Re: Peso: Notorious
On Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:33:48 -0500 ann sanfedele wrote: > >Today on 11th street at 1st ave.. > >https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2020-New-York-at-home-and-on-silent-streets/i-NwG29F3/A > >just a grab with my P but nice to see coming back from my grocery haul... > >vastly nicer to look at than the pathetic outdoor restaurant efforts. Indeed, quite a nice view it is ... Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: THe Signs Gone By Calendar photos FS FRiday of course :-)
On Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:45:08 -0500 ann sanfedele wrote: > >OOOH thanks my friend! I do get a better cut from Create Photo calendars >than cafepress. Good! >How you doing? Glad to see ya, as it were.. I'm doing fine, but spending more time with my guitars than with photography lately ;-) So did not participate in the last couple of PUG's either. But I am sure I will get back to that at some point. Have a Botswana photo safari planned for october 2021 ;-) Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: THe Signs Gone By Calendar photos FS FRiday of course :-)
Hi Ann, On Fri, 20 Nov 2020 08:38:40 -0500 ann sanfedele wrote: > >Here is the link to it in my store on Create photo calendars > >https://www.createphotocalendars.com/Store/Signs+Gone+By+Wall+calendar-2285411141?s=768 Just ordered three of your XL sized calendars, as X-mass presents. Hope you get a decent share out of that! >I know, carrying coals to New Castle, but have a look at the photos anyway ;-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New K3 Mark III
Late to the party, but anyway ;-) On Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:15:37 +0100 Henk Terhell wrote: > >12 FPS, 26 MP, 4K and touch screen (of course). Missing GPS which is in K-3 II. >But I cannot do without a flippy screen, so this is not for me. GPS and flip-screen are both nice-to-have for me, since I will mostly be using the camera alongside my trusty K1, which is the onoy 'real' and more or less up to date cam I have now after passing my K3 on to my son. And since I plan to go on a two-week safari next year (october, Botswana) this will be a perfect backup-cam as well as long-lens rig (with the 150-450) I hope AF speed and reliability have improved significantly ;-) >On YouTube: https://youtu.be/vDO0esYahRw Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - Covid life in NYC
Hi Ann! Great to hear you are doing fine in these troublesome times! I'm not even lurking the PDML often enough now to keep up waith all tghe messages ;-) On Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:36:03 -0400 ann sanfedele wrote: > >Ashley and I are fine - well fed and comfortable. neighborhood quiet and >pretty much very respectful.. I go out for provisions about twice a week which >is nicer than having deliveries and actually a lot safer. > >Just wanted to pop in and say hello And a warm hello back from the Netherlands! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Phil Bergerson in THe Guardian
Thanks for posting that Ralf! On Tue, 5 May 2020 10:18:22 +0200 Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > >Great stuff: > >https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2020/may/05/love-thy-neighbour-an-eagle-eyed-view-of-america-in-pictures-phil-bergerson So recognizable. Been to a few of those places myself, specially like the last one, from Cairo Illenois. It is a wonderful smallish Missisippi-river town, strugling, almost a ghosttown. Been there twice ... Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Former PDML member hits the headlines
Mark! On Tue, 5 May 2020 11:02:41 +0100 (BST) mike wilson wrote: > >An ethical member of the senior management of a multinational - who'd a thunk >it? Did we make that much of an impression? > -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Some pictures from the min-PDML meets on my latest USA roadtrip
On Sat, 14 Dec 2019 10:39:44 -0500 Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >Wonderful images, Jan >I especially enjoyed the image of AnnSan and her cat, the cafe we visited >and "Lady Liberty." Thanks Dan! Yes, that was a nice moment with Ann and Ashley, and I was lucky to arrive in Battery Park just before sunset, so I grabbed the opportunity :) >> I threw together a small gallery with some pictures related to both >> mini-PDML meets at: >> >> https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/usa2019p >> >> Enjoy! >> >> For the really interested, the full roadtrip gallery (450 images) is at: >> >> https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/usa2019a Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Some pictures from the min-PDML meets on my latest USA roadtrip
Hi John, On Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:54:40 -0500 John wrote: > >If it's anything like what I get, it's not crap, just 90% duplicates of the >same image with only minor variation. > >If I take a thousand photos in one session, there's only a hundred or so >individual "subjects". But I have to go through all of them to determine which >of the dozen or so duplicates of each "subject" shot is the best of the batch. On dedicated fotoshoots yes, that's usually how it goes with me too. However, for travel photography, there are often situations where there is little time, or you are shooting from a driving car or other 'difficult' situations, that makes the technical 'keeper rate' go down a bit, and not many 'almost duplicates' are available :) >Now of that hundred or so individual "subjects" maybe some of them are not as >good as I first envisioned them, but I find my percentage of keepers is a lot better than it was in film days when I might have to wait a week or more to see what I got. > >Doesn't completely eliminate crap images, with digital most of my crap images >are technically excellent. True, often enough .. >On 12/10/2019 18:06:50, Jan van Wijk wrote: >>>3300. Good gracious! >>About half of them is crap anyway :) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Happy Ann day
Happy birthday Ann, make that a nice couple of weeks then, celebrating! On Tue, 10 Dec 2019 23:13:17 -0500 ann sanfedele wrote: > >My birthday traditionally lasts for a couple of weeks - adapting to the >schedules of my local friends - spread out across the days - more fun! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Some pictures from the min-PDML meets on my latest USA roadtrip
Hi Alan, On Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:35:52 +0200 Alan C wrote: > >3300. Good gracious! About half of them is crap anyway :) Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Some pictures from the min-PDML meets on my latest USA roadtrip
Thanks, Rob! I am still working on the whole set (over 3300 images) creating separate galleries for separate target audiences :) On Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:58:50 +1100 Rob Studdert wrote: > >Great set of images Jan, reminded me of my trip to NYC and my visit to >Ann's amazing space way too many years ago now. >> >>>>>>>> I threw together a small gallery with some pictures related to >> >>>>>>>> both mini-PDML meets at: >> >> >>>>>>>> https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/usa2019p Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: how afraid should I be? (windoze 10)
On Sat, 7 Dec 2019 18:00:13 + Steve Cottrell wrote: > >>Same here, allthough we simply spell it 'kak' :-) > >Actually I think that's right here as well - my smell checker was on. Silly >bunt. Hmm, allways wanted one of those, where did you get your smell checker from? ;-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Some pictures from the min-PDML meets on my latest USA roadtrip
On Sat, 07 Dec 2019 18:36:20 +0100 (CET) Jan van Wijk wrote: > >On Fri, 6 Dec 2019 20:47:02 -0500 Rick Womer wrote: >> >>Jan, these are really nice pix. I especially like the fourth-from-last. > >Thanks Brian. Oops, that should have been Rick! So, thanks Rick! :-) Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Some pictures from the min-PDML meets on my latest USA roadtrip
On Sat, 7 Dec 2019 15:16:42 + Steve Cottrell wrote: > >On 6/12/19, Jan van Wijk, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> >>I threw together a small gallery with some pictures related to both mini- >>PDML meets at: >> >> https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/usa2019p > >Enjoyed the gallery very much Jan, astublift. Thanks Steve! Dank u wel! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Some pictures from the min-PDML meets on my latest USA roadtrip
On Sat, 7 Dec 2019 11:55:36 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Ken Waller wrote: > >Thanks ann, I didnt know exactly where the image was taken from but the >setting sun over Staten Island just didnt seem correct. Greenville, New Jersey as a closer inspection on Google Maps revealed :) Liberty Island shown on de left, Ellis Island on the right, with the water tower. All taken from the ferry terminal at Battery Park ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: how afraid should I be? (windoze 10)
On Sat, 7 Dec 2019 15:14:21 + Steve Cottrell wrote: > >>In a previous life building racing engines, "cack" was a familiar word, >>as in "the top ring is cackled." Meaning damaged beyond repair. > >Kack still in use here int he UK. Means 'shit'. Same here, allthough we simply spell it 'kak' :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Some pictures from the min-PDML meets on my latest USA roadtrip
