RE: Pentax? You know, I used to have a K1000. What ever happened to them?
When I bought my *ist-D the local, (30 miles away local, but the only surviving). Camera store still carried Pentax. So I actually got to hold one and try one out before I bought. The more or less local Ritz camera store, actually had a K10D and a number of lenses in stock, but was even further away, (gone now and not much lamented). I have no idea how Pentax expects to gain market share especially as you can see Nikon and Canon products in pretty much any big box store. I have been pondering this for quite some time now. A few years ago some of my family members went to China. I wanted some Pentax gear but the locals said Pentax wasn't popular there so no presence in stores. This October my wife went to Singapore and I had high hopes for some gear - again, no presence in any of the shopping malls. I got a hold of one address that carries Pentax but there was no time to get there. We have one chain that is kind of the official Pentax dealer here, can even see the 645D on display. But again - no presence in any of the other stores in contrast to Canon, Nikon and Sony. Pentax gear might be good (even if we have to take things like DxO ratings with a pound of salt) but no first time customers will ever know it. The only store that sells Pentax here is on a roll with Sony now and the only sales rep that was ever passionate about Pentax there hasn't been seen for the last 4-5 years, probably retired. So even if they are a Pentax dealer they are currently focused on selling boatloads of Sony gear. I don't see any real reason for me to jump ship, I just have to ask myself if I am getting and will continue getting a good deal on Pentax if they can't sell enough cameras and lenses because of the lack of presence. Ultimately as a customer I am paying more just because of their inability to sell and they don't have the money to make anything better because I can't possibly pay them enough to make any considerable difference to the RD budget. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 645D IR
the ice-loving peoples of the world are one of Pentax's largest markets, Frank. I'm surprised you don't know that. Just last year alone sales reached nearly double figures, and there's rumoured to be a special edition coming out that smells of herring. B We have a few days of -20 to -30 Celsius almost every winter here. Pentax are the only cameras that feel at home in my igloo at those temperatures. I would pass on a herring-scented edition, though. Somebody might accidentally eat it. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Cameras and Photography
If I had money I would not switch systems. I might buy a Fuji x100 or x1 Pro, or were I flush with funds might buy an M9, but those would supplement my dslr, not replace. Frank, I should (semi-jocularly) warn you that if you try Fuji x1 Pro or x100 you may (like me) pass the point of no return. I still occasionally shot with K-5, but is is extremely occasionally as my main camera now is Ricoh GXR. Boris I have been playing around with the annoying x-pro1 for the past couple months. My spouse poses the following question Why on earth did you have to go out and spend so much money on a camera that gives crappier results than the one you already have?. While I don't have a definite answer to that rather than a grumble that I do take more pictures now, don't I? I must admit that Pentax K-5 is still my favorite, I just wanted a new toy. The thing is getting quite a cult following despite its quirks and not having many lenses. That gives me hope for a Pentax full frame. If they do it right, they don't need a full range of current lenses, a decent commitment would suffice. Some extra x-pro1 quotes from my Pentax-conditioned spouse: The pictures from this camera look wrong. Aren't you done yet? You could have taken ten pictures with your Pentax already. This lens cap is the most awful design I have ever seen, it just doesn't stay on. Stupid off-brand Pentax adapter won't mount the 50/1.2. I don't need or even want the extra bells and whistles of the other cameras but when Pentax comes out with a higher megapixel or full frame body I will get it. Until then I will be content with my current gear, it does work well for me. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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, has anything interesting been happening with Lytro?
I'm starting to see a bunch of ads for Lytro cameras, but haven't seen any photos by actual users, or really read any real life reviews. Has anybody been keeping up with the technology? -- Larry Colen I wanted to. My wife was in Singapore recently and Lytro was supposed to have a shop in the airport terminal but she couldn't find it so that's one toy I won't be getting. Pentax missed their window with the K-5IIs too. My original idea was to have a toy for myself and the kids in the hope that my purchase would help Lytro make a better camera eventually. Oh well... at least I don't have to feel bad about spending money on useless gadgets. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Any experience with the Sigma 1.4 EX DG converter?
Could be I can get one really cheap, anybody have first-hand experience with it and maybe even mounting Pentax lenses on it? The list of supported lenses on the Sigma web is extremely small. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 experience with the Sigma 1.4 EX DG converter?
