Re: PESO: golden-fronted leafbird
I'd say to pass on my congratulations for an excellent photo, but you're probably already having difficulty with him knowing everything as it is, so in that case, pass on my critique that he should have had the bird land in front of a different colored background so that it would stand out better. :-) Subash Jeyan wrote on 11/6/18 4:25 AM: this is a bird which is more often found in the western coast of peninsular india and my son Adit is spending his school mid-term vacations there right now. he went birding with the local birders today and this is his best shot from the outing: http://something-feathered.in/2018/11/06/golden-fronted-leafbird/ k-s1 and the DAL 55-300. p.s.: i am thinking of buying him the PLM version of the 55-300. the reviews seem to be generally good but i'd love to hear personal experiences. subash -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/collections/72157612824732477/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 California fires
Glad to hear you're good, Jack. -p On 11/9/2018 6:44 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Not that concerning at this point. We are flat landers, so to speak. We are 47ish miles from Paradise (the town) but, unlike so many other areas having experience fires, we are not located in heavily wooded, hilly country. In fact, not even close. Let me believe we are safe! OK? Thanks! J Sent from my iPhone On Nov 9, 2018, at 3:41 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: I know Jack lives somewhere north of Sacramento - Yuba City, I think - and Paradise, which according to news reports has been completely destroyed is only about 45 miles from there. Just checking - Jack, how are things by you? -p -- Paul Sorenson Studio1941 Sooner or later "different" scares people. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Paul Sorenson Studio1941 Sooner or later "different" scares people. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 nude study
Again, the link takes me to only the thumbnail. I eventually found the larger version, and it is quite interesting. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Nov 4, 2018 at 4:14 PM Bruce Walker wrote: > From a studio session on Halloween with a new to me model, Joy > Kidston. It's quite likely Safe For Work as no lady bits are visible, > but it _is_ a nude, so you know. > > https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/Ijdax8ZvD_yo > > 645z, 90mm/2.8 at f/11, 1/125th sec, iso 200; > Post in Lightroom. > > -- > -bmw > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - comfortable
I only see the thumbnail version. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 10:07 AM Bruce Walker wrote: > "Just make yourself comfortable." > > https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/Imgc2wwJTrjU -- (mildly NSFW) > > Model: Pix. > > 645z, 150mm/2.8 at f/11, 1/125th sec, iso 200; > Post in Lightroom and Photoshop. > Lots of lights. > > -- > -bmw > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: golden-fronted leafbird
On Fri, 9 Nov 2018 08:50:21 +0200 Alan C wrote: > Chip off the old block. Excellent shot. > > All the 55-300's have the same optical formula so I wonder if there > will be a noticeable difference. I have the HD version which has been > very good. Perhaps you need to do some "in store" comparative tests > before parting with your Rupees. thank you Alan. i'd have a chance to use the 55-300 PLM next week. depending on how that goes, i'll make a call. > On 06-Nov-18 02:25 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > this is a bird which is more often found in the western coast of > > peninsular india and my son Adit is spending his school mid-term > > vacations there right now. he went birding with the local birders > > today and this is his best shot from the outing: > > > > http://something-feathered.in/2018/11/06/golden-fronted-leafbird/ > > > > k-s1 and the DAL 55-300. > > > > p.s.: i am thinking of buying him the PLM version of the 55-300. the > > reviews seem to be generally good but i'd love to hear personal > > experiences. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 California fires
Not that concerning at this point. We are flat landers, so to speak. We are 47ish miles from Paradise (the town) but, unlike so many other areas having experience fires, we are not located in heavily wooded, hilly country. In fact, not even close. Let me believe we are safe! OK? Thanks! J Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 9, 2018, at 3:41 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > > I know Jack lives somewhere north of Sacramento - Yuba City, I think - and > Paradise, which according to news reports has been completely destroyed is > only about 45 miles from there. Just checking - Jack, how are things by you? > > -p > > -- > Paul Sorenson > Studio1941 > > Sooner or later "different" scares people. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT California fires
I know Jack lives somewhere north of Sacramento - Yuba City, I think - and Paradise, which according to news reports has been completely destroyed is only about 45 miles from there. Just checking - Jack, how are things by you? -p -- Paul Sorenson Studio1941 Sooner or later "different" scares people. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Camera not reading lenses: what could be the reason?
