Re: COMPLETELY OT! Roll Call...
haven't you heard the news yet? Fifties is the new thirties... or something like that... :) Tell that to the thirty year old's I'm trying to date. Thirty is the new jail-bait. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Facebook discussion on sharpness in portraits
To me that's a relatively useless generalisation. There are times you want a softer look in nature and many times you want a sharp look in portraits. Sure if you're trying to hide someone's age, you can blur it a bit (not really any need to use vaseline or a diffusion filter these days), but more often than not I'd rather reveal the detail, the character, of the subject. It all comes down to opinion and style at the end of the day, but really I think you have to assess the subject and the purpose of the photo. No bride wants to look wrinkly on their wedding day, of course. But a grandmother and baby in sharp focus can provide a wonderful textural contrast, or an old bushman with a wonderful face formed by years of experiences can give such a sense of character. I'm sure you know this, but for the sake of the conversation.. Soft Focus is also, to me, a slightly misleading term. What you don't want is for the subject (esp. eyes) to be out of focus and something else in focus... it just looks unintentional and unprofessional. If you must, a diffused look is preferable to an incorrect focus look. Where possible I prefer to use lighting to soften, or indeed harden, such details too, rather than making a soft photo. - Peter -Original Message- From: Larry Colen Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 3:06 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Facebook discussion on sharpness in portraits I posted a link in facebook to some photos of Zab that I took during the photo shoot of Matthew: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157625554834337/ which I think are a big improvement over photos I took of her on Boxing day four years previously: http://www.red4est.com/lrc/pix/efllrc061226/ This has led to a discussion on sharpness in portraits, or as someone said: Sharp focus for nature, soft focus for portraits. I'd love to hear people's views on this subject. If you're able to weigh in there, the link is: http://www.facebook.com/ellarsee/posts/128415210554550 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New here (plus a PESO)
Technical perfection is over rated. Indeed. I find intentional imperfection beats perfection any day. At least, that's my story :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Kai's Christmas
It was our son Kai (Malachi)’s second Christmas now, and the first one he’s really aware of. http://picasaweb.google.com/loveboy/PESOs?authkey=Gv1sRgCJCsjeWRqsKHlwE#562679066838114 Not 100% happy with the bright highlight on this one, but giving a 14 month old modelling directions to get perfect window light has turned out to be something of a challenge :) Taken with K5, DA55/1.4 at f/2, 1/50, ISO 400. Love, Light and Peace, - Peter Loveday -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects
Yep agreed, this is not a Moire effect, simply overlapped arcs of blurred spoke. - Peter -Original Message- From: Igor Roshchin Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2010 9:52 AM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects Sat Dec 25 11:26:39 CST 2010 Doug Franklin wrote: I should note that a similar effect can be expected when the tire makes not about 1/15th of a turn, but also 2/15th, 3/15th, etc. (N/15), but the contrast will be lower, and it probably wouldn't work beyond N=3 (or maybe even 2, depending on the light conditions). Yeah, that's part of the moire effect. Many integral multiples/fractions will give related effects. I don't think that it is exactly the moire effect, as there are no true interference, and there are no different-angle grids. Or, I should say, - this (as well as what Doug originally showed) would be the most trivial version of it: overlap of several circular (covering a solid arc) objects (the area covered by each spoke within the shutter-open time) with the same offset from each other. It is trivial in the fact that you are not gaining any new periodicity of the pattern, as what usually is significant in moire. Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects
I'm sure someone will have a more scientific answer, but I'm going to take a guess and say those lines represent the overlap between the blurs of adjacent spokes. - Peter -Original Message- From: Doug Franklin Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 2:09 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects OK, I know there are some folks around the list that know a lot more about the physics, optics, and other science surrounding our hobby than I do. And I'm asking their help in understanding something. In the following photo, take a specific look at the way that the wheels and in particular the spokes are rendered. It's a digital capture, but I've seen the same effect in film captures. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=119672688098162set=a.114665221932242.11964.11662949948 Specifically, notice that the spokes, especially on the rear wheel, appear mostly as blurs of grey. But also notice that there are specific highlights that look like slightly blurry spokes themselves. The number of these artifacts in the photo is identical to the actual number of spokes on each wheel. I specifically checked after having noticed this effect in previous shots. But I don't understand how they get there. I'm suspecting is some sort of temporal moire thing going on, but I can't envision the mechanism. And that's the help I'm asking. I'm hoping one of you can explain the physical mechanism that's leading to those blurry spokes in the wheel instead of just showing a less peaked, more uniform grey blur. The shutter speed was 1/250, which is intentionally slow enough to give the wheels and background a blur while giving me a chance to get a sharp shot of the body while panning (I shoot almost all of the moving car shots on the track at 1/250, if you can see the wheels in the shot; 1/125 if it's a slow corner). The car was going about 100 miles an hour and accelerating as the shot was taken. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New 12-35 lens on the way
Indeed. Having a merging of technologies misusing terminology just confuses the whole issue. No doubt why most manufacturers go with things like FX format, etc. Of course, what is 35mm film? 36x24? Well, maybe for stills. 35mm motion picture format (Academy Crop) though, is 22x16. Does this make my K5 full-frame when I switch it to movie mode? :) - Peter -Original Message- From: Steven Desjardins Sent: Monday, December 20, 2010 8:46 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: New 12-35 lens on the way We are just seeing the overlap of film stuff and digital sensors. So many lenses were designed for the 35 mm format. We still use medium format even though the sensor isn't that size. Look at the 645D. The sensor isn't even close to 6 x4.5, but it was based on that body design. It will take years (if ever) for a more rational terminology to emerge, but as JCO points out we all know what it means. History-laden terminology has a certain charm for many and, it seems, especially photographers. I plan to start calling APS-C the happy format and see if it catches on. On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 4:59 PM, J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net wrote: no, the way the term full frame is actually used in todays nomenclature is 24x36 sensor and lenses. You can mean it to whatever you want but its not anything but 24x36 at this point in time technology wise. BTW, I want Pentax to do a FF dslr, do you know what I mean? I think you do. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 4:53 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: New 12-35 lens on the way Full frame is a bit of silliness. It's irrelevant. Is a 645 camera double frame? There are many sensor sizes. All of them are full. Paul On Dec 19, 2010, at 4:24 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: In my opinion, the modern DSLR usage of the term full frame means cameras and lenses designed for 24x36mm sensors. It doesn't mean all the various formats out there are full frame just because the lens fits and covers whatever non 24x36mm frame size is being used. Pentax DA lenses are not full frame lenses in the context of todays gear. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 8:00 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: New 12-35 lens on the way On 12/19/2010 2:11 PM, paul stenquist wrote: Then why worry about the lens frame? A lens designed for APS-C will outperform one designed for 24 x 36. (They're both full frame. Just different frames.) Paul I opine (may be wrong, but that's my right) that some 24x36 designed lenses outperform some 18x24 ones. In particular, some Sigma EX 24x36 lenses show impressive degree of correction of geometric distortions. For my kind of shooting it makes them particularly attractive given their price tag. You're however absolutely right that there are no partial frame lenses here. Unless of course, we're speaking of circular fish eyes /grin/. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Image Sale Qustion
