Re: PESO: R I P Ashley

[Carlos R]

I have just looked at the Christmas card you sent to me a few years ago
with Ashley's photo on it. I am very sorry to know she has passed away. My
deepest felt condolences.

El vie, 23 abr 2021 a las 20:15, ann sanfedele ()
escribió:

> July 16th 2005 - April 18th, 2021  Best cat ever.. so glad to have had
> her for almost 16 years.
>
>
> https://annsan.smugmug.com/The-Kitty-Corner/Ashley-ultimate-alpha-tabby/i-WsJL79X/A
>
> And with apologies to the late poet and my friend James Wright for my
> altering the first two lines of COMPLAINT
>
> "She's gone. She was my cat, my moon or more
>   She chased the roaches out and scratched the door."
>
> Actually, Jim would probably not have minded.. , he had an impish wit.
>
> ann
>
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> https://www.cafepress.com/+ann-sanfedele+gifts
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Re: OT Update venting on Liz

[Carlos R]

Very sorry to hear that. My deepest felt condolences.

El mar., 4 ago. 2020 18:02, David J Brooks  escribió:

> Sorry for the vent.
>
> Some may remember a number of months ago I shared a note regarding my wifes
> cancer diagnosis.I am saddened to pass on, and some of my PDML friends on
> Facebook already know this, but Liz lost her battle on July 28th. She
> fought so very hard to beat this, but suffered so many setbacks along the
> way. Things looked good after her last chemo treatment on June 5th but with
> major breathing problems, a frozen throat, a Trach operation, and the
> return of cancer growth just turned out to be too much. She fought for me
> and Clark and Gwen and Erin.Family were at her side to the end/.
>
> Gwen is already missing her Clark has not yet realized what's going on yet
> but he will.
>
> She was a good mom and a great wife, we'll miss her.
>
> Dave
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Re: OT Covid-19

[Carlos R]

My condolences, Larry. My mother died 4 months ago, and I know how you
feel. She was 88 and since the summer it was obvious the end of her life
was arriving, but it is always difficult to say goodbye.

El mar., 17 mar. 2020 3:44, Larry Colen  escribió:

>
> > On Mar 16, 2020, at 7:28 PM, Daniel J. Matyola 
> wrote:
> >
> > Sorry about your mother's medical situation, Larry.  I hope and pray
> things
> > work out best for her and your famiy.
>
> Thanks Dan.  I know how it’ll end, and I know it’ll be the best.  I just
> hope that the bits between now and then are as easy for her, and especially
> my sister, as possible.
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Re: OT Covid-19

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Take care if yourself, Paul. I hope everything goes well.

El dom., 15 mar. 2020 16:49, Paul Stenquist 
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> I have had some sort of nasty respiratory condition for six days. I’m on
> line to be tested now. It’s in the parking lot of a hospital. I’ve only
> been out of the house 3 times in the last month,
>
> Paul
>
> > On Mar 15, 2020, at 11:38 AM, Ralf R Radermacher 
> wrote:
> >
> > Am 15.03.20 um 16:04 schrieb Godfrey DiGiorgi:
> >
> >> I don't need to be lectured that I must fear and panic: I won't. Save
> your breath, that would be a better thing than wasting it on lecturing me.
> >
> > You are of course right. As always.
> >
> > Ralf
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> > Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf
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Re: I'm Getting Married...

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Wonderful news! I hope you and your bride have a happy wedding day and also
a happy marriage. Just in case, in another two more languages: !Felicidades
para los dos! (Spanish), Felicitações para vocês! (Portuguese).

El mié., 7 ago. 2019 a las 15:59, Paul Stenquist ()
escribió:

> In the morning. Well, it’s actually early afternoon this Saturday, but
> that spoils the alliteration. We didn’t hire a wedding photographer. Too
> expensive for a couple of septuagenarians. So we’re counting on the small
> number of friends and relatives present to shoot a lot of cell phone pics.
> Should be fun. I know my bride is always entertaining in addition to being
> a great partner. We both lost our partners to the afterlife following
> long, happy marriages, so we’re looking forward to life, part two.
> Paul
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Re: Image Sync with KP

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I use Image Sync with my K-S2 without any problems (and hopefully with the
K-1 I will get next week). I have Image Sync installed on my ZTE V8 Mini
(on Android 7.0) and have just tried the app on my 5 year old Samsung
Galaxy Note 8.0, which runs Android 4.4. It also works well on that device.
Are you sure you have followed all the procedures needed to run the app
(turning on wi-fi on your KP and then connect your mobile to your Pentax
camera wi-fi spot by typing the password, etc.)?

El sáb., 30 mar. 2019 a las 11:31, Toine () escribió:

> I tried running Image Sync on a Samsung S9 without success. All my
> remaining Apple ios devices are to old (ImageSync needs IOS10). Tried
> other Android devices without success.
> Contacted Ricoh tech support and their answer: Image Sync works and no
> plans for any updates, call Samsung.
> This sounds like they sold me something that will never work...
>
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Re: OT: A New Life Partner

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Congratulations, Paul. I wish you happy times together.

El sáb., 29 dic. 2018 20:01, Paul Stenquist 
escribió:

> After about three years without my wife of 44 years, I decided I
> definitely didn’t like going it alone. Fortuitously, I met a wonderful lady
> who had also lost her mate to cancer after many years of marriage and was
> equally unhappy with life as a single.  We’ve been dating for about 14
> months and recently announced our engagement. It’s never too late for
> love!  But it is too late to attempt this without knee pads!
> https://www.photo.net/photo/18514460/A-Life-Partner
> https://www.photo.net/photo/18514461/Bling-for-my-Babe
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Re: Birthday wishes

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Happy Birthday, Ann!

El mar., 11 dic. 2018 5:17, ann sanfedele  escribió:

> not belated , kiddo -- spot on  Dec 10th .. Birthday of two women poets
> and  (moi and that other one) and the day Ed 8th decided Wally would be
> more fun than being King.  In my cast, the exact date of that but of
> history.  the other ED was born a bit earlier
>
> thank youse!
>
> ann
>
> On 12/10/2018 10:22 PM, William Robb wrote:
> > You all should wish annasan a happy birthday. Well, a belated one anyway.
> >
> > bill
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Re: Image transfer from camera to PC in real time

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Pentax has an app for Android and iOS which can use the built-in wifi of
your K-70 to download pics to your phone or tablet, but for PCs there is
not an official ap. However, there is an unofficial Windows app which you
can use to that purpose. There is a thread about that Windows program in
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/6-pentax-dslr-discussion/346566-my-pentax-wifi-remote-software.html

If you have a Flu card for your K-3 you can also use it to control the
camera and download pictures to your PC.

2017-10-22 7:35 GMT+02:00 Leon Altoff :

> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to find a way to transfer images from my camera to a PC in real
> time.  I have a K3 and a K70 to work with.   I can use WiFi or USB.
>
> Does anyone have a way of doing this?
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Re: Don't tell the Missus...

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Excellent photo! Very well seen and captured.

2017-01-15 20:59 GMT+01:00 Bob W-PDML :

> A friend of mine has been expressing a barely-controllable desire for a
> certain brand of camera, so back in November I took him to the Leica store
> in Mayfair...
>
> http://www.web-options.com/DGLeica.jpg
>
> My laptop with Lightroom has been out of action for some time, but is now
> working, so some more photos from me will follow over the next few days.
>
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Re: PESO: Another Dog Picture

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Very sorry to hear that, Bill. Nice dog and nice photo too.

Carlos

2016-12-18 17:39 GMT+01:00 Bill :

> Five weeks ago, my Rottie was diagnosed with lymphoma. We had him put to
> sleep last Tuesday.
> This was taken in September while he was still healthy, and is one of the
> last pictures I have of him.
>
> http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/addons/byebug.html
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> K1, 43mm LTD. f/2.2, 1/60th, ISO 6400.
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Re: PESO x 2: Beating the Hunger Pangs

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I like the first one very much.

El 02/08/2016 a las 12:07, Alan C escribió:

A small herd of cattle which strayed into town in search of grazing. There
are several lush spots in this "park" irrigated by mains leaks. Actually
quite dangerous with no herdsman in sight. These are Nguni cattle, a very
tough (ancient) African breed, although I'll wager there is a bit of
Brahman
blood there too.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/28684761916/
Scroll right for the other.

K7 with the DA 18-55 WR on an overcast day.