On Sat, 7 Dec 2019 08:38:36 -0500 Paul Stenquist wrote: > >Most enjoyable. Love the cotton field! Thanks Paul! Yes, the cotton field is gone of my favourites too. Quite typical for the area >>>>>> I threw together a small gallery with some pictures related to both >>> mini-PDML meets at: >>>>>> >>>>>>https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/usa2019p >>>>>> >>>>>> For the really interested, the full roadtrip gallery (450 images) is >>> at: >>>>>> >>>>>>https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/usa2019a Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Some pictures from the min-PDML meets on my latest USA roadtrip
On Sat, 7 Dec 2019 08:15:03 -0500 David J Brooks wrote: > >Very nice gallery. I too have one of those old phones still Thanks David! >> >>> I threw together a small gallery with some pictures related to both >> mini-PDML meets at: >> >>> >> >>> https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/usa2019p Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Some pictures from the min-PDML meets on my latest USA roadtrip
On Fri, 6 Dec 2019 19:29:08 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Ken Waller wrote: > >Jan - Enjoyed the tour of NYC, thanks for posting. Thanks Ken! >Are you sure of Staten Island being in the background of one of those Statue >of Liberty shots? I grew up in Bayonne, N.J. Which is >west and south of the Statue, while Staten Island is more southerly. You are right. I checked the map, and updated the caption: The statue on Liberty Island on the left, with Ellis Island on the right and New Jersey in the middle with the ferry, all silhouetted against the setting sun >>I threw together a small gallery with some pictures related to both mini-PDML >>meets at: >> >> https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/usa2019p >> >>For the really interested, the full roadtrip gallery (450 images) is at: >> >> https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/usa2019a Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Some pictures from the min-PDML meets on my latest USA roadtrip
On Fri, 6 Dec 2019 20:47:02 -0500 Rick Womer wrote: > >Jan, these are really nice pix. I especially like the fourth-from-last. Thanks Brian. I was lucky arriving at Battery Park just before sunset, all you need to do is wait and observe :) >>>> I threw together a small gallery with some pictures related to both >>>> mini-PDML meets at: >>>> >>>>https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/usa2019p >>>> >>>> For the really interested, the full roadtrip gallery (450 images) is at: >>>> >>>>https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/usa2019a Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Some pictures from the min-PDML meets on my latest USA roadtrip
Hi all, During my rather busy and long (4200 miles) roadtrip down, then up the east coast, a couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure to meet a few well known list members. On the way down from Washington to Orlando, I met John Sessoms at his favourite water hole in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he lives, and we chatted several hours. It was a nice interlude in my journey south, John, and very good coffee too! Later on the way back north, I had the chance to go to NYC (from Long Island) and visit Ann Sanfedele in her east village appartment, where Daniel J. Matyola joined us for a short walk to one of Annsan's favourite restourants, where we enjoyed a good lunch. Annsan and Dan, it was real nice chatting with both of you, admiring the museum like walls with photography and other art in 'Chez Ashley' and walking the streets of Manhattan. I threw together a small gallery with some pictures related to both mini-PDML meets at: https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/usa2019p Enjoy! For the really interested, the full roadtrip gallery (450 images) is at: https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/usa2019a As a side note, I hope to be at the next GFM weekend next year, and see some more PDML members! Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: What are the advantages of ransomware Lightroom? Also copying off an external drive
Hi Larry, On Fri, 22 Nov 2019 14:55:36 -0800 Larry Colen wrote: > >I recently came into the possession of a macbook pro that is a lot newer than >mine, the downside is it only has a 1TB drive, and no ethernet port, but it >does have USB 3 and two thunderbolt ports. It had OSX Mojave installed on it, which it turns out wont run LR 6. > >Im in the process of installing High Sierra, so that I can run LR 6. As I think you discovered by now, LR6 DOES run on macOS 10.14, Mojave. It is the reason I will NOT upgrade my latest macBook to 10.15 Catalina for now. I am run LR 6.14 without any problems really ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: November PUG is up
Thanks, Rick On Sun, 10 Nov 2019 16:12:54 -0500 Rick Womer wrote: > >Jan, why do spike heels look so much better as free-standing art than as shoes >on a woman? Well, that would most definitely depend on the woman and her feet, wouldn't it? Sometimes 1 + 1 equals 3 :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Mini-PDML meet in Raleigh NC
Hi Dan, On Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:11:45 -0400 Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >Nice portrait of a satisfied gent! Thanks Dan >Let me know when you will be in The City. I may be there more then once, but th NYC mini-PDML meeting is scheduled for saturday the 16th of november, around eleven in the morning at Ann's appartment in the village. In you don't have the address, you'll have to bug Ann for that :) > I would like to try to go in to >meet you, if that is OK with you and with Ann. Ann is a very interesting >woman; try to get her to tell you her compelling life story! :-) Hope to see you then! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Mini-PDML meet in Raleigh NC
Had a very enjoyable meeting with John Sessoms today, in his hometown Raleigh, North-Carolina. We met at his favourite watering hole, the 'Deja Brew Coffee House' where we spent the best part of the afernoon chatting, covering a lot of ground, some of it even Pentax related :) Failed to make a selfie of the both of us, but I did grab a few images, like this one: https://www.dfsee.com/download/John-Sessoms-03091.jpg All in all a very pleasant meeting with a fellow Pentaxian! Looking forward to the upcoming mini-PDML meet at Annes place in NYC in a week or so! Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Received a copy of Paul's novel from Amazon today
Can't find the original email now, to reply to, but anyway Got a package in the mailbox from Amazon today, with a copy of 'Just the Two of Me' by someone called Paul Stenquist :) Only browsed a few paragraphs sofar, but it looks promising. Great piece of work, Paul! A brief insight into the dark-side allright :) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Photo Gallery
Hi Dan, On Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:10:34 -0400 Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >I am just curious as to who else is submitting and voting on images in the >PPG, now that it is reactivated, and what kind of experiences you are >having there. Sofar I only did one (longish) voting session, and have not submitted anything new yet. I am sure I will have some lonely nights in motels during my upcoming roadtrip, so I might put in some to the PPG then (or not :-) Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: sort of OT: my new website
On Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:52:15 -0400 Doug Brewer wrote: > > >At any rate, if you're in any way interested, the address is >www.dougbrewerphoto.com Very nice Doug, some seriously good stuff in theree already! Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Fs Friday - my stuff - calendars, books, mugs, tshirts
Hi Ann, On Fri, 11 Oct 2019 11:07:07 -0400 ann sanfedele wrote: > >too early to shop? It's never too early, or too late to shop :) >https://www.createphotocalendars.com/Shop/annsanfedelecalendarsandbooks I ordered a few calendars and the crossword T-shirt, hope they deliver before I head for the states myself in two weeks from now :) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Will be visiting the US the first three weks of November, PDML meets appreciated :)
Hi John, On Mon, 30 Sep 2019 11:54:13 -0400 John wrote: > >Sounds like you'll be passing through (or more likely OVER) Raleigh, NC, but >if for some reason you're going to stop there - like maybe to gas up a rental car - drop me a note & I can at least buy you a cup of coffee. > > or even if you approach the Wilson-Rocky Mount area on I-95. With even a >couple hours advance notice I could head down that way (it's about an hour drive from my home) and introduce you to the *BEST* Barbecue in the World - whole hog, pulled pork. It is quite certain now that I WILL pass by Raleigh on Wednesday the 30th of October. I will be staying the night of the 29th in a Motel in Fredericksburg, so meeting for lunch the next day in Raleigh sounds like a good option. I'll probably want to do some shooting there too :) Let me know if you can fit that in your schedule ... I'll be happy to drive into Raleigh proper, no need for you to drive out to the Interstate. Note; I may be passing again heading north on the 11th or 12th of November, but will be more in a hurry then, and perhaps travel more westwards along I81, the Blue Ridge mountains (and perhaps even GFM :) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: help with making a PDF file from a doc file
Hi Ann, On Mon, 7 Oct 2019 21:36:06 -0400 ann sanfedele wrote: > >I don't have WORD.. that's the problem and Open office doesnt give me the >option of saving as a PDF. I saw Paul is already taking care of you :) However, you could do it in Open-Office as well. For some reason, creating a PDF is not under 'File -> Save as' but 'File -> Export as PDF' I use that all the time for creating invoices :) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Photo Gallery - Revived?
