Re: OT: Sometimes computers just make me crazy.
John Sessoms wrote on Fri, 25 May 2012 11:00:36 -0700 I do not have a clue what the problem was. I shut everything down and crawled under the desk to get to the router. The router was sitting on the floor under the desk because the cable to the network printer was too short for it to sit anywhere else. I swapped cables around so I could reposition the router up on top of the desk so I won't have to crawl under there to get to it next time things get screwy. I restarted everything in sequence - this computer, NAS, Laptop, PhotoShop computer ... and everything is forgiven. They're all mapping the NAS, and they're all printing to the network printer, each of the 3 computers can see the shared folders on the other two computers and they can all reach the internet. I can't think about that right now. If I do, I'll go crazy. I'll think about that tomorrow. My idea of hell is a succession of network problems which I'm forced to try to resolve for all eternity… Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 lens prices
Bryan Jacoby wrote on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:39:07 -0700 So, how 'bout them new lens prices?!? I have been pretty impressed with what I've seen in the Ricoh era (yes, I think the K-01 is a great idea) and therefore I've been optimistic about the future. But these new lens prices seem, shall we say, less than well-considered. I guess I can understand a pricing policy designed to give bricks-and-morter shops a chance to compete, but I don't see how it's necessary to nearly double the price of some lenses to do that. Sorry, but I don't see people lining up to pay $1500 for a DA* 16-50mm. Can anybody explain this to me? On the bright side, the price of the FA 31mm Limited hasn't changed, and in comparison it now seems like a heck of a deal. How could I not buy one? I won't try to defend this price increase, as i don't know Pentax' cost structure, but I would wager that their new Ricoh masters took a look at their costs and P/L before deciding to make this move. If you look at Ricoh's existing product prices you see that they price for a niche market, and Pentax has been drifting in that direction for years. That said, if you enjoy reading posters frothing at the mouth (pen?) and having a hissy fit over this issue, take a gander at the Pentax DSLR Forum on DPR… Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Cat photo
Jeffery Johnson wrote on Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:37:47 -0700 Nice cat capture... Wish mine would stay in one spot when I get down to get an eye level capture she comes over for some loving. Ain't it the truth! Our cat has become so camera shy that unless she is sleeping or I creep up on her unawares I can't get a decent shot any more. Regards, Jim PS - OP's cat is a pretty one, and the image is well captured. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: 8 of Maui
Tim Bray wrote on Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:30:06 -0700 Yes, it does include two palm-tree-against-the-sunset shots, but one of those includes Venus and Jupiter: http://goo.gl/GM91q Nice images - II have some similar ones. I've spent some time in these islands over the last 20 years and enjoyed every minute. You're right that it's a better place to relax than one where you try to follow a schedule. Regards, Jim * I don't know the secret to success, but I know the secret to failure - trying to please everyone. - Sir Winston Churchill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: 25 mm f1.1 lens for Pentax Q
Derby Chang wrote on Sun, 04 Mar 2012 04:40:47 -0800 He makes this funky Super Tpirlet. You can reach in and tickle the aperture blades http://www.japancamerahunter.com/2012/02/ms-optical-perar-28mm-f4-super-triplet/ Miyazaki-san of MS Optical RD makes a number of small idiosyncratic lenses, including this 35mm version which I own and use on my M-mount cameras: http://www.japanexposures.com/2010/09/06/ms-optical-super-triplet-perar/ This Google entry describes more of his developments: http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/MS_Optical_R%26D The Super Triplet Perar 35/3.5is surprisingly good IMO. Yes, the edges are a bit soft wide open, but Miyazaki-san sure gets the most out of 6 optical surfaces, and the lens is about as tiny as it can be. Regards, Jim * Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re:Leica M but which one?
Thibouille wrote on Thu, 23 Feb 2012 10:21:15 -0800 I slowly convinced myself I needed to try a Leica (was hard actually). I don't wanna try alternatives *before* the M, if the M is nice but doesn't justify the cost, I'll look into Voigtlander and such. So, fot those who indeed shot with an M, what should I look for? Buying new is out of the question, and, let's say a lens might get useful as well ;) An M4 seems affordable but no meter. M6 is pricey at about 1000 euros. Mmm are brick and mortar dealer a more serious source for that kind of cameras or Ebay is as good (scared of scams). Thank you. PS: Film rulez :) I've found that Leicas on eBay tend to be overpriced. I suggest that you check the RFF (Rangefinder Forum) and GetDPI Forum For Sale sections as well. Lurk for a while to see what turns up... Regards, Jim * Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2012 - 017 - GDG
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:33:50 -0800 Thanks! Some folks have asked to see what the shot Gitta made looked like. I don't have her iPhone exposure, but I did catch this a few moments later: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6796554369/lightbox/ If the shooting info you posted is correct, it appears that you have finally gotten your M9. It's a wonderful camera! Regards, Jim * Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2012 - 010 011 - GDG
Godfrey- #69 is one of your best yet in the Communicating series. Di you intentionally cut off the top of the guy to the right's head? I think it might be a better image if his entire head was included, but of course I don't have that version of the image to look at - maybe it works better for overall balance as it is. What say you? Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Question for the Leicaphiles
Rick Womer wrote on Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:23:37 -0800 A friend has come across her father's old Leica as she clears out her parents' house. From the serial number it is a 3a from 1936-ish. Working condition is unknown; cosmetically it should clean up pretty well, judging from the iPhone pix. There are 3 lenses, a 28mm Hektor, a 35mm Elmar, and a 135mm Hektor. How much are these likely to be worth, and apart from Fleabay what is the best way for her to sell them? A lot depends on whether or not they are in working condition, so she really needs to have somebody with Leica experience take a look at them. If by chance they are near-mint then their value to a collector could be much greater than if they are clean users. If they are in good cosmetic and working condition (clean users), I'd estimate $250-300 for the IIIa body. I don't have a good feel for the two wide angle lenses but the Hektor 135 is probably worth $100-150. If pressed I'd guess that the two wides are worth a bit more than that. If you don't use FleaBay I'd suggest listing them at RangefinderForum.com and GetDPI.com, as many Leicaphiles hang out there. Regards, Jim * Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8II APO Lens Experiences
Dario Bonazza wrote on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:23:37 -0800 Dario Bonazza wrote: I'd love a DA/FA* 2.8/70-200mm! Actually, my true dream lenses would be a 18-90mm f/2 and a 100-200mm f/2, in order to shoot the K-5 at 3200-4000 ISO instead of 6400-8000. While I'd appreciate the speed too, a 100-200mm f2 would be huge - it would take two men and a boy to carry it around! Regards, Jim * Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?
Ralf R. Radermacher wrote on Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:25:29 -0800 Has anyone been able to compare the 4/15 mm limited and the DA 2.8/14 mm lenses? Maybe even together with the 12-24 mm? I have all three. I haven't compared their diffraction stars, but he 12-24 probably offers the best overall IQ IMO. I like the 15 when it's stopped down a bit and it's the lightest of the bunch. The 14 shows complex moustache distortion which is difficult to correct and could be a problem with landscapes. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Canon vs. Nikon: Glad we are not this serious bout Pentax!
