23, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Kind of sad, she's a beautiful aircraft. It is rather sad. Our strategic nuclear deterrent, and never got to pop her cherry. I really think on her very last flight they should have let her drop just one, tiny little atom bomb. And I like the group shot. Nice to see you all! :-) We're nowhere near as awesome as we look. B On 20 July, 2015 5:12:16 PM EDT, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Karin and I had a great weekend in the Cotswolds in the genial company of BobW. We stayed in a lovely BB, went to the Royal International Air tattoo (by bike of course) and cycled in glorious (and hilly!) countryside with typical English sunshine. Here's the last flying Vulcan bomber in formation with the Red Arrows display team: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8413.html Sadly it's the last flying season for the Vulcan. And here are the intrepid cyclists in Greater Barrington: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8464.html Other pictures in the galley behind these if you're still interested. Cheers, Chris -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: A Whisper of Moths
That's a nice gallery. I've had only fleeting encounters with these, it looks like your visitor stayed around for a while. On 7/20/2015 12:27 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: For those like the Sphinx Moth in my PESO of yesterday, here is a small gallery of the interesting little buggers, all images taken with the K-5 II S and the FA 100 mm F2.5 Macro: http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1082327 As always, Comments, suggestions, criticism and abuse are all welcomed. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. 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: Biking with Bob
I remember a Vulcan being used for aerial photography (mapmaking) in Rhodesia during the 70's. Alan C -Original Message- From: Bob W-PDML Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 9:02 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT:Biking with Bob Well, it's not an operational plane - we put our nukes in submarines now. But it is as much a part of our history and culture as many listed buildings and monuments and in my view is as worthy of preservation as any of those, and for largely the same reasons. B On 21 Jul 2015, at 19:53, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: The B52 is a flying truck, is relitively easy to maintain, and more importantly, the British have neither the need nor the budget to maintain a fleet of globe corseting heavy bombers. (Thesaurus are a wonderful thing, except when they're not...) On 7/21/2015 2:20 PM, Knarf wrote: Quite incredible that the B52 made it's first test flight the same year, went into service a year earlier (1955) and is still operational. That says something about something. B52 is not an aesthetically pleasing killing machine though... Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 2:12:32 PM EDT, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: On 21 Jul 2015, at 11:23, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Kind of sad, she's a beautiful aircraft. It is rather sad. Our strategic nuclear deterrent, and never got to pop her cherry. I really think on her very last flight they should have let her drop just one, tiny little atom bomb. And I like the group shot. Nice to see you all! :-) We're nowhere near as awesome as we look. B On 20 July, 2015 5:12:16 PM EDT, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Karin and I had a great weekend in the Cotswolds in the genial company of BobW. We stayed in a lovely BB, went to the Royal International Air tattoo (by bike of course) and cycled in glorious (and hilly!) countryside with typical English sunshine. Here's the last flying Vulcan bomber in formation with the Red Arrows display team: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8413.html Sadly it's the last flying season for the Vulcan. And here are the intrepid cyclists in Greater Barrington: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8464.html Other pictures in the galley behind these if you're still interested. Cheers, Chris -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Danger: Shooting Range
Thanks, Ann. Microdol X 1:3 actually was my go to developer for 35mm Tri-X in the past. I thought it was beautiful with the somewhat more grainy pre-2004 formulation of Tri-X in 35mm. At the time I was only using 35mm and the Microdol-X made a subtle but noticeable reduction in the grain that I really liked. When the new 400TX formulation came out, it was slightly less grainy and I really did not see much difference between Microdol and HC110. I still have a few packets of Microdol-X (as well as D76) but these days I rely on HC110 or Rodinal due to the long shelf life of the concentrate. Last time I mixed up some Microdol I wound up dumping it after several months - I just don't shoot film consistently anymore! Mark On 7/21/2015 10:49 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: Scary scene - Good old Tri-x! Mark - have you ever tried TRi-x developed in Microdol X- 1:3 at 75 degrees F? - I read about that back in the late 70's and once I tried it Ikept it- it was a nice grain reducer .. anyway - niceshot ann On 7/13/2015 11:05 PM, Mark C wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/danger-shooting-range Not a gruesome bug - I'm tired of digital machinations... so a film shot. Mz-S, Tri-X, FA 20-35 with XI green filter. Developed in HC110 Dil B. Comments welcome! Mark --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. 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: PESO: Pane Bello (Beautiful Bread)
Nice one Darren, it looks great. I quite often bake bread with commercial yeast, but have a plan to start a sourdough yeast when I retire in a few years' time and hopefully will have the time to do it properly. That's the plan anyway; probably some new fad will appear on my horizon before then. Chris On 19 July 2015 at 05:03, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: The latest three images in my Flickr photostream are all seen in this thread: http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/43160/my-1st-pain-de-campagne-loaf-2 I've become interested in learning to bake real bread from scratch. These images are from my first French Sourdough loaves made from my first levain (sourdough starter) which was in turn made from whole grain flour that I milled myself. A very satisfying endeavor, not to mention, delicious! -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: My New Photo Gig
Ask Cotty. I believe you have his cell #... Norm, you old bastard! Why am I not surprised you surfaced in Cali? LOL! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 1:25:45 PM EDT, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Young Grebes in Love
