Re: OT: Leica M8 digital unveiled
Ryan Brooks wrote: Just picked up the M8. First impressions (pictures will have to wait until tomorrow): First test pics here: www.hack.net/m8 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Leica M8 digital unveiled
Just picked up the M8. First impressions (pictures will have to wait until tomorrow): - Really solid. - Very nice user interface (mechanical and software)... especially the menus. Super easy to navigate and work with; everything is very obvious. - Lowest ISO is 160 (1/8000th top shutter speed) - Highest ISO is 2500. - It's built very, very well- but you can tell that the soul has changed. When you take the bottom off, it's a digi-cam- no doubt about it. - Even the LCD has a very high quality anti-reflective coating- looks like the front of a multicoated lens Things to get used to: - Shutter button feels weird to me. It's just different from the M7... there are three steps now. - The top of the camera looks empty without the cocking lever. - The Self-timer/C/S/OFF selection switch is too easy to turn IMHO. And they should have put single shot all the way on one end instead of the middle of the stroke. (if you just slide it all the way on w/o looking, you get self-timer... you should get single shot IMHO). - With the 1.33x crop, the framelines are different and my brain doesn't recognize them. Maybe this is because I'm used to the .8x finder. - Seems slightly fatter and heavier than the M7. - Motor whirring sound after the shot. -Ryan Gonz wrote: Its real, or so it would seem, since its now up on DPreview. rg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 9/14/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: while we're having a love fest on the K10D another leak ... in french (babelfish does a good translation) http://www.macandphoto.com/2006/09/prise_en_main_d.html I think I saw a couple of pigs flying south a few moments ago ... ;-) I'll drool anyway. Even if it's real, I could never afford it, so ontological verity is somewhat moot. g -frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Monument Valley - the follow-up
Tom Reese wrote: We had a good time and it was a worthwhile stop on our tour since we were going through there anyway. I don't know that it's worth a visit by I definitely recommend it in combination with the National Parks that are within a day's drive. I've been there three times and I'd highly recommend it- but a Navajo guide is a must. The best photographs are far off the road, and the guides are very helpful in finding good locations, chasing the light and getting you to lots of places not seen from the road. -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Dealing with eBay vendors. Was: Re: The JCO survey
Shel Belinkoff wrote: My experience with JCO was not a pleasant one, and, because of that, I will not do business with him again. As an eBay buyer - especially one dealing with a fellow list member - I don't want confrontational and accusatory emails. Sh!t happens, and there's no reason not to be pleasant about such things. Pot. Meet kettle. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT computer help
Actually, make sure you get a CardBus reader instead; physically compatible with PCMCIA, but much faster transfers. (A USB2.0 reader will be much faster than just a normal PCMCIA reader.) -Ryan Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 9:50 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT computer help Bill, Buy a PCMCIA card reader for SD cards, pop it in the slot, put your latest shots from the *ist D in there, and watch PS Elements 5.0 open it up and download the photos. The PCMCIA cards are an interchangable way to install hardware onto your laptop. You can get wireless cards, bluetooth cards, memory cards, all kinds of optional stuff. Nowdays, the Dell PC probably comes with what you want already built in and most hardware plugs into your USB ports. But it is still an easy way to get something like an SD card reader onboard. Regards, Bob S. On 10/18/06, Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just discovered what appears to be a PCMCIA slot on my Dell 1505. There is a little black thingy that is currently in the slot that pops out and seems to have a couple of ridge like projects that are apparently guides for different cards. Other than showing my lack of knowledge of 'puters, can anyone tell me anything about this slot? No info in the manual nor any info I can find on the Dell site. Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Netscape 7.1 - ann's new computer blues
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (1) Can I get that or older versions as a free download? Someone wrote (on our list) I could download 7.1 and I can't find that email now I want to start using my road runner email account but would definitely not like to use outlook. thanks ann How about Thunderbird instead? Netscape is dead, and the Mozilla folks have split the browser into Firefox and Thunderbird: http://www.mozilla.com/thunderbird/ mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Netscape 7.1 - ann's new computer blues