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Re: What goats look like

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El 13/07/2016 a las 22:45, Bob W-PDML escribió:

On 13 Jul 2016, at 21:31, Steve Cottrell  wrote:


On 13/7/16, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed:


Some snaps from central London on this historic day

http://www.web-options.com/T262c/


Nice as usual BUT this is extraordinary:



Absolutely amazing. Everything about it is fabulous. Love it.



Nice, isn't it? Right there in Bloomsbury. Weird.

B



That one is very nice, it has a painterly atmosphere in it, but my 
favourite of the gallery is 
http://www.web-options.com/T262c/content/L179_large.html


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Re: Is the DA55 slow to focus?

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Your 20-40 is a DC motor lens, not SDM. Now I have two SDM lenses, a 
16-50 2.8 and 50-135 2.8, the 16-50 is fast enough, the 50-135 is slow 
to focus, although its speed improved when it had its SDM motor changed 
after it broke down. The 50-135 is very good at follow focus, though. I 
also had the 55mm 1.4 SDM and it was slow indeed, although accurate.
The only DC lens I have, the 18-135 WR is quite fast, faster than any 
SDM lens I've had so far.



El 25/05/2016 a las 6:22, Zos Xavius escribió:

Every SDM lens I have used has been dog slow. My Bigma crushes the
60-250 in terms of focusing speed. My 20-40 is pretty slow too.
Thankfully I rarely shoot action. The SDM lenses seem to hunt less but
they do seem to micro adjust a lot which makes focus kind of on the
slow side. the 17-70 i have is usually pretty snappy but it also
misses a whole lot. the 60-250 is almost always dead on if I get if a
chance.

On Tue, May 24, 2016 at 7:31 PM, Bill  wrote:

On 5/24/2016 11:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote:


One of the reasons that I was interested in the DA 55 was that having
its own motor, I thought it should focus more quickly. When I was using
it the other night to photograph dancing, however, it seemed really slow
to focus. It also seemed to need to "hunt focus" more than a lot of
lenses, rather than just snapping to focus, it would rack all the way
out, and then back into focus.  My 16-50 is normally quite good about
focusing quickly, but I tend to only use it where there is a lot of
light (at least by my standards of a lot of light).

I couldn't compare it directly with my FA50 as it was in heavy use by
someone else.

Has anyone else run into these issues?




I think it was a bit slow to focus. I can't put one on a camera, as it is
between homes at the moment.


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Re: Peso-Skiddaddle

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Very nice action picture, Jack. And a beautiful bird.

El 03/04/2016 a las 1:39, Jack Davis escribió:



Last visit of the season to any of the local wildlife refuges.
Perhaps better some action rather than just sitting on a limb staring blankly 
into space.(?)
Yeah, I too climbed trees a lot as a kid.
This one almost got away before I got the shutter released.
Believe it may be a Red Tail hawk.

C?

J

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Re: Peso: Glass Still Life

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El 08/03/2016 a las 13:25, Bill escribió:

On 3/8/2016 4:51 AM, Carlos R. wrote:

El 08/03/2016 a las 3:48, Bill escribió:

On 3/7/2016 8:42 PM, P.J. Alling wrote:

That's the semi legendary A 15mm f3.5, based on it's cosmetics.



Right you are, Mr. Alling.




I had one of those, used a lot on film cameras, less on digital. Works
great, but it is such a big lens.


It is, but the new digital lenses are also huge. The 15-30 zoom weighs
over a kilo.



Indeed. But a fast FF zoom (2.8) is expected to be a beast. The big 
question is if it will perform accordingly to its weight and price.


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Re: Peso: Glass Still Life

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El 08/03/2016 a las 3:48, Bill escribió:

On 3/7/2016 8:42 PM, P.J. Alling wrote:

That's the semi legendary A 15mm f3.5, based on it's cosmetics.



Right you are, Mr. Alling.




I had one of those, used a lot on film cameras, less on digital. Works 
great, but it is such a big lens.


Carlos

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Re: update on the new printer UPDATED more :-)

[Carlos R.]

When I had a pair of inkjet Epsoj printers, one of them found in the 
street and successfully recovered using this software, I used this SSC 
Service Utility to clean their heads with great results. It hasn't been 
updated for very long and I don't know if it will work in present 
Windows versions, but its head cleaning options worked much better than 
the ones in the original Epson printer driver. You might give it a try 
instead of trying more drastic cleaning methods.

Link:

http://www.ssclg.com/epsone.shtml

Carlos

El 08/03/2016 a las 3:37, ann sanfedele escribió:

Well I didn't try to mix his formula... I did a couple of other things
one or another of the several vids I watched suggested, plus the
usualhead cleaner run..
so far the result is that the 5 left-most cartridges and heads are
working fine or minorly
off... but the 3 right most - cyan, magenta,yellow show no pattern
whatsoever on the nozzle
check print out...  I got a little syringe (free, actually) from my
local drug store and I have
some little 3/16" (I think) tubing from a spent eyeclass and lens
cleaning bottle... I'm ready to
attempt flushing out the three key ports... but I may wait until my
neighbor returns on Wed.
who at least has steadier hands and more experience fiddling with things
of this sort than
I do - at least in recent times.

Any opinion or caution on whether using that lens cleaning stuff with
purified water?
Or white vinegar and distilled water?

Dave, Jostein, PAul - when you got your printers unclogged just using
the head cleaning
mechanism, were any of those nozzle check boxes missing entirely?

ann

On 3/7/2016 7:52 PM, Darren Addy wrote:

On a serious note: In the other thread on "unclogging a printer head"
I posted a link to a video from a fellow who describes making a DIY
nozzle cleaning solution. His recipe does include Windex, but it is
important to note that Windex now has multiple formulations and his
recipe specifies using the Original formulation.

On Mon, Mar 7, 2016 at 3:44 PM, Igor PDML-StR  wrote:

Jostein,

It's probably the most popular brand of window (and kitchen counter)
surface cleaner in the US:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windex
"My Big Fat Greek Wedding" movie had a big reference to it.
(Btw, that was a nice comedy, imho.)
And I referred to that movie in my response as well. ("old Greek
Windex")

I couldn't find the relevant episode on Youtube, but here is the
playwrite and actress  describing the basis for that:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJEDUuDmnTE


Best,

Igor

Jostein Øksne Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:55:10 -0800 wrote:

Not familiar with the brand, but isn't it just some kind of organic
solvent?
Jostein


Den 7. mars 2016 15.58.41 CET, skrev ann sanfedele :

Glad to hear that, Jostein

I'm off to B to buy two more cartridges that I should have gotten
yesterday... don't ask..

I used the Rite-aidverson of Windex on a paper towel to wipe the spikes

last night  not realizing it
wasn't Official Windex that I was loaned but the same chemistry.
Crossing fingers I didn't
cause more mischief  - can't know until I replace the actually dead
light light black.

ann



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Re: Converting bad SDM to screw drive AF

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El 01/02/2016 a las 9:35, Rob Studdert escribió:

You can always access Gmail via imap then you can manage the folders
from within Thunderbird?



That's the way I do. I have 2 Gmail accounts, and manage them using 
Thunderbird, one using IMAP and other POP, and it works quite well.




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Re: Question? Battery Grip for K-5II etc.

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I have a Meike battery grip for my K-7, the K-7/K-5/5II use the same 
grip. Its build quality is quite good and works really well. The only 
difference is that the original Pentax grip is weather sealed, as you 
said, and the aperture and shutter speed wheels turn a bit more smoothly 
in the Pentax DB-G4. But for the price I paid for the Meike (35 euros) 
it is a steal.



El 28/01/2016 a las 17:28, P.J. Alling escribió:

OK, so that's not really a question.

I've been contemplating getting one for my K-5II.  Now I had an
opportunity to buy one from same source as the camera, at a very good
price I might add, but passed as I didn't see a pressing need. But as I
get older and less steady, I can't help to think that vertical shots
would be easier to hold steady with a vertical grip and shutter button,
not to mention the extra battery power and ability to use AA batteries
in a pinch.

The official Pentax grip, is still kind of expensive, so I've been
looking at third party grips.  I know probably none of them are weather
sealed, but the prices of some a certainly attractive.

First question has anyone here used one?

Second question was it any good?

There are several brands, are there any known differences between them,
(not that I expect a real answer to that), it would be nice if a
magazine like Pop Photo did a comparison, (anybody else remember when
they used to do stuff like that)?

So that last one wasn't really a question.

I guess my assumption is they're all manufactured in the same factory in
China, possibly from the official molds, or close copies, sourced from
there by a variety of distributes, but maybe I'm wrong.

Hell prices range on Amazon from as low as about $30 to as high as 4
times that, and at any price point they might throw in a of battery or
two both battery trays and a charger.