If the price is really cheap, it's probably worth it. Thanks for the input, David, Mark, John Francis and John Sessoms. I will try to get my hands on it, seeing as I have one lens on the supported list and it could also potentially work on others. The price is equivalent to ~70$ LNIB. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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-mount 50mm f/1.4 or f/1.2
Don't bother with the f/1.2. It is nice and all but price/performance is totally unacceptable. Kris, I have to disagree with you on this, at least in regards to IQ. I have 3 copies of the Pentax 50/1.2 lenses and while they are a bit dreamy wide open, when stopped down a bit they are very good - as good as or better than my Pentax 50/1.4 lenses, especially when considering rendering. As to cost, no argument there - they are very pricey today. They are beautifully made examples of the lensmakers' art from the era before plastic fantastic became the order of the day, and as a collector I'm glad to have them. Of course YMMV... Regards, Jim I knew I was going to get in trouble with the f/1.2 crowd :) Here is the original email I replied to: My 50mm f/1.7 is my favourite lens, but I'd love to try a 1.4 or even a 1.2, for the extra light. Daniele Let me rehash my point. The 50 f/1.2 is nice. Very nice. But they are only manual focus and you wouldn't be able to casually focus it at f/1.2 in low light anyway. Unless your eyesight, hand-eye coordination and viewfinder precision are well above average and/or you use static targets. And if sharp-ish eyes and blurry nose/ears is your thing or you are not going to use it at f/1.2 at tight portrait distances. The going rate for the FA50 is less than half of the various 50/1.2. You get a little more real extra light over the f/1.7 and autofocus for that. I would get the FA50/1.4 right away if my f/1.7 wasn't autofocus or if I had a buyer for it. I never made any comments about 50/1.2 being inferior to other 50s at f/4 or anything to that effect. I said it was nice, what more do you want? :) It is, however, a specialty lens with an appropriate price tag. The reaction from the non-photographer members of my family when showing them kids pictures made at f/1.2 has always been This is nice and all, but if only you had used a real lens, we would have decent pictures now. Yes, apparently I aim to start a holy f/1.2 war here. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - S
Great pose. Looks great on my new monitor :-) Did you decide not to add bit more distinction between left arm and the background? Gerrit I'm visiting my neglected to-do list. One from last March. http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8243508238/lightbox/ K20D, DA* 50-135mm/2.8 @ 95mm/f:7.1, 1/125th, ISO 100. Lr 4.2, Ps CS5, Imagenomics Portraiture, Nik Silver Efex Pro 2. Comments welcome. -bmw Yes, the pose, composition and level of viewer involvement with that gaze are awesome but I too have a problem with the arm. Didn't even notice it at first, though, went straight to the eyes. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - S
Might check your monitor calibration? On my calibrated IMac there is plenty of separation and it looks really great. Walt Hmm, true, this will teach me not to comment on pictures based on what I see on the work monitor. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Thinking about a collaborative photo project for the next year
Kris, It's an interesting idea, but way too intense a schedule. Rick Probably. One way I am going to make this easier on all the participants is that you can submit pictures for future dates and you don't have a tight 24h deadline for submitting your versions on the current dates. You could easily take a month off or work only on weekends if you submit a few pictures in advance. I don't see this as an exercise in technical perfection or a contest, rather as a game. I have a picture before me, what do I see in it? What do others see in it? You can aim for some consistency but you will probably fail unless you replicate all the scenes with Q-tips or cats or something. Definitely not a quest for a single good picture a day that would fit the set criteria. More likely an ongoing experiment in perseverance. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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!
I know that you've received other input and probably will have solved your problem via a USB import from the camera. But I am wondering whether this was a Lightroom issue or a Mac-OS issue. It would be interesting to turnoff LR, then insert your card and try to copy the files from the card to your HD; then later import to LR from your HD. Another thing I would try, as with any recalcitrant external drive, would be to see if you can see the drive (i.e., your SD card) from within Disk Utility. If so, you might try to Repair Disk . . . It may turn out that the OS is less fussy than LR and may allow you to get to your images without too much drama. stan I have seen these kinds of messages when the operating system marks the volume as in need of repair. Usually it doesn't mean much, Windows even offers to repair it for you. In any case you should probably reformat the cards in camera after you get the pictures off of them. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Advice on Selection of Macro Lens
Quoting J.C. O'Connell 90mm would be fine on 35mm film but on a pentax aps-c dslr its too long Well I've been using it for the last 7 years on APS-C but obviously I've been wrong. Brian That's not wrong, that's just slightly misguided. I really enjoyed my Sigma 180 macro on the *istD and K10D, now that was all sorts of wrong. Gave me nice pictures, though. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 playing with lights
If you are really missing all those drugs you took in the sixties, the rest of the set is at: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157632151268990/ Larry Colen Trippy. Looks like the bird doesn't approve, though. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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-mount 50mm f/1.4 or f/1.2
My 50mm f/1.7 is my favourite lens, but I'd love to try a 1.4 or even a 1.2, for the extra light. Daniele Don't bother with the f/1.2. It is nice and all but price/performance is totally unacceptable. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 modest proposal for Ricoh
Soon enough I will be getting my M-module, I hope. And then I will also buy an adapter so that I could try 50/1.2, 43/1.9 and 77/1.8 Pentax lenses. Boris Caveat - I recently purchased a similar K-mount adapter for a different system and it just wouldn't mount the 50/1.2. All other lenses fine but the huge back element of the 50/1.2 just wouldn't go all the way in, no way to lock it in place. YMMV. As to the original proposal - I don't see a market for such a module. Q module perhaps? kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PAW151 - Fog