j wrote: Ann, why not use Eudora for your e-mail and Opera for your browser. I have been using them both for a long,long timeJ Eudora is also switching to Thunderbird: http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS7305911803.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: File size of scanned 6x7 neg
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got a mate telling me a high res drum scan of a 6x7 neg would only be 10MB in TIFF format. Surely it would be in the hundreds of MB neighbourhood wouldn't it? Yes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Scanner question
Gonz wrote: I have alot of Kodachrome slides taken with my trusty ME-Super all the way up to my PZ-1. I have been attempting to scan these with my Epson 4990, which is a pretty decent scanner from what I've read. But the slides always seem to scan very dark, even though I can put them on a light table and see them just fine, and they project beautifully. Do any of these scanners have provisions for upping the brightness of the lamp, or changing the ISO (sensitivity) of the scanner sensor? It seems that doing this during scanning would be more effective than me trying to stretch out the underexposed scan afterwards with levels. Try using Vuescan (if you're not already) - it gives better control of the exposure during the scan. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The JCO survey
Boris Liberman wrote: Third. On 10/9/06, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: second Here here. Go ahead and add $100 to the MSRP for this function, Pentax. I guess we're past the only three people care point. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies
You are getting more DOF with the 70mm though.. it would be nice if it was faster to make up for this. -R Adam Maas wrote: At f2.4, the 70 is about perfect for me. Essentially the same length and speed as the legendary Nikon 105 f2.5, which is a superb portrait lens. -Adam Bob Sullivan wrote: The small 70mm f2.8? shown on the new K10D photos has me thinking. It is a pancake size lens. Perhaps Pentax feels it can seriously change lens design with shake reduction. Maybe they think we don't need the fast/big glass any longer. Regards, Bob S. On 9/16/06, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sure. But. These days it seems a Limited means a pancake. Is that what we want? Pancakes are cool, but faster primes are what I need. I sure could use a fast 30mm too, like the Sigma 30 f:1.4 If I have to choose between fast lenses and compact lenses, fast lenses are what I'd go for. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: 16. september 2006 13:20 To: PDML Subject: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies True, Pentax has a number of 50mm/1.4 lenses that will work well on the DSLR's, but I wonder why there's no 50mm DA lens. That seems like a big hole in the lineup. I'd like to see such a lens - smaller and lighter perhaps than the FA etc., with that focusing clutch thing, and, of course, optimized for the digital use. Does anyone else think this would be a nice addition to the DA line? Maybe even a 50mm Ltd? Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: English K10D brochure
Is it the official camera of the Internet though? On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, Christian wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: That's damned near the slickest brochure I've ever seen from pentax. I'm tempted to ask who are these people and what did they do with the real Asahi?. http://www.pentax.no/accounts/433774/File/Datablader/8690.pdf I like the new slogan. Much better than the thinly veiled amateur porn slogan for your precious moments -- Christian Skofteland http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A caution about aging technology
Scott Loveless wrote: On 9/12/06, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Scott Loveless wrote: On 9/11/06, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cory Papenfuss wrote: I've got a couple machines that I expect to climb in value over the next 10 years, but they're working NeXT slab's, which aren't exactly common (only about 10,000 made). You too, eh? I got a TurboColor Slab awhile back and put a virgin OpenStep 4.2 install on it. Wish I had the correct cables to connect to the sound boxes and monitor. Really was a purdy machine. -Cory Got one of those, an ADB unit using the ADB sound box, keyboard and mouse, and SGI 17 monitor and a non-ADB Monoslab with 17 Monitor, keyboard, mouse and soundbox. Both running NeXTSTEP 3.3. Also have OpenSTep 4.2 floating around, but haven't installed it on anything as of yet. -Adam Ack! I have Unix envy. Have I mentioned the SGI Challenge S I've got as well ;-) Have I mentioned how much I hate you? vbg Seriously, I've been eyeballing an O2 and a Superwide. You know, just to have yet another practical, useful device laying around. I've got a 4-processor Onyx with RealityEngine2 here that I'd love to sell... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A caution about aging technology
Cory Papenfuss wrote: I've got a 4-processor Onyx with RealityEngine2 here that I'd love to sell... Space-heater? ;-) No kidding! I measured the draw and decided not to run it at home. Neat system, was better in a colo where I didn't have to pay for power. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Does this mean what I think it means?