Feedback is all over the place, none seem to be perfect, but then
neither is the official grip.

I guess I'm kind of looking for information, that I trust more than the
usual amazon feedback.





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Re: My K-7 is dying

[Carlos R.]

I have a K-7 and a K-S2, and the K-S2 is an enormous improvement on the 
already good and reliable K-7, except for its louder shutter noise.


A late K-5 with bugs ironed or a K-5II/K-5IIs would be a very good 
upgrade for you and I think it fits in your budget.


I think a new K-S2 would also be within your budget limits, as it is 
cheaper in the US than here, but if you have spare batteries for your 
K-7 that you can use in a K-5/II/s perhaps one of those would be better 
for you, especially because the feeling in your hand and the user 
interface would be identical to your present K-7.



El 27/01/2016 a las 3:59, Doug Brewer escribió:

Hi, troops. As you can see, my beloved K-7 is about to bit the dust.
It's become a little reluctant to change shutter speeds, and I'm not
sure what shutter speed it's ever on any more. I have used and abused it
for years, and now it's tired and wants to go home.

I can maybe afford,if a client comes through, a used K5, and here's my
question: is it worth getting. I know there have been upgrades to it,
but it seems to have gotten decent reviews whe it came out.

My other option is to spend a bit more and upgrade my Fuji X100 to the
X100S, but that would put me out of the Pentax game. I'd like to stick
around, maybe, if the K5 is worth it.

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Re: OT: Piecing Time Together

[Carlos R.]

I saw his pics in the Spanish edition of National Geographic. Impressive 
technique and lots of post production work, but I find them empty, 
meaningless and completelely devoid of interest.


Carlos

El 19/01/2016 a las 5:22, Alan C escribió:

I already saw the Serengeti one. I still can't figure out how he does
it. How come are there no ghosts or overlapping animals? At first I
though it had been Photoshopped but apparently not. I will give it a go
when I eventually get to the bottom of it. Thanks, Dan.

Alan C

-Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola
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Subject: OT: Piecing Time Together

An interesting photographic technique:

http://proof.nationalgeographic.com/2016/01/05/piecing-together-time-in-the-ultimate-brain-puzzle/?utm_source=NatGeocom_medium=Email_content=pom_20160117_campaign=Content_rd=1642455031


Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola




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Re: OT Computer stuff

[Carlos R.]

Can't you use a 2.5' standard SSD? They are much cheaper now than they 
used to be. Or a miniPCI express one? In case your present SSD uses such 
interface.


Carlos

El 05/01/2016 a las 4:41, WILSON MICHAEL escribió:

I have an Acer Aspire One netbook with an 8Gig SSD.  Apart from being terribly
slow, the SSD appears to have failed.  Looking around for a replacement, I
discovered the option of using a CF card with a CF/ZIF adaptor.  More space,
less money = happy camper.

However after installation of a Sandisc 32Gig 266x and much rude language
due to non-functionality, I discover that the CF card needs to be DMA/UDMA
enabled and that, usually, only "industrial" grade cards provide this.  Said
cards are, of course, only a whisker away, pricewise, from a new SSD.

However Transcend advertises CF cards that are "UDMA mode 7".  Having been
bitten by advertising descriptions in the past, I'd like to ask if anyone knows
whether this description really allows the cards to be used as fixed discs?
  Or... is there any way of enabling (U)DMA on the Sandisc?




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Re: Looking back at very difficult year

[Carlos R.]

I am sorry for that, Boris. My father also died in the same way when I 
was very young (23) and living abroad at that time. Time will heal your 
wounds for sure, but it is a slow process. Be patient and strong, and 
enjoy your life as much as you can.


Carlos


El 05/01/2016 a las 20:20, Boris Liberman escribió:

Hello.

It seems that the 2015 has been one of if not the most difficult year in
my life so far. Back in March, just a few days after we signed a
contract for our own apartment, my father passed away from cardiac
arrest. It was unexpected, it was very quick, it wash shocking and very
painful for my mother, my brother and myself.

Some of you I contacted privately on this when the wound was still very
fresh. And to some of you I owe great debt now. I don't think that it is
possible to fully recover from the death of someone dear and close,
especially from the closest family. At least, as time goes by, I could
regain most of my self, although my outlook at many things now has
changed a lot.

As it learned later, about the same time a good friend of mine, former
class-mate from my school in Moscow also died. He was among the people
of whom I wouldn't even dare think that something like this could
happen. Apparently, he wasn't very healthy and few weeks after his
mother passed away, he followed...

Boris








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Re: Another loss

[Carlos R.]

I'm sorry about your loss, John. My condolences, and take care of yourself.


El 03/01/2016 a las 4:28, John Coyle escribió:

For those who remember my earlier mentions of her, my daughter died this 
morning Australian time,
after a comparatively short battle with cancer, at the age of 53.
Fortunately, although we have lived in different countries since she was 18, I 
was able to see her
in November of this year, but the pain is still felt.



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Re: Which eye do you put to the viewfinder?

[Carlos R.]

El 13/12/2015 a las 18:40, Darren Addy escribió:

A little informal PDML survey...

Q: Are you right-handed or left-handed (or ambidextrous)
A:

Q: When you use a camera viewfinder, which eye do you put to the viewfinder?
A:



1- Right-handed.

2- Left eye.


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Re: My Wife, Marlene

[Carlos R.]

My deepest condolences, Paul. I am out of words to express my feelings, 
but my thoughts are with you and your family.


Carlos

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Re: PESO - Perfect Petite Pentax Kit - GDG

[Carlos R.]

El 30/10/2015 a las 0:37, Sandy Harris escribió:


My rig is rather similar. I have 21 Limited & DA 50 1.8. My current
body is a K100D, but I want to upgrade when budget allows.

I was thinking K-S2. Compared to K-01 it is over 100g heavier, but has
a viewfinder, articulated screen & built-in wifi. Of course I could
look for a K-01 instead & that would likely be cheaper. Does anyone
have comments on the choice?



I've had a K-S2 for a pair of months. It's a wonderful camera, although 
adapting to the user interface and ergonomics has been a challenge for 
me, as I have been shooting with a K-7 (which I still have and use) for 
many years.
I think it would be a very good choice, it is a fast and responsive 
camera with an excellent sensor and the same focusing system of the 
K-5IIs, and it also has the slightly improved viewfinder of the K-3. 
Compared with the K100D, it is an enormous upgrade.


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Re: GESO: Julian High, 1975 to 1980

[Carlos R.]

Thanks for showing those pictures, Paul. Excellent photos and an even 
better story to accompany them.


Carlos





On 6/5/2015 9:18 PM, paul stenquist wrote:
I taught English Lit and Composition at a very special place called Percy L. 
Julian High School from 1975 to 1980. Prior to my years at Julian I had been 
teaching at one of the worst schools in Chicago — Austin High School —  a West 
Side school that had gone from 100% white to 100% black in a few years. The 
administration  and the largely white staff didn’t know what to do, the school 
was out of control and on fire frequently and, at one point, the National Guard 
had to be called in. In 1975 the federal government mandated faculty 
integration, meaning that if you were a white teacher at a school that had too 
many white teachers  and you wanted to transfer to a school that had too many 
black teachers, they had to allow you to apply for a position. I had heard 
about Julian. It was an all-black school on the south side of Chicago. It 
wasn’t a white school that had re-segregated but rather a brand new school that 
a prosperous middle class black community had fought for. I ap

plied, the principal approved it, and the largely black staff welcomed me and 
several other Austin teachers with open arms.


I had some great classes and some wonderful kids at Julian. I taught Honors 
English 3 and a special double-period Humanities class. The kids and I went to 
the Chicago Symphony, the opera and a number of theatrical presentations. We 
had a great marching band, majorettes and cheerleaders. All in the mid 70s when 
the white kids in the suburban schools were thumbing their noses at those kind 
of things. We also had a fabulous football team, and in 1979 we became the 
first public school in almost 20 years to win a city championship over the 
predominantly white catholic league schools.

I documented much of my time at Julian on film. I have several thousand 
transparencies and BW negs that I shot during those five happy years. I’ve just 
begun scanning some of them. I started with that 1979 football championship, 
but I have many more that I will eventually scan.