Hmm, not familiar with the new layout there yet. On Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:38:33 -0400 Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >I know not everyone on this list likes and uses the gallery, but it is >another resource, and can be useful. I think if everyone votes on >submissions and submits a few nes images, that will let Ricoh know that >there is an active community out here, not only for the PPG, but also for >new Pentax offerings. Any hints appreciated :) Regards, JvW PS: I also see they have a weekly photo-contents now, this week being sunrise/sunset ... ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: October PUG Countdown
I actually had an image in my mind for this PUG, and finally had the time and opportunity yesterday to drive out there and make the shot with the K1 and the old (but compact!) FA 400mm So mine is in as well now! Regards, JvW On Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:24:57 -0400 P. J. Alling wrote: > >I got mine in ahead of time for a change. > >On 9/26/2019 5:47 PM, Brian W wrote: >>G'day all >> >>Sorry - a bit late with this memory-jogger this month. >> >>A couple of submissions so far. >> >>Theme: "Silhouette". >> >>Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ >> >>Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html >> >>Cheers >>Brian >> >>++ >>Brian Walters >>Western Sydney Australia >>http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ >>https://500px.com/supera1000/galleries >> -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Will be visiting the US the first three weks of November, PDML meets appreciated :)
Hi John, On Mon, 30 Sep 2019 11:54:13 -0400 John wrote: > >Sounds like you'll be passing through (or more likely OVER) Raleigh, NC, If by 'OVER' you mean by plane, no I will be doing the whole trip by car, some 3500 miles :) >but if for some reason you're going to stop there - like maybe to gas up a >rental car - drop me a note & I can at least buy you a cup of coffee. > I might hold you to that :) I guess I can reach you on the email you subscribe to on the PDML ? (I'll have access to my jvw.df...@gmail.com account) > or even if you approach the Wilson-Rocky Mount area on I-95. With even a >couple hours advance notice I could head down that way (it's about an hour drive from my home) and introduce you to the *BEST* Barbecue in the World - whole hog, pulled pork. That would be nice too, I really like BBQ. So, whatever is more convenient for you. I wouldn't mind going through Raleigh proper, perhaps even stay there for the night. I could either visit Raleigh on my way south, probably on the 31st of October, or on the way north to NYC, on the 12th or 13th of November. >Someday, I'd like to visit the B store "just for kicks" too. Been there once, somewhere around 2005 or so, it is HUGE :) > >>And the new APCS prototype was on display (under glass :) >> >Did they clarify what the "small sensor" under the viewfinder is for? No, unfortunately they did not know ANYTHING about it, appearantly it was the first '100 year' event in Europe (actual date is in November) and they only received the prototype the day before the event. But like on DPReview and other sites, most people guess it is to switch off/on a touch-screen. But it COULD have some function for a hybrid viewfinder too I guess ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Will be visiting the US the first three weks of November, PDML meets appreciated :)
Hi Dan (and Ann, Mark and anyone else interested), On Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:35:33 -0400 Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >Jan, let me know when you will be in the city. I'd love to meet you, and I >really need to see Ann again! OK, cool. I don't know the exact date(s) yet, but I will be in the vicinity between the 13th and probably the 17th of November. I am driving up from Florida, and have to be at Dulles airport in DC on the 19th. I won't be staying in NYC proper, too expensive, but probably near the Newark airport in NJ, and visit NYC/Manhattan for two or three days, probably using public transportation (a car does not seem smart for NYC :) I'll let you all know the exact dates as soon as I know them. I expect it would be towards the 17th rather than the 13th since I also need to visit some friends on Long Island ... Lets pinpoint the 16th for now, and see how that works out for everybody, that is, lets see, a Saturday. But I am somewhat flexible in my schdule ... FYI, while in the states, the best email to reach me is: jvw.df...@gmail.com Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Will be visiting the US the first three weks of November, PDML meets appreciated :)
Mark! On Sun, 29 Sep 2019 21:54:02 -0400 Mark Roberts wrote: > > >Ooh, I'll have to see if I can make it down to NYC! It's been too long >since I've seen Annsan as well, so there's another reason to try for a >trip. Appreciated Mark, would love to meet you and other PDML members in NYC! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Will be visiting the US the first three weks of November, PDML meets appreciated :)
Hi all, I will be in the USA from the 30th of October until the 19th of November, mainly in Florids (tour of the Keys and Everglades) and to attend to a computer related conference where I will give some presentations. However, from the 12th of November I will be near NYC (Long Island actually) and will be visiting Manhattan a few times for things like the Guggenheim and MOMA, and probably a vistit to the B store as well, just for kicks :) Would love to meet some of the local PDML members, perhaps have a coffee or lunch with Ann in New York ... (the lunch will be on me, so grab your chances :) Also, as said, the first week of November I will be traveling in Florida, so if anyone wants to meet up there, I can probably make that work too. As a sidenote: I was at a Pentax-100-year event in the Netherlands yesterday, very inspriring, with lots of Pentax afficiendos, lots of gear, and good presentatioins from professional photographers using Pentax (yes they do exist) And the new APCS prototype was on display (under glass :) so I saw that too, no new information unfortunately, beyond what is already shown on DPReview and similar sites, but it certainly looks promising. VERY much K1 like, just a bit smaller :) (but with a fixed rear-screen, at least on this mock-up) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
New concept APSC DSLR, on tour
Seems like I am going to see the concept camera on the 28th of September, on the Pentax-100-year even in the Netherlands ... Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Photo Gallery - Revived?
OK, thanks Daniel, Now I am back too, after resetting the password. On Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:46:08 -0400 Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >You are here: > >https://pentaxphotogallery.com/artist-gallery/?artist_id=159194 > >My credentials also failed. I had to reset my password. Right, me too. Updating the profile (to new equipment) does not work yet, saved info is lost ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My novel
On Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:20:20 -0400 Paul Stenquist wrote: > >Thanks Jan! I hope you enjoy it! I'm sure I will, love 'dark sides' :) Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Photo Gallery - Revived?
Hi Ann, On Sun, 22 Sep 2019 10:28:25 -0400 ann sanfedele wrote: > >Well Kids, I found myself only by scrolling scrolling scrolling .. also was >able to login and I just uploaded a photo successfully. Hmm, have not found myself yet :) Also, login in withe the old credentials I had written down, fails ... So, close but no sigar, for me :-( Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My novel
Hi Paul, On Sun, 22 Sep 2019 14:10:50 -0400 Paul Stenquist wrote: > >https://www.amazon.com/dp/1693653397?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Just ordered the paperback version, looking forward to reading it (should be her by the end of october :) Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: New Pentax Flagship DSLR Prototype to be Exhibited
On Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:08:13 + (UTC) Jaume Lahuerta wrote: > >I received this today from Pentaxforums and also from the Spanish Pentax/Ricoh >importer. > >Read more at: >https://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/pentax-news/new-pentax-dslr-prototype-to-be-exhibited.html#ixzz603AzzCzi Wow. Am I glad I did NOT invest in another system (Olympus of Panasonic micro-43) but instead got the DFA 15-30 and the 24-70mm. I swear my mouse has been hoovering over the 'buy now' buttons several times earlier this year :) Time to get the 150-450 I guess. Happy Camper! And I might have mentioned it before, but that 15-30 is an AMAZING lens, way more versatile than I expected. I did a family outing shoout last week carrying that, and two other lesnes, and ended up shooting 99% with the 15-30 :) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Using 1.4 converter on DFA 150-450. Worth it ?
OK, thanks Paul! On Thu, 5 Sep 2019 11:03:55 -0400 Paul Stenquist wrote: > >Almost all of the pics in this gallery were shot with the D FA 150-450 and DA >1.4X converter: https://www.photo.net/gallery/1091927#//Sort-Newest/All-Categories/All-Time/Page-1 Think I have seen a few of them before, but they are great indeed! This lens (with converter I guess) is going to replace the BIGMA (50-500) with image-stabilization built-in. I am counting on the Pentax being sharper, and image stabilization in the body on-par with what the Sigma lens could do ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Using 1.4 converter on DFA 150-450. Worth it ?