Jack, Dan, thanks for your kind words. I've got more! (to follow) Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 8:59:00 AM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Nice composition, well rendered, Frank! J - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, July 20, 2015 4:13:01 PM Subject: PESO - Young Grebes in Love Watched these two red necked grebes swimming together for about 5 minutes: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/young-grebes-in-love.html Then it started raining. And thundering. It poured torrents. With high winds, like around 70 - 80 km/hr. And I was out on a spit in Lake Ontario, about a 15 minute walk from shelter. It was pretty cool. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 New Photo Gig
Norman Baugher wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm That sounds like wonderful work that you're doing. You may want to try to track down and talk to Mark Dimalanta: http://pentaxdslrs.blogspot.com/2009/03/interview.html He is a surf photographer and was working with Pentax not that long ago. He may have some good contacts to help you with that project. I don't know what he's up to these days, I met him when he was doing the K-7 demo tour some years back. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 New Photo Gig
The lens you want is the Sigma EX 50-500mm f4.5-6.3 You don't really need the one with built in Optical Stabilizer. Great lens (called the Bigma) but it isn't overly huge. Three have sold on eBay in the last few weeks and brought $787-794 (shipped). There is an OS version on auction right now, which ends in three days, on that rather famous auction site. On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 1:25 PM, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: The thumbs are just to give you an idea, they’re 100+ yds down to 30 yds maybe. 8x10 prints? On Jul 21, 2015, at 2:19 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Difficult to determine the resolution level from such small thumbnails. The demands of their intended us only you know. They seem adequate if this presentation material is the standard. Jack - Original Message - From: Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 10:25:45 AM Subject: My New Photo Gig Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Rainy day blues
While not the point of your post, I like the 5.6 and 6.3 for their tendency to soften bokah. Not being eager to shoot (generally) with a tripod, or punch up the ISO, they are border line slow for my version of hand holding. J Sent from my iPhone On Jul 21, 2015, at 8:04 AM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Thanks everyone! That means you, Frank, Dan, Alan, Marco, Dave, Jack and Mark - and future participants. This was shot with the settings TAV 1/250 f5.6 on the K-5 .. the system gave me 3200 for the ISO. FOr ages I've been shooting digital with aperture at 5.6 or 6.3 and ISO 400 (as if I were using my old lx and trix) But remembering that with the LX I set the shutter speed to 1/250 and the ap to f8 and bracket the aperture quickly if needed - or slowly if I had the luxury of time, I thought I'd try the TAV mode. I cropped this shot a little but not a lot. Getting the rain streaky like that was pure luck - I would have thought 1/250th was to fast to produce that - I was mainly on to the juextaposition of the blue people and the pink drugs rocker. anyway - happy you guys liked it ann On 7/20/2015 10:21 PM, Knarf wrote: Yes! What everyone else said: I can almost feel it. Wonderful photo. Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 11:14:56 PM EDT, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Recently shot.. http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-NGQhsM6/L ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso - Rainy day blues
Very good Ann. The rain, the composition, the poster on the side of the bus - everything's perfect. Chris On 20 July 2015 at 04:14, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Recently shot.. http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-NGQhsM6/L ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Biking with Bob
Whoops! It was in the early 60's before UDI. Alan C -Original Message- From: Alan C Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 9:21 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Biking with Bob I remember a Vulcan being used for aerial photography (mapmaking) in Rhodesia during the 70's. Alan C -Original Message- From: Bob W-PDML Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 9:02 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT:Biking with Bob Well, it's not an operational plane - we put our nukes in submarines now. But it is as much a part of our history and culture as many listed buildings and monuments and in my view is as worthy of preservation as any of those, and for largely the same reasons. B On 21 Jul 2015, at 19:53, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: The B52 is a flying truck, is relitively easy to maintain, and more importantly, the British have neither the need nor the budget to maintain a fleet of globe corseting heavy bombers. (Thesaurus are a wonderful thing, except when they're not...) On 7/21/2015 2:20 PM, Knarf wrote: Quite incredible that the B52 made it's first test flight the same year, went into service a year earlier (1955) and is still operational. That says something about something. B52 is not an aesthetically pleasing killing machine though... Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 2:12:32 PM EDT, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: On 21 Jul 2015, at 11:23, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Kind of sad, she's a beautiful aircraft. It is rather sad. Our strategic nuclear deterrent, and never got to pop her cherry. I really think on her very last flight they should have let her drop just one, tiny little atom bomb. And I like the group shot. Nice to see you all! :-) We're nowhere near as awesome as we look. B On 20 July, 2015 5:12:16 PM EDT, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Karin and I had a great weekend in the Cotswolds in the genial company of BobW. We stayed in a lovely BB, went to the Royal International Air tattoo (by bike of course) and cycled in glorious (and hilly!) countryside with typical English sunshine. Here's the last flying Vulcan bomber in formation with the Red Arrows display team: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8413.html Sadly it's the last flying season for the Vulcan. And here are the intrepid cyclists in Greater Barrington: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8464.html Other pictures in the galley behind these if you're still interested. Cheers, Chris -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: A few snappies from a day at the beach