http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Wooden box, no lens, just a hole making f/138, 40s, Ilford HP5+ (ISO400). DagT http://www.thrane.name/ A really nice mood. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Another Day at Graylodge
Foggy in spots this AM, but went about 25 miles from home to Gray Lodge State Wildlife Area. Fog was very spotty and essentially cleared early in my shooting area. Jack I especially like the second, although at that resolution a lot of the birds in the sky look more like sensor dust. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Multi-tasking (messenger photo)
http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2012/11/multi-tasking.html?m=0 Just the other night was driving around and a girl on a bicycle went across the street, cigarette in hand. Thought about you and your messenger pictures. She was nothing like the guy in this picture. Long skirt, way more color and that carefree atmosphere about her. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Subaru / Pentax Comparison
From: Walt My first new DSLR was a K-x for much the same reason that I would love a WRX STi to be my first new sports car. Because of the high safety ratings? :) Tom C. Because they are both available in blue? :) kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Cormorant photog
OT cormorant/camera news: http://www.petapixel.com/2012/11/14/lost-camera-found-around-birds-neck-with-photos-intact/#more-87738 LOL kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Cormorant photog
Kris, that's great! But why OT?! ;-) Igor His gear was bringing him down, clearly he wasn't using a Pentax kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 moth - I desperately want to kick somebody in the nuts
Since you have already replaced it, it would be interesting to see a side by side test of it, and the new one. Sure thing. What would be the best test cases for a clean lens against one that has stuff in it? Scratching my head here. Flare resistance and contrast come to mind. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 moth - (with pics)
Looking forward to your comparison pics. I think you should call your e-mails on this subject The Mothlens Prophecies. —M. Here you go, pics and all: http://foto.ri-ki.lv/moth/ kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
The moth - I desperately want to kick somebody in the nuts
So I opened the FA135 up last night. On the outside it looked like Pentax service had never even gone inside. On the inside - sure they had been there. I bought the lens new from the local dealer around 2002, it was the last one in stock here but it was still new and from the dealer. Somebody had tried to force the back element open with the wrong instrument, markings on the barrel would suggest they failed. Also the moth stuff inside. Removed the aperture thingies only to find one of the biggest screws in there was badly damaged by somebody with background in changing wheels, not servicing fine instruments. Jackass, Philips power drivers should never ever be used on JIS screws. Aperture spring being glued in place and not swapped out for a new one is a minor nitpick in comparison. Didn't want to take it apart completely - helicoids and all - so I tried to unscrew the rear element with a properly softened large area of contact tool (just dumb oversized pliers with rubber pads) and it worked. So I removed the empty pupal case (no sight of moth itself) and all the debris. Here's a picture for those of you who got this far: http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=104 Properly cleaning the lens would require total disassembly and even then I don't know if it would be any good. Those monsters weave their cocoons and strands of that weave are between elements even further inside the lens. Even if I could open it up that far I don't know if I could completely remove everything. So that's it probably for this lens. I will test it against my other sample but there is no real reason for me to use it anyway when I have the other one. I don't see a good way to clean it so well that there is no sign of the moth ever being there so it can't be sold either. I might go through the adventure of disassembling it completely, cleaning it and putting it all together but I don't see that happening before the kids grow up :) Pentax should probably know about the sad state of service in Europe but I don't see a way to get this information to anybody who cares. If service at Pentax authorized service centers takes half a year and is performed by idiots who only make things worse, somebody should care, no? Oh well, I feel better already. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 moth - I desperately want to kick somebody in the nuts
If it is any consolation, Kris, my FA 20/2.8 got its focus ring jammed/stuck. Yesterday I rushed it to the local service. From the looks and the talk of the people there I should say I am not 100% sure they will be able to fix it. I sincerely hope they do, because it is a dandy optic which deserves to be put to good use. We will see how it progresses... I hope my story is not indicative of any general trend and your lens gets well soon. Sigma 20/1.8 has become my go-to shoot-everything lens lately despite its size and weight. That FL on the smaller sensor is growing on me. Really loved it on FF too for its FOV, shallow DOF and close focusing capability, but it's a completely different lens on FF anyway. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: morning father, i'm sure you will be happy to do some cleanup before breakfast
Thanks all for commenting. No hair clippers needed, just another friendly reminder to leave fingerpaint in front of the more permanent stuff every time. She did help cleaning up but as any parent of a 2-3year old will know, that is something that makes cleanup a couple times harder and more time-consuming but should be there as a learning experience. As to whether to have coffee before or after - having coffee after the cleanup minimizes the affected area a great deal, in fact, if you don't want to clean paint off of beds, curtains, cats, carpets, walls, door handles, floor, cupboards, toys, computers, windows, siblings and yourself (the list obviously can go on and on), you should really get to it as soon as possible :) kris Yes, what Frank said. I'll add adorable because I didn't have to partake in the cleaning up. I hope hair clippers weren't needed :) Dave What a beautiful, joyful photo. Love it! cheers, frank Everything is fine in the world if the prospect of major cleanup on a Saturday morning before coffee doesn't keep you from grabbing a few shots. http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=103 kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Smoke