A little fun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTVfFmENgPU * Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: For the Cat lovers on the list
Daniel J. Matyola wrote on Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:59:28 -0800 A French designer cat carrier: http://pictureisunrelated.memebase.com/2011/11/29/wtf-photos-videos-my-problems-are-solved/?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=emailutm_campaign=Feed%3A+pictureisunrelated+%28Picture+is+Unrelated+-+WTF+Pictures%29 ...the horror! Regards, Jim * Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Wanted 43mm limited lens cap.
P. J. Alling wrote on Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:54:35 -0800 Yes, I lost the damned thing. Anyone with a spare that they're willing to sell, barter, trade, or give away outright, can contact me off or on for the amusement of the kiddies, on list. BH has this lens cap listed: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/161976-REG/Pentax_31703_49mm_Metal_Lens_Cap.html At $44.00 it ain't cheap, but what can you do? Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Hoya and Pentax
Bob Sullivan wrote on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:53:01 -0700 I had a friend with a last name of Radcliff. He went to work in Japan for a year or 18 months. They absolutely murdered his last name. Regards, Bob S. Ladcriff? * Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: This could change Everything !
Daniel J. Matyola wrote on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:08:40 -0700: TV and the papers are full of celebrity news. This is news that matters: GENEVA (AP) - A pillar of physics - that nothing can go faster than the speed of light - appears to be smashed by an oddball subatomic particle that has apparently made a giant end run around Albert Einstein's theories. Scientists at the world's largest physics lab said Thursday they have clocked neutrinos traveling faster than light. That's something that according to Einstein's 1905 special theory of relativity - the famous E (equals) mc2 equation - just doesn't happen. The feeling that most people have is this can't be right, this can't be real, said James Gillies, a spokesman for the European Organization for Nuclear Research. The organization, known as CERN, hosted part of the experiment, which is unrelated to the massive $10 billion Large Hadron Collider also located at the site. Gillies told The Associated Press that the readings have so astounded researchers that they are asking others to independently verify the measurements before claiming an actual discovery. They are inviting the broader physics community to look at what they've done and really scrutinize it in great detail, and ideally for someone elsewhere in the world to repeat the measurements, he said Thursday. Scientists at the competing Fermilab in Chicago have promised to start such work immediately. It's a shock, said Fermilab head theoretician Stephen Parke, who was not part of the research in Geneva. It's going to cause us problems, no doubt about that - if it's true. The Chicago team had similar faster-than-light results in 2007, but those came with a giant margin of error that undercut its scientific significance. Other outside scientists expressed skepticism at CERN's claim that the neutrinos - one of the strangest well-known particles in physics - were observed smashing past the cosmic speed barrier of 186,282 miles per second (299,792 kilometers per second). University of Maryland physics department chairman Drew Baden called it a flying carpet, something that was too fantastic to be believable. CERN says a neutrino beam fired from a particle accelerator near Geneva to a lab 454 miles (730 kilometers) away in Italy traveled 60 nanoseconds faster than the speed of light. Scientists calculated the margin of error at just 10 nanoseconds, making the difference statistically significant. But given the enormous implications of the find, they still spent months checking and rechecking their results to make sure there was no flaws in the experiment. We have not found any instrumental effect that could explain the result of the measurement, said Antonio Ereditato, a physicist at the University of Bern, Switzerland, who was involved in the experiment known as OPERA. The researchers are now looking to the United States and Japan to confirm the results. A similar neutrino experiment at Fermilab near Chicago would be capable of running the tests, said Stavros Katsanevas, the deputy director of France's National Institute for Nuclear and Particle Physics Research. The institute collaborated with Italy's Gran Sasso National Laboratory for the experiment at CERN. Katsanevas said help could also come from the T2K experiment in Japan, though that is currently on hold after the country's devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Scientists agree if the results are confirmed, that it would force a fundamental rethink of the laws of nature. Einstein's special relativity theory that says energy equals mass times the speed of light squared underlies pretty much everything in modern physics, said John Ellis, a theoretical physicist at CERN who was not involved in the experiment. It has worked perfectly up until now. He cautioned that the neutrino researchers would have to explain why similar results weren't detected before. This would be such a sensational discovery if it were true that one has to treat it extremely carefully, said Ellis. Ellis is right - extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. Let's let the dust settle before we rewrite the physics books. Regards, Jim __ Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. - Mark Twain -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 The 30 Harshest Artist-on-Artist Insults In History
Three of my favorite ripostes are by Winston Churchill: Lady Astor to Churchill: Winston, if you were my husband I would flavour your coffee with poison. Churchill: Madam, if I were your husband, I should drink it. Bessie Braddock to Churchill: Winston, you're drunk! Churchill: Bessie, you're ugly, very ugly. Tomorrow morning I shall be sober. Playwright George Bernard Shaw invited Winston Churchill to the first night of his newest play, enclosing two tickets: “One for yourself and one for a friend – if you have one.” Churchill wrote back, saying he couldn’t make it, but he would like tickets for the second night – “if there is one.” Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: summer evening
Paul Stenquist wrote on Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:10:11 -0700
I sat on the bench behind my garden tonight. There's a finch feeder in the
garden, and finches both house and gold darted in and out, along with the
occasional chickadee. A hummingbird hovered in front of me as he studied the
various blooms that he might tap. I just enjoyed the show.
No camera.
Sometimes I find it's nice not to get up in the effort to record everything
that happens around me, and instead just sit back and enjoy.
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Amen, Paul. Sometimes it's just about being rather than doing...
Regards, Jim
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Re: PESO 2011 - 101 - GDG
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:59:25 -0700 A few art objects ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5857689721/in/set-72157625672485865/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5857689721/ Enjoy! Wonderful color and lighting. Perhaps a little unbalanced to the left for my taste, but still an interesting composition... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 members: What is your SHARPEST lens?
frank theriault wrote Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:11:18 -0700 On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 11:25 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I love Frank's sig: Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson Thank you. ;-) snip So I thought I would ask PDML members for their opinions on which lens (or lenses) they would rank as the sharpest in their stable: Overall and Wide Open I don't know, I really don't. I guess I'd have to say my Leica f2.0 40mm Summicron C. Sure wish I had a digital body I could put that sucker on. Frank, I have two copies of the Summicron-C 50 and neither is as sharp as my Summicron 50 v4 and v5 lenses. This is on a M8.2 body. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Bad New's From Pentax Re A* 200....
Mark Cassino wrote on Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:16:49 -0700 Got a call from Pentax repairs today - no can do regarding the A* 200 repair. Parts are not available. What's the emoticon for angst? I'm probably speaking from sheer ignorance here, but it seems like the mechanical stuff inside even the best lens could be fabricated... Anyone know of any camera repair shops that might actually entertain an idea like that? Mark, in case you can't get help from the repair shops mentioned by the others, here are several which with which I have had good luck for lens work: California Precision Service 1714 28th Street Sacramento, CA, 95816 916-451-1330 http://www.camrepair.com/ Paul Ebel Lens Services Paul Ebel 420 21st Street North, Suite #2 PO Box 141 Menomonee, WI 54751 651-335-8759 paulebe...@yahoo.com Focal Point, Inc. 300 Center Drive Suite G-177 Superior, CO 80027 303-665-6640 j...@focalpointlens.com Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 2011 - 094 095 - GDG
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:22:20 -0700 From walks in Bronxville, NY last month: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5819314703/in/photostream/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5819314703/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5819314767/in/photostream/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5819314767/ thanks for looking. comments always appreciated. I really like the first image (Leaf Study #2) - it draws me into the frame in an almost mesmerizing way. You sure do leaves well! Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 SMC DA 18-135mm, anyone?