Hi all, could use some feedback here ... After studying the Micro Four Thirds system for several months, intending to add a Panasonic G9 (same battery as K1 !) or Olympus E M1 II body with a few long lenses like the Pana-Leica 100-400mm for better (action) focussing and lower overall weight, I am reconsidering. The culprit was getting the DFA 15-30mm for the K1, which is so mind-blowing good that I am now looking into just completing the focal-length range for the K1 with the latest quality stuff instead of switching to, or adding another system. So I see the DFA 24-70 and 150-450mm somewhere in my future as well ... So much for the smal talk, the question is, is the latest Pentax 1.4 converter worth its price when used with teh DFA 140-450mm ? I mean instead of simply cropping the 36MP image in post ... I think I remember Paul and perhaps other posting about this combo, and may try to look up those posts too, but I wuld like some fresh input when possible :) Thanks in advance ... Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: The kitty, she is empty
On Tue, 3 Sep 2019 00:43:30 -0400 Doug Brewer wrote: > >hi, kids. Please consider throwing some spare dinera into the kitty so we can >continue to wonder what the hell Bill's on about now. Done! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: A really stupid white mountains shot
On Fri, 5 Jul 2019 10:32:56 +0100 Steve Cottrell wrote: > >>https://www.robertstech.com/temp/7e104610-14m.jpg >>K-1, 4-second exposure at f/22 > >Am I the only one that can see the dinosaur face? You mean the highest raging rock in the back, with the black 'eye' ? It is hiding beyond the smaller rock in front, but yeah :) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Medium Format
On Wed, 26 Jun 2019 14:05:45 +0100 Steve Cottrell wrote: > >Update. > >The Young Man has decided to keep it simple and despite your generous offers >has nabbed some kit from eekbay. No problem, I have an up-to-date inventory on my 67II stuff now, so I'll use it as trade-in on my next major purchase :) >A Bronica 645 body, waist level finder, 2 x 120 film backs, speedgrip and 2 >lenses - 75mm and 50mm. The seller apparently threw in 20 rolls of col neg and a Western Euromaster IV meter (with invercone). Condition is pretty good with some of it boxed, Glass all good. He paid 320 GBP which, based on completed listings, seems good. Sounds like a good start! >I'm amazed that in this digital age, good old film seems to be making a bit of >a renaissance - and in a 25 yr old off his own back ?? > >Hopefully dad will get a play with it all. Enjoy! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Medium Format
On Mon, 17 Jun 2019 23:00:05 +0100 Steve Cottrell wrote: > >Thanks very much for all the info and offers - I will forward them to zee boy. Good! Just noticed the 67II kit also has a set of 3 macro extension rings :) Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Medium Format
Hi Cotty, On Mon, 17 Jun 2019 17:48:58 +0100 Steve Cottrell wrote: > >Well here's a thing. > >My son is after a MF film camera. He's been looking at Bronny 6x6 and 6x4.5 >and Mamiya RB67. I said I would ask if anyone is looking to sell any Pentax MF kit.. > >I hereby ask - anyone selling any MF body/lenses? Well, I have a 67II with four lenses that has been sitting in the closet for the last 10 years that I might be willing to part with. The body is fine, with just a small mark/scratch on the back leatherette. It was bought new in 2002 together with the 100mm macro f/4 (1:1) for an horrendous amount of money :) The body has the AE-prisma mounted, and I also have the simple loupe viewfinder. Body and 100mm come with the original boxes if you wish. The other three lenses are: - F/2.8 165mm, nice condition - F/4 200mm tele, visibly used - F/4 45mm ultrawide, a bit of a beater but optically OK I think I spent a sum well north of 3000 Euro's back then for the whole set, which comes in a sturdy Lowepro backpak nicely fitting all stuff. I'd be willing to let it go to a fellow Pentaxian for 1500 Euro's, which is well below current eBay prices as far as I could see. Shipping could be a problem, this is heavy stuff! Perhaps a city-trip to Amsterdam to pick it up would be cheaper/safer :) (I live 20 minutes by train from Amsterdam) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax convert
On Tue, 28 May 2019 19:50:58 -0700 Larry Colen wrote: > >Some amusing fluff from the phoblographer >https://www.thephoblographer.com/2019/05/28/how-my-journey-for-a-perfect-camera-landed-me-on-pentaxs-doorstep/?fbclid=IwAR2GlJJcdOKsGk4S23qglSRpo4D6_DcWQ_n8fdGCZr2odT-K0fV-KS kFvvE Nice read indeed. For myself, I am seriously looking into getting a Panasonic G9 with a few of the Leica zooms, it is just amazing what that technology can do these days, and the lenses are relatively small and light. That said, I will never part with my K1 (and K3) with 30+ Pentax lenses, the oldest from the mid seventies or so ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: article in PetaPixel
On Tue, 21 May 2019 09:58:33 -0400 Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >I have two mirrorless digital cameras, both Pentax. I use the WG-3 GPS for >the beach, snorkeling and canoeing. I use the K-01 for street photography, >indoor events, and anywhere I want to keep my camera and lens compact. I have got the original 'Pentax Q', a mirrorless with a tiny sensor, which works quite well when there is enought light. (I have one prime and 2 zooms with that) >I find it much harder to compose with a mirrorless than with a DSLR. ( I >mostly use my K-5 IIs). I would imagine this to apply even more so to >photographers who are more serious and artistic in their work than an >"enthusiast" like me. That is the big disadvantage on the simpler mirrorless cameras, like the K-01 and the 'Q'. However, on a more upscale model like a Panasonic D9 or the Sony A7 the EVF makes up for most of that. I still prefer an OVF in most cases, but there certainly are situations in which the EFV actually performs and works better! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: article in PetaPixel
On Mon, 20 May 2019 15:28:21 -0500 Gonz wrote: > >The comments, wow > >https://petapixel.com/2019/05/20/ricoh-thinks-mirrorless-shooters-will-switch-back-to-dslrs-in-1-2-years/ Some strong opinions indeed. I know for sure I am going to enjoy the optical viewfinder and very good IQ from my K1 for a long time. That said, I have been seriously looking at the Panasonic G9 (micro-4/3) and a few of the Panasonic/Leica lenses for that, specifiacally the 100-400mm. (which is an 800mm equivalent on micro-4/3) For action, birding, but also video and focus-stacking it would be far superior to the K1, although the IQ is a bit less due to the smaller sensor (less DR, more noise). But hey, who said we need to choose one over the other, when we can have both :) Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Fundraising time
Done. And thanks for keeping it all going! On Fri, 19 Apr 2019 09:06:15 -0400 Doug Brewer wrote: > >The PDML account is as empty as a political promise right now, so please lob >some zlote into the paypal bucket at pdml.net. Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: April PUG is up
On Sun, 7 Apr 2019 17:40:35 +1000 (AEST) Brian W wrote: > >I really like Jan's "Eastman Acoustic" - very well composed and right on theme. Thanks Brian. It was more complicated than it looks, had to insert two small LED lights into the soundbox, reflecting the harsh light off the wood to make it warmer and put the camera on a tripod to allow f/32 for depth of field :) I was suprised this was the only musical instrument in the gallery though ... Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Last Call - April PUG
On Mon, 1 Apr 2019 08:31:14 +1100 (AEDT) Brian W wrote: > >'m going to shut this one down on Wednesday evening, 3 April, Sydney time. > >Theme: Sonorous Interiors Sent one in on Friday, after a longish session with the K1 and 50mm macro to get it :) Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: November PUG is up
Thanks Rick! On Mon, 5 Nov 2018 20:33:21 -0500 Rick Womer wrote: > >Jan's "Meandering" is my favorite. Goodness knows how many times I've sliced >up red cabbage; but it never occurred to me that a photo lurked there. Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: November PUG is up
On Mon, 5 Nov 2018 12:35:17 -0500 Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >My favorite is "Meandering," by Jan van Wijk. The colors, the textures, >the patterns and the composition are all stunning. Thanks Dan! >A close second for me is "Monument to a Dead Webbrowser," by Filip >Nicolai. I( find it an interesting and innovative landscape of an >attractive subject. Indeed has been a long time since Navigator, liked this one too, Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: October PUG is UP!