When you say retaining all rights, what do you mean? - I would be surprised if they were happy with non-exclusive rights to use an image which, by the sounds of it, is integral to their branding. - Peter -Original Message- From: Jack Davis Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 7:22 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Image Sale Qustion Thanks, David. There is no print involved, it's the image use I'm selling along with the freedom for it to be altered. I'm retaining all rights. Jack --- On Mon, 12/13/10, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: From: David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Image Sale Qustion To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, December 13, 2010, 12:36 PM Use as a product label? Perpetual, unlimited usage? Those are big ticket licensing issues. Check out fotoQuote for realistic quotes based on how long he wants to license the picture, how many labels he plans to print using the picture, and other ancillary usage. You really need to nail down the details and have a proper legal contract drawn up that has all the terms spelled out. Don't look at this as selling a print, you are licensing a picture and you need to make sure that you aren't leaving money on the table by giving your picture away, or thinking that you are in a weak position. On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 3:18 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm looking for some advice. I have an individual asking to buy an image for use by a small malt and beer brewery he is planning to start. His idea is to have my image augmented by some expeditious retouching..he calls it. He wants to add a couple Egrets to a rural sunset scene. It would be used as a product label as well as for advertising, signage or...? I told him not to bother with photo credit. Especially since it will be altered somewhat. He is now asking for clarification as to his unlimited free use of the image henceforth. From his standpoint, I really don't see how it can be any other way. How long henceforth will be is, of course, the grand unknown. I've suggested, and I believe is is fine with, a 10 MB email attachment. Any thoughts? It's a different sort of sale and I may be overlooking something. Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Image Sale Qustion
Well, it gives you the option to sell the same image to his competitor, and he can't even sue for copyright, he doesn't hold it :) - Peter -Original Message- From: Jack Davis Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2010 11:00 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Image Sale Qustion Not enough money was involved for me to release all rights. He is aware that I have a much larger file that would offer he and his graphics guy many more options. If he reaches a point in this fledgling hopeful effort, I'll be ready for him. Jack --- On Mon, 12/13/10, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: Image Sale Qustion To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, December 13, 2010, 2:22 PM Sell them all rights for as much as you can get.. Money talks. But some money is better than no money, so negotiate hard, then take what they're willing to give. Paul On Dec 13, 2010, at 3:52 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Thanks, David. There is no print involved, it's the image use I'm selling along with the freedom for it to be altered. I'm retaining all rights. Jack --- On Mon, 12/13/10, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: From: David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Image Sale Qustion To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, December 13, 2010, 12:36 PM Use as a product label? Perpetual, unlimited usage? Those are big ticket licensing issues. Check out fotoQuote for realistic quotes based on how long he wants to license the picture, how many labels he plans to print using the picture, and other ancillary usage. You really need to nail down the details and have a proper legal contract drawn up that has all the terms spelled out. Don't look at this as selling a print, you are licensing a picture and you need to make sure that you aren't leaving money on the table by giving your picture away, or thinking that you are in a weak position. On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 3:18 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm looking for some advice. I have an individual asking to buy an image for use by a small malt and beer brewery he is planning to start. His idea is to have my image augmented by some expeditious retouching..he calls it. He wants to add a couple Egrets to a rural sunset scene. It would be used as a product label as well as for advertising, signage or...? I told him not to bother with photo credit. Especially since it will be altered somewhat. He is now asking for clarification as to his unlimited free use of the image henceforth. From his standpoint, I really don't see how it can be any other way. How long henceforth will be is, of course, the grand unknown. I've suggested, and I believe is is fine with, a 10 MB email attachment. Any thoughts? It's a different sort of sale and I may be overlooking something. Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Firmware 1.01
I'm seeing around 24 at lowest ISO, on a sandisk extreme card. - Peter -Original Message- From: Jack Davis Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 2:24 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Firmware 1.01 Probably missed it, but what is the affect on RAW image count after installing firmware 1.01? Anyone. Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax slogan
Pentax: The official camera of Chicken Little. -Original Message- From: Walter Gilbert Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 3:00 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax slogan PENTAX: One release away from perfection. On 12/5/2010 3:36 PM, Larry Colen (Droid Mail) wrote: Last night when someone saw my camera she comented: Pentax, the poor man's Nikon. What else could we do with this: Cannon, for the skilful photographer. Or how about Pentax 645D, Hasselblad on a budget. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Massaging K-5 RAW files
Miserere, have you noticed an additional bonus of shadow recovery - no purple fringing at all??? That was the first thing I noticed: No purple fringing. Of course, had I remembered to turn on the CA correction feature there should have been no PF anyway. Most likely due to the aperture difference; you've stopped down from f2.8 to f22 to underexpose, and that of course affects purple fringing. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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
You're theoretically right, but I don't think I can put your suggestion to practice. /sad face/ If you can find some vague evidence of those blobs on earlier photos you took, then perhaps you might have a chance. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 arrived!
Now, which lens do I marry to it? I'm leaning to using the 31 for a while. Right now my DA 55/1.4 is pretty much glued to it. If you choose not to use the 31, I'll gladly relieve you of it so you can better concentrate on your other lenses, :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Best Space Pictures of 2010
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/11/photogalleries/101130-best-space-pictures-2010/#/space92-hubble-anniversary_19582_600x450.jpg I think i see some dust on the sensor. And blobs. NASA better launch a giant piece of white paper up there quick-smart and check it out, or the astrophotography forums are going to be in meltdown! :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 arrived!
Hey, your images are what drove me over the edge to buy the K-5. Pentax needs to put you on their payroll. As I type this, the K-5 and 31 are in copula. Sounds messy: careful, the body may be sealed, but that 31 isn't :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 Users Gallery (the PUG) - Changes for 2011
I'd really like to see the limits increased a bit on the PUG. 256K? 720 pixels? Welcome to 1998 :) - Peter -Original Message- From: Brian Walters Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2010 10:09 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Pentax Users Gallery (the PUG) - Changes for 2011 G'day all As you may be aware, Scott has decided to step down as PUGmeister and I've agreed to try to fill his shoes. May be a forlorn task, but we'll see... Just to clarify what the PUG is all about for those new to the list: The PUG is this list's monthly themed photo gallery - it has nothing to do with the 'Pentax Photo Gallery' run by Pentax USA. Basically, list members submit an image based on the monthly theme, the images are compiled into a gallery and each month the gallery is uploaded for the enjoyment of all. The galleries are archived permanently and you can go back as far as 1998 to enjoy the images submitted in the past. The PUG is hosted on the Komkon server, facilitated by PDMLer Igor Roshchin, for which we are extremely grateful. There probably wont be too many obvious changes to the way the PUG operates. Igor has installed the scripting software for the Submission Form on Komkon, so there will be a new location for that form but, like Scott, I'll be compiling the galleries using JAlbum, so they will look much the same as in the past. I'll post further details and themes for 2011 in a few days. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Same, same, but different... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax slogan
Pentax, because, well, damn. Pentax: Because I already had all those old lenses lying around. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Teleconverters?