Christine Nielsen wrote on Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:49:30 -0700 Hello all, Curious if anyone has tried or been tempted by this one? I'll be traveling to Barcelona in a couple of weeks, and am experiencing a pre-trip enablement crisis of sorts. Last summer, I packed light for our summer vacation, with only one 17-70 lens, and I kind of regretted it. So, this summer, my original plan was to bring along my k-7, the sigma 17-70 lens, the pentax 50-135, and 50/1.4. But, I wonder how much patience I'll have for lens-swapping lens-schlepping on the family vaca, and maybe the 18-135 (for day), plus the 50/1.4 (evening wear) is a better solution. Then again, why own the lovely 50-135, and not bring it? OTOH, I bet the 18-135 is a fine substitute for the sigma, though not as fast by a stop. My dilemma gets down to the question of the travel lens... assuming you are not on photo safari, does it make sense to have a super-zoom for travel, and leave the super-nice lens at home? Security, packing light, ease of use all factor in... but, also image quality... what say you? I have a copy of this lens - bought it used for a good price as I wanted a WR travel zoom. I found it to be very sharp in the center of the image but a bit weak in the corners, and the IQ drops off at the long end as you might expect. I think that the Photozone review is too harsh, at least for my copy. All said, it's fine for my intended purpose but certainly below Pentax's DA 50-135 in IQ. If you're taking snaps it will be fine; for critical work where edge-to-edge sharpness is needed it probably is not what you are looking for. Regards, Jim __ Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. - Mark Twain -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: DPreview Review of Fuji X100
Miserere wrote on Tue, 17 May 2011 09:11:43 -0700 Is Godders the *only* person who bought a Ricoh GXR? ;-) Nope, I bought one too - in large measure because of what Godfrey has said about it and after looking at the work he is doing with it. Certainly it's not a camera for the masses, and it has its flaws, but I really like how it handles and the IQ I get from its 2 APS-C modules. Now if they would just hurry up with that Leica M module... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - A really unfortunate chandelier design
Paul Sorenson wrote on Mon, 16 May 2011 08:50:13 -0700 Definitely not office friendly. :-) http://i.imgur.com/PiXAV.jpg Probably designed for use in a house of ill repute... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Panasonic announce LUmix G3
William Robb wrote Sat, 14 May 2011 16:09:03 -0700 On 14/05/2011 5:04 PM, Jim King wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1105/11051210panasonicdmcg3.asp If only this camera had an APS-C sensor and a K-mount... You can get an adapter, and it's a 2x crop (not that I like the term all that much) That's the lesser half of my concern - what I want is a larger APS-C sensor in a body with the same feature set as the G3. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 2011 - 077 - GDG
Another interesting capture. I like the balance of masses in the image, The hulking shape of the woman in the right foreground reminds me of Rivera's work. And you're getting great results from that GXR/A12-28 combo! Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: One ball-busting job
Paul Stenquist wrote on Fri, 13 May 2011 19:28:17 -0700: In almost 40 years as a writer and photographer, I've tackled some pretty tough assignments, but this one has to go down as the most difficult. It's the story of a car built sixty years ago by a somewhat eccentric and very private millionaire. And only one person who was there to see it is still alive. A couple of months of research and numerous drafts were necessary, and because it's a newspaper piece, it had to be whittled down to a manageable size. Some of the photos that appear here and in Sunday's paper are mine. Ironically, I shot them as snaps to show the Times editors what the car looked like, but they were more than happy with them. I had intended to do a controlled shoot, but whatever. In any case, it's here on the web and will be on the front page of the Times auto section on Sunday. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/15/automobiles/15PAXTON.html?ref=automobiles Great job on both the photography and the writing, Paul. A very interesting look at a unique vehicle and the people who built/owned it. Thanks for sharing. Regards, Jim __ Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. - Mark Twain -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Panasonic announce LUmix G3
John Francis wrote on Fri, 13 May 2011 15:18:37 -0700 There's a new model in PAnasonic's Micro 4/3 lineup: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1105/11051210panasonicdmcg3.asp If only this camera had an APS-C sensor and a K-mount... Regards, Jim __ Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. - Mark Twain -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT - Remarkable cycling video clip
For Knarf... http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=Cj6ho1-G6twvq=medium Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Great Street Photos!
http://www.designerterminal.com/inspiration/photography/street-photography-gallery.html After looking at these, I feel that I have nothing interesting to say in my photography... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Possible enablement - Pentax binoculars?
Stan Halpin wrote on Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:25:56 -0700 Meg and I will probably be buying at least one pair of binoculars for birding. Something in the $250-500 range - i.e., quite a bit better than the $40-50 compact everyday binocs we have now, but not anything in the $1000+ serious birder category. My inclination to brand loyalty tells me to buy Pentax, all other things equal. But the few reviews I have found (e.g., in Cornell's birding magazine) put Pentax toward the bottom of the list. And I don't want to buy a clearly inferior product just for the Pentax name. So, anyone here with experience with Pentax binoculars? Can you provide any comparisons with other brands in the same price range? Can you convince me that I should (or should not) go for a Pentax? Note that I am not that concerned with the price as long as it is in my general price range; if there is a Pentax model that costs $499 that is equivalent in features and performance to something else that costs $349, I would probably buy Pentax. I just don't want to pay the same or more for the Pentax if it is clearly inferior. And I don't have any local stores where I can go and see and try out any of those I am thinking about. I am also toying with the notion of a spotting scope, and Pentax has an eyepiece adapter that converts their scopes to a 780mm or 1000mm f/12 K-mount lens. But, again, the reviews put Pentax spotting scopes toward the bottom of the list. Anyone here with experience with this class of product? Any information, opinions (informed or otherwise), pointers to good web resources, etc. would be greatly appreciated! Stan, I bought a pair of Pentax DCF SP 8x43 binoculars which were in your price range several years ago and have found them very satisfactory. I did some web research and found a site with useful info and reviews: http://www.birdwatching.com/index.html I didn't buy from that site; found the model I wanted for less at another online store. Regards, Jim __ Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. - Mark Twain -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 thought on Craftsmanship vs. Professionalism
Stan Halpin wrote on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:24:47 -0700 Jim, I read this piece last night (after W. Robb kindly pointed out how I needed to access the site. Duh.) My recollection/interpretation of the key points the author was making is as follows: a. Close enough is good enough. Set the camera for the conditions and take photos already. b. Intuition is better than logic. Well, he doesn't actually say that, but the whole lens-design bit about how good experienced lens designers can do better than a computer program is in that same vein. I agree with (a). I think we all (except Bob W. and Frank) sometimes let ourselves be driven by a fascination with the electromechanical gee-whiziness of our cameras, and we strive for vanishingly small degrees of precision in aspects like exposure, color balance, focus etc., thereby losing some ability to see, to visualize, and to create an image that we and others will care about. Trust me; the research on cognition clearly shows that we have limited capacity, and attending to technical details must diminish the extent to which we are attending to the image as image. I disagree with (b). Intuitive decisions are no better than logical decisions; see Chapter 7 in my 2009 book on developing leaders for links to relevant research. I would agree that an experienced designer is far more likely to generate an innovative solution than an inexperienced designer, but the tools they use will have no bearing on the