On Sat, 6 Oct 2018 14:18:49 -0400 Rick Womer wrote: > >Jan, knowing very little about windmills, I'm curious what "threading in >circles" is. Looking at it again, I realize there is a typo there, it was meant to read: 'Treading in circles' That's what you get from non-native speakers trying to be creative :) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: October PUG is UP!
On Sat, 6 Oct 2018 14:18:49 -0400 Rick Womer wrote: > > >Jan, knowing very little about windmills, I'm curious what "threading in >circles" is. It does not stand out well enough (got too small), but the 'circular' in this image was in the lower right hand, where the mill-operator (milnner ?) is actually standing IN the large wheel that makes the whole windmill turn arround, to direct it into the wind. He is standing on the spokes to use his body-weight to make turning the wheel a bit easier ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Failed to submit for the PUG this month
Thanks Dan! On Mon, 3 Sep 2018 11:33:29 -0400 Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >That is a beautiful and effective image, Jan > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >On Mon, Sep 3, 2018 at 10:23 AM Jan van Wijk wrote: > >> Must have been a 'senior moment' ... >> >> While I did prepare an image, and even uploaded it to my personal 'pug' >> gallery, >> it seems I failed to actually submit it. >> >> For the curious, here it is, 'triple tilt': >> >> >> https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/pugnew/content/K1_03334_large.html >> >> Taken just over a week, ago, K1 with the Sigma 50-500mm ... Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Failed to submit for the PUG this month
Must have been a 'senior moment' ... While I did prepare an image, and even uploaded it to my personal 'pug' gallery, it seems I failed to actually submit it. For the curious, here it is, 'triple tilt': https://www.dfsee.com/gallery/lr/pugnew/content/K1_03334_large.html Taken just over a week, ago, K1 with the Sigma 50-500mm ... >From the ten that did make it this month, I liked Bill Robb's 'Tilted too Far' >the most, but all of them were good, as usual :) Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: it's ransom time
On Sat, 1 Sep 2018 11:56:59 -0400 Doug Brewer wrote: > >I used up the last ten bucks in the PDML cookie jar this morning, so if you >can find a few clams in the sofa please consider contributing to the cause. Done ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: a puzzlement..
On Fri, 29 Jun 2018 14:15:14 -0700 Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > >It's a short cut, Ann rather than writing a note that requires a text body, >you just send the link as the subject line. Clicking it in every system and >browser I have available to me (iOS and macOS) just wakes up the web browser with a new page that the link points to. That may be true for (most) browser-based email clients, but there still ARE people that use a dedicated email program :) I know I do, and while it is perfectly capable of displaying HTML email contents, when needed, it does NOT do anything with a link embedded in the subject line. I am pretty the sure the RFC for email does not allow links there either, but nobody seems to care about standard compliance these days ... Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: PDML Photo Annual: Calendar now available
On Mon, 11 Jun 2018 10:02:49 -0400 Mark Roberts wrote: > >calendar. Here it is: >http://www.lulu.com/shop/members-of-the-pdml/pdml-calendar-2019/calendar/product-23678764.html Looks good! There is even one of mine in there :-) Trying to order it failed though, near the end of the process it simply said 'could not process ...' I'll try again in a few days, perhaps their printing is not up to it yet. Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: PDML Photo Annual 2018 - Stunning
Thanks Dan, for the comment on both of mine ... Regards, JvW On Sat, 19 May 2018 10:30:30 -0400 Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > >I'm PISSED because I'm bugged by my lack of patience, while Jan van Wijk >and Jostein Oksne have the skill, artistry and patience to turn bugs into >things so fascinating and compelling. ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: lens advice: FA* 400
Hello Subash, On Sat, 19 May 2018 06:57:46 +0530 Subash Jeyan wrote: > >thanks for your inputs Jan. You're welcome ... >do you have photos from this lens somewhere >online that i could see? Hmm, just checked, thought there would be one or two, but it turns out the ones I remembered were made with the BIGMA, not the FA400 But, checking in Lightroom, I see I have 922 images shot with the FA400 so I selected 8 out of those, from the K10, K3 and one test-shot from the K1. I have exported them in 3000x2000 resolution as JPG. Some do show some color fringing (green/purple) in specular highlights and tree-branches (like the storch-nest, which was NOT corrected in Lightroom., others may have been) You can find the JPGS here: https://www.dfsee.com/download/fa400.zip It is about 16Mb to download, and they have full EXIF info. Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: lens advice: FA* 400
Hello Subash, I have had the FA* 400 ever since I ownded the PZ1 in the film days. It is easy to hadle (has a tripod collar) but can also be handheld quite easy. It is pretty fast in focussing and optical quality is good (as expected for a * lens) However, it DOES show purple fringing in high contrast areas, like tree branches against the sky. Depending on the subject and lighting, it can be cured reasonable in post (I use lightroom) but it will not be perfect ... I have used it on all digital bodies I owned, including the K3 and K1, but most of the time I prefer to use the Sigma 50..500 zoom, when the extra weight is no issue. On Fri, 18 May 2018 12:13:28 -0400 Paul Stenquist wrote: > >I have the A 400/5.6. I don't know if it's the same optical formula as the FA >400, but it does exhibit some pretty severe purple fringing. > >> On May 18, 2018, at 12:02 PM, Subash Jeyan <pdml.l...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> thanks Igor. i'd like something longer than 300 and yes i am willing to >> lug a tripod. reassuring to know that it is well-built and i hope the >> purple fringing is manageable in post, you didn't seem to be unduly >> worried about it... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any Photo Annuals arrived yet?
On Mon, 14 May 2018 15:39:28 +0200 Henk Terhell wrote: > >Well, am the first one to have received it (in the Netherlands)? Perhaps, mine was delivered just past two o'clock today :) >Looks great! +1 And I would not have noticed the swapped pagenumbers 10/11 I think ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any Photo Annuals arrived yet?
Scheduled for delivery her any moment now ... On Sun, 13 May 2018 13:31:48 -0400 Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >I don't think the numbering issue is worth making the change. I agree, is it just the page-numbers or is the index (photo reference) also wrong? >I have not yet received y copy of the annual. > > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > >On Sun, May 13, 2018 at 1:06 PM, Mark Roberts <postmas...@robertstech.com> >wrote: > >> I apologise in advance for getting pages 10 and 11 swapped - totally >> my fault and not Blurb's. I'l live with it :) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: The Dog & Pony Show
On Fri, 11 May 2018 17:18:42 -0600 Bill wrote: > > We discussed the changes from the K1 to the K1II. For practical > purposes there are three. The signal processor is all about cleaning up high > ISO signals. It should have little to no effect at low ISO, no matter what DPReview and Forums Neurotica say. > > Handheld pixel shift has been discussed ad nauseam on Forums Neurotica. > What Ricoh is saying is that the photographer needs a pretty steady hand to > make it work properly. The native shake caused by shutter bounce is enough to make it work. > > The biggie, and what should be of interest is that they have rewritten > the AF algorithm, the result being that autofocus has been sped up > considerably. Gone is the slow down as the lens approaches focus, gone is the check/double check routine that made the AF the most accurate in the business at the expense of speed (well, except for the K5 and it's colour failure assisted focus botch). > > The AF algorithm should put Pentax into the AF speed game, except for > the limited number of focus points. Expect a new camera to address that. Sounds good, too bad they don't seem to be able to address that in the original K1 firmware ... I will wait for the next iteration and skip the K1 II. Thanks for the heads up! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: DPR review of K1 II is now up, not very favourable ...