Sorry, I misstated. I meant to say that when I processed, I wasn't trying to duplicate the other guy's work, but I was inspired by that. And I did do some slider-fiddling to achieve what you see here. On Jul 21, 2015, at 2:47 PM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: You don't need to adjust it - the flavor of that is already there, I think ann On 7/21/2015 2:31 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: Thanks for the comments Dan, Frank, Jack Ann... Ann, re the feel of the beach shots: Someone recently posted a photo on the Facebook Pentaxian group, a shot of a sea-side boardwalk (N.J.?). He did some very striking post-processing that for me really made it a 1950s, 1960s look that just fit the scene. I wasn't trying to reproduce that here, but I did have in mind to try and adjust a few sliders to induce a pastel-like tonality. stan On Jul 21, 2015, at 10:35 AM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: The 1st three have a rather painterly feel to them - especially one mid 20th century person I can't remember the name of (in the photo realism school, of course) not sure which I like best - each one is a kind of catalogue of what folk do at the beach. ann On 7/20/2015 9:00 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: And, a link: http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p857765796 On Jul 20, 2015, at 8:59 PM, Stanley Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: We are spending most of the month at my wife's families cabin in Northern Michigan. Yesterday was a segment of our usual loop past Sleeping Bear Dunes and up into Leelaneau Peninsula. With more time here this summer, no need to rush through the whole series of stops we usually make. Great weather, good times... 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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:Biking with Bob
Quite incredible that the B52 made it's first test flight the same year, went into service a year earlier (1955) and is still operational. That says something about something. B52 is not an aesthetically pleasing killing machine though... Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 2:12:32 PM EDT, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: On 21 Jul 2015, at 11:23, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Kind of sad, she's a beautiful aircraft. It is rather sad. Our strategic nuclear deterrent, and never got to pop her cherry. I really think on her very last flight they should have let her drop just one, tiny little atom bomb. And I like the group shot. Nice to see you all! :-) We're nowhere near as awesome as we look. B On 20 July, 2015 5:12:16 PM EDT, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Karin and I had a great weekend in the Cotswolds in the genial company of BobW. We stayed in a lovely BB, went to the Royal International Air tattoo (by bike of course) and cycled in glorious (and hilly!) countryside with typical English sunshine. Here's the last flying Vulcan bomber in formation with the Red Arrows display team: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8413.html Sadly it's the last flying season for the Vulcan. And here are the intrepid cyclists in Greater Barrington: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8464.html Other pictures in the galley behind these if you're still interested. Cheers, Chris -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Park Square Garden
Thanks Rick. I had a fiddle around in the flickr photostream settings in Lightroom, and embiggened things a bit. Eric. On 21 July 2015 at 01:16, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Ah, a London garden! Very nice, though I'd love to see it larger. Rick On Jul 20, 2015, at 7:16 PM, Eric Featherstone wrote: I don't do PESOs often... Park Square Garden London Open Gardens weekend 2015 http://www.fluidr.com/photos/eric_f/19843473726/ K-x, 17mm 1/125s@f/6.3 Comments welcome. -- Eric -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: A few snappies from a day at the beach
I got that - but didn't know you had slid around :-) ann On 7/21/2015 3:52 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: Sorry, I misstated. I meant to say that when I processed, I wasn't trying to duplicate the other guy's work, but I was inspired by that. And I did do some slider-fiddling to achieve what you see here. On Jul 21, 2015, at 2:47 PM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: You don't need to adjust it - the flavor of that is already there, I think ann On 7/21/2015 2:31 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: Thanks for the comments Dan, Frank, Jack Ann... Ann, re the feel of the beach shots: Someone recently posted a photo on the Facebook Pentaxian group, a shot of a sea-side boardwalk (N.J.?). He did some very striking post-processing that for me really made it a 1950s, 1960s look that just fit the scene. I wasn't trying to reproduce that here, but I did have in mind to try and adjust a few sliders to induce a pastel-like tonality. stan On Jul 21, 2015, at 10:35 AM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: The 1st three have a rather painterly feel to them - especially one mid 20th century person I can't remember the name of (in the photo realism school, of course) not sure which I like best - each one is a kind of catalogue of what folk do at the beach. ann On 7/20/2015 9:00 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: And, a link: http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p857765796 On Jul 20, 2015, at 8:59 PM, Stanley Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: We are spending most of the month at my wife's families cabin in Northern Michigan. Yesterday was a segment of our usual loop past Sleeping Bear Dunes and up into Leelaneau Peninsula. With more time here this summer, no need to rush through the whole series of stops we usually make. Great weather, good times... 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: My New Photo Gig
I don't have experience with it (few do thus far) but the new Pentax DA 150-450mm AW seems well suited to your needs. The AW seems like a major plus given that you'll be working close to the spray. On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 1:25 PM, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: My New Photo Gig
Norm! Yikes! Just call Cotty at 3:00 am Greenwich time and I'm sure he's be able to recommend something :-) (Toto - I don't think Norm is in New York anymore) Glad to see you are being useful these days - have no clue about what would be best for you to shoot with - so many it depends the 55-300 is a lovely lens though... but I'd imagine you would want a wide angle in your kit, too... as for a longer one - ask Paul Stenquist ann On 7/21/2015 1:25 PM, Norman Baugher wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 New Photo Gig
On 7/21/2015 2:23 PM, Knarf wrote: Ask Cotty. I believe you have his cell #... LOL ! great minds, Frank - see my post ann Norm, you old bastard! Why am I not surprised you surfaced in Cali? LOL! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 1:25:45 PM EDT, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 polarizer? -- Help needed.