outcome. A designer who has grown up on CAD/CAM and who is good at his job is just as likely to be good as is a designer who grew up grinding lenses by hand using polishing cloths made from passenger pigeon skins. Actually, the modern designer is likely to have an edge since he can try more iterations and hence has more trial-and-error learning opportunities. My general assessment is that the author is a romantic, yearning for the good old days when life was simple. It is unfortunate that he picks on a particular consumer product as the focus of his discussion, because it leads people to talk about the goodness and badness of Leicas more than the merits of his apparent assumption that things used to be simple and are no longer so. BTW, i recently had my father-in-law's M-2 refurbished, torn shutter curtain repaired, etc. It sits here on the shelf by my desk. Every time I pick it up I am surprised by what a large heavy unwieldy camera it is. It may be simple, but it is pretty primitive. For usability I'll take a Minox EL, Olympus OM-1, Pentax ME-Super, LX, or MZ-S any day. And of course the current generation DSLRs provide so much more functionality than the Leicas ever had. And they allow us to take pretty good images as long as we remember that close enough is good enough. Thanks for your thoughtful comments Stan. Most of us here aren't familiar with Puts' position as THE technical guru of Leicaland. It's more than a little ironic to read his words decrying technology in favor of intuition when technology and measurement are the core of his approach to reviewing Leica lenses and camera bodies. Maybe he's getting a little grumpy with the passing years... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 thought on Craftsmanship vs. Professionalism
Jim King wrote on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:58:35 -0700 This blog post by Erwin Puts rang a few bells for me, and I suspect it will for some of you as well: http://www.imx.nl/photo/page152/page152.html\ Puts is a Leica guy but they used to say that Pentax is the Japanese Leica... Lots of comments in the Leica Users Forum about Puts' post: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/176273-new-blog-entry-erwin-puts.html Many of them have the same criticism of his writing/composing style as the posts here. I hope that his thoughts will not get lost in the criticism of his style; his arguments for the old ways are worth considering, and some of his criticism of our digital era are on target IMO. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 thought on Craftsmanship vs. Professionalism
Daniel J. Matyola wrote on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:33:00 -0700 I'm not a professional, and really not even a craftsman, but I recognize a superiority complex when I see one.Defense of the old ways in the name of professionalism is a fine way of looking down one's nose at all who differ from one's own way of doing things. Many (but by no means all) Leica enthusiast are like that... After all, they are champions of a camera design which is virtually unchanged form the 1950s! Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 thought on Craftsmanship vs. Professionalism
Larry Colen wrote on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:18:16 -0700 (snip) I can't help but wonder if Pentax owners have a similar reputation for annoyingly bragging about how our cameras perform as well, or better, than other brands, but cost so much less. Hah! I was hoping that someone other than me might be wondering about the same thing. Actually, I'm a little disappointed that so much of the commentary on this post has centered on form rather than substance... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 thought on Craftsmanship vs. Professionalism
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:25:25 -0700 LOL ... I have never heard Pentax referred to as the Japanese Leica. I read it somewhere, probably Modern Photography way back in the day when Herbert Keppler was still active. Leica is most reknowned for its lenses and rangefinder cameras and Pentax—the name itself was derived from the pentaprism used in SLRs. Erwin Puts ... Well, his article would be a heck of a lot more readable and sensible if he learned how to use paragraphs to structure his thoughts. He rambles. Does he ever. Trying to follow his thoughts is a real challenge. His camera and lens reviews are equally turgid... But there is often some gold buries in the dross. I'm in the middle of re-reading Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance right now. I read it first in '76 or so, again about '81, and with all the water under the bridge since, reading it now points out some very interesting fallacies in the logic presented as Phaedrus' hunt for the 'ghost of rationality'. Some fundamental premises seem just plain wrong to me now. But, achingly clawing my way through this mass of text, I do agree with Puts' fundamental premise, although the words he uses are strangely construed. In the modern world of equipment über alles, too much weight is lent to numbers without a shred of intelligible discourse given to the why of their primacy. Everything is opinion, belief and a faith-healer's trust that numbers don't lie. Well, the numbers are just numbers: they're evidence, not truth. Interpreting the numbers is where art and understanding lies. Just like we can confuse ourselves and think we are increasing our understanding when we banter on about how photosites work, photon counting, etc, the truth is that very little of this has much to do with photography and a lot to do with technology and engineering. Being able to stand back from the technology, see how the equipment behaves and then bending it to our purpose of producing photographs, not theorizing about the engineering of better equipment, is often lost. Equipment cannot make photographs. Only people can. People with eyes, sensitivity, and skill to know how to work the equipment. Truly ...equipment often gets in the way of Photography. Well said, Godders. I'd like to hear more comments in this vein from other regulars here. Regards, Jim -- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 thought on Craftsmanship vs. Professionalism
This blog post by Erwin Puts rang a few bells for me, and I suspect it will for some of you as well: http://www.imx.nl/photo/page152/page152.html\ Puts is a Leica guy but they used to say that Pentax is the Japanese Leica... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: RIP David E. Davis
Paul Stenquist wrote on Sun, 27 Mar 2011 20:09:57 -0700 The dean of automotive journalism is no longer with us. His passing leaves a huge void in the automotive community. Wow, I hadn't heard that. Davis was an amazing guy; I really enjoyed his writing and his editorial stint at Car and Driver back in the day. He will be missed! Regards, Jim __ Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. - Mark Twain -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: screwed by filters
Krisjanis Linkevics wrote on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 06:31:22 -0800 Need advice on unscrewing a thin circular polarizer from my 14mm. I thought I screwed it on at below freezing but it turns out it has screwed me and now refuses to unscrew. I've had luck in removing a stuck filter by putting the lens in the freezer for a few minutes. The temperature change can break the bond of the filter thread to the lens thread. You have to unscrew it quickly before it warms up, though. Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2011 - 031 - GDG
Really nice use of color to draw the eye to your subject. Well seen! Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: HAR!!! Banned from PentaxForums
On Sat, 12 Feb 2011 11:54:22 -0600, William Robb wrote: I've been officially banned from PentaxForums. This is a proud day in my life. The place really is run by and for (well, if I say what I think I can be sued). But there are a lot of idiots over there. Good on you, Bill. I agree that there are a lot of blithering idiots over there. Grover Cleveland once said, A man is known by the company he keeps, and also by the company from which he is kept out. Regards, Jim __ Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. - Mark Twain Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2011 - 023 - GDG
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:59:01 -0800 Just a singleton for now ... Was out for a morning walk a couple of weeks back and became entranced by shapes and soft fog interplay. I think there's enough in what I captured for another 7-9 photo set, but haven't gotten to the processing yet. Anyway, here's one to enjoy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5432476239/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5432476239/ if the Flickr lightbox doesnt work for you. Thanks for looking, comments appreciated. Another image well-seen and well-captured. Usually symmetric compositions don't work as well for me as unsymmetric ones, but this one is just fine, thank you. Regards, Jim Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Finally, almost.