Hi Stan, On Thu, 10 May 2018 10:02:44 -0400 Stanley Halpin wrote: > >I wonder if the DPReview guys RTFM? :-) > I just pulled down the K-1ii manual, did a search for Noise. On pages 55-56 > there are detailed instructions on how to set High-ISO Noise Reduction. The > available options under Settings Menu screen 2 are Auto, Low, Medium, High, Custom, and Off. When Off is selected, Noise Reduction is not applied at any ISO setting. When e.g. Low is selected, a Low degree of Noise Reduction is applied at all ISO levels. Under Custom, the user can step through all available ISO levels and select the desired level of noise reduction for each level. The screen shot for this step is too small, I can't be sure what the options are, but I believe they are Low, Medium, and High. Off option may be missing. >So, it seems that the User does have a choice. Can either turn Off High-ISO >Noise Reduction across the board, or turn NR on at one of three levels across >the board, or turn NR on at varying levels according to your preferences. As far as I understood the various threads about this (DPReview and Pentax-forums), the consensus is that this is the familiar noise-reduction IN SOFTWARE ONLY, that always has been there is some form or another. The (additional ?) noise reduction that now seems to be present is done by the accelerator-unit, which is a HARDWARE processor that sits in between the sensor and the existing processing in the PRIME engine (after the AD-converter I gues, so in the digital domain already) It being a hardware solution, and in the direct image-processing path, it may be hard to supply an easy ON/OFF mechanism. But I guess no one outside Pentax really knows for sure at the moment ... Perhaps, but I doubt it. >My conclusion, based on the above, and also on reading comments here and on >DPReview, is that their conclusion is off the mark. Perhaps, we will see it in the coming months I hope. >I have two K-1 bodies. The upgrade program is supposed to start on May 21st >according to the original press release. I intend to go ahead with an upgrade >on one of the bodies. When it is returned, I will do what I can to compare K-1 vs. K-1ii and verify that no great image quality degradation has occurred. Assuming all is well, I'll then send in the second body. That sounds like a good plan. Even if you only convert one of them, that WILL have the improvements in AF for when you need it :) Unfortunately I only have one, so can't take that route. Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
DPR review of K1 II is now up, not very favourable ...
Just an FYI: I was still considering upgrading my K1 to the 'II' level, for better high-ISO performance better AF-tracking and the 'handheld' pixel-shift. I don't like the hassle/risk of sending it in (to Germany, from the Netherlands) though. Now, reading the review, it seems that the 'better' high ISO is achieved mainly by adding noise reduction in the new accelarator chip, at the expense of detail. (quite visible in small printed text for example). So I will probably skip the update and save 500 Euros as well :) I will wait for the next model, with newer sensor technology, and just enjoy the K1 until then! Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: The 2018 PDML Photo Annual is now available!
On Sun, 06 May 2018 09:30:11 -0400 Mark Roberts wrote: > >Hardcover (both dust jacket and imagewrap versions): Ordered and on its way, delivery before the 15th of may ... Thanks for your efforts creating a great book every year! Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Computer restoration pain
Hi Rick, Larry On Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:25:45 -0700 Larry Colen wrote: > > >Now fire up lightroom. Note that steps 1&2 might not be necessary, so you >could try skipping them at first. > >3) Go to the left pane, try to expand the Folders pane > >4) If that doesn't work, at the top of the left panel expand catalogs, >click on All photographs >(or just get some photograph in the center panel in grid view) > >Right click on a photo and select Go to folder in library > >At this point it should open up that image and the folder should be >highlighted on the left. If it doesn't show the parent directories go to the >top directory shown, right click on it and click on Show Parent Folder, repeat until it shows the root folder of your image directory tree. > >That folder should show with a question mark. > >Right click on it and then click on find missing folder, or something like >that. Possibly you may need to right click on it and click on show in finder, >but I think that only works on individual photos. > >I hope this helps, or at least gets you closer. At the very least someone will >read what I say and then post the correct answer because as they say the >fastest way to get your question answered on the net is to post the wrong answer. That is exactly how I always switch between my primary photo-disk and backups. Just let it find the TOP-level folder where all your photis reside, just a single action. However, I do remmber needing to do the 'drilling down' towards the top-folder once because by default, Lightroom does not show that, I vaguely recall there was a specific setting for that (show top level folders ?) Of course, this works best if indeed all yopur photos are under a single folder, if they are in many seperate folders directly under the root, you probably need to locate each one of these in turn ... Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: April PUG, "Night", is up
On Fri, 6 Apr 2018 20:26:10 +1000 (AEST) Brian Walters wrote: > >A small gallery this month but some fine contributions. Rob's "Reflections of >Vivid" at Sydney's Darling Harbour is the standout for me with Jan's "Sunset >Reflections" and Jostein's "November Night" also very appealing. A great >gallery! Thanks Brian! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: New computer, and a HDD question UPDATE
Hello Rick, On Mon, 2 Apr 2018 14:04:20 -0400 Rick Womer wrote: > >I was unclear; it makes the "seeking" noises and the LED flashes a >bit, then it gives up. OK, that sound better than 'clicking' :) >> No, partition tables are about CONTENTS, even a virgin disk, with nothing on >> it, >> would still appear in Disk-utility (where you would then 'initialize' it, >> and partition/format) >> >>>Jan, I have scarcely used Terminal at all (only to launch FSCK when the OS >>>wouldn't launch, and a couple of other things); so I would need a detailed >>>tutorial. >> >> No problem when you need it, but if Disk-Utility does not see it, neither >> will DFSee ... If you still want to try, even when Disk-Utility fails to see it, here is a short tutorial on using DFSee on macOS: 1) Download the distrubution archive, a ZIP containing exectables for all supported platforms, from: https://www.dfsee.com/dfsee/dfsee_install.zip The default location will probably be your personal '~/Download' directory, but you can download it it to some other location too. 2) Extract the contents of that ZIP, easiest is just to double-click it in the Finder 3) Open a terminal window, and navigate to the directory (or folder :) where DFSee was unpacked, then to the macOS specific dirctory. When you downloaded/unpacked in ~/Download' that will be: ~/Download/dfsee_install/mac 4) Set the file attributes to allow execution, and create a symlink to run it from anywhere by running the supplied 'setup' script from that directory: chmod 755 setup ./setup 5) Now, when you did let the setup create symlinks too, (default to '/usr/local/bin' but can be specified) you can simply run any of the dfsee scripts directly since the setup scripts created symlinks, examples: dfs dfsdisk dfscheck dfsedit You can run these from ANY directory, like /tmp or a specific dfsee 'data' directory, so logfiles or other resultfiles will end up there too. Just 'dfs' will run it interactively, in a text-mode version, but WITH a menu, dialogs and mouse support. The 'dfsdisk' one will run an analysis of your disk(s) and create reports to be sent to support personel (which would probably be me in this case) Note that DFSee needs administrator right to even see the disks, so the symlinked script use the 'sudo' command to achieve that (and will prompt for your admin password). If you need/want to run it manually, you must either be logged on as root, or use sudo, as in: cd ~/Download/dfsee_install/mac sudo ./dfsee (assuming setup has already run, and has set the attributes with 'chmod 755 dfsee') You can find additional information in various text files that are in the /dfsee_install/doc directory, and can also be found on the website at: https://www.dfsee.com/dfsee/help.php Regards, JvW PS: If you are running a very recent macOS (High Sierra or newer) and your boot disk has been converted to APFS format, it will NOT show up in DFSee, since it needs to be unmounted before any access is permitted. You will only see any additional disks like USB attached ones. -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: New computer, and a HDD question UPDATE
Hi Rick, On Sun, 1 Apr 2018 16:18:39 -0400 Rick Womer wrote: > >So, I borrowed a toaster, took the 3.5" drive out of its case (Seagate 2TB in >an OWC case), and put in in the toaster. OK, good >It spins up, makes clicking sounds for a bit, but still doesn't show up on the >desktop =or= in Disk Utility. Hmm, that does not sound good. It should make some 'seeking' noise perhaps (and the LED, if any may blink for a while) but it should not make real 'click' sounds. Clicks are usually caused by the drive-firmware resetting, causing the head-assembly to return to a start-poistion. It may do that when it can't read anything from the platters ... >So, I think it's a partition table problem. :-( No, partition tables are about CONTENTS, even a virgin disk, with nothing on it, would still appear in Disk-utility (where you would then 'initialize' it, and partition/format) >Jan, I have scarcely used Terminal at all (only to launch FSCK when the OS >wouldn't launch, and a couple of other things); so I would need a detailed >tutorial. No problem when you need it, but if Disk-Utility does not see it, neither will DFSee ... Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: New computer, and a HDD question