That must have been a very deep draw on his ciggie. I like how you didn't push the blacks and whites right to the edge, just to get that dreary feeling. I like square crops for street, too Derby Chang Yes, damn those smokers fogging up the streets :) Good one. kris On 11/11/2012 12:43 PM, frank theriault wrote: We finally saw some sun yesterday, but it's generally been pretty grey here lately. The steam coming up from the grate enhanced that feeling I think: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/11/smoke.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: morning father, i'm sure you will be happy to do some cleanup before breakfast
Everything is fine in the world if the prospect of major cleanup on a Saturday morning before coffee doesn't keep you from grabbing a few shots. http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=103 kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 35mm F1.4 DG HSM drops, but it's for Art use only
USB port that according to promo on dpreview.com will allow not just changing lens firmware but also things such as micro focus adjustment. What's the point of focus adjustment on the lens anyway? Unless it is for fine-tuning the distance scale on the lens itself, I would think it doesn't do anything. Focus is determined by the camera body, not the lens. Am I missing something here? kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: FA135 service story and advice needed
I think it may be worth your while to contact someone from US of A as the idea that FA 135 cannot be fixed for the problem you're having sounds very strange to me. Boris Liberman My desire was to get real Pentax repair people to tackle the problem as they might have access to Pentax-specific calibrating/testing equipment for the final stages of putting the lens back together. I don't think I should to go through the trouble and cost of sending the lens to USA, there are enough generic repair places here and the cost would be like 1/10th. And yes, it sounds very strange to me too. But I guess it's the way things work in 21st century, if it's not a current product, you might as well forget about any authorized service people even touching the thing. I am just angry it took half a year of it traveling Europe for me to get this message. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: FA135 service story and advice needed
If you don't mind sending it to the US you could check out Eric Hendrickson. He was a long time repairman for Pentax and now works on his own. You can contact him through his web site. http://pentaxs.com/ -p Thanks for the suggestion, I will think about it. Customs would be my biggest concern. Probably a good moment to confess that I have another one in my hands already, couldn't take the news of it being unfixable. Now that I know they didn't even try to open it up the decision of its fate comes down to my future plans for this lens. I don't see it selling for much in the current condition and am afraid there might be some permanent damage to coatings even if it could be cleaned easily. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FA135 service story and advice needed
Some of you might remember my FA135 that a moth took hostage. Long story short there is a dead moth right behind the back element. If nothing else, it is messing with focusing, so I would very much like to get rid of its carcas and debris. So half a year ago I went to my local Pentax dealer and the lens was sent off to be fixed. After long travels to the Czech Republic and Germany it finally came back today. Nobody has even tried to take it apart. They say they can't fix it. So my question is - do I try to take it apart or give it to some local repairman to attempt a repair? I haven't seen any schematics floating around and have no idea what it would take to remove the back element but I have about as much trust in a nondescript repair shop in a basement somewhere as I do in my own fingers. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: FA135 service story and advice needed
I've never held this lens before, but rear elements are generally the easiest to remove; I've removed quite a few in order to get to oily aperture blades. I'd REALLY like to see a photo of the dead moth! :-) Cheers, —M. Unfortunately it sounds a lot better than it looks. Just some whitish debris. More than half a year without food and water would do that to anybody. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: Sigma AF 180mm F3.5 APO EX MACRO
The old non-DG non-HSM version of the lens. I always had good results with it on my *istD and K10D but I haven't used it in some 6 years. There's no reason for me to hang on to it. That said, there is also no reason for me to sell it other than to fuel my own LBA. Today I saw an ongoing auction for one just like that on the evil auction site and was pleasantly surprised with the current bid. So if you want it, are not turned off by its European origin (customs and all) and are ready to offer something in the ballpark of the current bid on the one that's on the eekbay, let me know. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: M lens mount
For an experiment I need the mount from something like the M50/2. Anyone got a trashed Pentax brand lens cheap? Collin Brendemuehl When I needed something like that, the cheapest and ultimately best option was to get one of the Chinese reverse adapters off of the ebay (search pentax reverse adapter). They are cheap and shipping on them is cheap too. What sold it for me was that I had my pick in the width of the flange and didn't have to deal with the pain of butchering a lens. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 would you do with a 50 1.2
What would you do with a 50 1.2? John I carry it in my bag, always. I have the M version, though. I have no idea how that compares to the A but it is a solid metal and glass antithesis to the megapixel and sharpness cult most people belong to. I put it on my K-5 every now and then to admire the view, to appreciate the shallow DOF, maybe even (god forbid) to make a blurry picture or two. It would be my one and only lens if only I could persuade my family that pictures consisting of 99.9% blur and 0.1% of what seems somewhat less blurry are all the rage. I love its character and the way it makes me feel. I would be hard-pressed to produce a handful decent pictures that I've taken with this lens and if pictures - the end result - were more important to me than the actual picture taking process - the journey - I would probably never use it again. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
I feel violated, need suggestions for lens repair in EU
A food moth found a home in my FA 135/2.8 of all places. So there the usual moth crap, webbing and an abandoned cocoon there. I probably need to get it cleaned ASAP, ideas? kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: I feel violated, need suggestions for lens repair in EU
Steven Desjardins Oh no. My favorite lens. What a strange thing. I wouldn't have thought it could get in. Yes, mine too. Not seeing a lot of action with the crop sensors but still a valued piece of equipment. My SO wanted to know the monetary damage, showed her a pic of A*135/1.8 .. not going to happen was her response. Oh well, I had to try :) kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!