Ken Waller and his 600mm is always gonna beat you and your 300mm w/TC. Thanks for the confidence Bob, but equipment will only take you so far... ;+} Indeed. It's not about the equipment. A *great* photographer can make a 10mm fisheye look like a 600mm tele :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Question about flash photography
You might find the metz 40 a bit of a pain with some of these accessories. A great design in some ways, it suffers from the fact that all accessories are designed for more normal shaped flashes. Metz themselves make (made?) a bounce card for it, the Bounce Diffuser 40-73, which I picked up cheap with one of my used 40 series flashes. Dunno how easy these are to find, but I wouldn't pay too much for one, considering you could make one easy enough. Diffusers like stofen, fong, et al, work pretty well where you can get some bounce. They throw light ut in all directions, and it comes back from all directions. This is great in normal rooms, etc, but if you're in a huge hall/theatre the benefit may be minimal. If you're in close enough, some benefit can be had from a larger unit like a fong, but not so much as a softbox/large reflector. The lumiquest SB-III or style softbox diffusers simply work by increasing the area of the flash, so you'll get softer shadows. Even still, you have to be reasonably close for these to have a huge effect, but they do work well at close range. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Teleconverters?
No not at all, the 2XS-A (and all -A) convertor has the A contacts. - Peter -Original Message- From: Eric Weir Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 2:02 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Teleconverters? On Dec 2, 2010, at 8:06 PM, John Sessoms wrote: The only advantage is it will work with the manual focus lenses you have now and will work with AF lenses in the future without having to buy another converter. It just has the contacts the AF lenses will need if you ever do decide to try Auto-focus, but doesn't require you to use Auto-focus lenses. The other thing it has that you may need is the contacts for 'A' lenses. So the A in A2X-S has nothing to do with the A as in an A lens? And A lenses will be essentially M lenses when used with this convertor? -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Possible great deal!
That's a lot like how my MG wound up. Did you have a purpose in mind, or just did it for fun? I was after the K mount for a yet-to-be-finished flash project. - Peter -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 5:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Possible great deal! That's harsh. On 11/30/2010 1:57 AM, steve harley wrote: On 2010-11-29 18:54 , John Sessoms wrote: I had an A3000 for about 3 months before replacing it with a K1000. Whoever called it a point 'n shoot SLR got it pretty much right. i had an A3000 for about two hours until i turned it to this: http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/3510446/1/a3000?h=7436b3 -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! --Marvin the Martian. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Possible great deal!
You never know, maybe it's a K 500/4.5 :) - Peter -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:06 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Possible great deal! I wouldn't get that excited. The A3000 was a nice enough camera, but no where near the peak of Pentax's camera bodies. http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/film_A/A3.html The only lens mentioned is a 500mm a cheap mirror tele or third party preset. Most likely the only relatively good lens would be the normal, either an A 35-70mm zoom or A 50mm f2.0. On 11/29/2010 1:02 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Well, I would love to get this myself as it strikes me as another can't-miss deal. Unfortunately, I'm strapped and already put the money I could used toward my M-50/2. But, I figured someone on the list might be interested. http://www.upillar.com/listings/185137-new-ununsed-pentax-a3000-body-and-several-pentax-lenses *Several* Pentax lenses, and an A3000 body (supposedly never used) for $75.00 (sob!) -- Walt -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! --Marvin the Martian. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Enablement: Biting the bullet on the K1000 + 50mm f/?
... and the use of the Polaroid SX-70 (IIRC) to check the composition, lighting etc. before committing to a shot with a film camera. Yup, Analogue Chimping :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - battery costs
The vast majority of my communication with inanimate objects seems to involve my swearing and their stubborn indifference. - Peter -Original Message- From: eckinator Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2010 8:39 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT - battery costs Yeah, I forget. Somehow inanimate objects seem to have an enormous need to communicate these days. 2010/11/27 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: On 26/11/10, eckinator, discombobulated, unleashed: no way to have the old one fitted with new cells? Yes and no. Places in the USA do re-cell, so costs after shipping and such would mean I was in a stone's throw of new discount price anyway. The battery has electronics in it that communicates with the charger, and can tell you date of manufacture, serial number, learned capacity, charged capacity, temperature and number of cycles. http://www.antonbauer.com/Products/HyTRON140 -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Enablement: Biting the bullet on the K1000 + 50mm f/?
@ PDML at large -- I pleaded with you people not to talk about film shooting. But, you did it anyway. Now, look what you've done. Don't worry. You'll load it up with film, take a few shots and then a year later you'll find it sitting on a shelf forlornly, having been ignored during that time as you concentrate on digital capture. Yep, same for my MX. And my LX hasn't even had film in for a few years. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Firmware enhancement I'd really like to see.
AFAIK this wouldn't be possible; the camera is not able to stop the lens down further than what you set on the aperture ring. Hence the positioning of 'A' at the far end. - Peter -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 5:06 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Firmware enhancement I'd really like to see. As someone who uses a mix of lenses, K/M/A/F/FA I'd really like to be able to set the ISO in manual mode directly from the wheel that used to handle aperture automatically when the lens is off the A position, rather than having to press the OK button or reprogram the wheels. I mean really, it would be very convenient. The camera does that in all the automatic modes. Just a thought really. -- His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed moral bankruptcy. -Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: A small rant on obtrusive copyright marks.
Significant income from those who choose to violate? Somehow, I just don't see chasing scofflaw copyright infringers as providing a reliable revenue stream from photography. But, it would be poetic. Perhaps, if one wants to lower themselves to the same level as the thief. I guess it's the 21st C equivalent of throwing oneself in front of a car, in order to sue. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Firmware enhancement I'd really like to see.
Ah sorry, yes I misunderstood. Yup, it could certainly do that... In fact, wouldn't it switch to Av mode (from P) if you take it off A? I'd test it, but I'd have to go dig up a non-DA lens :) If so, your wheel assignment for Av could have ISO on the other wheel? Ok, it's still changing wheels, but it doesn't lose your usual hyper-P ability. - Peter -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling Sent: Friday, November 26, 2010 12:05 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Firmware enhancement I'd really like to see. I don't think you understand. The camera senses that the lens is off the A setting so it automatically reassigns ISO to the wheel that handled the aperture, that's easily possible. On 11/25/2010 5:51 AM, Peter Loveday wrote: AFAIK this wouldn't be possible; the camera is not able to stop the lens down further than what you set on the aperture ring. Hence the positioning of 'A' at the far end. - Peter -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 5:06 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Firmware enhancement I'd really like to see. As someone who uses a mix of lenses, K/M/A/F/FA I'd really like to be able to set the ISO in manual mode directly from the wheel that used to handle aperture automatically when the lens is off the A position, rather than having to press the OK button or reprogram the wheels. I mean really, it would be very convenient. The camera does that in all the automatic modes. Just a thought really. -- His lack of education is more than compensated for by his keenly developed moral bankruptcy. -Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: What's the advantage of DNG?