I really don't know what to tell you, I've got a variety of Circular Polarizers from Hoya, Tiffen, and re-branders such as Vivitar etc. and while all remove reflections when used properly, all impart some sort of color shift, usually brownish. Now almost all of them, are well, mid. to low range glass, I don't think I have any of the best most expensive filters from Tiffen or Hoya, certainly not anything from Heliopan or B+W, much to pricy for my budget, and I'm not sure that they would be perfectly color neutral either. The good news is that mid range filters from Tiffen kept clean don't noticeably degrade the resolution in the image and the color cast can be corrected in post. My best polarizer for color neutrality, is an old linear version from Hoya, first one I ever bought in fact, but those of course have other issues. On 7/21/2015 2:11 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Hi All! Yesterday, while shooting through a window glass at a gymnastics complex, I was regretting I didn't have a polarizer, with all the reflections and glare I was getting from the glass. A polarizer for all the new Pentax lenses that I bought in the past 5-6 years (17-70, 50-135, 60-250), has been on my to think about buying list for a while, but haven't been a priority because of the character of most of the photographs I've been taking in these years. But now, it's time to pull the trigger. And, fortunately, these three lenses have the same filter diameter. So, I refer to the collective wizdom of PDML. It's been a while (more than 14 years) since I've bought a polarizer, and I haven't been following the trends on those recently. Any recommendations (or anti-recommendations) for a circular polarizer (67 mm). This would be used for (1) removing glare and reflections, (2) dealing with the sky (haze, ...). The best (optically) filter I have is a slim one by B+W. I was using it with 18-35 and 28-70 Tokinas (77mm). There are two downsides of that one: 1. It can be _very_ hard to unscrew it, especially when it's cold. 2. Front lens caps don't stay on it. The original ones from Tokina lenses are snap-on, and there is not much space on the inside of this ultra-thin filter. The cap that came with the filter is a push-on, but it is not tight at all, and doesn't stay. I wonder if other B+W filters (or for that matter filters from other brands) are also prone to these problems, or it is specific to this (or some) filter(s). Should I consider B+W? And if so, - MRC or SC? (Is it worth at all considering a Kaesemann High Transmission one? It's almost twice as expensive.) Should I consider some other brands (Hoya, Tiffen? ? (Any hidden jems?) How is Bower HD? Does anybody here have one? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/972392-REG/bower_fp67cc_67mm_digital_hd_circular.html At $7, it is very appealing, but I don't want to degrade my lenses. There are only 4 reviews on BH, and none on Amazon, even though it has been listed there (presumably) since June 2011. Other sizes (on Amazon) got also very few mixed reviews. Some complaints are about it being hard to remove One stupid question: when I look at the list of 100+ CPs in this size on BH, some mention rotating filter ring, while others don't. For a CP, I assume that's a must, and I can barely imagine one without that. (But, in principle, one can untighten the filter and adjust the orientation that way.) So, just in case, - are there any CPs that don't have rotating ring? (Or mentioning one is just a marketing ploy?) Igor -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 New Photo Gig
Nope, still in Manhattan, charity has no bounds :) (but I do go to Cali for this stuff, FRICKIN’ AWESOME DUDE! I’M STOKED!) On Jul 21, 2015, at 2:23 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Ask Cotty. I believe you have his cell #... Norm, you old bastard! Why am I not surprised you surfaced in Cali? LOL! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 1:25:45 PM EDT, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Nos. 111-113
It looks like a gallery the guy is applying some kind of transfer lettering to the window. On 7/20/2015 10:13 PM, Knarf wrote: No expectation of privacy standing at a huge window with no curtains or blinds. They might as well be standing on a sidewalk. No privacy to invade, to my mind... Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 8:56:42 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 8:51 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Um, Dan. Everyone is dressed. It still feels like a bit of an invasion of privacy. Besides, a peeper would get there early and wait for the situation to get more interesting. G Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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:Biking with Bob
Well, it's not an operational plane - we put our nukes in submarines now. But it is as much a part of our history and culture as many listed buildings and monuments and in my view is as worthy of preservation as any of those, and for largely the same reasons. B On 21 Jul 2015, at 19:53, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: The B52 is a flying truck, is relitively easy to maintain, and more importantly, the British have neither the need nor the budget to maintain a fleet of globe corseting heavy bombers. (Thesaurus are a wonderful thing, except when they're not...) On 7/21/2015 2:20 PM, Knarf wrote: Quite incredible that the B52 made it's first test flight the same year, went into service a year earlier (1955) and is still operational. That says something about something. B52 is not an aesthetically pleasing killing machine though... Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 2:12:32 PM EDT, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: On 21 Jul 2015, at 11:23, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Kind of sad, she's a beautiful aircraft. It is rather sad. Our strategic nuclear deterrent, and never got to pop her cherry. I really think on her very last flight they should have let her drop just one, tiny little atom bomb. And I like the group shot. Nice to see you all! :-) We're nowhere near as awesome as we look. B On 20 July, 2015 5:12:16 PM EDT, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Karin and I had a great weekend in the Cotswolds in the genial company of BobW. We stayed in a lovely BB, went to the Royal International Air tattoo (by bike of course) and cycled in glorious (and hilly!) countryside with typical English sunshine. Here's the last flying Vulcan bomber in formation with the Red Arrows display team: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8413.html Sadly it's the last flying season for the Vulcan. And here are the intrepid cyclists in Greater Barrington: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8464.html Other pictures in the galley behind these if you're still interested. Cheers, Chris -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: My New Photo Gig