Adam Maas wrote: No, you're changing the conversion curve and levels. ISO is normally set at the ADC stage. No, it's set by the amplifier(s) before the A/D. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D available at Amazon (pre-order)
For fun, I added it to my cart and got a much earlier delivery date. -R On Wed, 13 Sep 2006, Paul Stenquist wrote: But November 20 availability. Sigh. On Sep 13, 2006, at 9:45 PM, Gonz wrote: For those who tried to get it at BH and were not able: http://tinyurl.com/jg7aj rg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Why CF is still viable storage media
On Tue, 12 Sep 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Interesting. Is it not also true that the CF to PC card adapters are basically passive adaption? The PCMCIA specification is very adaptable. Yes, it is not true. PCMCIA is more like ISA, so an adapter would have electronics. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Press Release out on Steve's Digicams
Charles Robinson wrote: ..for those of you who haven't already read the PDF file circulating around. http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_09132006_k10d_pr.html?AType=0 Great camera! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Why CF is still viable storage media
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Sep 11, 2006, at 8:02 PM, Matt Kelch wrote: Doesn't CF use a modified IDE interface? That might be a large part of why its still around. I'm not sure about CF using or being a modified IDE. It is. In fact, there are even passive adapters for CF-IDE (being the 40-pin sort found in desktop computers). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Moon 09-08-2006
Kenneth Waller wrote: Kind of hard to miss the focus on a moon shot, it's infinity Agreed. But if the lens was focused short of infinity ? Or past infinity, which most long lenses will do. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Estimated File Size K10D
On Sat, 9 Sep 2006, Mark Roberts wrote: This limit is believed to be 4 per pixel? Who believes this and why? I do. It's all about the well size, Rob posted the chart earlier. -R -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D Resolving power
Jack Davis wrote: This is why I ask for a review. Glad I did! More bits doesn't lower noise or increase dynamic range (unless you're talking about s/n electrically- which isn't applicable here). As Rob pointed out, full well capacity of these sensors is 65k electrons, so anything more than 16-bits is overkill- unless you can count half an electron. :-) Jack --- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack Davis wrote: A quick review. Is there any significance to the noted press release claim that the K10D contains a newly developed high performance A/D converter which allows the highest resolving power (22 bits, or 4.2m gradations) among all existing digital cameras Do we agree that it's extreme overkill (considering sensor pixel count) and only hollow hype to grab the shopper? Not at all. Better D-A conversion is unrelated to pixel count. It affects with *every* pixel, potentially yielding lower noise and better dynamic range, so it would be a big advantage even with a low-res sensor. -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D Resolving power
On Fri, 8 Sep 2006, Jack Davis wrote: Thanks, Ryan. My understanding is growing. Jack Yeah- it's an interesting spot we're in right now. We'd all like more dynamic range, but the sensor technology (CCD/NMOS and CMOS) really can't be crafted to respond like the photochemical reactions can in film. I'm sure this will be figured out eventually, but it's been this way for a long time- interesting time to be alive, that's for sure. Whatever the next sensor technology is, I wonder if more dynamic range will mean more film look. -R --- Ryan Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack Davis wrote: This is why I ask for a review. Glad I did! More bits doesn't lower noise or increase dynamic range (unless you're talking about s/n electrically- which isn't applicable here). As Rob pointed out, full well capacity of these sensors is 65k electrons, so anything more than 16-bits is overkill- unless you can count half an electron. :-) Jack --- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack Davis wrote: A quick review. Is there any significance to the noted press release claim that the K10D contains a newly developed high performance A/D converter which allows the highest resolving power (22 bits, or 4.2m gradations) among all existing digital cameras Do we agree that it's extreme overkill (considering sensor pixel count) and only hollow hype to grab the shopper? Not at all. Better D-A conversion is unrelated to pixel count. It affects with *every* pixel, potentially yielding lower noise and better dynamic range, so it would be a big advantage even with a low-res sensor. -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Anyone running this....