K10D and later compress the .PEFs and don't compress .DNGs. So it makes sense to capture in .PEF and convert to .DNG for processing. K10D and K20D don't, but later cameras certainly do. K7 and K5 both do compressed DNGs, not sure about Kx or Kr. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: off-camera flash
quick question for those who have tried both - to use a p-ttl flash off camera would you advise using a) pentax F (male / female hotshoe adaptor plus sync cable) b) 3rd party cheapo cable solution c) wireless, if so, which one? I've used both the Pentax sets and third party ones without any problems either way. Nissin make a 'universal' off camera cord that supposedly works with multiple systems (just comes down to hotshoe pin placement I guess), but I've not tried it. I also use the Elinchrom Skyport wireless remotes. Seem to work pretty well for me. I chose them mostly because they are small, but there are lots of options out there. I'd avoid the ebay 'cactus' type ones, etc. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Getting a K-5 for review; any requests?
It needs to be thoroughly testes with the 77 and 31 Limited lenses... Yep. Those lenses are the dog's bollocks alright. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Sydney PDML?
David Mann wrote: I'm too poor to look at a K-5. How much can you afford? I might let you look at mine, for the right price :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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-7 K-5 samples at iso 100
You have Dynamic Range expansion turned on? - Peter -Original Message- From: Tanya Love Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 9:52 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: K-7 K-5 samples at iso 100 I've read through this entire thread and I am completely confused here. How can this be? Unless I am doing something relly wrong, my K-7 only goes down to iso200? Tan.x. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Thursday, 11 November 2010 2:02 PM To: PDML Subject: K-7 K-5 samples at iso 100 Two samples shot outdoors today. iso 100, 31mm f4.0 1/250th uncropped, one slightly crooked (i know) see captions underneath http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/K5Samples#5538133005917003170 and http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/K5Samples#5538133048011802098 Regards, Bob S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Sydney PDML?
Cool. I'm enjoying mine. A lot :) Likely going to be in Sydney in early Jan, shame about the timing. - Peter -Original Message- From: Tanya Love Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 9:27 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Sydney PDML? Oh, yeah, and I *may* have my K-5 to show off to you all too! Tan.x. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tanya Love Sent: Tuesday, 16 November 2010 10:02 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Sydney PDML? When are you there David? I leave for Sydney on Thursday morning and will be there until Tuesday night. I am flat out with shoots and teaching workshops for pretty much every second of my day but might be able to swing dinner or lunch or something if the days match up? Tan.x. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Brian Walters Sent: Tuesday, 16 November 2010 7:55 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Sydney PDML? On Tue, 16 Nov 2010 21:32 +1300, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: Hi all, We're going over to Sydney next week and the Mrs wants to watch the new Harry Potter film at the IMAX cinema. I don't. So if anyone's interested then maybe we could meet up for a couple of hours. We don't have concrete plans about when she'll go and see it, and I forget which days we're doing our tours. So I'll have to get back to you about the timing. Hmm. Not quite sure what happened with the other response. I don't recall clicking on 'Send'. Anyway. I have a few spare days next week. If Rob's available we might yet get a chance to do some LXing. Cheers Brian Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Access your email from home and the web -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-5 here, high iso samples
Pentax content on the PDML? I find that offensive :) Thanks for the samples. Wow. - Peter -Original Message- From: P N Stenquist Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 7:47 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: K-5 here, high iso samples My K5 arrived a few hours ago. My first thought was that it was defective and wouldn't autofocus. As usual, I'd forgotten to set the diopter to almost blind. Once I realized that I was the only one not focusing, I shot a few pics at ISO 6400 and 12800, just for grins. I converted them from RAW with the default ACR settings. No additional sharpening. I did increase the exposure a bit on the coke sign, since the largely white background let it slightly under. Have yet to check exposure for any necessary standard comp setting, but it looks pretty close. I also have to check autofocus calibration for all my lenses. I hate that job, but consider it a necessity with any new camera. Maybe tomorrow. Anyway, ere are a few pics. All are with the DA* 16-50. This is ISO 6400, f4, 1/125th: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11890890 100% drop of same frame: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11890891 This frame is ISO 12,800, f4 1/50th. The camera focused in my nearly dark basement: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11890892 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-5 here, high iso samples
Interesting method. Also an interesting statement: if you had a camera that incorporates both Phase Detect and Contrast Detect AF, then you could just point it at a target and it would self calibrate the AF. Indeed - wouldn't that be nice. Pentax? - Peter -Original Message- From: Rick Womer Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 10:53 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: K-5 here, high iso samples That's pretty impressive! But my K7 has only 2200 exposures on it, so I'm trying not to be =too= impressed! Are you acquainted with the moire-based, live-view-employing focus adjustment technique? It made me stop dreading focus adjustment. http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/article_pages/cameras/1ds3_af_micoadjustment.html Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Dare I use a 50-135 f/2.8 + K-7 to shoot a musical this week?
No, you will need to buy a K5 for this :) - Peter -Original Message- From: Jeffery Smith Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 1:43 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Dare I use a 50-135 f/2.8 + K-7 to shoot a musical this week? I have been using faster lenses (77/1.8) for stage productions until now, but want to get a bit closer with a zoom. Do any of you who have this lens feel that it will focus reliably in sometimes dim stage lights with a K-7? Because of the added length, I'm taking a Porter bean bag to use as a rest. What ISO do I dare use indoor under incandescent lighting from floods? I'm shooting it entirely RAW, so I can fiddle with color correction later on the Mac. What say you? Feedback from the intelligentsia is welcomed, gas-baggy or not, whoopee cushion or not, and I won't criticize your reading ability. My only other long telephoto choices are 70-200 2.8 Sigma (10 years old), or a 50-200 Zuiko that I got with my E-1 (but I can use it on my more recent Panasonic. Jeffery Smith About to photography Bat Boy, like my reputation depends on it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: [Firmware update] 20 RAW buffer comming soon to K-5 :)
http://www.pentax.jp/english/news/announce/20101029.html Interesting. That's some pretty inefficient buffer usage in the current version if they can do that. What on earth are they doing. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: WTF? was OT: new camera
On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 8:46 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: yeah, I remember him. He seemed nice and then it got ugly really quickly. He was some sort of fundamentalist Christian. Wait, does this mean that all Christians don't shop at BH? I'm so confused. No; it simply means the rest of us must take responsibility for his actions, and to compensate, buy *more* pentax kit from BH :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 M 40mm f/2.8 pancake
I keep mine on a @istD,and the smallness of the two is great. I don't even try to manual focus it. Another advocate of the Knarf School of Photography? :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 film body nobody talks about