Hi Norm, First, that's a great cause! As for the longer glass, - it gets quite expensive very quickly. There is a used SMCP-FA* 250-600 on BH for $5k. The new Pentax DA 150-450mm AW might be ideal, but it is $2.2k+. You can consider Pentax primes, but they are might be less versatile for your needs: You can get a used FA* 400/5.6 or less expensive (albeit MF) K,M, A 400/5.6. I assume, A* 400/2.8 is also quite expensive (and scarce). 600mm primes are also very expensive and, I assume, hard to find: http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/extreme-tele/ There are a few long zoom lenses from Sigma with some of them almost fitting within $1k (e.g. 150-500, 120-400): http://www.sigmaphoto.com/lenses/telephoto-lenses The Bigma, 50-500 is about $1.5K, but can be probably found below 1k on eBay. I don't have much experience with those. Several people on the list, including Larry, have (or had) one of those, and seem to be happy. There ia a rather inexpensive MF Rokinon 650-1300mm with a T-Mount that you can probably easily adapt to your K-7: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=rokinon+650 But it is MF and it is slow (f/8-f/16), and it might be too long for you on the shorter end. Yet another, relatively inexpensive route might be using a tele-converter/adapter: The recent one, 1.4x is also quite expensive ($500): http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1029081-REG/ricoh_37962_1_4x_hd_da_af.html You can occasionally pick up the old one 1.7x. (I got it from eBay at the pick of the price hike some 8 years ago, just over $300, but recently, I've seen a few sold for $2xx, on Pentaxforum, I believe.) I like that one. You can also try to catch an old manual one (1.4x or 2x) by Pentax. There are also some AF ones from 3rd parties (Sigma, Kenko, Bower, ..?) I don't have experience with those. Just in case, Pentax's 2x exists in two flavors: S and L. I don't remember the full story, but AFAIR, the difference is in the space for the front element of the lens. A few practical thoughts (you may have thought about them, but just in case): From the practical point of view, I probably wouldn't go with the MF teleconverter, unless that's the only solution that fits your budget. From my (rather limited) experience of shooting surfers (in San Diego and vicinities and once in Sydney), I'd say AF helps. You'll definitely need a good (sturdy and convenient) tripod or at least a monopod if you go beyond 300mm on 1.5x-crop DSLR. I hope this helps as starting points. I am sure a few other people will chime in. Igor PS. If I may, - the website uses font (for the main body text) with a pretense, but which yields unnecessarily degraded legibility. (I checked on Firefox, Chrome and Opera on Windows). It is so distracting that I had hard time reading the text. On 21 Jul 2015, at 18:28, Norman Baugher wrote: Hey guys, I.ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I.ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I'm the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can't help it. I've got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Nos. 111-113
Superb! Chris On 21 July 2015 at 01:11, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: In London, but not in The City: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18057090size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Photo Gallery
PentaxPhotoGallery.com is back up. On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 11:08 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: The overly complex user interface has disappeared, but the images have been appropriated and stored somewhere. On 7/21/2015 10:14 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: Glad you alerted the troops, Dan - I had just sent someone email with several places to look at my work - one of which was what I had up on PPG - because it was a small manageable selection and here we thought nothing disappeared on the web. apparently true only of what one wished would disappear ann On 7/20/2015 11:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 9:39 PM, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: That's sweet of you to do all that leg work for Ricoh. All I did was try to log on to the PPG. When I got to the GoDaddy page instead, I clicked on a few things. I reported back to the list because I know a few people there still have images on the list and might want to know. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Any wisdom on step-up rings?
[Lyrical digression] (albeit on the topic of CATs) There is a legend attributing the invention of a cat flap door to Isaac Newton (the physicist famous for formulating the foundations of mechanics and gravitation), who was annoyed by the cat asking outside and asked a carpenter to make one in his door. There is an extension of that that says that Newton asked to make two doors: a large one for the mother cat, and a small one for the kittens. (See, e.g.: http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/famous-inventors/5-isaac-newton-inventions2.htm ) [/Digression] How is that story related to photography? I just realized that at least as a temporary step, I can just buy a step-up ring and use the 77mm CP on my 67mm lenses. So, the question is: Any recommendations for the step-up rings? I see Goja step-up rings sold for about $6 on Amazon, with a bunch of positive reviews, Sensei on BH for the same $6, while B+W on BH is $18. Both are aluminum. A brass one from Sensei is $37, Heliopan - $47.50. Is there any reason to spend 3-times as much on B+W aluminum ring? Yet another question, how much of binding comes from aluminum rings? Is it worth spending 6-times as much on a brass one? 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: OT:Biking with Bob
Bob W-PDML wrote: We're nowhere near as awesome as we look. That would hardly be possible! -- 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: My New Photo Gig
Of course I’m the Treasurer, I’m the only non-surfer in the group. Need I say more. (plus I’m great at managing other people’s money). Different body with higher density sensors, never thought of that one. Then again, I’m not a digital guy. Suggestions? On Jul 21, 2015, at 3:55 PM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hell's teeth, Norm! They made you _Treasurer_? I know Californians have a reputation for gullibility but that is a whole different planet. Man. Depending on your budget 8 -) you may find better value for money in either an older FA lens or a newer body with a higher density sensor, thereby allowing more of a crop. On 21 July 2015 at 18:25, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 polarizer? -- Help needed.