Jeffery Johnson wrote on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:15:54 -0800 (snip) My K-R, that is to arrive tomorrow afternoon, supposedly has the same issue under Tungsten Light. There is a filter that I came across on the internet I believe it was an 80a that causes Tungsten light to be more natural light so I wonder if that would help with the issues of the FF. An interesting thought! Of course, you'd lose 4 stops of light which would really tax the low-light AF of the K-R, and the dark blue color would make viewing the image somewhat strange... If you try it, let us know what you find. Regards, Jim Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax Mirrorless: This is interesting
Steven Desjardins wrote on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:15:43 -0800 and surprising: http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/pentax-mirrorless-system-with-ultratiny-sensor-5x/ There are still rumors that they also plan a different system with a bigger sensor. My theory is they hope to sell a bunch of these in japan and do as well as they can elsewhere. (What do I, know after all ;-) I don't have any telephone to the future, but I'd be mighty surprised if this thing ever surfaces. Pentax almost went broke trying to invent new market segments back in the day; I highly doubt that Hoya will let them chase after this particular rainbow. A new Pentax mirrorless with a larger sensor, OTOH, might just pop up sometime soon... Regards, Jim __ Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K5 arrived
Phil Northeast wrote on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 22:32:50 -0800 Just picked up my K5 from the camera shop. The battery is still charging so no shots yet, but the body feels nice. Some of the controls on the left side of the body seem better positioned and less likely to be knocked than on the K10 Enjoy your new K-5 - it's the nicest camera Pentax has made yet. Ergonomics are somewhat personal. but IMO the K-5/K-7 have the best ergos of any camera I've ever used. I hope that whatever Pentax brings us next year is just as good. Regards, Jim Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K5 arrived
Ken Waller wrote on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:31:37 -0800 Jim Just wondering how you'd compare it to the MZ-S if you had one? Ken, I liked the sloped top deck but couldn't never get comfortable with that big wheel/LCD used to set the shutter speed - mine was very stiff and hard to rotate. On the whole, I preferred the two-wheel arrangement of the PZ-1p, and Pentax must have agreed with me because they went back to that arrangement on the *ist-D. Otherwise the MZ-S was very nice, and might have been a good basis for Pentax's early DSLR models. That said, I find the K-5/k-7 to be way ahead of any previous Pentax model for ergonomics. I just hope they don't bugger it up on the next high-end model. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Looking for app to help me log f-stop, shutter when taking, film photos?
John Sessoms wrote on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 07:47:27 -0800 Seems like if you really wanted to get in the spirit of the thing, you'd just carry a little pocket notebook and a pen and write them down. Probably less of a distraction from photography than fiddling with the iPhone. ...or use a Pentax MZ-S; it can record this info on the negative outside of the image area. Of course, a notebook and pens are a bit less expensive! Regards, Jim Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Pentax/CRIS Customer Service
I documented my stupid actions which resulted in damage to my K-5 here: http://forums.dpreview.com/...forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=37414995 I sent the camera to Pentax-CRIS for repair and have been following the repair status on their website. Their estimate of $250 to make things right made me cringe! Today I got a phone call out of the blue from Pentax-CRIS advising that upon inspection of the camera, they found sensor stains, and will send me a new replacement camera at no charge! (I asked them to do that pesky focusing screen replacement for me on the new body, so I will have that cost to bear, but what a great outcome for me!) Interestingly, I had tested my K-5 shortly after the sensor stain issue blew up and did not find any evidence of that problem. Evidently they can do a more thorough inspection job in their shop than we can do in the field. Don't let anyone convince you that Pentax USA doesn't support their customers. I've made several lens and camera service work requests of them over the last 10 years, and they have (almost) always come through for me. I'm sure that some of you (are you reading this, Joe Tainter?) have not had the same good results as I have, but I can only report based on my own experience. Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax/CRIS Customer Service
Jack Davis wrote on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:39:30 -0800 I, too, have had completely satisfying experience with C.R.I.S.. What is the pesky focusing screen issue you referenced? Read all about my misfortunes trying to change the focusing screen in my K-5 in the DPR link in the OP. Basically, I ruined the focusing screen frame and scratched the new screen I was trying to install when I applied too much force trying to re-latch the frame. Stupid on several levels... Anyway, Pentax/CRIS is making me whole at no expense other than for the new screen. Such a deal! Regards, Jim Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax/CRIS Customer Service
Bob Sullivan wrote on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:27:17 -0800 Good news Jim. Page Not Found on your link. Hmm, that's strange. Maybe I miscopied it. Or maybe PDML has a grudge against DPR... Anyway, here it is again: http://forums.dpreview.com/...forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=37414995 Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax/CRIS Customer Service
Aha! DPR had an ellipsis mark (three dots) in the link I copied,which causes the problem. Corrected link here: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=37414995 Regards, Jim Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax/CRIS Customer Service
Aha! DPR had an ellipsis mark (three dots) in the link I copied,which causes the problem. Corrected link here: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=37414995 Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Amazon has used K-5s
eckinator wrote on Wed, 19 Jan 2011 02:58:04 -0800 I'm afraid I wouldn't know - not my domestic market... my best advice would be to go right to the source and ask the horse... Just be sure that you are talking to the right end of the horse... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: COMPLETELY OT! Roll Call...
Tanya Love wrote on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:42:42 -0800 So, it occurred to me after all these years on the list, that I may actually not be the baby of the list anymore! How sad is that?! I am getting old! So, just out of interest, was wondering if you guys would all like to post your ages so we can get a bit of a demographic round up of sorts. Sadly, I just turned 34. I was only 23 when I sent my initial email to the list back in 2000!! I had only 2 young babies at the time, now with 5 it seems so long ago! So scary to think that I can no longer be considered a junior member of the PDML! I might actually have to start offering some advice/knowledge around here rather than asking for it all the time! I'm comfortably in the Senior Division of the PDML - 69 years old and counting... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: VESO 2010 - lunar eclipse - GDG
Ann Sanfedele wrote on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:11:38 -0800 I don't have quick time so couldn't watch - I do have the latest version of Firefox. sigh Ann, there is a version of FireFox for Windows. It's a free download at the Apple.com site: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ Regards, Jim Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Latest Pentax Scare: Blobs on K-5 Sensor
Miserere wrote on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:20:27 -0800 Any of you guys with a K-5 experiencing any of this? http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1036thread=37092371 http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1036thread=37101106 Maybe you K-7 owners could take a look too. No need to transfer test images to the computer, the blobs can be seen on the LCD. Would be interested in hearing from all of you. No problem with my K-5. It was a recent purchase (Amazon on Black Friday) so it's not from the early batches which seem to show this issue. The hysteria in the DPR Pentax Forum would be entertaining if it were not so sad for Pentax to have yet another Internet-fed issue to contend with. For heaven's sake, consumer products do sometimes have issues, and the best response is to exchange or repair under warranty, not to scream about it to high heaven in an Internet forum. Of course, the usual trolls have come out from under their bridges to fan the flames... Regards, Jim Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Latest Pentax Scare: Blobs on K-5 Sensor
paul stenquist wrote on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:42:47 -0800 My K-5 was quite early. i ordered it about an hour after the camera first went on sale at BH. No blobs. Wheatfield's was even earlier. Has he been active on PF? Interesting that you have an early production version without the problem.; some of the speculation was that early batches had a high incidence of the problem, based on comments from China. Sorry, I don't spend much time on PF any more (noise content too high there) so I don't know if our friend Wheatfield has been posting there on this subject. If so, I would bet he is skewering some of the more wild-eyed agitators. There was mention in a DPR post of a poll on PF in which 77% of the responders claimed that they had the problem - sounds fishy to me... Regards, Jim Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: SD card deal again, this time on Amazon