Do you want a grip for it, Brian? I've got one going cheap (read: free), if you're interested. It's new in box, got it at auction in a bulk lot of pentax stuff, and never had a use for it. - Peter -Original Message- From: Brian Walters Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 7:04 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: The film body nobody talks about On Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:27 +, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: *ist There's one @ KEH. But the price is prohibitive. I'd forgotten all about it but for the talk of the MZ-S/D. Anyone here have Yes /use one? No - but I will, eventually. Basically, I found one going at a good price and bought it just for the hell of it. It certainly seems to have usability issues (as PJ has pointed out) but my main complaint is that it's just too damn small!. The MX is about 10mm wider and I even find that a bit on the small side. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - A no graphics, no pop-ups email service -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- That Confounded Bridge
As others have said, the lines and shadows really make this work, esp in BW. I like it. And not too crunge-y at all :) - Peter -Original Message- From: Walter Gilbert Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 11:56 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO -- That Confounded Bridge Here's a shot of an old, rather narrow bridge spanning the Mississippi River, between Cairo, IL and Bird's Point, MO. I almost deleted it, thinking it was an extremely unremarkable, standard photo taken while crossing bridges by tourists the world over. But, when I got to looking at the shadows and lines, I thought, Ah-ha! This might be salvageable! So, I converted it to B/W and was pretty pleased with it after all. http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4965791589/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4965791589/lightbox/ Thoughts? Critiques? Gratuitous insults? Best, Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
Boz's site (Was: Pentax MV1 with accessories)
I'd check Boz's page but I'm feeling too lazy. Talking of which, anyone know what is happening with Boz's site? It hasn't been updated in well over a year (July 2009), and so has no mention of the Kx at all, and perhaps more recent lens releases (not sure about this). It would be a shame to lose this resource to neglect... is Boz no longer wanting to maintain it? - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Messenger-style shoulder bags
For the gear you're listing, a Think Tank Photo Retrospective 10 would do great. Agreed, I would look into the Think Tank range, very well thought out bags that don't look like camera bags. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 new cameras in Photokina
A K-FFD would be nice, you can guess the main upgrade feature on that one. Aperture Simulator? ducks :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: back in the world of film (sort of) with my MX
Kodak produces on variety, BW400CN, which is designed to be printed on colour paper, they stopped making Portra BW (their other variety) a long time ago.. Ilford produces XP2 Plus which is designed to be printed on BW paper. Anyone know what the difference is between BW400CN and this: http://www.camerastore.com.au/Kodak+Select+400+ISO+24+exp+C+41+B%26W+Film_707_details.htm - Kodak Select Black and White + 400 ? I can see both advertised at different places here, though Kodak only mentions the one on their site... is it the same thing in a different box, or what? - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Monitor advice wanted
The models I'm looking at are the U2410 (NZ$1,099) and U2711 (NZ$1,799). Ouch, the current RRPs on these here are now $A699 and $A999. I'd wait for Dell to have a special, unless you're in a hurry. Also do a search for the almost permanently available coupons, like 15% off monitors, etc. You can also use a referral cashback site, like http://www.moneybackco.com.au (in OZ anyways, there must be some equiv). Here the U2711 recently dropped for $1199 to $999, then they had $200 off special to $799, then 15% coupon and 7% moneybackco, droped it to around $630 for me. I now wish I'd bought two :) I'd be suprised if you don't see some similar price drop there. You can always call them and see what they can do for you, I've heard a few people get good discounts that way. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Monitor advice wanted
If you're looking at Dells, I'm pretty happy with my Dell 24 U2408, but recently ordered a 27 U2711 as Dell had a special which worked out to about A$630, which I couldn't pass up. These monitors have a wide-colour gamut, which allows more flexibility in calibration. The U2711 is also one of few monitors, along with the likes of the expensive HP DreamColour series, that supports 30-bit colour. This requires a quadro level graphics card, though, so you'd be looking at a serious investment. Anyway, I can't comment on the U2711 quite yet, but certainly the specs look right, and high res (2560x1440) - I probably would've rather 16:10 than 16:9, but that's getting rarer now. The U2410 is probably another good option, also wide gamut, 1920x1200. Note the U2711 won't swivel with its supplied stand. The U2410 will. - Peter -Original Message- From: David Mann Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 6:27 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Monitor advice wanted Hi all, I'm planning to upgrade to a reasonably good LCD monitor in the near future. Are there any models that offer high quality at good value? Sadly I don't have the budget for an Eizo but I have been eyeing up the IPS Dell ones. Apple are out as they don't have DVI. Apart from that I'm pretty much open. I'm shopping in the 24 to 27 range. I'd like one that I could rotate to portrait orientation but that's not a deal-breaker (in fact it could be more of a pain than it's worth). In addition, what's going on with calibrators these days? I plan to replace my old Spyder and I haven't been following developments in this area at all. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: iPhone 4 with DSLR Lens
Nice, if only Lee Morris knew about this: http://fstoppers.com/iphone/ (apologies if someone's already posted this) - Peter -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 11:46 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: iPhone 4 with DSLR Lens http://hypebeast.com/2010/07/iphone-4-dslr-lens/?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=feedutm_campaign=Feed%3A+hypebeast%2Ffeed+%28Hypebeast%29utm_content=Google+Reader Dan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K-7 question
Don't have one, I'm still shooting the K-x (and the K-7 isn't an option for me, I need that high ISO performance). Hell, of late I'm doing 90%+ of my shooting on film, mostly with my two Maxxum bodies. Page 146 of the manual states: When the interval shooting is set, Extended Bracketing and Multi-exposure are not available. I don't think he wants to do extended bracketing or multi-exposure, just regular bracketing? If so I don't have a K7, and my K20D isn't at hand to test right now... but have you tried changing the custom setting that makes all the bracket shots happen with a single shutter press, rather than requiring hold or multiple presses (I think the K20D calls this one-push bracketing) ? It would seem to make sense that the intervalometer would then trigger multiple exposures with one press , but I may be wrong. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Replacing cells in Battery Packs
Thanks to everyone who had information. Turned out moot, the batteries finally took a charge. Good to hear it is working again, but I'd say you'd be fine. You can get both Gel and AGM SLA batteries in larger capacities, though I can't recall one that'd fit in the QB1+. I have in the past made larger cases to accommodate bigger cells, though I also often used a separate (ie faster) charger in these cases. This also allows me to swap (cheap) SLA batteries without needing more than one battery back, and charge them externally. The changes in automotive batteries people are talking about are calcium lead acid batteries. This is not relevant to AGM/Gel SLAs. It may take it quite a bit longer to charge with the original charger, though. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Zion Afternoon
I find this quite interesting. Yes, the colours are a bit saturated, and the background a bit murky... but I think its weaknesses are also its strengths here. For me, it has a feeling of transitioning from an accentuated almost hyper-real foreground, into what could be an impressionistic painting in the background. But it's not exactly a juxtaposition either... the successive layers blend and enhance the feel. It holds my attention and draws me into the scene. Personally, I really like this one. Has it changed much since you took this? Looks like a nice place to visit. - Peter -- From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 5:44 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Zion Afternoon Ran across a strip of 120 that had fallen back of a bureau in the bedroom. Glassed it on the lightbox and decided to have it scanned. It was one that had been rejected (by me) some years ago..pre PS. Sun angle flattens some of the darker distant elements, but by pumping the sun struck and adjacent areas brings it back a little, so am somewhat torn as to its worth. Your opinions sought. Thanks! Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=521 Mamiya 6, 50mm L (sold few years ago), FUJI RDP III -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 645D on now on ebay fromJapan