A followup question: Does anybody have any experience with Fujiyama CPs? I see one on Amazon for under $40, and I found a test of various CPs circa 2009 that rates it rather highly, at least optically. http://www.lenstip.com/115.4-article-Polarizing_filters_test_Results_and_summary.html (Just in case, - I've seen discussions indicating that B+W has updated their CPs somewhere between 2009 and 2012.) PJ, thanks for your response! Igor On Tue, 21 Jul 2015, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Hi All! Yesterday, while shooting through a window glass at a gymnastics complex, I was regretting I didn't have a polarizer, with all the reflections and glare I was getting from the glass. A polarizer for all the new Pentax lenses that I bought in the past 5-6 years (17-70, 50-135, 60-250), has been on my to think about buying list for a while, but haven't been a priority because of the character of most of the photographs I've been taking in these years. But now, it's time to pull the trigger. And, fortunately, these three lenses have the same filter diameter. So, I refer to the collective wizdom of PDML. It's been a while (more than 14 years) since I've bought a polarizer, and I haven't been following the trends on those recently. Any recommendations (or anti-recommendations) for a circular polarizer (67 mm). This would be used for (1) removing glare and reflections, (2) dealing with the sky (haze, ...). The best (optically) filter I have is a slim one by B+W. I was using it with 18-35 and 28-70 Tokinas (77mm). There are two downsides of that one: 1. It can be _very_ hard to unscrew it, especially when it's cold. 2. Front lens caps don't stay on it. The original ones from Tokina lenses are snap-on, and there is not much space on the inside of this ultra-thin filter. The cap that came with the filter is a push-on, but it is not tight at all, and doesn't stay. I wonder if other B+W filters (or for that matter filters from other brands) are also prone to these problems, or it is specific to this (or some) filter(s). Should I consider B+W? And if so, - MRC or SC? (Is it worth at all considering a Kaesemann High Transmission one? It's almost twice as expensive.) Should I consider some other brands (Hoya, Tiffen? ? (Any hidden jems?) How is Bower HD? Does anybody here have one? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/972392-REG/bower_fp67cc_67mm_digital_hd_circular.html At $7, it is very appealing, but I don't want to degrade my lenses. There are only 4 reviews on BH, and none on Amazon, even though it has been listed there (presumably) since June 2011. Other sizes (on Amazon) got also very few mixed reviews. Some complaints are about it being hard to remove One stupid question: when I look at the list of 100+ CPs in this size on BH, some mention rotating filter ring, while others don't. For a CP, I assume that's a must, and I can barely imagine one without that. (But, in principle, one can untighten the filter and adjust the orientation that way.) So, just in case, - are there any CPs that don't have rotating ring? (Or mentioning one is just a marketing ploy?) 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 - Park Square Garden
Thanks Frank. Eric. On 21 July 2015 at 03:19, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Very pretty. Love the colours. Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 7:16:09 PM EDT, Eric Featherstone eric.featherst...@gmail.com wrote: I don't do PESOs often... Park Square Garden London Open Gardens weekend 2015 http://www.fluidr.com/photos/eric_f/19843473726/ K-x, 17mm 1/125s@f/6.3 Comments welcome. -- Eric -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Waiting for the Storm
Actually the rain that started just around the time I took this didn't bother these red necked grebes one bit. In fact they went out to open water shortly after I took this: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/waiting-for-storm.html The darkening skies did force a high ISO and wide aperture (as evidenced by the OOF grebe in the right). Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My New Photo Gig
If you're sticking with Pentax there's only one. The K-3 or it's younger brother he K-3II which are probably functionally identical for your purposes. The K-3 can probably be had for a fairly sizable discount now and a somewhat bigger one in three to six months, based on passed history. On 7/21/2015 4:13 PM, Norman Baugher wrote: Of course I’m the Treasurer, I’m the only non-surfer in the group. Need I say more. (plus I’m great at managing other people’s money). Different body with higher density sensors, never thought of that one. Then again, I’m not a digital guy. Suggestions? On Jul 21, 2015, at 3:55 PM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hell's teeth, Norm! They made you _Treasurer_? I know Californians have a reputation for gullibility but that is a whole different planet. Man. Depending on your budget 8 -) you may find better value for money in either an older FA lens or a newer body with a higher density sensor, thereby allowing more of a crop. On 21 July 2015 at 18:25, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Pane Bello (Beautiful Bread)
Thanks Chris! It tastes great too. However, I suddenly realized my serious need for a real bread knife. After looking at all the options I decided that this one got pretty great reviews and was relatively inexpensive so decided to order one. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OMQSVNG You can spend well over $100 for a Wusthof 10 bread knife, but that would barely be long enough for these loaves baked in a 5 qt. dutch oven and I could replace this 16 one 8 times over before I spent that much. If that one doesn't satisfy me, my next choice would be the Victorinox 47547 for $32. On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 2:33 PM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Nice one Darren, it looks great. I quite often bake bread with commercial yeast, but have a plan to start a sourdough yeast when I retire in a few years' time and hopefully will have the time to do it properly. That's the plan anyway; probably some new fad will appear on my horizon before then. Chris On 19 July 2015 at 05:03, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: The latest three images in my Flickr photostream are all seen in this thread: http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/43160/my-1st-pain-de-campagne-loaf-2 I've become interested in learning to bake real bread from scratch. These images are from my first French Sourdough loaves made from my first levain (sourdough starter) which was in turn made from whole grain flour that I milled myself. A very satisfying endeavor, not to mention, delicious! -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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:Biking with Bob
It is a beautiful airplane, and should be kept flying. On 7/21/2015 3:02 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: Well, it's not an operational plane - we put our nukes in submarines now. But it is as much a part of our history and culture as many listed buildings and monuments and in my view is as worthy of preservation as any of those, and for largely the same reasons. B On 21 Jul 2015, at 19:53, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: The B52 is a flying truck, is relitively easy to maintain, and more importantly, the British have neither the need nor the budget to maintain a fleet of globe corseting heavy bombers. (Thesaurus are a wonderful thing, except when they're not...) On 7/21/2015 2:20 PM, Knarf wrote: Quite incredible that the B52 made it's first test flight the same year, went into service a year earlier (1955) and is still operational. That says something about something. B52 is not an aesthetically pleasing killing machine though... Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 2:12:32 PM EDT, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: On 21 Jul 2015, at 11:23, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Kind of sad, she's a beautiful aircraft. It is rather sad. Our strategic nuclear deterrent, and never got to pop her cherry. I really think on her very last flight they should have let her drop just one, tiny little atom bomb. And I like the group shot. Nice to see you all! :-) We're nowhere near as awesome as we look. B On 20 July, 2015 5:12:16 PM EDT, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Karin and I had a great weekend in the Cotswolds in the genial company of BobW. We stayed in a lovely BB, went to the Royal International Air tattoo (by bike of course) and cycled in glorious (and hilly!) countryside with typical English sunshine. Here's the last flying Vulcan bomber in formation with the Red Arrows display team: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8413.html Sadly it's the last flying season for the Vulcan. And here are the intrepid cyclists in Greater Barrington: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8464.html Other pictures in the galley behind these if you're still interested. Cheers, Chris -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 polarizer? -- Help needed.