I've been using one; works great for native apps... still prefer the G5 for photoshop and any MS Office work. Absolutely flies w/ CaptureOne compared to the G5. -R On Thu, 7 Sep 2006, David J Brooks wrote: Any one here running the new Mac desktops with the dual chips. If so, any comments. Dave Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Anyone running this....
The team at Apple predicted this result as far back as 1999 (maybe a little earlier ... that's when I became involved in the effort) and much of Mac OS X's inner workings were architected to provide a good degree of processor independence and a reasonable schema for moving forward through a processor change. The results of my five/six years of effort along with that of several thousand other people are producing the Apple systems, Mac OS X and the third party applications of today and into the foreseeable future. 90% of the portability work was done at NeXT, not Apple. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D
On Fri, 1 Sep 2006, Doug Franklin wrote: Digital Image Studio wrote: Even two seconds may not be long enough for a large heavy well damped rig, think very low frequency oscillations as a function of depressing the shutter. Two seconds is /not/ enough when I'm trying to get moon photos with a 400/5.6 and two 2X t/c's on the *ist D. I haven't gotten a sharp one yet, and I've tried everything I can think of so. I would think that at that kind of focal length you would need a drive to compensate for the Earth's rotation. What shutter speed are you using? -R -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: But what about the 645D?
I'll take 5 years and $500. On Sat, 2 Sep 2006, John Forbes wrote: On Fri, 01 Sep 2006 14:29:25 +0100, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Large format digital backs won't always be too expensive. I can see a tiled back of APS-C sensors selling for less than 2K in a couple of years. Would you be interested in a little wager of $100 on that? We'll take two years to end at 31/12/2008, and large format to be 4x5 or above. I think that's fair. Are you on? John Large format digital cameras have been used by pro shooters for many years. They tile the image from multiple sensors. They're used in conjunction with a computer. To expensive to be practical for anyone outside of the very small group that you think is the pro shooting world. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D
You absolutely need a drive at that magnification and shutter speed. On Fri, 1 Sep 2006, Doug Franklin wrote: ryan brooks wrote: I would think that at that kind of focal length you would need a drive to compensate for the Earth's rotation. What shutter speed are you using? I wouldn't think so at 1/30 or 1/60 near full moon, which is what I recall the exposures to have been. The moon pretty much fills the short side of the frame. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D
At 1/30th of a second, at your focal length, the moon will move through about 40 sensor pixels. (this is back of the envelope- I'll do it again tomorrow). -73s, n9ybx On Fri, 1 Sep 2006, Doug Franklin wrote: ryan brooks wrote: You absolutely need a drive at that magnification and shutter speed. May be, but as I said in another post, I've gotten sharp results with the same rig, just replacing the *ist D and 2 sec mirror prefire with the LX and its mirror locked up. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Thick Mats (US)
On Tue, 29 Aug 2006, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Nielsen Bainbridge sells 8-ply museum matts in precut sizes. It's a This is something that has always confused me. Does 8-ply just mean thick or are there actually 8-lines within the cut that are visible? -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT My ibook won't turn off
You can always hold the power button down for a few seconds to force a power off. The filesystem is journalling by default, so you won't hurt anything. (I assume you've already tried to kill anything still running). -R On Tue, 29 Aug 2006, David J Brooks wrote: Sent a bunch of files to my web site this morning, using Fetch, and went to shut the ibook down. Not sure if this is a cause, but i acidently clicked on the little battery icon during shut down and now that stupid spinning coloured wheel has been spinning for over two hours. Can i shut my ibook down some how, or am i in trouble here. Dave Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Anyone see Brick?