Christine Nielsen I know this is nothing new, but it's really the first time I ever waded in this far. I think I may have PFOD'd. And now, I can't get rid of the anxiety. Tell me it's gonna be ok... K-5 is a damn fine camera. Period. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 Q preview
Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 2:26 PM There is clearly a market for the finely made pocket camera and the Q will always have the size advantage, which may be nearly as important as IQ for some. Now if they make a massive 15mm/f0.75 lens for it, count me in. I have a weird fascination with the Sony NEX that this would satisfy perfectly. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 150mm macro lens
Any thoughts on the Sigma 150 or other options that might be out there? MCC I used to be very satisfied with Sigma 180/3.5 EX. For me working distance is rarely critical so I am currently even more impressed with the Pentax DFA 100/2.8 WR. The size difference alone was very pleasant not to mention overall better usability especially in low light. That said, if you can get your hands on the Sigma 180/3.5 EX, it is a very nice lens for the price, I had loads of fun with it. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 flower pix
This afternoon I saw some foxglove in my yard, something I'd never seen before. Then I was killing some time with my camera this evening and got some flash photos of some flowers on Pacific avenue. I kind of like what you can do with a flash when taking pictures of flowers in the rain. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5729671392/in/set- 72157626740427336/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5729032105/in/set- 72157626615627283/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5729030113/in/set- 72157626615627283/ Larry Colen Beautiful and off the beaten path. The second is my favorite although I do struggle with the frame balance there a bit. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 50-135mm f/2.8 DA* ED IF
As for the lens itself, it isn't very fast to AF but optically this is a pure gem. And yes, not very discrete lens, hood is huge :) I wouldn't sell mine for all the tea in China ;) Thibault Massart aka Thibouille/Thibs [LBA seeking...] [Match found optically this is a pure gem] [Target acquired 50-135] [Commence operation] [failure!failure!failure! FUD overload, auto-response zooms suck] Now the real question is if this gem really is shinier than the combination of FA43 ltd/FA77 ltd/DFA100/FA135 I already have :) [LBA waiting for input...] kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: I would like to print a photo of mine. Any suggestions?
Thank you all, my friends. I've got the message ;) Bulent I kind of liked Boris's idea of living in a photo lab (quote: photo lob where you live and got familiar with them) - might save some rent as a bonus. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Speeding things up
Hi! Just wanted to share with you the little thing I did for my PC to speed up LR a bit. I bought a 60GB SSD HDD (OCZ Vertex 2) and moved there the LR catalog, ACR cache and LR thumbnail/preview cache. That wasn't very expensive (I checked the prices in USA, and they are even lower than here). But the benefits are there. It takes no time at all in editing mode to click on the picture and to arrive to the 100% view. Before that it was rather slow and since upgrade to K-5 it became quite annoying... I'm happy now. Boris Good to hear it worked out for you. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Testing K-r with Infrared.
Anyone tried IR photography with the K-5 / K-7 / K-x? Regards, .timber Nop, only a 720nm modified K10D. But if some cash falls on my head and its not enough for a 645D I will probably buy another K-5 and have it modified. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - (Actually GESO) - Djerv
http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2011/05/malakoff-djerv.html Comments are brutally welcome. Excellent concert pictures, I like them very much. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Enabled. from K10D to k5
So bought the K5to take with me for easter. Very nice camera. Quite an upgrade. James Very nice. When I had K10D I too had problems, just blamed them on my technique. Then K20D improved my results and K-5 was a real leap forward. Now many say that buying new gear is not the answer but in the case of Pentax DSLRs my experience has been the opposite. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: fishing for fun
On 4/25/2011 12:06, Bob W wrote: that's incredible - well done! What Bob said. Thank you all! :) In case you missed it :P http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=53 kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 bit of a boast and my JAlbum book
My JAlbum book, titled laconically - Israel has arrived yesterday. FedEx brought it to my work, naturally, and I went around showing off :-). One of my co-workers insisted on buying a copy. That was kind of neat especially now that I have to come up with a sentence or two to accompany my signature on it :-). Boris Cool, what's in it? :) kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: My new toy: Zie Zelektor!
Since a while now I had a Tamron Adaptall SP f2.5 24mm (01BB) that I didn't really use. Lately the only thing I did with this lens is freelensing, but after 10-15 freelensing photos my sensor just got too dirty :D So I've decided to modify the lens into a permanent freelensing solution, something like the Lensbaby is. .timber Welcome to the club! My Kreativ-Nikkor salutes you! Just a tiny nitpick, current Lensbaby will never be what these lenses are - superb optics freed from the chains of the focusing helicoid. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: sunny ocean
Hello, I am back from vacation and have 900 list emails to go through.. Thanks for providing the much-needed distraction from doing actual work. Here is one vacation picture for your efforts: http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=55 Shot with the 85 Soft. I am still exploring its capabilities and so far the only thing I have found it good for is water, especially on very sunny days. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 bit of a boast and my JAlbum book
De: Boris Liberman 4. There are no on-line previews, but I am thinking of making one. Please !!! Yes, stop teasing us already! kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Nesting
All this talk of birds has me looking back for something to post. Here's something from a rookery in Florida this month. It makes the spots in Illinois look not so attractive. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13033067 Regards, Bob S. Impressive! I really like the angle, can't describe why. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: untitled -- after rain
http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=56 kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: untitled -- after rain
http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=56 kris I like the b/w version best. It seems the space before the chairs doesn't add a lot to the image. A square crop seems more pleasing to me. -p Thanks. I should be more open to squares. Always seems a shame to cut so much off even if it makes a better picture. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 bit of a boast and my JAlbum book