John Celio wrote on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:15:23 -0800 http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Class-Flash-Memory-TS8GSDHC10E/dp/B003VNKNEG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronicsie=UTF8qid=1291210797sr=1-2tag=dealswoot-20 Also available in 4, 16 and 32gb sizes. Y'all ought to watch woot.com and deals.woot.com, that's where I've found this deal and the one from the other day. Yeah, this is where I went when BH showed out of stock on this item yesterday. I should have been smart enough to try Amazon first - they often have a better price than BH anyway. Regards, Jim Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: BH memory card deal
John Celio wrote on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:36:48 -0800 8gb Class 10 SDHC cards for $12.95 each with free shipping available in the US: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlistsku=700166AID=10603278PID=3668349is=REGA=detailsQ= or http://goo.gl/7FkB9 I ordered a couple. Pretty good deal, I think. Darn! I saw your message after dinner, tried to order two cards, and found that BH was out of stock. If you snooze, you lose... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: BH memory card deal
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 17:55:28 -0800 Place order and they should fulfill it at the special price. On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 5:27 PM, Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com wrote: John Celio wrote on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:36:48 -0800 8gb Class 10 SDHC cards for $12.95 each with free shipping available in the US: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlistsku=700166AID=10603278PID=3668349is=REGA=detailsQ= or http://goo.gl/7FkB9 I ordered a couple. Pretty good deal, I think. Darn! I saw your message after dinner, tried to order two cards, and found that BH was out of stock. If you snooze, you lose... I tried to place an order, but they had a popup note posted that only a limited number of cards were available at the sale price. They graciously offered to send me a notice when these cards came back into stock - at the original price, no doubt... Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: BH memory card deal
Steven Desjardins wrote on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:11:49 -0800 Amazon has them as well: The Amazon offer is for Class 6 cards and is only 30 cents off their regular price; BH was offering Class 10 cards regularly priced about $10 higher. Oh well, sales come and go; another one will pop up eventually. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: K-5 available again at BH...for a few hours
Jeffery Smith wrote on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 15:09:21 -0800 This K-5 must be selling like hotcakes. I signed up for an in stock alert from BH. The K-5 apparently go back into stock yesterday but sold out yesterday. They're now backordered again. Amazon reports having K-5 bodies in stock as of 10 AM today, and have broken the MSRP price line by offering them at $1427. Another seller, Portable Guy, is offering it for $1399 through their Amazon storefront. This is the first time I've seen it for less than $1400. I was planning to wait until Christmas but I caved yesterday and bought one from Amazon... Regards, Jim (doing my best to help the economy) __ Happiness is like a cat. If you try to coax it or call it, it will avoid you. It will never come. But if you pay no attention to it and go about your business, you'll find it rubbing up against your legs and jumping into your lap. - William Bennett Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-5 available again at BH...for a few hours
Bob Sullivan wrote on Sat, 27 Nov 2010 08:13:04 -0800 Jim, You'll love the camera. It's not an LX, but it's the best ever camera in digital. And the high ISO makes shooting in the dark possible. When I was a younger man, they used to say that I did my best work in the dark! ;) Alas, no longer true... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: K-5 'miracle'
Jaume Lahuerta wrote on Sat, 06 Nov 2010 13:47:29 -0700 This fortunate Spanish K-5 owner tried to recover a picture where the flash didn't fire when it was supposed to do (it wasn't charged). They challenged the camera for fun and were surprised by the results: http://www.pentaxeros.com/forum/index.php?topic=37916.0 Here's an example of a K-5 image taken with 9.5 EV underexposure which was resurrected into a usable image. I duplicated this result myself, as I found it hard to believe: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1036message=36806297 Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 -First Camera - George's posterous
George Sinos wrote on Mon, 25 Oct 2010 06:28:54 -0700 Today's Topic -your first camera. How did you get started? http://georges.posterous.com/first-camera The first camera I used regularly was my older brother's Universal Meteor 620, a very simple design with a singlet lens which aperatures from f11-32, two shutter settings (B and I ) and an extinction light meter. I used it while I was in high school with rather indifferent results. Nostalgia led me to buy one on eBay last summer for $6! When I earned enough money from my paper route to buy a decent camera I bought a used a Rolleiflex 3.5E which I used for several years until I got the itch for interchangeable lenses. The Rollei was then replaced by my first new camera, a Pentax H3v, and I've been shooting Pentax ever since... Regards, Jim __ Happiness is like a cat. If you try to coax it or call it, it will avoid you. It will never come. But if you pay no attention to it and go about your business, you'll find it rubbing up against your legs and jumping into your lap. - William Bennett Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Completely, waaayyyy OT: Architecture - Personal
Doug Franklin wrote on Fri, 07 May 2010 19:55:51 -0700 On 2010-05-07 16:54, Jim King wrote: Nice use of glass: the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona, AZ: http://www.pbase.com/jamesk8752/image/124305253.jpg I love the exterior front, though I'd probably forego the Christian symbology. Needs a lot more windows on the sides. Can't find photos of the interior after about three seconds of Googling. :-) The lack of windows is going to hurt it, from my perspective. Doug, here is an interior view of the chapel. It's fairly small, but very lovely IMO: http://www.pbase.com/jamesk8752/image/124329409.jpg Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Completely, waaayyyy OT: Architecture - Personal
Nice use of glass: the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Sedona, AZ: http://www.pbase.com/jamesk8752/image/124305253.jpg Regards, Jim __ Happiness is like a cat. If you try to coax it or call it, it will avoid you. It will never come. But if you pay no attention to it and go about your business, you'll find it rubbing up against your legs and jumping into your lap. - William Bennett -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Ultra-Wide Zoom
jtainter wrote on Mon, 03 May 2010 12:01:24 -0700 There was a thread about this last month. In case it wasn't mentioned (I don't have time to read all the posts), this looks quite interesting: http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/515-sigma816f4556apsc Yes, this does look interesting. The review is very favorable, especially for such a wide lens, and the price is reasonable for what it offers. It is listed as being available for Pentax but Amazon says that it has not yet been released. Let's hope that it doesn't suffer from the historic IQ variability of previous Sigma glass... Regards, Jim __ Happiness is like a cat. If you try to coax it or call it, it will avoid you. It will never come. But if you pay no attention to it and go about your business, you'll find it rubbing up against your legs and jumping into your lap. - William Bennett Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2010 - 070-078 - GDG
Toine wrote on Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:00:16 -0700 A different rendering which I like very much. No need for a color version for me. Seconded. Godfrey, I think this is one of the most dramatic and (to me) pleasing flower photos I've ever seen. Kudos! Regards, Jim __ Happiness is like a cat. If you try to coax it or call it, it will avoid you. It will never come. But if you pay no attention to it and go about your business, you'll find it rubbing up against your legs and jumping into your lap. - William Bennett Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT Canon rules
Rob Studdert wrote on Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:47:56 -0700 Hi Team, Got home this morning to find that my house had been broken into an ransacked, seems the meat heads left my Pentax DSLR but took our Canon PS (With ING Real Estate specially printed on the front). That's just terrible, Rob. I'm very sorry to hear about your bad news, but at least the burglars left the good stuff. Hope they are caught and put away for a good long while, and that your insurer pays out promptly and fully. Regards, Jim __ Happiness is like a cat. If you try to coax it or call it, it will avoid you. It will never come. But if you pay no attention to it and go about your business, you'll find it rubbing up against your legs and jumping into your lap. - William Bennett Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 400/5.6 vs bigma ?
paul stenquist wrote on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:53:40 -0700 There are three versions of the 400/5.6: K, M, and A. (snip) There is also the FA 400/5.6 - I have a copy in my collection, along with the other three. IIRC, it's a decent lens but it suffers from fringing as the others do. Regards, Jim __ Happiness is like a cat. If you try to coax it or call it, it will avoid you. It will never come. But if you pay no attention to it and go about your business, you'll find it rubbing up against your legs and jumping into your lap. - William Bennett Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Congratulations...