I use B+W MRC and Hoya Pro CPs. I had problems with both Tiffen and Heliopan mounts at some point, and have had these in 49, 52, 58, 62, 72, and 77 mm sizes , bought over the period from 1994 to 2010. No problems with them. Godfrey On Jul 21, 2015, at 11:11 AM, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: Hi All! Yesterday, while shooting through a window glass at a gymnastics complex, I was regretting I didn't have a polarizer, with all the reflections and glare I was getting from the glass. A polarizer for all the new Pentax lenses that I bought in the past 5-6 years (17-70, 50-135, 60-250), has been on my to think about buying list for a while, but haven't been a priority because of the character of most of the photographs I've been taking in these years. But now, it's time to pull the trigger. And, fortunately, these three lenses have the same filter diameter. So, I refer to the collective wizdom of PDML. It's been a while (more than 14 years) since I've bought a polarizer, and I haven't been following the trends on those recently. Any recommendations (or anti-recommendations) for a circular polarizer (67 mm). This would be used for (1) removing glare and reflections, (2) dealing with the sky (haze, ...). The best (optically) filter I have is a slim one by B+W. I was using it with 18-35 and 28-70 Tokinas (77mm). There are two downsides of that one: 1. It can be _very_ hard to unscrew it, especially when it's cold. 2. Front lens caps don't stay on it. The original ones from Tokina lenses are snap-on, and there is not much space on the inside of this ultra-thin filter. The cap that came with the filter is a push-on, but it is not tight at all, and doesn't stay. I wonder if other B+W filters (or for that matter filters from other brands) are also prone to these problems, or it is specific to this (or some) filter(s). Should I consider B+W? And if so, - MRC or SC? (Is it worth at all considering a Kaesemann High Transmission one? It's almost twice as expensive.) Should I consider some other brands (Hoya, Tiffen? ? (Any hidden jems?) How is Bower HD? Does anybody here have one? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/972392-REG/bower_fp67cc_67mm_digital_hd_circular.html At $7, it is very appealing, but I don't want to degrade my lenses. There are only 4 reviews on BH, and none on Amazon, even though it has been listed there (presumably) since June 2011. Other sizes (on Amazon) got also very few mixed reviews. Some complaints are about it being hard to remove One stupid question: when I look at the list of 100+ CPs in this size on BH, some mention rotating filter ring, while others don't. For a CP, I assume that's a must, and I can barely imagine one without that. (But, in principle, one can untighten the filter and adjust the orientation that way.) So, just in case, - are there any CPs that don't have rotating ring? (Or mentioning one is just a marketing ploy?) 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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-Rodent Rockll
Well-captured and cute. I like the brightly lit foreground and dark, creamy background. What creature is that? Looks squirrely but I don't see a bushy tail. Very nice photo! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 9:24:16 PM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Due to my having initially flubbed the link to this image, am posting it again. Background comments not worth repeating. CC? J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=951 -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 for the Storm
Interesting critters, nicely captured. Paul via phone On Jul 21, 2015, at 8:28 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Well, nothing looks terribly impending-stormy... but I like the shot! Rick On Jul 21, 2015, at 6:12 PM, frank theriault wrote: Actually the rain that started just around the time I took this didn't bother these red necked grebes one bit. In fact they went out to open water shortly after I took this: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/waiting-for-storm.html The darkening skies did force a high ISO and wide aperture (as evidenced by the OOF grebe in the right). Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. http://photo.net/photos/RickW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: My New Photo Gig
... I’m great at managing other people’s money. MARK!! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 4:13:10 PM EDT, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Of course I’m the Treasurer, I’m the only non-surfer in the group. Need I say more. (plus I’m great at managing other people’s money). Different body with higher density sensors, never thought of that one. Then again, I’m not a digital guy. Suggestions? On Jul 21, 2015, at 3:55 PM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hell's teeth, Norm! They made you _Treasurer_? I know Californians have a reputation for gullibility but that is a whole different planet. Man. Depending on your budget 8 -) you may find better value for money in either an older FA lens or a newer body with a higher density sensor, thereby allowing more of a crop. On 21 July 2015 at 18:25, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 New Photo Gig
On 21/07/2015 11:25 AM, Norman Baugher wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm F-Off Norm. 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: Pane Bello (Beautiful Bread)
Ok - I can look now... I'm finished eating dinner :-) and it does look lovely -- - but when you first posted I was so hungry and have sworn off bread for a few days and sweets for at least another two weeks. I'd take really good bread with butter over any kind of sweet or meat if someone said I could only eat one of those things. ann On 7/21/2015 4:44 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Thanks Chris! It tastes great too. However, I suddenly realized my serious need for a real bread knife. After looking at all the options I decided that this one got pretty great reviews and was relatively inexpensive so decided to order one. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OMQSVNG You can spend well over $100 for a Wusthof 10 bread knife, but that would barely be long enough for these loaves baked in a 5 qt. dutch oven and I could replace this 16 one 8 times over before I spent that much. If that one doesn't satisfy me, my next choice would be the Victorinox 47547 for $32. On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 2:33 PM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Nice one Darren, it looks great. I quite often bake bread with commercial yeast, but have a plan to start a sourdough yeast when I retire in a few years' time and hopefully will have the time to do it properly. That's the plan anyway; probably some new fad will appear on my horizon before then. Chris On 19 July 2015 at 05:03, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: The latest three images in my Flickr photostream are all seen in this thread: http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/43160/my-1st-pain-de-campagne-loaf-2 I've become interested in learning to bake real bread from scratch. These images are from my first French Sourdough loaves made from my first levain (sourdough starter) which was in turn made from whole grain flour that I milled myself. A very satisfying endeavor, not to mention, delicious! -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Waiting for the Storm