The only time I've had that problem it's been with a particular lens. However, maybe you didn't leave the battery out long enough to make sure that there was no more residual power left in the camera, and there was only an incomplete reset. Before doing anything drastic, I'd take the battery out and let it sit overnight, just to make sure. Of course that won't insure that any long term storage capacitor is discharged, but that would probably take weeks. However I have a feeling that the problem is in one of the contacts, either the digital or A contact. There aren't any moving parts in either of those on the body, AFAIK, if so leaving the battery out overnight doesn't work, I have no further suggestions for DYI repairs. I know better. On 11/4/2018 1:45 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Upon arrival to Universal studios park, I 've discovered that my camera (k-5sii) refused to read any lens (I tried 3 different ones). It showed "F--" on the display. I've tried to clean the contacts, powercycled it by taking out the battery... Nothing helped. Any ideas on what could be the culprit and what I can try "in the field"? Please cc me, if possible for the ease of reading responses on the road. Igor Sent from mobile phone -- America wasn't founded so that we could all be better. America was founded so we could all be anything we damn well please. - P.J. O'Rourke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - comfortable
Thank you, Larry. I was inspired to try this from a book of Albert Watson stuff. I felt this was a subject that was strong enough to stand on its own on white seamless. On Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 4:06 PM Larry Colen wrote: > > Nice use of the white background combined with soft but not flat > lighting. The body art and short hair make for a more visually > interesting model as well. The color of the upholstery works well in > this also. > > Bruce Walker wrote on 11/9/18 7:06 AM: > > "Just make yourself comfortable." > > > > https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/Imgc2wwJTrjU -- (mildly NSFW) > > > > Model: Pix. > > > > 645z, 150mm/2.8 at f/11, 1/125th sec, iso 200; > > Post in Lightroom and Photoshop. > > Lots of lights. > > > > > -- > Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/collections/72157612824732477/ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - comfortable
Nice use of the white background combined with soft but not flat lighting. The body art and short hair make for a more visually interesting model as well. The color of the upholstery works well in this also. Bruce Walker wrote on 11/9/18 7:06 AM: "Just make yourself comfortable." https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/Imgc2wwJTrjU -- (mildly NSFW) Model: Pix. 645z, 150mm/2.8 at f/11, 1/125th sec, iso 200; Post in Lightroom and Photoshop. Lots of lights. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/collections/72157612824732477/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - comfortable
Imagine that! :-) On Fri, Nov 9, 2018 at 11:32 AM P. J. Alling wrote: > > Funny she doesn't really look comfortable... > > > On 11/9/2018 10:06 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > "Just make yourself comfortable." > > > > https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/Imgc2wwJTrjU -- (mildly NSFW) > > > > Model: Pix. > > > > 645z, 150mm/2.8 at f/11, 1/125th sec, iso 200; > > Post in Lightroom and Photoshop. > > Lots of lights. > > > > -- > America wasn't founded so that we could all be better. > America was founded so we could all be anything we damn well please. > - P.J. O'Rourke > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Semi-FS Friday
I stopped by my local Pentax dealer here in Raleigh on Wednesday. He mentioned he'd just taken a set of Pentax kit in trade and asked if I wanted any of it. I want all of it, but I can't afford to buy any of it right now IYKWIM. Anyway, I offered to mention what he has to y'all here in case any of you are looking for anything. It was all "like new" in the box, with even the little bubble-wrap pouches and all the literature intact. So, without further ado ... here's the list K1 silver edition w/grip1299.00 15-30 F2.8 949.00 28-105 F3.5-5.6 350.00 70-200 F2.8 1100.00 300F4 ED 699.00 360 FGZ 150.00 That's US dollars & I don't know if he has to charge sales tax for out of state purchasers. If anyone is interested: https://www.southeasterncamera.com/ Actually, the only thing on that list I don't already have is the 28-105. -- 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.
Friday for sale
Hi! Now that all give away gear has arrived at its respective destinations, I've some items to sell. Pentax K-5 - I am the original owner and my older daughter used it for a short while. It comes with original battery grip and one extra battery. Total shutter actuation count is slightly above 20,000. I'll include a remote and a magnifying eyepiece. All is in good order. I'd like to get USD 350 for the whole thing where shipping is included into the price. I will ship with EMS with full insurance etc. Pentax SMC FA 77/1.8 Limited. This one has a long story. It is in SILVER color and comes with matching silver frame Pentax protective filter. Made in Japan. This lens had fungus and was fully repaired by Pentax USA. It is absolutely OK and I shot with it after the repairs - it is perfectly fine. The lens cap has some marks of use, 'cause I realized it too late and switched to regular plastic lens cap after some period of use. I have a green pouch for it and I'll naturally include that pinch cap so if you (hopefully) plan to use it - you can preserve the original cap. Asking USD 600 including EMS fully insured shipping. Pentax SMC A 50/1.2 - comes with matching B+W protective filter. Clean in and out. If you're into fast normal lenses - this the lens to have. Asking USD 500 including EMS fully insured shipping. If you think my asking prices are totally unreasonable, do make your offer, though please don't lowball me. Please be aware that due to relatively high value of the lenses, I won't mark them down for purpose of insurance or taxes. Thanks. -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESOs: Leaves and berries
That first one sure looks a lot like poison ivy. On 11/9/2018 01:22, Larry Colen wrote: While on a short walk in Toledo Oregon: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/43972100360/in/album-72157700131832662/ A friend sent me a note about where I took this photo, which she really liked: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/45789174951/in/album-72157700131832662/ I was amused to point out that it was in her front yard. -- 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: Camera not reading lenses: what could be the reason?