Hi Rick, On Tue, 27 Mar 2018 23:04:33 -0700 Larry Colen wrote: > >>Two of my three external hard drives aren't working: One has an irreparably >>damaged partition map, Irreparable by what, 'Disk Utiliy' ? Do you know what filesystem was used, was it HFS (macOS specific) or perhaps simply FAT32? >and another (my main external drive) has its light blink for a few seconds and >click, but doesn't show up at all. Does not show up in the Finder I guess, but not in Disk Utility either? The Finder will not see it if there is no mountable filesystem found, perhaps due to damaged partition tables, it is quite possible that the Disk Utilty still sees it, meaning the USB connection and drive are at least working. >>Could the crashing i/o card on the old Mini have damaged these drives? Is >>there any way to repair the one that's not showing up at all? Hard to say without further analysis, if it does not show up ANYWHERE (Disk Utility, other disk-tools) then it is likely to be a problem with the disk hardware, or perhaps the USB-enclosure ... >My guess is that they are USB drives? Spinny drives? > >Are they powered from the wall or over the USB cable? > >Can the drives be removed from their case and read directly as SATA drives? Good suggestion, but not so easily done. Not sure if the mac-mini has extra SATA ports ? (I have only used and older iMac and a 2013 macBook pro sofar, so not familiar with it) >I haven't done that level of programming on USB and/or hard drives, but while >I could see a partition map being splattered by random writes, it's hard to >imagine physical damage to hard drive itself. Indeed. Partition tables (MBR, and parts of GPT ones too) are close to the start of the disk, and that is the most likely area to get damaged when programs go astray ... >Something like this and some good disk recovery software might solve your >issues: >http://www.kingwin.com/storage/docking-stations/ezd-2535/ Indeed, I have a similar one ... >Or just move the hard drives to different cases and see if a different >USB<->SATA controller does a better job. > >In the short term, get another external drive so you don't mess things up >irreperably. Yes, good advice. If the data on the drives is valuable at all (meaning no other backups) you should make a copy (clone) of the disk, then attempt repair or file recovery from that copy ... >To be extra safe, you could try getting a couple of docks/cases, then maybe >use dd to make a direct copy of your old drive to your new drive, then try to >repair the partition table on the new drive. Right, with chances of the drives being damaged, perhaps use 'ddrescue' instead (to be downloaded, use google) If you are somewhat comfortable using the commandline, you could also try my own multiplatform disk-tool that can do an analysis of the disk, and search for missing partitions (MGR or GPT style) using the 'Analyse disks for support' menu item in the 'scripts' menu. It is text-mode, and runs in the macOS Console, but DOES have a menu system. I have assisted in dozens of partition-recoveries over the years using this tool. You need to install it from a ZIP-archive, then run a 'setup' script to set the permissions right, and create some symlinks and then run it with ROOT privileges (for example by using 'sudo') which will be done automatically if you use the 'dfs' symlinked script. You can download the installation ZIP from my website: https://www.dfsee.com/dfsee/download.php Make sure to read the '/doc/dfsinst.txt' from that archive for further installation tips, look for the Linux/OS-X section. I'll be available for further assistance if you choose to go this route ... Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: How to open Pentax stereo viewer2
Hi Jos, On Sun, 11 Mar 2018 19:48:30 +0100 Jos de Fotograaf wrote: > >I succeeded in opening the viewer, it slides open by strong, but controlled >force. >Holding the viewer against a picture on my smartphone delivers a sharp view! OK, good to know. I made several stereoscopic images using the K1, M 50mm F/1.7 and the stereo adapter a few weeks ago, and that works reasonably well. I simply viewed them on a monitor, scaled so the two images are about 7 centimeter apart. With some eye training you can then look at them without any additional viewer hardware, looking at the left image with the left eye and right image with the right one. You just need to relax your eye muscles as if they are looking to an infinity target :) It is the same procedure as used with the '3D' image books that got popular quite a few years ago . >As the distance of the picture is different from the exact position of a >slide, >I still have to see if the two pictures merge into the correct stereo view. They do, but you need to scale the images properly, certainly if you use the viewer this way to make separating the images a little easier. However, like in the film-days, when I used to make sterioscopic slides with this adapter, the vertical format is a handicap for most subjects. Back then I also had a real stero camara, with two 50mm lenses each creating a full-frame 35mm image on slide film. They could be mounted in a special slide-holder, and viewed with a viewer for that. For landscap this was a lot more usable than the vertical Pentac ones ... But it is nice to be able to use the stuff again, of a full-frame! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
K1-II spec leaked, seems like minor improvements only
The leaked specs at pentaxrumors.com look somewhat genuine to me. And if true it is not a major upgrade: - 2 stops higher ISO up to 819200 (same as KP I guess) - improved high-ISO noise handling - Improved pixel-shift No reason to upgrade my 3 months old K1 :) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: FS Friday: Minolta film scanner
On Sat, 20 Jan 2018 07:54:23 -0500 Mark Roberts wrote: > >To use a FireWire scanner on my up-to-date computer hardware I just >bought an IEE1394 card and plugged it in. Good to go! Also, for Mac users, you can still get Firewire connectivity (using Thunderbold ports) either as a seperate conversion cable or with Firewire ports on external displays that include a Thunderbolt hub. I plan to use my Nikon 8000-ED using such a display, with Vuescan ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 descending staircase
On Thu, 4 Jan 2018 22:38:51 -0500 ann sanfedele wrote: > >https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2017-snaps/i-TxpgHfs/L > >In my building Dec 28th Nice catch :-) Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: PDML Photo Annual #10 Coming in 2018
On Fri, 29 Dec 2017 13:23:19 -0500 Mark Roberts wrote: > >Should we do this one as a special edition of some kind? Larger format >or more pages? (Or both) Special in contents perhaps, but not a larger format. Some extra pages would be fine with me ... >Keep in mind that this would raise the price. And we already have a >disappointing number of people who put photos into the book but don't >buy a copy themselves. We don't want to drag sales numbers down. Agree, while the price does not bother me too much, I would like the format of the book to stay the same, so it fits in with the growing stack of previous ones :) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Second thoughts about Pentax
Hi Eric, On Mon, 18 Dec 2017 12:21:15 -0500 Eric Weir wrote: > >A question: Since the RAW file is not changed by edits, is it possible to keep >an edit while doing a second one of the same RAW file? Yes, just create a 'Virtual Copy' of the image (you can make several if you wish) and work on the copy. Each copy has its own set of 'adjustments made to it' but share the same (unchanged) RAW data. You can also use this to create different aspect ratios or crops for example ... The function you are looking for is on the context-menu for a thumbnail or on the image when opened in the Library or Develop module and is called 'Create Virtual Copy' (You get the context menu with a right mouse button click, or Ctrl+Click on macOS) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: K1, rotate LCD screen?
Hello Zos, On Sat, 16 Dec 2017 07:57:57 -0500 Zos Xavius wrote: > >You can't do that I'm afraid. The menu would have to be heavily >reformatted to display both directions. No, I am not talking about portrait versus landscape, but with the camera on a copy-stand the menu is UPSIDE-DOWN (180 degrees) So the current landscape menus would be perfect, just need 180 degrees rotation. Luckily there is not much hurry in such cases, so I just read it upside-down now :) >It would be nice. Hell I'm >just happy the returned image rotation to the image review based on >the orientation of the camera. It drove me nuts when they stupidly >removed that feature from the K-5 IIs. Indeed, I have been using the K1 for just a week now, and really like it! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
K1, rotate LCD screen?
Hi all, Just a quick question. I was playing with my new K1 yesterday, doing some macro on a copy-stand. (50mm macro + 100mm extension tube) With the camera pointing straight down, it was nice to be able to fold the LCD upwards to make it easier to see. This was fine for the viewing (and live view), however, due to the orientation of the camera, the menus are upside down ... I guess there is no setting to rotate the LCD-display 180 degrees, is there? I could not find anything in the menus or manual about it ... TIA, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Every once in a while something that sounds too good to be true...