I prefer to buy my major equipmen titems from my ocla camera shop, who are pretty good. That's how I get my titems as well Hmm, you have to pay for your titems? - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML Photo Annual on line now
I ordered hardcover, image wrap and that's proven to be very durable, so I'm really glad of that choice. I believe a number of others voiced similar opinion. That's what I went with, too. But last year there was a premium paper variation - I don't see that as an option this year :-( I'm waiting on this option too - as I recall, Mark put it up as an separate book on request last time. Lets hope that happens again :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: battery pack for Pentax af540
I use an SLA battery pack with my 540 at times that I made, but it is simply a 6V substitute pack that connects to the battery compartment, not an HV pack. As such it does offer vastly more flashes, but the recycle time is no quicker (at least to start with, unlike AA's it doesn't really get longer unless you use it a LOT.) -- From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 10:24 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: battery pack for Pentax af540 I use the Pentax pack with C cells. It works well. I do wish there was a lead acid battery available for the 540, but unfortunately there is none of which I'm aware. Paul On Mar 13, 2010, at 6:31 PM, 27...@comcast.net wrote: Has anyone made a external pack for this flash or know of something besides the c powered pack that Pentax sells / Thanks -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: battery pack for Pentax af540
NiMH C cells are fairly easy to come by; in Oz JarCar sell them, not sure anywhere else, but any electronics stockist should have them. The ones I have seen are 4500MAh. The other alternative is the AA-C cell adapters, but of course this limits you to the capacity of AA batteries; though they are then cheaper and more universal. - Peter -- From: Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 12:36 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: battery pack for Pentax af540 I have the powerpak III that Pentax sells using 'C' batteries. It seems to work about as well as my Quantum Battery 2 packs that I used with my metz and Pentax potato masher units. Recycle times are fairly close. I found one minor advantage with the Pentax unit in that when you have to do long sets of pics, you can install another set of batteries when yours run out. Of course, the downside is that you have to buy them each time. I haven't yet seen any commercial pack for the 540 other than the Pentax one. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, March 13, 2010, 4:31:53 PM, you wrote: 2cn Has anyone made a external pack for this flash or know of 2cn something besides the c powered pack that Pentax sells / Thanks -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: urgently need impression about Metz flash
I have both of these also; I'd find it hard to split them, they both perform well. The secondary reflector is handy for catchlights, esp. when you can't use the bounce card thing because you're bouncing off a wall at an odd angle. I don't really find either menu system particularly more difficult to use. The Metz will go down to 1/256 power, in 1/3rd steps - the Pentax only 1/64. Not relevant for 'normal' use, but can be handy for in-close off camera flash. Both work fine in Pentax wireless mode. The Metz full-power flash duration is 1/125 - so if you're shooting at 1/180 full sync, you can't get quite the quoted power out of it - not by a lot, but you can see a difference in tests. I don't think this is the case with the Pentax. Both work in HSS, not sure on power levels here. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: How many watt-seconds is the AF-540?
guide number Watt Seconds Effective Watt Seconds BCPS (Beam Candle Power Seconds) 16x the light. However its a largely irrelevant measure; GN is completely dependant on any sort of reflectors, diffusers, zoom heads etc etc. So on a white lightening, this figure changes with anything you put on it. As does the 540, but this is less common of course. This is of course also why the 540 changes GN with zoom position; the Watt-Seconds would be the same no matter what; it is an absolute power. Howeer even this is misleading, as it is the amount of power the flash uses, not how much light it puts out. Different efficiencies etc can make this vary somewhat; and it is often only truly useful when comparing a range from one manufacturer. I've not seen BCPS much, but I assume its the american or imperial equivalent of Lux /Lumens/Candela? In any case, this is potentially the most useful, but least quoted spec. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: NSW PDML 2010
After spending time at my in-laws in Tamworth, we'll be in Sydney from January 3rd to January 8th (we leave for LA at 9pm on the 8th). Did a date get finalised for this? I doubt I'll be able to make it over, but would like to know just in case. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: hum hum....
http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/850701/Main/850689/ Another 100mm macro? What are they thinking. Have they not noticed the gap left between the 16-45 / 16-50 / 17-70 / 18-55 (x4) zooms? I am really hanging out for a 17.5-59mm model. Preferably f/3.1. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Drinking Canadian beer tonight
Ah, which one? Looking at the site, I think I'd go for Maudite. I'll have to look for it. I prefer La Fin Du Monde, but Maudite is good too. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Does High Speed sync only work in p-ttl?
I decided to check out high speed sync with my K20D and AF540. Am I missing something or does it only work in p-ttl? It seems that I can crank the shutter speed up to 1/4000 with the flash in p-ttl, but in manual it stops at 1/180. Not really sure, I can't think of any technical reason to disallow it completely. What manual power level are you using? Remember HSS loses (a lot) of power, so you'll never be able to get full, and at high speeds it'll be very low indeed. So perhaps try setting 1/16 or something and see if it changes anything. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 Smoker? No Apple for you.
and no one seems to have stopped to think what the word biohazard means -- what exactly is infectious about the tar/dust mixture? Biohazards don't have to be infectious (but can be) - they are a biologically-based hazardous substance. Tabacco/smoke/tar would probably qualify, though it may seem a little extremist to call it that. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 Smoker? No Apple for you.
i guess it could be a toxin from decaying biological meterial ... Likely other toxins/venoms etc. nothing about congealed cigarette smoke could literally be a biohazard, unless something else was growing in it, unless a knife could also be considered a biohazard I'm not sure what kind of knives you have, but most of mine are metal, not organic origin :) Yeah it would be silly to consider a wooden spear a biohazard. But its not hazardous due to its (bio)chemical content. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 Annual ordering
I've just adjusted the settings so that you can buy the Permium Paper version from Blurb. The standard version can be ordered through my web site (I keep some of the paperback on hand at all times). Anyway, the official Blurb page should now show Premium Paper. http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/573542 Thanks! Anyone have any thoughts on dust-jacket vs image-wrap? Kinda hard to tell what looks nicer from the web page, as always. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Annual ordering
Anyone know how I choose the paper type I want for a PDML Annual order? I seem to recall selecting premium paper in the past was a separate book or somesuch, but I can't find any option for it. Thanks, - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Vinyl vs. Digital
The same factors apply to CDs. Audiophile CDs have much better sound quality than the ones you find in the discount bin at WalMart; especially some of the early CD issues of 60s 70s LPs that were digitized straight from the old LP master tapes without any kind of re-mixing, re-mastering ... that's why there are re-issues (one reason anyway). Indeed. There is a lot of quality variation in all formats. But its not like CDs are representative of state-of-the-art digital music formats anyway,nor have been for a long time. Even in consumer equipment, it's been, what, 10 years since SACD/DVDA came on the scene? These suffer from exactly what you talk about though, too many are merely upconversions of CD recordings, themselves often digitized from dodgey analogue masters. But a well mastered SACD/DVDA is pretty damn impressive. Just a shame there's not more stuff being released on them, though its still probably more than the amount of new stuff released on vinyl :( - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: How can I fire a flash at 1/1000 secs?