This isn't the answer to your question, but I could overnight you one of my backup bodies (or better yet sell you my K-3 with overnight postage). Alternatively this could be a great opportunity for you to upgrade to a K-1 if there are any available in LA. John Francis wrote on 11/9/18 10:27 AM: On Sun, Nov 04, 2018 at 01:45:57PM -0500, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Upon arrival to Universal studios park, I 've discovered that my camera (k-5sii) refused to read any lens (I tried 3 different ones). It showed "F--" on the display. I've tried to clean the contacts, powercycled it by taking out the battery... Nothing helped. Any ideas on what could be the culprit and what I can try "in the field"? Please cc me, if possible for the ease of reading responses on the road. "F--" is what my K5 displays if I turn the lens aperture ring off the "A" position (for lenses that have aperture rings, obviously), so I'd suspect that the "A" contact on the camera body may not be working. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/collections/72157612824732477/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Camera not reading lenses: what could be the reason?
On Sun, Nov 04, 2018 at 01:45:57PM -0500, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > Upon arrival to Universal studios park, I 've discovered that my camera > (k-5sii) refused to read any lens (I tried 3 different ones). > It showed "F--" on the display. > > I've tried to clean the contacts, powercycled it by taking out the > battery... Nothing helped. > > Any ideas on what could be the culprit and what I can try "in the field"? > > Please cc me, if possible for the ease of reading responses on the road. "F--" is what my K5 displays if I turn the lens aperture ring off the "A" position (for lenses that have aperture rings, obviously), so I'd suspect that the "A" contact on the camera body may not be working. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - comfortable
Funny she doesn't really look comfortable... On 11/9/2018 10:06 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: "Just make yourself comfortable." https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/Imgc2wwJTrjU -- (mildly NSFW) Model: Pix. 645z, 150mm/2.8 at f/11, 1/125th sec, iso 200; Post in Lightroom and Photoshop. Lots of lights. -- America wasn't founded so that we could all be better. America was founded so we could all be anything we damn well please. - P.J. O'Rourke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - comfortable
"Just make yourself comfortable." https://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/index/Imgc2wwJTrjU -- (mildly NSFW) Model: Pix. 645z, 150mm/2.8 at f/11, 1/125th sec, iso 200; Post in Lightroom and Photoshop. Lots of lights. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- Well Cover
Very interesting. Thanks for the explantion. Some time after we bought out house in Rhodesia in 1979, a hole appeared in the backyard. It turned out to be an old well. The cover, made of corrugated iron with about a foot of soil on top, had simply rusted away & collapsed. The well with rusty corrugated iron sidewalls still had water at about 20ft. We replaced the iron with a concrete slab & covered it over. Your safety regulations make perfect sense. Alan C On 09-Nov-18 03:13 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: That answer requires a bit of explanation. Yes, but not the way you'd think. The "old well" exterior covers an artesian well that's at least 200 and might be 400 feet deep. A few years ago these well heads would have been in a pit in the ground, with a protective cover plate maybe covered in grass. The authorities decided this wasn't good enough so all these well heads have to be at least two feed above ground. They're kind of unsightly, and most people disguise them with plantings, this is the only one I know of that's disguised as a well. Needless to say new surface wells are illegal here, old surface wells are grandfathered in. On 11/9/2018 1:46 AM, Alan C wrote: A very pleasant scene. Is the well operational? Alan C On 07-Nov-18 12:07 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: https://pdml.updog.co/webster26/PESO%20--%20Well%20Cover2.html Equipment: Pentax K5II w/Sigma DC 17-70mm f2.8~4.5 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. --- 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 -- Well Cover
That answer requires a bit of explanation. Yes, but not the way you'd think. The "old well" exterior covers an artesian well that's at least 200 and might be 400 feet deep. A few years ago these well heads would have been in a pit in the ground, with a protective cover plate maybe covered in grass. The authorities decided this wasn't good enough so all these well heads have to be at least two feed above ground. They're kind of unsightly, and most people disguise them with plantings, this is the only one I know of that's disguised as a well. Needless to say new surface wells are illegal here, old surface wells are grandfathered in. On 11/9/2018 1:46 AM, Alan C wrote: A very pleasant scene. Is the well operational? Alan C On 07-Nov-18 12:07 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: https://pdml.updog.co/webster26/PESO%20--%20Well%20Cover2.html Equipment: Pentax K5II w/Sigma DC 17-70mm f2.8~4.5 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- America wasn't founded so that we could all be better. America was founded so we could all be anything we damn well please. - P.J. O'Rourke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