Thanks for the recommendation. An English friend recommended a BBC film called Shooting the Past- hard to describe, and certainly English, but hits home- recommended. -R On Tue, 29 Aug 2006, Russell Kerstetter wrote: www.brickmovie.net If you havn't, and you like film noir/detective films (like Maltese Falcon, and such) then you would like Brick. I haven't seen very many good movies recently. I saw this one last night and I thought about it most of the day today. For anyone who did see it. thoughts? Russell (I know, two OT posts in a week. I am shamed.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Thick Mats (US)
Anybody have an online/phone source for those nice thick mats? I don't know what they're called and my local shop doesn't carry them, but they're thick enough to make about a 1/8 bevel when cut- almost like mini gatorboard. Restoration Hardware uses the same material in their frames, but they've gone and changed my favorite frame (for the worse, of course)- but I'm hooked on the thick mats. Im just looking for a normal white core, with a white face. Thanks for any pointers, Ryan Brooks -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Thick Mats (US)
Thanks- it looks like Crescent Select 3/32 is what I'm after. -Ryan On Tue, 29 Aug 2006, William Robb wrote: Crescent Select is a thick board. Any online supplier shoild have it. http://www.americanframe.com/catalog/matboard/matboard.html?-session=sAFshop:184888CE1443e0133Brkyp359F8B William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Full Frame/Canon
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The '1.5x crop' sensor format was chosen as a reasonable compromise Nah, not chosen. Dictated by economics. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Full Frame/Canon
Adam Maas wrote: The only complaints about crop factors and telephoto's I've run acros are about 85's. Not many people are happy that their uber-pricey portrait tele's are now too long for general use and the 50's don't have the bokeh of those 85's. The biggest complainers seem to be the Canon users (but Canon 85 f1.2L's are ridiculously expensive). -Adam My complaint is about normal lengths, ala 50mm. A 31mm perspective is fine, but the 31mm focal length doesn't look normal at all to me. -Ryan 1dsm2 and istD user -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: M8 Digital
graywolf wrote: Internet paths are a drunkard's walk. One email may go directly from a to b, another may go from a to z to h to g to y to k to e to r to b. Obviously the first message would arrive sooner than the second. It works amazingly well unless some server along the way accepts the message and then crashes before sending it on. To prevent that from causing a problem mail-servers send it out along several paths, and after it arrives the final mail-server says I already have that message, That is absolutely NOT how email delivery works. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Full Frame/Canon
Paul Stenquist wrote: Huh? On Aug 27, 2006, at 3:17 PM, Ryan Brooks wrote: The difference of a 50mm crop of a ~31mm lens versus a 50mm full-frame shot. My complaint is about normal lengths, ala 50mm. A 31mm perspective is fine, but the 31mm focal length doesn't look normal at all to me. -Ryan 1dsm2 and istD user -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Full Frame/Canon
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Aug 27, 2006, at 12:17 PM, Ryan Brooks wrote: The only complaints about crop factors and telephoto's I've run acros are about 85's. Not many people are happy that their uber-pricey portrait tele's are now too long for general use and the 50's don't have the bokeh of those 85's. The biggest complainers seem to be the Canon users (but Canon 85 f1.2L's are ridiculously expensive). My complaint is about normal lengths, ala 50mm. A 31mm perspective is fine, but the 31mm focal length doesn't look normal at all to me. I'm not sure what you're saying, Ryan. If you're using a 16x24mm sensor and fit a 35mm lens, you get the same field of view as you do with a 50mm lens fitted on a 24x36mm film body. That implies the same perspectives as well, since perspective is a function of distance. A 31mm lens is a little wider than that film 'normal' but is still within the range of normal. What about the 31mm focal length doesn't look normal to you on your *ist D? It appears to be a crop of a wide angle lens, which it is. In particular, informal head and shoulders shots look a bit odd if I'm close to the subject. The shoulder may seem enlarged if I'm taking a profile, for example. Whereas a 50mm would compress this distance more. I thought I would be at home with the 31mm limited on the D, but using a wide angle lens to achieve a normal-length crop is a bit wonky to me. I still like it, I wish I was using a 50mm focal length instead of a 31mm lens cropped. -R -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Tonal gradation in shadows - The $67 Question?