As it seems that flash synch disabled above X-synch speeds is more than a Pentax only situation, the ball must be in Jobo's court to find a solution. It may not be Pentax only, but I think both Nikon and Canon get this right, so I doubt Jobo really care :( Isn't there any other connection/outlet where a camera provides an impulse coincident with exposure? Perhaps on the multi-pin grip connector. Dunno. Nikons have this kind of ability on their 10 pinconnector. Canon probably has a similar option. make the GPS unit in an SCA-3xxx version that could spoof the camera into believing it was mounted with a high speed flash. A SCA version would add another A$100 to the cost for the 3702 adapter, which seems less than ideal me. Still, it would give it platform independence (rather than them releasing a version for every system). If I were to bother attempting to build such thing, I'd just do a pentax dedicated one anyway. Firstly, its all I need, and secondly I have no idea how I'd get hold of a SCA spec to implement it that way. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: How can I fire a flsh at 1/1000 secs?
in a serious vein, my son discovered that his Nikon D70, when using a wireless trigger, will not only fire a flash at 1/500 to 1/2000 sec, it will also sync. We tried it with my Oly EP-1 and it does the same at 1/500 sec. Indeed, this is expected with the D70. It's one of its great features - it uses an electronic shutter at speeds above x-sync. That is, the mechanical shutter only ever goes up to 1/250 or whatever it is,then faster speeds are done electronically. Allows flash sync at any shutter speed, which is great for things like overpowering daylight with your flash(es). I'd love to see this feature from pentax (as an option, if need be), but I'm not holding my breath. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: How can I fire a flsh at 1/1000 secs?
I thought the modern offerings had a burst mode for high speed flash? So did I. But I'm not too sure anymore :-( If you're referring to high speed sync (HSS) flash modes, then yeah all half modern pentax cameras support this. This doesn't really help, though. The camera only does HSS if it detects a dedicated flash capable of it, and also does the triggering using a somewhat different protocol with multiple pulses on one of the flash interface pins, and the triggering uses what Pentax call special flash emission process, which covers triggering of such things as PTTL (preflash), HSS, wireless, etc. But without it thinking it has a dedicated flash, it doesn't trigger anything. And even with one, you'd need something that understood pentax dedicated flash protocol in order to provide a trigger signal from it. All we really need, is an option to just trigger the hotshoe normally at any shutter speed. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: OT: Geotagging again, agian... JOBO Photo GPS
It wont work out of the hot-shoe/flash connection. It only records data whenever the shutter is fired. That's actuelly the beauty of the whole koncept :-) Given that, as far as I can tell, Pentax cameras annoyingly refuse to fire the flash if you're above sync speed, does this work at higher shutter speeds? - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: How can I fire a flash at 1/1000 secs?
I will let you guys know when and if I get answers. I don't think there's much JOBO can do about it, the camera simply doesn't signal the GPS. If there is a way I'd be very interested. I have previously tried to fire a slaved camera using RF triggers this way (such that a stationary camera on a tripod would take a shot from a different angle every time I take one myself). It works great, but not above 1/180 :( Please Pentax, give us an option to trigger the flash no matter what. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Question re GPS and geotagging
My current GPS is a Garmin Etrex Vista. Is that the original Vista or the HCx version - which is supposedly much better sensitivity? Thanks - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DIY light modifier - GRID
I used black drinking straws cut to length glued inside a cardboard outer to make a grid. Also corflute glued in layers can work, though the rectangular grid gives a different light dispersion than the round straws. - Peter - Original Message - From: Roman Melihhov ro...@blakout.net To: pdml pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 10:59 PM Subject: DIY light modifier - GRID http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20090925155639 ^^^ If any one you have experience making GRID with other techniques - please share. Thank you. K20D, DA 10-17mm, DA* 16-50mm, FA 50mm, DA 50-200mm, ELINCHROM RX more @ roman.blakout.net | roman.4models.info -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT The date has been set
2009/9/4 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com: Well, its official. Erin and Sparky, er James have set October 30 2010 as their wedding date. Let the bridzilaing begin.:-) So much for the new truck, the K7 or D300, however i just bought a Poulan electric chain saw whilst i could still afford it. A basic part of any garden photographer's gearbox. ;-) And damn handy as a wedding photographer: carrying a D3x or a 1Ds mark III might get you 'pro' respect, but wielding a K7 in one hand and a chainsaw in the other trumps that any day :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 web: what are the 5 must go to photo sites each day ?
I visit http://www.strobist.com most days, though there is not always new content. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Monopod advice
NO! I did not mis-type. The 222 Pistol Grip Ball Head also has a quick release plate, and the Ball Head release lever is vertical, so you can use it with either hand, and have the lever facing any way round to your most comfortable position. The 322 has a horizontal grip and lever which seem like it would be restricting, unless it swivels so the left hand fingers can squeeze the trigger. The 322 can be used horizontally (left or right handed), or vertically, depending how you set it up (the mount for the QR plate can be attached in various places). However I think the load limit in vertical arrangement is lower. There is also a (ridiculously expensive) shutter release option for it that allows thumb release when holding the grip. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K7 Comparison?
I can think of several things I'd rather do, but as most of them involve middle aged women and leather straps, I expect I'll just post high ISO pictures from both cameras. So, high ISO shots of middle-aged women and leather straps? My wife does question when I look at images containing both. One OR the other is fine though. So High-ISO shots are fine, and shots of middle aged women in leather straps too? What does she object to in the combination, the lack of IQ in her bondage porn? :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Time for some new pants I reckon
Anyway, I've lost in the order of 20-30kg. This shot illustrates just how successful I've been: You know what, successful or not, I so didn't need a photo down the front of your pants Dave :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: SMC A* 300mm f4.0 no longer focuses to infinity!
Hmm. Never thought of that - thanks for the idea. The lens hood on my Voigtlander 28/2 Ultron keeps unscrewing itself and falling off. I've twice had to retrace my steps looking for it in the last couple of weeks. I'd been toying with the idea of superglue, but recent unhappy experiences of superglue and cameras put me off the idea. Nail polish it is! Plus there's such a lovely range of colours to choose from. Candy Apple Red lens anyone? - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oh another K-7 thread...