Cute! Birds are challenging, but rewarding subjects. I could use a lot of work in that area. On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 5:12 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Actually the rain that started just around the time I took this didn't bother these red necked grebes one bit. In fact they went out to open water shortly after I took this: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/waiting-for-storm.html The darkening skies did force a high ISO and wide aperture (as evidenced by the OOF grebe in the right). Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
Get the cheapie - then when you lose it , it won't cost too much to replace... As to other sage step advice, better to put the 77 filter on the lens with the 67 thread than the reverse- but I'll wager that occured to you . ann On 7/21/2015 5:50 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: [Lyrical digression] (albeit on the topic of CATs) There is a legend attributing the invention of a cat flap door to Isaac Newton (the physicist famous for formulating the foundations of mechanics and gravitation), who was annoyed by the cat asking outside and asked a carpenter to make one in his door. There is an extension of that that says that Newton asked to make two doors: a large one for the mother cat, and a small one for the kittens. (See, e.g.: http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/famous-inventors/5-isaac-newton-inventions2.htm ) [/Digression] How is that story related to photography? I just realized that at least as a temporary step, I can just buy a step-up ring and use the 77mm CP on my 67mm lenses. So, the question is: Any recommendations for the step-up rings? I see Goja step-up rings sold for about $6 on Amazon, with a bunch of positive reviews, Sensei on BH for the same $6, while B+W on BH is $18. Both are aluminum. A brass one from Sensei is $37, Heliopan - $47.50. Is there any reason to spend 3-times as much on B+W aluminum ring? Yet another question, how much of binding comes from aluminum rings? Is it worth spending 6-times as much on a brass one? 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.
Lens Hood for 16-45 / 4 Zoom
Dear Eric Sir, here is a printable lens hood for the 16-45. You can cut one out on a black thin plasticised foam. You can even fold it to stow away in your camera bag. I don't see the need to spend $$ on a lens hood. http://www.lenshoods.co.uk/hoods/Pentax-SMC-16-45mm-f-4-DA-ED-AL.php Regards. Bipin -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT:Biking with Bob
Maybe not. Sorry about the bulky link. https://www.change.org/p/rolls-royce-bae-systems-marshall-aviation-reverse-your-decision-not-to-release-vital-information-and-documentation-to-enable-other-willing-parties-to-take-over-as-the-technical-authorities-on-vulcan-xh558-g-vlcn?recruiter=12309873utm_source=share_petitionutm_medium=copylink On 20 July 2015 at 22:12, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Sadly it's the last flying season for the Vulcan. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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:Biking with Bob
I guess that answers my question... Thanks! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 2:33:32 AM EDT, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Maybe not. Sorry about the bulky link. https://www.change.org/p/rolls-royce-bae-systems-marshall-aviation-reverse-your-decision-not-to-release-vital-information-and-documentation-to-enable-other-willing-parties-to-take-over-as-the-technical-authorities-on-vulcan-xh558-g-vlcn?recruiter=12309873utm_source=share_petitionutm_medium=copylink On 20 July 2015 at 22:12, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Sadly it's the last flying season for the Vulcan. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Under Mom's Watchful Eye
The things they can do with Lego nowadays! Very realistic. Seriously cute photo. You can't go wrong with ducklings. :-) Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 12:57:02 AM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From Legoland, San Diego, CA: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18055688size=lg K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom Comments are invited Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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:Biking with Bob
Impressive shot of the Vulcan with the Red Arrows. I heard this will be her last season in the air. So many older vintage aircraft are still flying, I wonder why they can't keep this one up? Is it money? Kind of sad, she's a beautiful aircraft. And I like the group shot. Nice to see you all! :-) Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 5:12:16 PM EDT, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Karin and I had a great weekend in the Cotswolds in the genial company of BobW. We stayed in a lovely BB, went to the Royal International Air tattoo (by bike of course) and cycled in glorious (and hilly!) countryside with typical English sunshine. Here's the last flying Vulcan bomber in formation with the Red Arrows display team: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8413.html Sadly it's the last flying season for the Vulcan. And here are the intrepid cyclists in Greater Barrington: http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/RIAT2015/slides/DSCF8464.html Other pictures in the galley behind these if you're still interested. Cheers, Chris -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Photo Gallery
Igor PDML-StR wrote: While, yes, it would be pointless trying to get pentax.com, but I am not quite sure that Ricoh/Pentax has rights to all and any derivatives of the word pentax. I suspect, it is a rather gray legal area, especially, if the owner would not be using it for commercial or derogative purposes with respect to the trademark. If they can demonstrate that they own the trademark for Pentax and that pentaxphotogallery.com could potentially cause confusion (which is obviously can, since Pentax used that in the past) it's a slam dunk. It's covered by the Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act. -- 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.