Here is a link to the galleries: http://liberman-family.com/boris/pics/Books/index.html Boris A very impressive set, I am quite satisfied we persuaded you to upload them. Having rejoined the list after a long absence most are new to me and a pleasure to look at. Thank you. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: fishing for fun
Having a fun vacation with the kids, exercise for the trigger-finger. http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=53 kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: I really hate this guy :)
What's focus stacking? -Tim That's making a bunch of images focused at different distances and then combining them either by hand or with special software like Helicon Focus. Especially useful for those deep DOF macro shots. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Powered DSLR CCD Sensor Cleaning Kit - Photo Camera
Roman Melihhov http://www.dealextreme.com/p/powered-dslr-ccd-sensor-cleaning-kit- 6100?r=69122903 What do you think of this powered CCD cleaner? Looks like interesting concept but does it really suck all that dust? Sucking has always seemed to me like the most worthwhile cleaning activity because it has the greatest potential of actually removing dirt that has not yet glued itself to the sensor. You don't really need a lot of power to suck out dust and especially with the Pentax stabilized sensors I would avoid using high power for the fear of breaking the shake reduction. As for whether this particular solution sucks.. I have no experience. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
I really hate this guy :)
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-medium-format-645-6x7-645d/139755-my-final-thoughts-645d.html kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 the mailman
mike wilson Have had this problem a few times when buying obscure motorcycle parts from the outer reaches of the galaxy. Now, I send the seller a text version of my address and ask them to print and stick it on the parcel as British postmen are notoriously bad at reading. I've never lost one using that method. Haha, paypal gives them my address and that works fine for most cases unless a phone number is also required. The main problem here is that nobody knows who TNT Post gives their packages to at our end, our national post and EMS can't recognize their tracking number and TNT here doesn't deal with normal mail. So even though I might have tracking information for the package I don't even know who to harass about delivering it or how they could identify the package even if they had it. At first I had decided not to sweat it and just make the seller resend it at their expense but the more I think about it the less confident I am that this package will ever surface at either end ...and resending it seems like yet another gamble. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Screwed by the mailman
TNT have been having fun with my package containing a M50/1.2 so I can't have it for my trip to Porgugal next week. Oh well, just wanted to share the pain. Just to confirm - Zending niet afgeleverd; adres incorrect. Retour afzender translates as You're screwed, right? kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
An interesting flickr-addon
At least one of these has been mentioned in PDML - flickriver (http://www.flickriver.com/), stumbled upon another interesting one today - lightables (http://lightables.net/). IMO it works even better to get a quick overview of a flickr users photostream without going through all the troubles of clicking the thumbnails. The only problem I find it ATM is that I can't seem to get a way to link to somebody directly without resorting to using another address (probably not meant that way by the creators), for example to see Larry's cliches I had to use the address http://marchaumann.net/ltbls/#ellarsee kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Scavenger hunt II
You've got a bit over a week: happy metal horses cast balls That reads too much like a sentence. ..now just to find the right iron horse whose behind fits all the criteria... kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Scavenger hunt II
There are bonus points for getting everything in one shot. Even more bonus points if you do it in a non-obvious way. Drunk horses bowling? Not a chance. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 was your first camera?
An awful Zenit E(T?) at age 12. I had loads of fun but I also abandoned photography for ten years after just one year with the Zenit. Good times. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Tilt-shift lenses or adaptors
Thibouille I didn't think about those. Can they really replace a proper T/S lens ? A couple days ago I sent this little gallery of a T/S lens I made - no real-real-life shots yet (damn weather, work): http://foto.ri-ki.lv/categories.php?cat_id=6 I wouldn't think a real lensbaby could replace a T/S lens because even their best lens is sharp only in the center. At least for me it is way too expensive for what it provides. Also depends on the precision you need for your adjustments. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Enablement K3 focusing screen
Just received mine today, will just have to see for myself how it compares to the stock screen of K-5. After reading some reviews about focusingscreen being slow with shipping I was pleasantly surprised - got it in four days. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Focus chart help, please
The clock can show that you're not achieving good focus, but it can't tell you which way to go with the adjustment. Paul OTOH you can always know how much time you have wasted :) kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: homemade tilt/shift lens (more or less)
Good idea, nice execution! Any photos to show yet? Bulent Two ~infinity toy shots: http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=48 http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=47 kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Pals
Paul Stenquist [pnstenqu...@comcast.net] At the park today: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12934975 Some good fun there, nicely captured - a dynamic shot, framed well. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: fantail
I had a great time with a little fantail this afternoon. They aren't shy at all - if you're careful they will happily perch a couple of feet away and fly to within inches of you. He even ate a bug off my foot. Unfortunately that does make them prone to predation. http://www.multi.net.nz/fantail-apr-10/ Cheers, Dave Looks like a fun shoot. I especially like #2, #6 and #7. #6 and #7 in particular are more intimate shots of the little bird - and that is very welcome even in a full-length portrait. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Micro enablement and a question thereabout
I was asking about the lens. I mean, is it ok with the lens to be LensPen'ed multiple times? Boris A case of “All mushrooms are edible; but some only once.”? kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
homemade tilt/shift lens (more or less)