Every half stop is critical when you're mixing flash and daylight. I've shot outdoor wedding ceremonies that were under a gazebo with a lit background. I need the higher shutter speed both to open the stop a bit and keep the shutter speed high enough for can't miss handholding. A faster flash synch speed is something that should be available at this price point. DOF is just one small part of the equation. Paul Is there any con in using shutter priority and hi-speed synch of your choice? I've used it with my K20D and pictures look fine. HSS doesn't buy you any extra flash output, in fact it reduces it on many models of flash. (the same energy must be spread over a range of exposures to build up the frame, so you don't get full power in each slice). Basically once you hit max flash output (or the max you want to use for acceptable recycle times), the only way to increase the flash's contribution is to reduce ambient, ie faster shutter speed (changing aperture affects both flash and ambient). As awesome as the K7 does look, this is the thing I really wanted to see improved, and what disappoints me most about the specs. Especially as they took the opporunity to improve the FPS and max shutter, so presumably a new shutter mechanism, without addressing this basic issue. Also, I don't see why they don't offer an electronic shutter on 1/180th exposures, some of the Nikon DSLRs have done this (was it the D70?), and it allows flash sync at any shutter speed - the mechanical shutter never goes faster than 1/250th (or whatever) and the quicker exposure is done electronically. There may be some technical reason not to offer ths, but one would think if you can do live view (ie, readout during exposure), surely electronic shutter isn't that different. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DA* 60-250 at BH
$1300+ is not that terrible much? Wouldnt you rather see a test comparison to the $139 typical smc-A/70-210/F4 before judging that $1300+ price? Hmm... Are these both new prices, or are you comparing new with used here? Can one still get the A70-210 new? - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 GESO - ANZAC Day
Not sure i know what ANZAC day is. I think its mostly got to do with biscuits (cookies), these days. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Memory Card Body Swap
Okay to swap a partially filled memory card from one camera to another? For example, during a shoot, your primary camera goes south and you only have space remaining on that partially used card. Can you transfer that card to your back-up camera with impunity? Generally yes, but keep in mind it will likely mess up the numbering sequence on the second camera (basically update it to be in sync with the first) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 21th may is the day for the new Pentax DSLR.
I would shed no tears for the lack of a pop-up flash myself. As someone who frequently uses the wireless function to fire two external flashes using the pop-up flash, I would miss having the pop- up flash on the camera. Me too. I find it far too useful as a flash controller to buy a camera without one. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: WTB and a macro flash question
There's the RayFlash (http://www.ray-flash.com), which requires a certain flash-lens distance based on various canon/nikon flashes, or the Orbis (http://www.orbisflash.com), which requires you to hand-hold the flash. Neither of which are really designed for macro photography, but more for studio/portrait ring-flash look. Really you don't want the kind of power a normal flash puts out in a ring flash; well, at least you need to be able to get it very low. The Metz flashes are great at this, generally, and can be dialed down to 1/256th. Still, its probably overkill. There are DIY attempts at getting a ring-flash from the pop-up flash on cameras using fibre-optics, but they all seema bit clumsy. (eg: http://www.fring.we.bs/) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Metz 15MS-1
Did anyone get one of the metz rmacro flashes? If so, how do you find it? Thanks! - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Gels for Pentax flashes?
Quick question for the flash users ... Are there coloured gels available for the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ? Do gels for Speedlights or other flashes fit or are able to be adapted? Or do you just get sheet gels, cut them to size and sticky-tape them in place? I use the LumiQuest FXtra gel holder / set - fit on my Pentax (540FGZ, 360FGZ) and various Metz (58AF-1, 54MZ-4, 40MZ-3 etc) flashes. http://lumiquest.com/products/fxtra.htm It comes with some standard gets, and you can cut others to use with it. I'm pretty happy with them. Love, Light and Peace, - Peter Loveday -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Gels for Pentax flashes?
Are there coloured gels available for the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ? Do gels for Speedlights or other flashes fit or are able to be adapted? Or do you just get sheet gels, cut them to size and sticky-tape them in place? Oh also, look to get some free sample 'swatch packs' for Rosco or Lee gel sets. Usually you can find some local place that has them. Lee, I think, will send you some if you apply online. As will some oter company who's name I can't remember (starts with an A perhaps?) Anyway, these swatch packs, once pulled apart, fit pretty nicely on most flashes. Love, Light and PEace, - Peter Loveday -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 book: Updated URL
And I wasn't able to make Premium Paper available as an *option* to purchasers. What about having a second copy of the book, identical except with premium? - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My next DSLR wishlist
I think there's been far too little speculation on this List for the last couple of years. So I've had to do all the dreaming myself, of what I'd like to see in my next camera. Things I would actually need for what I do. Of course other people's needs will differ, so why not go ahead and make your own list? And take some time to think through why those features are important to you. Not better to the world in general for whatever reason. For me, I'd like faster flash sync speed. And I don't mean HSS. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 book: Updated URL
I would probably be interested in a premium one... by the time I ordered one, the extra cost is negligible anyway. Which brings me to another thought... anyone interested in a group purchase to Oz? The shipping on a single copy here is absurd. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 the G1 ...
There's no mistaking that it's an EVF ... you're looking at a video image rather than an optical image ... but it's very bright and easy to see, the resolution is 1.4Mpixel and the refresh is 60hz so it appears nearly as sharp as a good computer monitor. I assume thats in camera marketing-speak, making it fairly low res (in computer terms) at 800x600 or somesuch in reality? Or is it really a 1400x1050 res or somesuch? - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Australian photobook recommendation - Albumprinter
Finally picked http://www.albumprinter.com.au/ Thanks for the review, perfect timing - I've been considering local options for this recently. Blurb is just too damn expensive by the time you get it here. Keep us updated if you get different bindings/layouts on your thoughts there too. Thanks! - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: FA 1.4/50mm tested by DPReview
In that case, FF and aps format would be the SAME DOF, neither one would have deeper dof. And print size is not a factor either. For me print size is definitely a factor. When considering if something is adequately in focus, or within acceptable DOF, it is really the final result that interests me. Of course not only print size, but viewing distance affects the overall 'enlargement' of the image... Certainly the average 10x15 print may be viewed a lot closer than a 2m x 3m wall print, and this can change what CoC is acceptable, and what falls within acceptable focus. Still, in the majority of cases, where I'm considering a 10x15 vs an A4 vs a web image, the viewing distance is similar, and acceptable CoC (and therefore DOF) varies with enlargement size. I think, for me, unless I'm contact printing from film (or sensor :), the original format is less relevant than the overall enlargement of the 'system' - that is sensor, print, viewing distance considered as a whole. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PUG themes
Aha, you backed off the Nudes theme after all! Chicken! it would be easy to incorporate nudes into any of those themes: Roots - well, that's kind of like abstract, with hair. For us Australians on the list, nudes for this one is a given, hair or not. Love, Light and Peace, - Peter Loveday -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PUG themes
Yes, Dave, I know what it means. Just wanted to know what to expect from Peter's photograph. Thanks though. :P Oh, it could go any way. The plural wording of the theme adds an extra challenge :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: you know what?
It sucks that the Macbook doesn't have a SD card slot. That's all. In my experience, built in card readers are mind-numbingly slow. At least the oens in my laptops are. Even with the built in one, I use the little SanDisk MicroMate readers that come with the Extreme III SDHC cards. They seem pretty speedy, and don't take up too much room. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Photowalking with a Digital Native
I have to force myself to do that every so often. I know I really *should* take time and care when shooting -- when I do so I find that I spend much less time in Lightroom and (especially) Photoshop. I hope the M8 will help me with this. The most automation it has is aperture priority. I'm not sure its the camera automation that causes this; at least not for me. I think the combination of being able to burn through shots with no real cost (why take one good shot when you can take 10 mediocre ones in the same time), and also the assumption that one can fix it easily in post if needed are more to blame. - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