In March of 1980 I was offered a job in New York at Hearst Magazine Division. 
The Chicago Board of Education had run out of money and had stopped paying the 
teachers. We were on the picket line when I got the call. I crossed the line, 
walked into the office to turn in my resignation on Thursday afternoon, March 
7, 1980 and flew to New York the next morning. I still feel guilty. Today, 
Julian is still somewhat better than the other Southside Chicago High Schools, 
but the magic is largely gone.  The entire south side of Chicago  is a mess. 
The gangs are in control, and kids are shot on the street every day. A number 
of Julian kids have been killed on their way home from school. It’s had for me 
to imagine. It’s heartbreaking.

Here are the first of my Julian scans. The way it was 40 years ago.
http://photo.net/photodb/folder.tcl?folder_id=1080368




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Re: Reflections on packing for a trip

[Carlos R.]

Thanks for your first hand knowledge, Stan and Paul. It seems to be a 
very good teleconverter indeed.

Carlos

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Re: Reflections on packing for a trip

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Hi Stan. I suppose that the 1.4 extender you used with your 50-135 is 
the new HD 1.4 converter. If that's the case, how do you find the 
resulting IQ and focusing speed of the HD 1.4x + 50-135mm combo? I am 
mulling the purchase of that converter to use it mainly with the 
mentioned lens and your first hand experience report would be very valuable.


Carlos

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Re: To: Paul Stenquist

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El 26/12/2014 19:50, John escribió:



I hope she'll keep getting better  better.



What John said. I wish your wife a speedy and complete recovery.

Carlos

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Re: Difference M 2/35 mm, FA 2/35 mm, DA 2.4/35 mm

[Carlos R.]

El 14/12/2014 0:01, Henk Terhell escribió:

Ralf,
Don't know about the DA 2.4/35, but there are data on the M 2/35 and FA
2/35 on Yoshihiko's site
http://www.takinami.com/yoshihiko/photo/lens_test/pentax_35.html
The FA 2/35 is one of my favorite lens so I have no need for the DA
version.



The FA is excellent, if I hadn't been fool enough to sell mine, I 
wouldn't have bought the DA years later. But the DA is a wonderful lens 
for the price, it is the same lens half a stop slower and in a cheaper 
lens body.


Carlos


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Re: Waist level viewfinder question

[Carlos R.]

El 14/12/2014 5:38, Christine Aguila escribió:

Hi Everyone:

Does anyone know of a waist level viewfinder that could be hooked up to the k3? 
 Is there even such a capability?  I did a quick search and couldn't find 
anything. Thought I'd give it a try here just in the off chance there is such s 
gizmo.




There are the Zigview R and S electronic viewfinders which attach to the 
camera's eyepiece, I suppose they also work with contemporary Pentaxes. 
I suppose there must be others which can be hooked on the HDMI out of 
the camera, but I don't know of a model which works specifically with 
the K-3.


You can see some info about Zigview models here:

https://www.maxmax.com/zigview_s.htm

I occasionally use a Refconverter A with my cameras, but it doesn't seem 
what you are looking for.


Carlos


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Re: Difference M 2/35 mm, FA 2/35 mm, DA 2.4/35 mm

[Carlos R.]

El 13/12/2014 15:16, Ralf R Radermacher escribió:

Hello all,

I'm thinking about replacing my trusted M 2/35 mm through a AF lens. A
look at Bojidar's website has taught me that the M has 7 elements in 7
groups while the FA and DA versions both have 6 elements in 5 groups
where one is an aspherical element.

Is there anyone who's ever been able to compare any two of all three of
them? How similar are the FA and DA versions optically?

I'm quite happy with the M's optical quality but my eyes aren't as good
anymore as they used to be and focussing is getting a little difficult.

Ralf



I can't say anything about the M 35mm 2.0, but now I have the DA 35mm 
2.4 and had the FA 35mm. 2.0 in the past.


The DA rendering and sharpness is identical to the FA, they seem to 
share the same optical design. The only differences are that the FA is 
half a stop faster, has a metal bayonet and aperture ring and comes with 
its lenshood, the DA has a plastic bayonet, comes without the hood and 
has no focusing scale. ANd it is much cheaper, of course, a bargain IMO.


Carlos

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Re: sick transit DA18-55

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El 08/10/2014 6:15, Ann Sanfedele escribió:

I dropped it on the concrete when I was switching it off with the f2.8
manual lens.  The leaves of the diaphram are now frozen in about f22
position... I think more is wrong as well but I haven't faced fiddling

I'm guessing buying a used one or refurbished will be less expensive
than getting it fixed. So Now I have a manual 50 mm macro, a manual 28mm
and the 55-300 zoom that makes the camera too heavy for me to carry much.

I wish prime auto focus lenses were cheap

anyone selling the 18-55?



Ann, I have a Sigma 18-50 2.8-4.5 OS HSM which I don't use nowadays. OS 
means it has inner optical stabilization (not necessary with most Pentax 
SLRs) and HSM means it has its own focusing motor, like Pentax SDM and 
DC lenses. You can have it for free. It has also tha advantage of being 
2/3 of a stop faster than the Pentax 18-55, and it has internal zoom and 
internal focusing too.

If you are interested, let me know.

Carlos


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Re: sick transit DA18-55

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El 08/10/2014 15:45, Ann Sanfedele escribió:


Carlos - thanks...
I sure appreicate the offer, but I looked one up on ebay and it
weighs 15 ounces.. twice as much as the 18-55.. The K-5 with the
lens I have is already heavier than I can manage comfortably these
days. (Remembering the days when I had two lx's , one with a 135
one with a 28 around my neck for hours... before broken back and
shoulder and much younger. sigh.)



The lens balances very well on my k-7, which is the same size and weight 
as your k-5. It doesn't feel heavy and it has the advantage of not 
changing its length when zooming or focusing. Of course, it is bigger as 
it is also faster than the Pentax. Sigma says in its web page that the 
lens weighs 13.9 oz. (395 gr.)


If you change your mind, let me know and I'll send the lens your way. I 
use it very little because I also have a Sigma 18-50 2.8, so it is 
redundant. In case you want it, I'll also pay for the shipping expenses.


Carlos


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Re: Recommendations for a Third party K-5 battery

[Carlos R.]

El 27/03/2014 2:33, P.J. Alling escribió:

I though the K20D battery took a long time to fully charge.

Started to do some research and then decided ask the people who know.


I have a Meike battery grip for my K-7 (it is the same model for the 
K-5, as they share the same camera body). It works well and it is well 
built (for a knockoff). The only disadvantage is that it is not weather 
sealed as the original Pentax. It also comes with an adpater for 6 AA 
batteries, besides of the adapter for DL-90 lithium battery. It was 
quite cheap, about 35 euros.


Carlos

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Re: Recommendations for a Third party K-5 battery

[Carlos R.]

El 27/03/2014 2:33, P.J. Alling escribió:

I though the K20D battery took a long time to fully charge.

Started to do some research and then decided ask the people who know.




I'm sorry but the answer I gave in my previous message was all wrong, I 
understood you wanted to know about third party battery grips, nor 3rd 
party batteries. I have to learn to read again.
Besides the original battery DL-90 which came with the K-7, I bought an 
Energizer branded compatible battery. It works as well as the original, 
so I can recommend it.

Carlos

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Re: OT: Events in Ukraine WARNING -- Political Content

[Carlos R.]

Thanks for the interesting and thorough write up about the historical 
background of the place now known as Ukraine, Dan. But I have to say 
that the Economist article you have linked is nothing but their usual 
russophobic stuff. They may pretend to be objective, but they say 
nothing about the evident US and EU meddling in Ukraine, and less still 
about those Western Ukrainian patriots whose idol is Stepan Bandera, 
the butcher of more than 300.000 Ukrainian Jews and eager nazi 
collaborationist. Those people who were holding night torch marches in 
fascist style a few weeks ago are the ones the EU and the US want to be 
in charge of government.  I am sorry for the honest and hopeful 
Ukrainian citizens who think that the UE is a land of honey and milk 
(har!), they have been ruled by one thief after the other in the last 23 
years and I am afraid it seems it will get even worse in the future.


Carlos

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Re: OT: Anti virus spyware programs

[Carlos R.]

El 13/02/2014 5:19, Bill escribió:

After a decade at least of not running any sort of antivirus, I am
giving some thought to installing some sort of anti virus/spyware program.
What's the consensus on what is a good but not bloated AV program. The
last one I ran was a Norton program that was almost worse than getting a
virus, so if they have suddenly become good, it might take some convincing.



I use AVG in all my computers, both at home and at work. It is fast and 
doesn't suck up the OS resources.


Carlos


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Re: PESO: RIP Bentley

[Carlos R.]

Good dog portrait, Walt. I also had a Great Pyrenees but she died 4 and 
a half years ago. I still miss her a lot.