Looked at lensbaby prices, checked the market for K-mount tilt/shift lenses and cooked up my own for a fraction of the cost. I am fully aware that I could get more movements with a bigger MF lens and 50mm might seem an odd choice but here it is: The Kreativ-NIKKOR 50mm/1.4 CVA TS http://foto.ri-ki.lv/categories.php?cat_id=6 CVA stands for continuously variable aperture not only because it is stepless but also because it is way too easy to accidentally change it at the moment :) I can get infinity focus with small movements (both tilt and shift), adequate movements at portrait distances and very nice closeup capability. Basically I wanted something lightweight of portraity length with decent low-light and wide-open performance that could be adapted without much hassle. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: homemade tilt/shift lens (more or less)
Good idea, nice execution! Any photos to show yet? Bulent You must be joking! Seriously though - just put it together so have to wait for the morning - no sunshine in Europe yet. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Damned customs - F 85 Soft
This http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=11097full=1 is one of my all time favorite pictures. Took it with F85 soft, tripod and all... Boris Beautiful. A welcome distraction from this sharpness trumps everything world. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
morning HOYA fix
Some years ago I bought a coffee pot by eva solo (http://www.evasolo.com/productinfo/567590/), its life was short in a house with kids and a cat but the metal/rubber parts survived the fall so I have been using those with a bottle of plum wine wrapped in a towel ever since. Those break too but are easy (and pleasant) to replace. Usually I have been washing off all the labels but haven't done it this time. So every morning when I rinse it I am greeted with this: http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=37 kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Damned customs - F 85 Soft
On 4/5/2011 17:01, Mark Roberts wrote: I've come up with a pretty good soft-focus emulation recipe for Photoshop. I'll try to post it in a day or two. Mark, if by any chance it could be re-created in LightRoom, I'd be most thankful for the recipe. Boris Damn you all and I only just unpacked the thing... :) kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: No Umbrella, No Galoshes
Potential cliche hazard ahead! (Yet another damn bird photo.) I just thought it was amusing and hope someone else will, too. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5587610276/ Comments and suggestions welcome. I wear your scorn like silken robes. -- Walt Nice one, cute and fluffy. There's almost too little space around the little feathered bugger to be comfortable. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Damned customs - F 85 Soft
Any comments on it while I wait with my wallet open? Kris, I had this lens and sold it back to its original owner as per their request and my willingness to part with it. I had to do so mostly because I got scared of the rumors that FA 31 Ltd were gonna get discontinued. I was wrong on both counts as F85 soft is one of the few lenses that I sold and that I regret doing so. Boris It is damn near impossible to find anyone who actually shoots with it, posts pictures on the web and admits it. The lens should be in my hands tomorrow morning, I will just have to see first-hand. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Nooks and Crannies [K-5 + DA15, FA*24, FA31]
Hi Pentaxians Here is a recent street series photographed primarily in urban St. Louis with three of my favorite lenses - and of course my favorite camera, the K-5. Comments/questions welcome. http://andrewallenphoto.com/p379560305 -Andy Thanks, a very nice graphic set. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: sometimes being good isn't good ;)
What does she know? She's just a kid. SHE is not the same as she. and the kid is the OP in this case :) kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Today in the life
As if I'd want to frequent their lousy event, anyway. I'd pass on the second coming if they were going to be jerks about my camera. DougF (KG4LMZ) ROFL! MARK! kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: RE-35 flexisensor
This is very intriguing http://re35.net/ Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est This idea has been around for many years now (more than 5), seeing as no information is available (at all) and the contact page says will be available later this year without even mentioning what year they are referring to... I wouldn't hold my breath for this one. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Damned customs - F 85 Soft
One of my new acquisitions - the F 85 soft - is held hostage in customs now. Damn those heartless bastards. I know it's their job but still.. will end up costing me way more than I ever wanted to pay for it. Any comments on it while I wait with my wallet open? kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Damned customs - F 85 Soft
I've never managed to get anything by them... have you? Every once in a while. TNT and DHL always cause serious problems, EMS that isn't routed through any of those usually passes through as if nobody cares. The main problem I have with them (TNT/DHL) is that it takes so much time, additional costs and babysitting to get your package through them that the higher shipping costs they want for their service are ridiculous. This one is being processed by TNT, if I were to try and pick it up from customs myself I would spend around 6h on a workday+driving all over the city. They are supposed to deliver to my door but on items that they have given to the customs they do that only if I pay extra. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
a fat enablement
This one K-5, the lucky guy, has fifteen wives. Some are sexy silver-bodied limiteds, others are nice compact black beauties. And then there is the EX bunch.. and this one is the fattest of them all. I asked him why he wanted another one.. he said that sure, one could live with just the fourteen he had and granted, the newest one was fat and stumpy.. but dude, she can cook like no other! Enter wife 15 looking like a can of tomatoes or green peas.. she has a gravity of her own. [And then..] and then she does the thing that only she can do. And I instantly know, this K-5 had his reasons. http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=35 kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 fat enablement
She actually remarked that her sister 12-24 was even fatter and heavier and got genuinely upset at the can of tomatoes remark, asked if I had ever seen a tin can with such a beautiful bulbous glass top. I had to reassure her that K-5 would never mount a tin can unless she had some extremely nice features - and that I had never seen one that would even come close. kris P.S. Yes I have too much work to do and am looking for distractions.. PDML is letting me down today (this far). Procrastination ftw. This one K-5, the lucky guy, has fifteen wives. Some are sexy silver- bodied limiteds, others are nice compact black beauties. And then there is the EX bunch.. and this one is the fattest of them all. I asked him why he wanted another one.. he said that sure, one could live with just the fourteen he had and granted, the newest one was fat and stumpy.. but dude, she can cook like no other! Enter wife 15 looking like a can of tomatoes or green peas.. she has a gravity of her own. [And then..] and then she does the thing that only she can do. And I instantly know, this K-5 had his reasons. http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=35 kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 fat enablement