William Robb wrote on Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:58:49 -0800 To my American friends on winning the silver medal in men's hockey this afternoon. Well done. And to my Canadian friends, in this forum and elsewhere, congratulations as well for a well-played game and the gold medal. It was tough to see our American team lose but if it had to be, I'm glad it was to the Canadians. Thanks for your recognition of our effort. BTW, I think that the game was one of the best I've ever seen - like a Stanley Cup 7th game without the fighting... __ “Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.” - Leo Buscaglia Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Laptop computers with good displays?
AlunFoto wrote on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:45:02 -0800: Mark, I researched this extensively a year ago before buying a laptop myself. My conclusion then was that no laptops with smaller than 17 screen has any of the higher quality panel types. That also included the offerings from Apple. (snip) Anyway, things may have changed in the past year. From experience I strongly recommend you find one with LED backlighting whatever you do. LED has more even illumination towards the corners, does not require warm-up before colour rendition is stable, and consumes less power than do CCFL. However if you find you have to go with a CCFL based screen because of other model specifications, make sure you find one with at least two tubes to get decent brightness. The recent Lenovos like W400 for example, have rather weak illumination. Mark (and Jostein), things HAVE changed in the MacBook Pro lineup. All of the current offerings use an IPS screen with LED backlighting. I got a 15 incher at Chrstmas as a present for myself, and it's gorgeous! You can get either a glossy screen or a matte screen ($50 upcharge) as you prefer. Do yourself a favor and take a look at the Mac Book Pro before you decide what to buy. Regards, Jim “Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.” - Leo Buscaglia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Laptop computers with good displays? - correction
Jim King wrote on Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:05:07 -0800 Mark (and Jostein), things HAVE changed in the MacBook Pro lineup. All of the current offerings use an IPS screen with LED backlighting. I got a 15 incher at Chrstmas as a present for myself, and it's gorgeous! You can get either a glossy screen or a matte screen ($50 upcharge) as you prefer. Do yourself a favor and take a look at the Mac Book Pro before you decide what to buy. Sorry, but I need to correct myself - evidently I was thinking of the latest iMac displays, which are said to be IPS. I can't find any credible source to support my statement above that the MacBook Pro displays use IPS. They do use LED backlighting, however, and they are gorgeous, IMO. Regards, Jim “Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.” - Leo Buscaglia Jim King jamesk8...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Snowproofed
AlunFoto wrote Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:00:54 -0800 Another tribute to Pentax weather protection. http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-226 One K-7 photographed with another K-7. Both cameras worked without a single glitch for the 4-5 hours we were ashore. Nor was there any hiccups after returning to the indoors. Oh, and the Metz performed impeccably too. A great example of K-7/DA* weatherproofing. You ought to send it to Pentax as a candidate for an advertisement. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 2010 - 001, 003 - GDG
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:49:07 -0800 The Slow Time ... http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/the-slow-time Comments always welcome, thanks for looking. That first image just pops! - you should really do (or post) more color, Godfrey. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 2009 - 215 - GDG
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:53:41 -0800 Last Call http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/215-last-call Happy New Year! Very nice image, Godfrey. As usual, your composition is great - I like your placement of the little splashes of color on a deep blue background. As someone said in your blog, while your B/W is great, you should do more color, as you excel in this also. Happy New year to you as well. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: k-x kit lens
Subash wrote on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:33:32 -0800 hi, this is a question to those who have bought/used the k-x. would you know whether the kit lens that comes with the camera is the old kit lens or the newer 'mark II' lens? i know it's the L version which means it has a plastic mount. TIA... I don't have a K-X kit lens in hand, but I do have the version which came with the K-m, and it's the same lens. It is reported to be optically identical to the Mark II. However, note that in addition to having a plastic lens mount it does not have QuickShift focusing and lacks a distance scale on the barrel, and does not come with a hood (another $20 from BH...). It looks and feels cheaper than the regular Mark II version, but it works just fine. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 2009 - 212 - GDG
paul stenquist wrote on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:43:45 -0800 Rich color, very pleasing. I much prefer this to the BW, although the two-shot series was interesting. Paul On Dec 30, 2009, at 1:19 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: This was my original concept/vision of the scene that became the diptych I posted yesterday. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4228219485_790827e6b5_o.jpg Comments always appreciated, thanks for looking. What Paul said. You have a fine eye, Godfrey! Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Not a vintage year
Bob W wrote on Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:19:40 -0800 for my photography - too many other things have distracted me and I haven't been able to make time for photography. On top of that, my M8 spent a lot of time in Germany having the beer washed out, and some imbecile superglued the OK button on my E-1. Nevertheless, here is the pick of the year for me: http://www.web-options.com/2009/ Probably a bit early to post, but if I take any masterpieces over the next couple of days I'll amend it. Sorry about your gear problems, but image-wise, I should have such a year... My wife and I enjoyed looking at them together. Thanks for sharing! Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Thumbnails and the Mac
David J Brooks Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:06:13 -0800 One of the things I like about my PC is the Breeze Browser program for looking at a lot of thumbnails quickly. It loads up the files very fast, jpg or Raw, and i can scroll around and find a file quickly. I would like something like that for the Mac, free would be good.;-) I have recently found out how to open up files in Finder as thumbs; but it does not seem to work all the time. Any one know of a program out there. Up until now, i just open in Preview and scroll. In addition to the other options which have been suggested, you might consider Graphic Converter, a shareware browser/editor which is one of the gems for the Mac OS, IMO. It's available from Lemkesoft or from MacUpdate. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - On Christmas Morning - GDG
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on Fri, 25 Dec 2009 12:29:44 -0800: With felicitations and salutations for all folks on the turn of the year ... http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/on-christmas-morning Happy Holidays to all, and to all a great New Year! Thanks for sharing these images with us, Godfrey, and the same season's greetings to you and Felipe. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Samsung NX10
John Sessoms wrote on Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:15:44 -0800 (snip) I think Samsung Corporation owns Schneider, or owns the Schneider brand name. I'd think whoever made the Schneider D-Xenon and D- Xenogon lenses for them can provide whatever they need for this mount. That would be Pentax, who have their hands full making their own lenses today. (The Samsung Schneider lenses are just rebadged versions of Pentax lenses.) Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Holidays!