Carlos



El 09/11/2013 6:11, Walt escribió:


Here's a shot of the recently-departed Bentley, the Great Pyrenees of a
friend of mine. I went back through my collection and found it after I'd
heard he'd died and thought my friend might like to have a copy, so I
shared it with him on Facebook.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/10752903145/#large
K-x, A 50/1.7, f/3.5, ISO 200, 1/125

He was by all accounts a very cool dog.

-- Walt




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Re: K-3: And here are your OFFICIAL specs

[Carlos R.]

El 07/10/2013 23:50, Bill escribió:

On 07/10/2013 8:43 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:

Pssst:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2254722/PDML/K-3/PENTAX%20-%20K-3.html#!product-highlights


In case anyone missed it.



You are what is known as a God.
Thank you

bill


There is some more info in this link (in Spanish);

http://www.pentax-k3.com/

Carlos

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Re: Ot: an aye for an eye , ann's eye (i'm back - and longish stuff )

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I'm glad to know everything went smoothly, Ann. I wish you a speedy 
recovery.


Carlos

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Re: Annsan Update

[Carlos R.]

El 04/05/2013 22:43, Mark Roberts escribió:

She emailed me after surgery. All went well and she's on the mend.




Thanks, that's really good news.

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Re: OT: croossed-fingers request

[Carlos R.]

El 30/04/2013 3:54, Ann Sanfedele escribió:

Thanks - yes, I'm 76 - in generally good health but at least I think
they only kinda-sorta knock you out.  I expect to be guided home
to fall asleep soon after the out-patient bit.



Good luck, Ann.
My mum had the same kind of surgery a few years ago. Everything went out 
fast and nicely and she is able to see much better now.


Carlos


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Re: PESO Monkey portrait

[Carlos R.]

El 29/04/2013 14:39, Toine escribió:

Shot in a zoo with the monkeys and people running free

http://www.flickr.com/photos/toinekuiper/8692339390/in/photostream/lightbox/

Q 06 zoom, f/2.8, 1/320 s, ISO 125, 44.7 mm

Toine


I am impressed, that's a very nice portrait.

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Re: Hello!

[Carlos R.]

El 22/03/2013 15:31, Jack Davis escribió:

Why so quiet?

J



Sssshh
We are sleeping, don't make a noise.

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Re: OT - Camera Store X100s and X20 Hands On Field Test

[Carlos R.]

Thanks for your comments, Godfrey. In fact, I have been looking at the 
possibility of buying a Ricoh GXR + A12 Leica mount unit, as now they 
can be had for a lower and more attractive price and it is possible to 
use my Pentax lenses with and adapter. But the bulk of the camera plus 
the adapter is almost the same of a DSLR, with a number of disadvantages 
at least for my use.


I am still thinking about that option, but I think I would be better 
served by a X100 and in any case I want a camera with a viefinder. The 
RAW files I have downloaded look very good. It is a bit bigger than the 
X10/X20, and it has a fixed 23mm 2.0 lens instead of a zoom (although it 
seems an excellent prime, and I happen to find it has a very useful 
FOV). The 28-112m (eq.) 2.0-2.8 lens of the X10/X20 is very tempting and 
the camera is smaller and lighter than the X100, although I am not 
thrilled by the smaller sensor. So, in case I don't change my mind 
again, it is a choice between a small sensor camera with a fast zoom 
lens or one with an APS-C sensor and a fast fixed focal length. Or, as 
you sugest, a fourthirds camera. There some very interesting lenses for 
that format, but I haven't liked the ergonomics of the camera bodies I 
have had the chance to try (very few, admittedly).


El 16/03/2013 15:08, Godfrey DiGiorgi escribió:



I bought and tried the X10 when it came out, based on how much Cotty
liked it, and found that it wasn't for me. I think a good bit of my
dissatisfaction with it is that I prefer the results from the larger
sensor cameras, but I also find that I'm simply not enthralled by
Fuji's controls and menus, throughout their X series lineup.

However, I've been very happy with the Leica X2, Ricoh GXR, and
Olympus/Panasonic Micro-FourThirds cameras. The larger sensors and
versatility of these cameras is a major plus. Even the Leica X2 with a
fixed mount, fixed focal length lens proves to have a tremendous range
of capability.

The one big thing that the Fuji X10/X20 has going for it is the built
in optical viewfinder for when you don't want to use the LCD. I solve
that lack on the X2, GXR and Oly Pen E-PL1 by fitting an optical
viewfinder when I want to work that way. All three of these are
substantially less to carry than any of my SLR cameras have been, yet
return image quality on par with the SLRs.




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Re: OT - Camera Store X100s and X20 Hands On Field Test

[Carlos R.]

El 14/03/2013 23:57, Steve Cottrell escribió:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw_H-fH-Fuo

I have been thinking about getting a second-hand Fuji X100 or the new 
X20, as I want/need a good quality semi-compact camera that I can take 
everywhere when I don't want to carry a heavy DSLR. I am still 
undecided, I like the flexibility of the X20 concept (a small but solid 
camera with a good viewfinder and a fast wide to moderate tele zoom), 
but the IQ of the full size samples I have seen in the Internet hasn't 
convinced me that it is the right choice. It seems that its small sensor 
is nothing to write home about. On the other hand, the IQ of the X100 
looks excellent, but I don't know if the fixed 35mm-equivalent lens 
would be enough for my needs,


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Re: DA 35/2.8 macro vs. FA 35/2 or DA/2.4

[Carlos R.]

El 20/11/2012 6:52, Igor Roshchin escribió:



Hi All:

About 2 months ago, there was a thread about FA35/2.
Interestingly, that while people have mentioned DA35/2.4, and a few
other 35s, nobody mentioned DA 35/2.8 macro.

How is DA 35/2.8 macro in comparison to either FA35/2 or DA35/2.4
(or even 16-50/2.8)?



I had both the FA 35mm 2.0 and the Limited macro. To summarize my 
experience with those lenses, I'd say that they are both excellent, but 
if I had to choose one of them, I'd stay with the FA35/2 because I found 
it better suited for general photography and also because I prefer its 
rendering capabilities. It also focuses faster and being faster it is a 
better lens in low light environments. The Lim. is better built and has 
quick shift, but I think the FA35 is better for non-macro photographers.


The DA35 is said to be a kind of low cost FA35 with no QS and plastic 
bayonet, having the same optical design of the FA but half a stop slower.


Carlos


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Re: Tele-Zoom Lens

[Carlos R.]

Daniel, of the lenses you mentioned I have the SMC-F 80-200mm 4.7-5.6
Its advantages are: lightweight, 49mm filter thread, internal zoom (the 
lens doesn't change its length when zoomed), good IQ (though not 
outstanding, but better than most people think), cheap price, metal lens 
mount, fast focusing, small size.

On the less side: slow (4.7-5.6), cheap build quality.

All in all, its a good lens if you want it small, light and cheap. If 
you need something faster, you'll pay the price both in money and 
weight. A better quality alternative is the SMC-F 70-210mm 4-5.6. Its IQ 
is excellent, at least on film (not to be confused with the FA 70-200mm 
power zoom or the non-SMC F 70-200 4.5.6).


Carlos

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Re: OT: Question about a MIDI keyboard and USB port

[Carlos R.]

El 17/03/2012 0:07, Cotty escribió:

On 16/3/12, Carlos R., discombobulated, unleashed:


I have seen that MIDI to USB
converter cables are easy to find, but knowing nothing about MIDI my
questions are: What more is needed for his intended purpose?


A Mac. End of.

--



Thanks for your help, Cotty ;-)
Anyway, he bought an Asus notebook (very good, by the way), without 
asking me first. But now, seriously, being as he is a computer 
illiterate person, I would have told you to go for an Apple computer if 
he had asked for myu opinion before buying his laptop. He's hopeless at 
using the thing and an Apple would have easier for him to learn.


Carlos

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Re: OT: Question about a MIDI keyboard and USB port

[Carlos R.]

El 16/03/2012 20:14, steve harley escribió:

on 2012-03-16 6:56 Bruce Walker wrote

He might consider someday moving up to a keyboard with a USB connector
that supports MIDI over USB. Pretty much the modern standard. Look
around the M-Audio site.


there are several USB-based keyboards that are reasonable quality and
they are so inexpensive that buying a midi converter could be a waste
(unless the Casio keyboard he has is very good); M-Audio, Akai and a few
others make 2-octave keyboards for around $50, and 3+ octaves with a
somewhat better touch aren't much more (i haven't owned an electronic
keyboard for a while, but i've been planning to get one)

when i work with non-expert computer users (which i do on the side
professionally, and as a service to friends), i find keeping things
simple is key; this is especially true with older people who tend not to
practice enough to retain detailed procedures; to that end, a USB
(rather than Midi) keyboard means less wiring, and i expect Windows is
like OS X in that you could just plug in the USB keyboard, launch some
equivalent to GarageBand, and start playing ...