Hi Mark, On Sat, 09 Dec 2017 12:45:46 -0500 Mark Roberts wrote: > >This scanner is friggin' HUGE. Around double the size (volume) of my >previous medium format scanner the Minolta Scan Multi. I thought it >might be a little bigger than the Minolta but never imagined anything >like this. Amazing. Indeed :) >High resolution scans take a looong time. No big surprise, I suppose. >The IEEE 1394 interface is pointless, from a speed standpoint: The >bottleneck as far as scanning speed is concerned is *not* the transfer >of data from the scanner to the computer! (I believe they went with >plain old USB2 for the follow-up model, the LS 9000.) > >The IR dust & scratch removal is awesome. I keep it switched on but at >its minimum setting and it works brilliantly. I can't imagine the time >it would take to manually touch up dust spots on a 97MP scan. I have one of these, for use with the 67II, en my older film-era 35mm stuff. Have not touched any of them in several years though, partly because at some point there was no Nikon driver anymore for macOS (Mac OSx at that time, I think it 64-bit only from then on) What are you using to run the scanner, the Nikkon Software, or vuescan perhaps? And is that on Windows or Mac ? Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
K1 DNG's in Lightroom 6?
Hi all, I finally bit the bullet on getting a K1, now that it comes with a 300 Euro cashback in december. It should arrive tomorrow, with the DFA 28-105 mm. At the moment I am using the K3 and its DNG files with Lightroom 6.6.1 and I THINK that should work for the K1 as well (with somewhat larger files :) Anyone that can confirm that? I would hate to switch, and re-learn some other toolchain ... TIA, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: December PUG is up!
Thanks for the heads up, and for this story Ann! On Tue, 5 Dec 2017 20:27:22 -0500 ann sanfedele wrote: > >My personal favorite is for a very personal reason.. (in addition to it being >a lovely shot) >I think I know those ravens at the Painted Desert! >WHen did you take the photo, Jan? It was taken on July 28, 2008, on a roadtrip starting in Phoenix, and traveling over 5000 miles in a grey Mustang convertible, visting about 10 parks along the way :) This is directly next to the vistor centre in the Painted Desert, when I drove up there from the Petrified Forest ... >I named the one in front "Sam" .. Ok, maybe it isn't Sam and his wife, but I >made friends with a Raven on the blue mesa overlook in the late 80's - He was >stealing crackers from me then I couldnt resist (what you are not supposed to do) feeding him. A couple of years later, nearing the overlook , I saw a raven overhead and called out to him.. >damned if he didn't come in for a landing, right in front of me... much to the >delight of RIchard's daughter who was traveling with us. Cute ... >While it is unlikely Sam recognized me and was just looking for anyone to give >him a handout, the ranger >said it was entirely possible it was the same guy, as ravens settle in to >favorite places and also mate for life. > >I took this photo of Sam in 1990 - and it got dolled up for inclusion in my >book of poetry.. > >https://annsan.smugmug.com/Works-in-Print/Books-in-Print/The-Part-of-Fortune/i-SHfm4CB/A Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: December PUG is up!
Thanks Dan! On Tue, 5 Dec 2017 17:12:10 -0500 Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >Jn van Wijk's "Painted Desert Locals" is perhaps the most dynamic; I love >the way he capture both the perched bird and the airborne in that >well-composed image. Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Time to feed the kitty
On Tue, 5 Dec 2017 12:47:39 -0500 Doug Brewer wrote: > > >Thanks to everyone who has donated so far, and if others wish to throw in, my >paypal address is d...@alphoto.com. I just donated using that, keep up the good work! Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PUG themes for 2018
On Sat, 4 Nov 2017 21:35:47 +1100 (AEDT) Brian Walters wrote: > >Please nominate your least favs... I don't have strong likes or dislikes here, but the 'least favorites' would be: >Gathering >Looking in/Looking out >On the streets >Songlines (illustrate a favourite song) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
New 55-300 PLM works fine on K3
I am still waiting for news about a proper K3 replacment (The KP does not really fit me) to decide to stay with the cropped format or get a K1 instead. Then I saw that the latest K3 firmware has support for the DA 55-300mm PLM, so I upgraded my K3 firmware and bought one as a second walk-about lens for the K3, together with the 18-135mm. Got it yesterday, and shot over 400 images sofar. I must say it is remarkably fast in focussing, and I really like the 300mm reach. Image quality seems decent, on par with the 18-135. The speed with f/6.3 at the long end is fine for most of my shooting (travel, nature). Also, the rather large overlap between the two zooms make it easier to decide which one to take on specific outings, either more wide-angle or more tele :) The build quality is good as well, quite sturdy, even when fully extended. I also like the small form-factor when collapsed, it is about the same size as the 18-135mm then. Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Need advice: Photo Collection on a CD
Hi Stan, On Thu, 18 May 2017 08:30:56 -0400 Stanley Halpin wrote: > >Thanks Jan! You're welcome! >> On May 18, 2017, at 5:54 AM, Jan van Wijk <pen...@dfsee.com> wrote: >> >> Actually, when preview is the one used (default unless changed by the user), >> it is quite easy to view a complete folder of JPG images. Just noticed you can even set it it to a 'slideshow' modus (after selecting all files). It is in the 'view' menu, just like the 'full screen'. Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Need advice: Photo Collection on a CD
On Wed, 17 May 2017 21:01:25 -0400 Stanley Halpin wrote: > >>> But I wonder, with a modern Mac, what happens when you insert a CD with a >>> set of folders containing JPEGs into a Mac: will it offer to open a photo >>> viewer (if nothing is configured to happen as discussed in #2 above)? >>> >>> >>> Thank you, >>> >>> Igor >>> >> I believe it will totally depend on how the user preferences are set. On my >> iMac, a CD with folders of photos is just like any other set of folders. >> If/when I double-click on an actual image file (not a folder or sub-folder), then Something will rise up to digest that file and render it in all its glory. It might be Preview, it might be Photos, it might be Elements or it might be Lightroom. etc. All depends on Preferences. Most likely it will not be an app that will smoothly allow for right-arrow/left-arrow movement from image to image. A lot of open file, view, close file, and repeat Actually, when preview is the one used (default unless changed by the user), it is quite easy to view a complete folder of JPG images. You use 'Finder' (the directory browser) to navigate to the folder, double-click to open it. Once in the folder use 'cmd+A' to select all files, the double-click on any of the selected ones to open all of them in preview. Preview has a sidebar with thumbnails, and you can use up/down arrow keys to go through the set. You can also switch to full-screen mode, and the arrow keys still work then (but the sidebar is gone :) To move to the next folder, close preview, and return to the 'finder' window. Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: LR Dehaze filter
Hi David, Mathew, On Wed, 17 May 2017 08:22:25 -0400 Matthew Hunt wrote: > >The Dehaze tool is officially only in Lightroom CC, not in perpetually >licensed Lightroom 6. However, if a preset is created in Lr CC with a >dehaze setting, Lr 6 will understand and apply that dehaze setting. So some >nice people have created presets with a range of dehaze settings that you >can use in Lr 6: > >https://petapixel.com/2015/06/24/this-preset-pack-brings-real-dehaze-to-lightroom-6-1/ >https://www.proloststore.com/products/dehaze > >It's not as convenient as a slider, but it is, as you say, a workaround. There is also a plugin that will add it as a slider, you still have to activate for each image seperately though, using the menu: 'File -> Plugin Extras -> DeHaze Control' The desciption and download for this plugin is at: https://cutthruthefog.wordpress.com/lightroom-6-dehaze/ I have been using it for several months now (on Lightroom 6.6.1) and it works well. Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: 2017 PDML PHOTO ANNUAL NOW AVAILABLE
Just received my copy today, it is marvelous! Apart from the great photography (as usual), I really like the theme for this year, must haven taken quite some time and creativity. A job very well done Mark! (and the others involved). On Sat, 29 Apr 2017 19:21:09 +0200 (CES) Jan van Wijk wrote: > >Just ordered my copy ... > >On Wed, 26 Apr 2017 18:58:57 -0400 Mark Roberts wrote: >> >>Hardcover, both dust jacket and imagewrap versions: >>http://www.blurb.com/b/7900822-pdml-photo-annual-2017-hardcover Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: May PUG is up
On Mon, 01 May 2017 22:50:18 +1000 Brian Walters wrote: > >Some really nice work. Indeed, My fav's: Luiz: 'Steel' Pats 'Markar at Irvince Beach' Daniels 'Point de Normandie' Henks 'Self Portrait' Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