Anthony Farr wrote: My point is that the profile needs to be applied before the data enters the digital domain, early in the a/d conversion. It needn't matter that the voltage rise is squared (if that's what you mean) as the brightness rises, as long as it's a constant and predictable relationship between photons in and voltage out. All that matters is that the profile is applied while it's still a voltage readout, not after it's become bits and bytes. Yup- that would suck and would make the pictures worse. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Tonal gradation in shadows - The $67 Question?
Anthony Farr wrote: Oh. I see. Why? Because, you've obviously figure out something that electrical engineers and physicists have missed for 20 years. Congrats! -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Tonal gradation in shadows - The $67 Question?
Anthony Farr wrote: You need to click the DETAILS tab under the image to show the caption. PhotoNet would rather show you an advertisement when the page first loads. What the scales show is that an unmanipulated linear greyscale produced by a digital camera has considerably darker shadows than a non-linear greyscale produced by film. Correcting the difference in levels leads to nasty posterisation bands in the shadow tones. These are 8bit scales and each step is as near to true as I could get (one or less levels error) so 12 or more bits will be better, but the correction of the linear greyscales to anything like the evenly spaced tonal rendition of the non-linear greyscales will always be an inferior option unless considerably greater bit depth is offered. It would be much better if digital cameras could output files with a non-linear characteristic curve. Except that the sensor is linear- if it's a CCD anyway. It's a photo (okay, electron) counter. If you digitize the output in a non-linear space, you're not getting as much (good) information as if it was a linear digitization. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Tonal gradation in shadows - The $67 Question?
It's all about how our eyes see versus how sensors see. The sensor may technically be correct, but I want to photograph things the way that I see. Me too. But the data coming from the _physics_ of the CCD is linear. Nothing you can do about that unless you change the sensor technology. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Tonal gradation in shadows - The $67 Question?
Anthony Farr wrote: Another thought. Why would converting the linear CCD output to non-linear A/D output have not as much (good) information? I could understand this if the CCD was outputting digital information and arbitrarily reassigning the values caused stairstepping type errors, but the CCD is analogue. What it's outputting is voltages. Can't the conversion be profiled? Regards, Anthony Farr Sure... but a log/log representation would start to have big rounding effects at each higher stop; in other words, it would be stair stepping right past data as it moved up the curve. If the CCD recorded an apparent doubling in brightness as a doubling in voltage your scheme would work great (like film). But it doesn't. A doubling in brightness represents a four-fold increase in charge. (whereas your film, our eyes, etc. see this as 2x) I don't like the word brightness. It makes this discussion difficult. I really dont think Pentax has solved this problem. Even if they do have some sort of built-in gamma a/d conversion- what does it matter if it's in hardware or software once you're in the digital domain?This was all figured out years ago w/ video. References: http://www.normankoren.com/digital_tonality.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamma_correction -R -R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ryan Brooks Sent: Friday, 18 August 2006 1:22 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Tonal gradation in shadows - The $67 Question? Except that the sensor is linear- if it's a CCD anyway. It's a photo (okay, electron) counter. If you digitize the output in a non-linear space, you're not getting as much (good) information as if it was a linear digitization. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Tonal gradation in shadows - The $67 Question?