Thanks for you advice, Steve. In fact, I have also thought of the same 
solution, but first we'll try the MIDI to USB converter, which can be 
had quite inexpensively (about 10 euros) and if it doesn't work well 
enough, I think he'll go for the USB keyboard.


Carlos

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OT: Question about a MIDI keyboard and USB port

[Carlos R.]

I know this a completely off-topic question, but I bet there is someone 
in the PDML who can help a friend of mine to solve his doubts. He's 75 
and a computer illiterate. I've been helping him to grasp the basics of 
Internet and Windows use since last summer. So far I've taught him how 
to browse web pages, send e-mails and now I'm trying to introduce him to 
the basic administration of folders, files and disk space. I haven't 
been very successful so far and I'm beginning to think he should have 
bought an Apple computer instead.


He's also a classical music fan and a bit of an amateur musician and 
having downloaded a programme which allows him to play music using his 
laptop keyboard, now wants to go a step further and link his Casio MIDI 
keyboard to a USB port of his laptop and use it to play music, as it is 
much more comfortable than using his laptop's keyboard.


As I am his computer advisor, he asked me if that was possible. I have 
looked at the instruction manual of his Casio keyboard, and it has both 
MIDI IN, OUT and THROUGH connectors. I have seen that MIDI to USB 
converter cables are easy to find, but knowing nothing about MIDI my 
questions are: What more is needed for his intended purpose?, Does he 
need any special software or controllers?, Do I have to perform any 
configuration changes for Windows 7 to recognize his MIDI keyboard?


Thanks to all on his behalf,

Carlos

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Re: Tales of woe

[Carlos R.]

El 16/03/2012 12:28, Derby Chang escribió:


DA70mm - when I got the K-5 I pulled out a bunch of much neglected K
lenses. DA70 somehow had taken one for the team, not being used for
maybe a year. The SDM had seized up, and manual focus felt most
unpleasant. CR Kennedy has quoted $88 for the repair. Not bad under the
circumstances, but annoying.

DA*16-50 - bought from KEH to fill the niche of a weather resistant
wide. Beautiful looking lens, but the SDM totally dead on arrival. Good
ol' KEH agreed for me to get a quote from CRK to get it fixed.

Still, I remain sanguine



The DA 70mm isn't an SDM lens, it is screw driven. After what happened 
to the SDM motor of my 50-135 2.8, I wouldn't risk buying a 16-50mm 2.8, 
no matter how good it is. Pentax should release a new version of this 
lens, either with a DC motor (as in the 18-135mm) or a ring motor. At 
least nowadays here in Spain they are giving a 5 year warranty on their 
DA*, DA Limited and FA Limited lenses.


Carlos

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Re: OT: Question about a MIDI keyboard and USB port

[Carlos R.]

Thanks for your advice, Bruce. This is the kind of solution I was 
looking at, but I wasn't completely sure whether it would work.


El 16/03/2012 13:56, Bruce Walker escribió:

MIDI is a world of weird, but I'd advise you/your friend to get one of these:

http://m-audio.com/products/en_us/Uno.html

M-Audio stuff has excellent cross-platform compatibility, in general,
and excellent software support. Any decent music package will
automatically detect the MIDI driver that comes with the device and
talk to your keyboard. If the keyboard is an older one, or a less
popular one, you may have to fiddle around to map the MIDI commands
and such, but it can be done with patience.

I have one of the older 2X2 Midisports and I used it under Windows
before moving exclusively to Mac. It worked just fine with the Mac
driver.

Ignore the MIDI-through jack, by the way. Only useful if
daisy-chaining devices and nobody does that anymore. Full in/out
channels are just too cheap to need daisy-chaining (plus stock serial
MIDI runs insanely slowly, about 38Kbps).

He might consider someday moving up to a keyboard with a USB connector
that supports MIDI over USB. Pretty much the modern standard. Look
around the M-Audio site.




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Re: What would you do with a 50 1.2

[Carlos R.]

El 09/02/2012 21:02, John Celio escribió:

I have an A 50mm 1.2 sitting around collecting dust. I don't have good
enough vision to focus manually with my K-5, and I don't trust the
focus indicator, so I rarely use the lens. After yesterday's
discussions of future lenses from Pentax and my discovery of how much
it goes for on eBay, I'm considering selling it to pay for future
purchases.

I'd like to put it to work a little before I make up my mind, but am
running short on inspiration lately, so I thought I'd post an informal
survey:

What would you do with a 50 1.2?



I'd keep the lens and use it. I still regret having sold mine. I've had 
a bunch of 50mm. lenses, and the SMC-A 50mm. 1.2 has been the best by a 
wide margin. I don't mean the others I've had or still have (M 50mm. 
1.4, A 1.7, F 1.7, DA 55mm. 1.4, Helios 44-K 58mm. 2.0) are bad, but the 
one I've liked the best is the A 1.2


Carlos

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Re: What would you do with a 50 1.2

[Carlos R.]

El 09/02/2012 22:40, John Celio escribió:

What would you do with a 50 1.2?



I'd keep the lens and use it. I still regret having sold mine. I've had
a bunch of 50mm. lenses, and the SMC-A 50mm. 1.2 has been the best by a
wide margin. I don't mean the others I've had or still have (M 50mm.
1.4, A 1.7, F 1.7, DA 55mm. 1.4, Helios 44-K 58mm. 2.0) are bad, but the
one I've liked the best is the A 1.2


Maybe my copy needs service, but it's never seemed all that great to
me. What do you like about it?

John



I think it is better wide open than the M 50mm 1.4, which is a very good 
lens. It also betters it at mid apertures, and, in my view, has a more 
pleasant colour rendition. The M is a bit in the cold side, the F 50mm 
1.7 is very sharp but has a slightly hotter colour rendition, while the 
A 1.2 is more neutral for my eye.


But at the insanely high prices the A 50mm 1.2 is being sold for 
nowadays, perhaps it is a good time to sell it if you have no use for 
the lens and put that money towards other photo equipment you want or 
need more.


Carlos

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Re: Spend someone else's mony

[Carlos R.]

El 29/07/2011 18:59, Steven Desjardins escribió:

The K5 is obvious for $1327.  The DA* 16-50 is less obvious for $1500.
  The K5 leaves me about 650-700 for a lens.



I suggest a Sigma 17-50 2.8 OS HSM. It is probably the best in its 
category nowadays.


Carlos

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Pentax Q preview

[Carlos R.]

The Spanish site Quesabesde has just published a hands-on preview of the 
Q. There is a lot of info, and even a video, but no samples so far (it 
is a preproduction unit).


Carlos

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Pentax Q preview

[Carlos R.]

Oops, I forgot to include a link. Here it goes:

http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/pentax-q-analisis-fotos-video,1_7779


The Spanish site Quesabesde has just published a hands-on preview of the 
Q. There is a lot of info, and even a video, but no samples so far (it 
is a preproduction unit).


Carlos

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Re: Pentax Q preview

[Carlos R.]

El 12/07/2011 23:59, Jaume Lahuerta escribió:

Thanks Carlos,

The body feel and ergonomics surpassed their expectations, but they are worried 
about the image quality that it will be able to achieve...


Regards,
Jaume



Only time will tell, Jaume. You can't expect APS-C sensor quality, but 
sensors have been getting better all the time (see the K-5, when many 
people thought APS-C DSLRs couldn't improve their IQ), so I think it 
will better than many people think know.


Carlos

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Re: Cat photo

[Carlos R.]

I'm sory about your loss, Mark. He reminds me of one of my cats, who 
died last 28th of December, mine was smaller in size (it was a female), 
but Zephyr's eyes and face are nearly identical to my cat's, she was 
called Dona. We still miss her a lot.


El 29/06/2011 0:17, Mark Roberts escribió:

Our little friend Zephyr died Saturday ant age 17+
http://www.robertstech.com/temp/

I've always been more of a dog person myself, but since meeting Lisa
and her cats I've come to the conclusion that it's the owner and how
they raise the pet that makes the difference. Zephyr was the
friendliest, most affectionate cats I've ever known. He used to follow
me around like a puppy at times. He'd had chronic pancreatitis for
years and then eventually became diabetic, requiring twice-daily
insulin injections. He also has asthma, with occasional noisy
mid-night coughing attacks. He had a good, long life and was
definitely high maintenance but we still miss the little guy.