kris have you been sniffing glue? No just sensor dust.. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: today's snowfall
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157626394195144/ Collin Brendemuehl Very nice mood, especially in the thumbnails. A bit too dark for my taste (or not dark enough) especially the first one. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
GESO: young females now with 3200ISO grain (K5)
At one point in that portrait shootout I got tired of stealing people's light with the flash trigger I had smuggled in (and making them wait for the flashes to recycle) and bumped ISO up from 80 to 3200 to make do with the pilot lights only. Now ISO3200 in studio is something I never thought I even wanted to do but the effect is quite pleasing (even if I say so myself). Direct links to pictures this time (so that thumbnails don't scare you off): http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=32 http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=34 http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=31 http://foto.ri-ki.lv/details.php?image_id=33 Comments will be much appreciated and put to good use. The comments I already received are reflected in the updated pictures from the first batch already. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 cormy and friend
I wasn't having tremendously good luck, I even tried the pop-up flash on the K-5. Just as I was walking away, I remembered I had my AF540 in my pack. It took a few tries to get it to even fire, but once I did, and bumped up the ISO to 4,000, I got some decent shots. Bird pictures are tough, judging from your results, bird pictures with flash are even tougher. Thank you for adding to the list of things I am not going to touch with a long stick anytime in the near future. If anything those flash shots make the You gonna finish that? look absolutely awesome in comparison (not that it wasn't already cute and funny and very enjoyable when I first looked at it). Sorry, kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: young females now with 3200ISO grain (K5)
-Original Message- All extremely well done, Bruce! CC; #31 appears slightly red and I'm trying to decide how well #33 works for me. Wonderful lighting! Jack :) Now that you say it, #31 IS slightly red, I think it works for me but will see if a little adjustment is in order. #33 is more of a documentation piece - it was a portrait session so I don't think there are going to be any more of those full body shots from other shooters. Available light is something I am more comfortable with so ISOs of 1600 and more are my natural habitat. K-5 really shines here - better noise and more megapixels means I can retain more details. Alas this portrait session has led me to feed my LBA - F85 Soft and K50/1.2 are in the mail... My wallet weeps but the LBA monster can sleep. Thanks for comments - Paul Sorenson, Paul Stenquist, Bruce, Steven, Charles, Jack. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: young females now with 3200ISO grain (K5)
Any special noise abatement PP? Jack Strictly on the skin. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Hoarfrost portraits 100mm ISO 6400
Subject: GESO: Hoarfrost portraits 100mm ISO 6400 Mostly about my accidental simultaneous K-5/DFA100mm enablement: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2011/03/28/100mm I see Krisjanis' juicy ISO3200 portraits and raise to ISO6400, in particular this one: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2011/03/28/-big/RUNE0052.jpg.html -T Going to sit this one out. Nice captures, very K-5ish too :) My main enablement also was the bundle of K-5/DFA100 and my first pictures were also of female close relatives, our cat and winter. Weird and funny feeling. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Hoarfrost portraits 100mm ISO 6400
Tim, You better keep that camera/lens combo point at young women. The older women are gonna kill you if you publish their wrinkles! Regards, Bob S. There is a long way to ISO 51200 still and I bet that that ISO alone can hide any and all wrinkles even with the DFA100 :) kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
GESO: young females - request for comments
On Wednesday I had an opportunity to attend a studio portrait shootout that was a part of some photo classes - basically a bunch of students going trigger-happy. As I was just substituting for some fun I shot JPEGs and frankly was surprised to see how much I could really play with them - something I thought impossible without RAW. Anyway, just a few random pictures - would appreciate some critical comments both general and framing/postprocessing. Thanks. A couple were shot with an IR-modified K10D and the others with the K-5. http://foto.ri-ki.lv/categories.php?cat_id=5 kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: young females - request for comments
A couple were shot with an IR-modified K10D and the others with the K-5. http://foto.ri-ki.lv/categories.php?cat_id=5 Some nice work here, Kris. You must have had some fun! I like the close framing, and the standout shot for me is #6. The girl's happy, mischievous expression makes this shot really engage. People were begging her to pull the dress lower to reveal more skin. She was teasing and I snapped one while the others were busy flirting. I have problems with the lighting in a couple where the lighting ratio seems to be reversed; the part of the subject's face in focus and facing us is quite dark. And of the two IR processed shots, the first is interesting, but the second one kind of creeps me out. The effect is cool, but strikes me as inappropriate for the subject, so the shot doesn't work. You'd need the subject to look more goth or something. As it is she looks like a smiling corpse. I was basically just stalking around grabbing shots, people were setting up lights to look right generally from a very different position. Was just too much hassle to push into the pack taking into account that I was not one of the class. Point taken. The IR ones are IR - I could color them in by hand or just make them warmer. Thanks for pointing the second out, its way too easy to get carried away. BTW, your link isn't loading up for me now (4PM EST), so I'm rather going from memory (I saw these shots this morning). -bmw Should be working now. Thanks, your comments are much appreciated and help me look at those shots with a clearer head. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 dynamic range
Here are two examples of the AF540 not firing, when shooting at ISO 200: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157626159745171/ One each as it came out of the camera, and after auto-tone in lightroom. Color me impressed. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est You make me sad, I will have to shoot in RAW from now on. kris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