Anthony Farr wrote: Yet another observation. Every time anyone adjusts curves or tweaks the levels in Photoshop, what they are really doing is changing their digital image from a linear rendition to a non-linear rendition. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. Even before that! Actually as soon as you load your RAW data (or have your camera save to JPG), you're converting to log/log. -R Regards, Anthony Farr -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT (Very) A question for electronics gurus
Digital Image Studio wrote: On 16/08/06, Ryan Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ya got a tough on there- I can't find it either. I found some vague references such as: http://www.hqew.com/stock/searchic.asp?keyword=ULA2G131E2 It may be custom, or it may just be a few mosfets in a package. Can you tell which pins are ground and power by chance? It's back in the machine hobbling along at the moment so I can't check pin-outs, if it's any help it's on a Remco motor control module. Thanks for the link Bill :-) You might want to try usenet sci.electronics.* - there are some really good people on there. Helped me fix a coupe of really weird items. -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Holy Crap -- Pentax 10MP body
Mark Roberts wrote: Charles Robinson wrote: On Aug 15, 2006, at 15:59, Cotty wrote: I suppose if you have shale reduction in the body, then it would allow the photographer to buy a cheaper, slower lens and hand-hold at a slower speed. And it would simplify the task of mining considerably. Shale reduction indeed! :-) That feature is slated to be added with the next firmware revision. But very hard to implement. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT (Very) A question for electronics gurus
Digital Image Studio wrote: On 16/08/06, Peter Loveday [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't find reference to it in any databook or online resource. Is there any other marking, or manufacturer? Is it possible its a programmable gate array chip of some sort? ULA is a common abbreviation for various types of these (Uncommited Logic Array) - does it just drive a 5V stepper, or are we talking analogue motor control? It appears to be some rudimentary form of PWM controller driving an SCR, inputs are analogue but it currently only runs at a single speed regardless of input yet it recognizes the tachometer input. If I can't sort this I'm up for a grand to replace my washing machine :-( Ya got a tough on there- I can't find it either. It may be custom, or it may just be a few mosfets in a package. Can you tell which pins are ground and power by chance? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
55-100mm 67 Zoom for trade
I love this lens, but I think I'd prefer a prime because of size. It's a truly amazing optic, but I'd like to see if anyone would like to trade a late 55mm prime + cash? for it. It's in perfect shape, with the hood, caps and a Pentax SMC filter. Contact via private email, Thanks! -Ryan Brooks -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another Blow Against Photography
Gun control argument thread in 3.. 2... 1... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Perhaps OT: Recommended PS for under $200?
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The Fuji F30 I ordered just arrived. I haven't read the instruction manual yet to figure out the settings and options, but on first glance and a couple of quick snaps with it, it is fast responding, the image quality looks excellent at ISO 200 and 400, and it fits in the same cell phone case I used to carry the Contax Tix and Minox 35GT-E. Pocketable and sensitive, quick. I'll let you know how I like it after I get to use it for a little while. Godfrey Make sure to post some high-ISO samples! TIA, Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Wanting to Move to Digital
Tom C wrote: Mr. Robb wrote: There aren't a lot of 24x36mm DSLRs out there, so get used to the new format. There's alot! Maybe only one model. ;-) Tom C. Current: 5D, 1DsM2 Not-current: 1Ds, DCS-14n and -14c -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
graywolf wrote: Electric motors and generators are about 30% effective. 30% of 30% is about 10%, so regenerative breaking gets back is about 10% max! That is better than a kick in the pants*, but not much. RB is mostly a feature that cost little to implement and sounds good in the advertising. Not true. A multi-phase AC motor can be upwards of 90% efficient (which I believe you mean to say instead of effective) . And usually at least 80% these days. 30% would be more typical for a pre-1970s DC motor. On the other hand, a gas motor loses around 60% of energy to heat (not considering braking). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Monument Valley Utah / Arizona need advice