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Re: New camera technology touted at TOP

[Carlos R.]

For the people who may be interested in plenoptic technology, some 
months ago a group of Spanish investigators from the Canary Islands 
showed a device which can turn any digital camera with interchangeable 
lenses into a plenoptic camera.


You can read something about it here:

http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/camara-plenoptica-3d-ull-universidad-la-laguna_cafadis,1_7561

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Re: Photo of Kissing Couple in Vancouver

[Carlos R.]

The real story behind the picture might be a bit different, though.

See: http://gizmodo.com/5812924



El 21/06/2011 20:17, Christine Aguila escribió:

HAR! Cheers, Christine


- Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: Photo of Kissing Couple in Vancouver


They were covert CIA plants sent there to ruin Canada's reputation.

On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 1:59 PM, Christine Aguila
christ...@caguila.com wrote:

I like it too! Compelling to be sure. I am surprised by the riots. I
wouldn't have expected that coming out of Vancouver. Cheers, Christine


- Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins
drd1...@gmail.com
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Subject: OT: Photo of Kissing Couple in Vancouver



Political issues aside, what did you think of this picture as a
photograph:


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/16/vancouver-riots-2011_n_878128.html


I personally like it a lot.

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Re: K5

[Carlos R]

As I wrote some days ago, there is an independent tethering program
for Pentax cameras, including K7 and K5, developed by a Polish
programmer.

Here is the link, for the ones waiting for tethering support who want to try it.

https://sites.google.com/a/pentax.org.pl/tomaszkos/en/pk_tether

Carlos

2011/2/2 Robert Blakely b...@blakely.com

 Howdy guys!

 Currently I mostly use my K20D via remote operation with external 120VAC
 power. Camera is computer controlled via USB.

 Can I do this with the K5?

 Bob...
 -
 I don't mind if you don't like my manners.
 I don't like them myself. They're pretty bad.
 I grieve over them on long winter evenings.
    -- Humphrey Bogart, The Big Sleep


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Re: PAW48 - Crowd

[Carlos R]

Very nice, as usual.

El 05/12/2010 15:46, DagT escribió:

http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html
K20D, DA15mm, 1/90s, f/5.6, ISO800

DagT
http://www.thrane.name/




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Re: GESO: Romania/Austrika

[Carlos R]

El 02/12/2010 3:09, Luka Knezevic-Strika escribió:

A short photo-essay in diptychs from my trip to Austria and Romania:
http://www.lukaknezevicstrika.com/gallery.html (click on the first
slideshow - austria romania)



I am an admirer of your work, but this time I think there are only a few 
keepers in your trip photos, perhaps 1 or 2. Many of them look like the 
usual narcissistic, dispensable pics you can see by miriads looking at 
Flickr pages.
Sorry if I sound a bit harsh, that's not my intention, I try hard to be 
constructive and friendly but I think a frank opinion is the best 
possible thing amongst friends.


Carlos

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Re: HSM -- Restart?

[Carlos R]

El 26/11/2010 19:51, eckinator escribió:

has anyone ever tried blocking the SDM contacts? I doubt that would
work though =(
Ecke



It doesn't work. On the other hand, on the K10D you can roll back its 
firmware to a previous version, then SDM focusing is disengaged and the 
camera uses the built-in motor to drive the focusing. I have done it and 
it works.
There are some caveats, though. Firstly, it only can be done with the 
K10D. I downloaded a 1.1 firmware with a patched header which makes the 
camera think it is 1.30 version, then it allows to install it on top of 
the 1.30 version in the camera (that was the firmware which enabled SDM 
focusing). Afterwards, I updated the firmware to version 1.20 because it 
adds some valuable changes.
Be careful, if you have updated to version 1.31, you can't roll it back 
using the patched firmware. One of these days I'm going to install 
version 1.30 again to see if the solution the Pentax tech told you works 
with my 50-135.


Carlos

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Re: For the truly cheep.

[Carlos R]

Thanks Peter. I have downloaded it just in case. My main computer runs 
Windows XP, but I have a backup computer with Win 2000 and that DLL 
might be useful.


Carlos

El 16/11/2010 22:13, P. J. Alling escribió:

I thought I'd share this for anyone who really doesn't like being forced
to upgrade. As some may know, I'm still using Win2K on my primary
computer. This means I can't use Adobe Lightroom, as a raw converter,
though I really don't like it's taking over every aspect of photo
management. Now this hasn't bothered me too much as the new Pentax
Camera Utility 4 has a much improved user interface, (even though I find
it's batch capabilities inferior to RawShooter), but hell it's free.
Well, not free exactly. You pay for the license when you buy the camera
it's sort of Free).

Well the latest upgrade which supposedly included some processing
enhancements no longer ran under Win2K. Though it no longer needs an
original CD to install, (Pentax giveth, Pentax taketh away).

The actual error when attempting to run the application was Cannot find
'UxTheme.dll' with a system path that included /winnt/system32.

UXTheme.dll is a WinXp and later OS file that is redraws controls,
(doesn't MS ever get tired of screwing up their OS). Well I couldn't let
that stand. I mean really The damned software installs it should run!

I was able to find a cross compiled version of that DLL originally
written for Wine, (a linex Windows emulator), which seems to allow the
latest version of PCU4 to run on Win2K. I haven't noticed any major
improvement in performance, but some of the dialogs now display better.
I'll either be complaining bitterly and reverting to the previous
version of the PCU4 or not mention it again and just happily use the
improved version. I guess this should stand me in good stead as the
latest version of PCU4 supports the K-5 if I have no further problems.

The upshot of this is if anyone would like fix, I'll be happy to put a
text file with instructions and copies of the necessary files in a
dropbox folder.




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Re: Just a note ...

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Best of luck, John. Be back soon, and in a perfect health.

El 16/11/2010 17:06, John Sessoms escribió:

I have to go into the VA hospital in Durham, NC tomorrow morning for
prostate cancer surgery, so I'm going to be off-line for a while.

I hope to be back on-line by the weekend.

Y'all keep yer fingers crossed for me please.




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Re: OT: Landscape Photographer of the Year

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El 25/10/2010 17:38, Daniel J. Matyola escribió:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/picturegalleries/8085758/Landscape-Photographer-of-the-Year-2010-winning-pictures.html




After having looked at them, now I have an HDR indigestion.

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Re: OT: new camera

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El 24/10/2010 22:02, paul stenquist escribió:




I didn't find it the least bit entertaining. Sorry, but verbal abuse is not my 
thing.
Paul



Very well said, Paul.

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Re: SDM / parts availability

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Thanks for the info, Ecke.

El 06/10/2010 11:53, eckinator escribió:


- SDM failure rates are monitored and do not exceed those of other components,
- Pentax is aware of the buzz about the issue but considers it unjustified,
- not every perceived failure necessarily is one. SDM motors hold a
charge which depletes after prolonged (months) non-use. Once
discharged, the lens will no longer focus. The charge takes up to two
minutes to rebuild, i.e. the lens needs to be left alone for that time
while connected to a powered on camera. At times, that may still not
be enough to initially overcome mechanical stiction from the long
sitting period. Joseph did the right thing basically,


But this sounds like BS. Never heard that lenses from other 
manufacturers, such as Canon, Nikon, Sigma, Olympus to name a few, 
suffered this charge-discharge phenomenon.


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Re: I don't like being the squeaky wheel, but...

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El 02/10/2010 13:26, paul stenquist escribió:

What's DC? Have you had trouble with an SDM lens, Ecke? I know Robb and Celio 
did. Has anyone else on the list had a failure? I'm genuinely curious.
 I have three that SDM lenses I've used extensively since they were first 
released, and they work very well. Maybe I got lucky. Or perhaps failures are 
magnified on the web, because the victims complain loudly, while those of us 
who are satisfied are mum for the most part.
Paul


DC is a new type of AF motor in Pentaxland. It will appear first in 
their 18-135 WR zoom.

By the way, the SDM motor in my 50-135 also died, after very little use.

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Re: I don't like being the squeaky wheel, but...

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El 01/10/2010 17:43, William Robb escribió:





So they get to sell lots of parts and fixing it is a profit center for
the repair people, whomever they are.
The point I was trying to make, which seems to have been lost on you, is
that Pentax should be fixing dead AF motors in these lenses without
charge because it is painfully obvious that there is a fundamental
problem with them.
If this is done by Pentax or an outsourced repair company is of
absolutely no importance, the point is that Pentax should be picking up
the tab.