paul stenquist wrote on Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:27:00 -0800 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10372872 Great capture, Paul! Gracie is cute as always, but your timing makes this one. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: two more years
Doug Brewer wrote on Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:12:33 -0800 I've just renewed the PDML registration for another two years. Let's keep it going. Thanks for all you do to keep this place going, Doug. We really appreciate it! Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 2009 - 199-206 - GDG
frank theriault wrote on Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:41:29 -0800 I love this series, Godfrey! I especially like Reach - reminds me of a Japanese painting. I agree with Frank. Reach has a certain calligraphic character to it which elevates it above the rest, although I liked all of them. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - City Gates
Rick Womer wrote on Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:27:12 -0800 The Spalentor, one of three surviving medieval city gates in Basel. From the city side: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10204553size=lg Inside the Tor: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10204554 The doorway is about 3m tall; none of the shots that included a person for scale worked. I remember seeing a painting of the Spalentor in a Basel hotel, captioned Das schoenste Tor in die Stadt. (The most beautiful gate in the city.) It is quite striking as you come upon it - a lovely medieval remainder. Thanks for the photo and the reawakened memories. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Basel cathedral
Rick Womer wrote on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:28:20 -0800 From the chancel of the Basel cathedral: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10204525 and the chapter house: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10204524 (both K10D, DA 10-17) Good eye, Rick; you used the DA 10-17 FE very well. The Muenster in Basel is one of my favorites; all that red sandstone... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Sunset over Turin, Italy
Rick Womer wrote on Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:28:07 -0800 I like both. The sunset could use more contrast. I suspect it was a more dramatic scene than the photo shows. What he said. I took the contrast up a bit on my calibrated monitor and felt that the sunset image was improved. Of course, you may prefer that more pastel medieval painting look... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Cat photo :(
Mark Roberts wrote on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:13:41 -0800 http://www.robertstech.com/temp/ Sorry to hear of Webster's passing. Losing a pet is like losing a family member. The best therapy is to get another one soon... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: BBC staff photog questioned over terror sunset pic
Bob Sullivan wrote on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:33:49 -0800 Just vote with your feet, or dollars in this case. No more tourist dollars for London because you can't use a camera there. When that starts to happen and becomes known as a reason why, all the rules will relax. Regards, Bob S. That's my take on dealing with this problem too. But how do we make sure that those in charge of tourism are aware that we are boycotting London because of harassment of photographers? Do we need to orchestrate a public boycott, with media fanfare and all? Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 rush street couple
Christine Aguila wrote on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:41:46 -0800, Hi Everyone: In early Oct, my husband I took a drive down Rush St.; I hadn't been there for years. I tended bar on Rush st. for several years at a place called The Hangge Uppe, and it's still there, though much has changed on the street. Anyway, I took this pic--a real drive-by, though I was stopped at a stop sign. The original pic is a mess--at 2500 ISO it's grainier than an Iowa silo, and it has enough of those pink blue artifacts to give a digital archeologist an orgasm. I think those 3 lights in the background biased the metering causing the original pic to underexpose--hence the grain/artifact issue when trying to brighten it up. Since Oct, I've been rendering the heck out of it, and tonight I think I've finally settled on this rendering. Interestingly though, just now I printed this pic on some Illford Gold Fiber Silk, 8 1/2 x 11, and it looks A LOT less grainer than this digital version. http://tinyurl.com/ygzuu7m http://www.caguila.com/caguila/rushstcouple/content/20091010__IGP5336_large.html Like Frank, I think that this is a wonderful street shot, with plenty to study and consider. Thanks for sharing. One tiny cavil - I find the small silver of the scene which is the right of the lamppost distracting, and would suggest that you consider cropping it out. I did, and liked it. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 2009 - 194 - GDG
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:35:19 -0800 Post-holiday http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/194-red-arc Wow! What a wonderful expression of form and color! I think you have outdone yourself with this one. Thanks for sharing Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESOs - Basel
Rick Womer wrote on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:52:37 -0800 Zipping across the Atlantic and back six months or so... (I have =lots= of photos to sort!) Two from an April day in Basel: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10204517 and http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10204552size=lg Sorry for the late reply; I just saw your post. I really enjoyed your entire album of Basel photos. Years ago I used to visit Ciba's RD facility in Klein-Basel, and we often went on walking tours of the old city center at the end of the day. Your images included many familiar scenes and brought back pleasant memories. Now I'm inspired to dig through my old slide cassettes to find my own Basel photos. Thanks for posting! Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Batteries for *ist-D and other Pentax cameras that take AA or CR-V3
John Sessoms wrote on Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:10:41 -0800 Thought I'd open this in a fresh thread specifically about batteries for earlier Pentax DSLRs. I got an idea from the discussion of NiMH and Lithium AA batteries in the other thread, and wanted to follow up on it. There are no Lithium Ion AA batteries, but the *ist-D can also use CR-V3 batteries and those ARE available as Litium Ion rechargeables. Plus, they're 3V(+) rather than the 2.5V(-) you get with a pair of NiMH AAs. Has anyone used these? The only drawback I foresee is there doesn't seem to be a charger that can do 2 of these at once. Even better would be a charger that could do 4 at once, since the *ist-D/BG-1 takes 4 of them is you load it with CR-V3s. John, I've used several sets of Delkin rechargeable CR-3Vs in my *ist- D and grip with no problems other than a relatively low number of shots per charge (150-250). I found the focusing to be snappier than with NiMH rechargeables. When the alarms went out about excessive voltage I measured mine and found them to run about 3.5 volts, higher than the Pentax spec for the *ist-D, but as I said, I had no problems. Battery reliability was not great - several batteries failed over the years. I no longer use my *ist-D regularly so I've changed to the non- rechargeable CR-V3 batteries, which seem to have a very long shelf life. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: ARGGGGHHH!!
paul stenquist wrote on Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:24:20 -0800: I installed OSX 10.6 (Snow Leopard) on my iMac yesterday. Turns out the driver for the Epson 2400 won't allow advanced PhotoShop printing choices with 10.6, despite Epson's claims that their driver is compatible. No cure that I can find. I may have to reinstall 10.5. Argggh! If I've learned one thing in my 20+ years using Macs, it's to wait at least 6 months after a new Mac OS version is released to install it on any of my computers. Much less grief that way, and the new version is rarely so compelling that I miss out on anything great... Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 K-7
Doug Franklin wrote on Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:54:55 -0700 I want it for the faster AF and the faster frame rate, primarily. The bigger sensor (compared to the K10D) would be nice, but it's not critical and makes all the files bigger, and thus slower to manipulate. You don't have to cope with larger files; just set the resolution to 10MP (or even less, if you want) and image file size will be the same as with the K10D. I just bought my K-7 for $1005 with a couple of discounts, and I'm absolutely delighted with the improved handling/operation. Yes, the IQ isn't any better, but that's only part of the value proposition. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Front Element Protection (was: Dropped K200D)
eckinator wrote on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:57:25 -0700: (snip) I want to buy a good one because of IQ, but my priority is on ease of cleaning... dang, I should have said that right away. Recommendations anyone? In my experience, the B+W MRC filters are a lot easier to clean than the Hoya HMC filters. hey are a little mare expensive, however. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 -- Seabed Cable Damaged.
P. J. Alling wrote on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:38:12 -0700: It appears that Nigeria has been at least partially disconnected from the internet. I guess that explains why I'vs stopped getting offers from various government functionaries offering to make me rich. LOL! Hope that the cable remains broken for a while; it will speed up the rest of the 'net by eliminating some useless traffic. Come to think of it, I've not gotten one of those offers for over a year now. Maybe my ISP suspects that they are a scam and is blocking them... nah, they aren't that smart. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