William Robb



Amen to that, William.

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Re: GESO: a cycle ride in the himalayas

[Carlos R]

El 29/08/2010 10:50, Subash escribió:



hope you enjoy the photos and would love to hear what you think..



I have enjoyed your slide show, indeed. Excellent photos, it looks you 
had a wonderful journey. You must be proud of your cycling achievements.


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Re: Messenger-style shoulder bags

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El 24/08/2010 20:44, Rick Womer escribió:

The Bag Accumulation Project is entering a new chapter...

I'm looking for a light messenger-style shoulder bag to hold my K7 with 16-45, 
10-17, 50-200, and maybe the 50/1.7.  I like my Orion AW, but it can hold a lot 
more than that and is bulky.

Does anyone have a LowePro Midtown or Exchange that would care to comment on 
it?  Courierware has some interesting stuff but is expensive.  The Tamrac 
Evolution and Temba Messenger are too big.

Other alternatives?

Cheers,



Rick, I've had Tamrac's Adventure Messenger 4 for 2 or 3 years and I 
think it would hold your camera and lenses very well. It is quite 
adequate for your needs, I think.


Carlos


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Re: Spanish team has done it!

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Thanks everyone! I think this is a well deserved triumph for an 
excellent generation of football players.


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Re: OT: trouble again --- but minor.. Epson Twain question.. I got the Epson Perfection 1640su

[Carlos R]

El 08/07/2010 18:26, Ann Sanfedele escribió:



eckinator wrote:


grab the driver cd, connect the scanner, re-install driver and
software over the existing install, also check epson service web for a
newer drv/sw version
good luck
ecke




actually - I did that... afterwhich I couldn't find the way to change
from flatbed to transparancy
:(
a


Ann, I also have an Epson scanner. Epson recommends to install the 
drivers BEFORE connecting the scanner to the PC. So I would uninstall 
the existing drivers and would try the procedure I've just suggested. 
Secondly, my Epson scanner (2450 Photo) also scans flat originals and 
slides/negatives like yours, but it failed on me once, until I found out 
that an external cable at the back of the scanner, which connects the 
lid with the body of the scanner, was loosely connected.


Good luck,

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Re: Photographers not terrorists

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El 08/07/2010 22:20, P N Stenquist escribió:
ce.


Good for you. It's not often that bystanders will stand up for the
oppressed. Bravo!




Ditto, good for you Ecke.

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Re: OT: Fascinating APOD today

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El 25/06/2010 11:19, eckinator escribió:

Go take a look
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/
Cheers
Ecke




Thanks for the link, Ecke. The photo is fascinating indeed and makes me 
remember Vladimir Bartol's novel Alamut which I read about 20 years ago.


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Re: OT: Fascinating APOD today

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El 25/06/2010 19:44, eckinator escribió:

TY Carlos - `should I read that book?
Cheers
Ecke



I don't dare to say that you should, Ecke, but it is excellent 
reading, at least for my taste.


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Re: The State of The List

[Carlos R]

Doug, if you put that Paypal button on the PDML page, I'll contribute. 
You have been working hard to keep the list alive and at the very least 
we should support your effort by sharing the costs.


I'm sorry to know that you have been going through difficult times. I am 
also in dire straits, not unemployed but almost, but I hope that things 
will be better for you, me and other members of the list in the near future.


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Re: The State of The List

[Carlos R]

I have just seen the Donate button on the page. Done.

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Re: The State of The List

[Carlos R]

Ditto

mike wilson escribió:

Doug Brewer wrote:


I love The List, though, and I want to remain somewhat relevant. So 
I'm going to add, assuming I get permission from our hosting company, 
a paypal donate button to the pdml.net home page. 


What a bargain.  Feel free to use any excess for personal needs; no 
notice required.






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For HCB fans

[Carlos R]

http://www.elpais.com/articulo/cultura/Guerra/Civil/Cartier-Bresson/elpepicul/20100514elpepicul_1/Tes

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Re: OT: Death of a Photographer

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Rick Womer escribió:
The fog of war is responsible. 


A poor excuse for war crimes. But the Iraq war has been, from the very 
beginning, nothing but a war of aggression, as defined by the 
Nuremberg court, and all resposible are, by all accounts, nothing less 
than war criminals and mass murderers.


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Re: Oh craigslist, you evil temptress

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Adam Maas escribió:



I don't know this lens, but it's probably at least as good as the kit
lens, and a lot faster:

Apr 4 - Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro Lens for Pentax - $325 - (oakland
rockridge / claremont) pic photo/video



It is MUCH better than the kit lens. I've had one for more than two years,
and it is one of my most used lenses. The only advantages of the kit lens
over this Sigma EX are: QSF and (if you care about it) that the Sigma lens
blocks the RTF under 24 mm.

Carlos



It very much depends on the version. There's two versions of the Sigma
and the earlier is no better than the new DA 18-55 II design optically
and arguably worse wide-open. The second is better.

Note these are being replaced by Sigma's 17-50 f2.8 OS HSM.




The one cited in Larry's message, that is the same I have, is the 2nd 
version, so-called macro, with a 72 mm. filter screw. Like you say, it 
is better than the first version which used 67 mm. filters (it vignettes 
less and has less CA).


Carlos

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Re: Oh craigslist, you evil temptress

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Larry Colen escribió:




I don't know this lens, but it's probably at least as good as the kit 
lens, and a lot faster:


Apr 4 - Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro Lens for Pentax - $325 - 
(oakland rockridge / claremont) pic photo/video





It is MUCH better than the kit lens. I've had one for more than two 
years, and it is one of my most used lenses. The only advantages of the 
kit lens over this Sigma EX are: QSF and (if you care about it) that the 
Sigma lens blocks the RTF under 24 mm.


Carlos

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Re: pedo - dance

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Bob W escribió:

Last one from the dance series:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4408425512/in/set-721576117
97790203/

comments and critique are very welcome.

--Sasha


Nice.

Pedo?..




The picture is very nice, but pedo means fart in Spanish :-)

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Re: OT: Collectible Spoons of the 3rd Reich

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P. J. Alling escribió:


I don't think that Ho Chi Min City is quite as welcoming to ex-pat's as 
it used to be.




Quite wrong, HCMC is a lively city and a great place to stay for any 
foreign visitors, although I prefer Hanoi.


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Re: [About NX-K-mount adapter] Wanna have some fun? A funny photographic comment :p

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Thibouille escribió:

http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/Samsung_K_mount_adapter_on_show_news_295199.html

Last paragraph. ROTFL.



The article was written by Damien Demolder, the most clueless camera 
reviewer that I know of (even worse than Ken Rockwell), so that last 
paragraph isn't completely unexpected.


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Re: 50mm lenses and flare

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eckinator escribió:



q...@all: is it generally an ok choice or had i better save up for sump'n
else and if so then what?



I have an M 50 mm. 1.4 and an F 50 mm. 1.7. Like Godfrey said, the F 1.7 
is better wide open and up to 2.8, and it is also AF and an A lens. 
The M 1.4 is better built, although I haven't had problems about the 
build quality of the F  1.7.


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Re: Bad News from Montreal

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paul stenquist escribió:

Wendy Beard's truck was stolen in Montreal with four of her dogs on board. Send 
good thoughts her way. Hopefully, the police will recover it while it's still 
on the road.
Paul




That's really bad news. I hope she recovers her dogs safe and sound (and 
also her truck, but that's secondary in my view).


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Re: Good News from Montreal

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P N Stenquist escribió:

Wendy reports that the dogs have been found.



That's a good end for a sad story. Thanks for the news, Paul.

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Re: SDM repair complete

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Adam Maas escribió:



Is Pentax using Micromotors in all SDM lenses? Or just the dual-drive
DA*'s and the 17-70.

Note that ring-motors aren't inherently better, they're potentially
faster and have full-time manual focus built-in, at a major cost in
size. Micro-motors are much smaller.



AFAIK, all the first SDM lenses use micromotors. I don't know if the 
more recent models use ring motors, but I doubt it.


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Re: SDM repair complete

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John Celio escribió:
Hopefully the technician didn't 
shoehorn a Sigma motor in there somehow. ;)




Sigma uses ring motors in their HSM lenses. They are better than than 
the micro motors Pentax use in SDM lenses, I'm afraid.


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Re: Why Pentax?

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Cotty escribió:

. I wanted to be associated with a
discerning elite, not a gang of ruffians. 


Then why are you here at the PDML? ;-)

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