Tom Reese wrote: I'm putting a tour together and Monument Valley is one of the places we want to visit. I understand that we'll need to rent a 4 WD vehicle and hire a tour guide? Does anyone have any advice they'd care to pass along? Just show up at the visitor center and hire a local with a jeep. That appears to be the way it's done; they'll take you out as long as you want and it seemed like a good deal to me. I went last year (again) and spent 3 hrs. out there. I'm not sure that you can hire your own car and then get a native american to take you in; my impression was that you only used their jeep. They know a lot of good spots for photos, but you'll need to manage the time of day=lighting. We'd like to camp in Monument Valley if possible. Are there any campgrounds with showers? Sorry, don't know about that. thanks for any help you can offer. Tom Reese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Alternatives to iphoto for jpg viewer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think someone asked this a while back, but i can find nothing on it. I'm not a fan of iphoto to do customer slideshow views on my ibook, don't like having to load into a folder and then load into iphoto. Can anyone recommend a viewer other than PS browser, for me to try. I diid a Google, but i seem to only get windoze ones. I lik my older PC version of Acdc, so something along that line. Dave If you drop a selection of multiple pictures on Preview, it does sort of rudimentary slideshow. -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Windows Question
Joseph Tainter wrote: Here's another question for those on the list who are more PC-knowledgeable than I am. Apologies to everyone else. My two-month-old Dell laptop has acquired the odd quirk of showing the message End Program...System Shell Extension...End Now when I shut it down. I have to click end now or wait a few seconds for whatever is hanging to shut down. It doesn't do it every time, but nearly so. I cannot relate this to any program I run or don't run. Step 1 of using a new Dell is to re-install Windows. Are you working from a fresh install? Simply uninstalling all the Dell garbage is not enough. Microsoft released some sort of shutdown fixer software very recently (this week or last) The name escapes me, but this may be worth a try. I tried googling for it, but was unable to find it. I'm sure someone else caught it and will post. Here's some other info: http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/shtdwnxp.php http://www.tweakxp.com/article36963.aspx Also, once you get everything how you like it, make an image of your disk so you can go back to a known good point. -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Jump
Bob W wrote: I would expect we'd be advised by that Moslem pdml'er as to local customs if it affected him/her. Let's try it. I have converted to Islam. I no longer wish to see any photographs that depict human beings. Please do not post any more to the list, otherwise I could get into trouble with my imam. -- Salaam, Bob Is there a religion where pictures of cats aren't allowed? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Jump
frank theriault wrote: On 7/20/06, Ryan Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a religion where pictures of cats aren't allowed? Johnstonism I tried to join, but I never got the book. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: 21mm limitted is a jewel ...
Some images taken of the 21mm on the *istD: http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/pentax.php Anything through instead of on ?:-) -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Great Egret
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well done. Nice detail in the highlights, good bokeh. Like it. Paul What's up with the area to the left of the bird? Distracting... something cloned out? -- Original message -- From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] At least I believe that is what it is. Got several pretty good shots on my walk this morning. So another couple may be coming through. Pentax *istD, Tokina AT-X 400/5.6, handheld ISO 200, 1/1000 sec @ f/8.0 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3179a.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Great Egret
Ryan Brooks wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well done. Nice detail in the highlights, good bokeh. Like it. Paul What's up with the area to the left of the bird? Distracting... something cloned out? right that is. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Aperture
Doug Brewer wrote: Godfrey and anyone else, I've been sorely tempted to try out Aperture for my Mac at home, as it looks to be a pretty good program. Have any of you run it through any sort of testing? thanks, Doug I've used it on and off in the original version (1.0) and a newer version (1.1.1 ?). In 1.0, I would have to say that the image quality was not that great. 1.1.1 fixes my complaints about the image quality, but I still prefer CaptureOne- Aperture may have a better interface, but CaptureOne moves fast on my G5, where Aperture crawls unless you have a new intel mac w/ hardware graphics or a dual/quad 2.3GHz or greater G5. One thing that I do miss in C1 is Aperture's auto-stacking ability; it groups images into stacks by nearness in time- this is really great and is very effective for automatically separating your different subjects. It's got great potential, and I'd certainly like to use it. Perhaps once they support multiple image databases I'll try a wholesale import of a few thousand images to see how it works. From time to time Apple stores will have a demo of Aperture, check the Apple website- you can bring in images and work with the software before you buy it. -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Rome/London
skye wrote: On 7/14/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 14/7/06, skye, discombobulated, unleashed: still not interested in photographing road kill, graffiti or the misery of the human condition. That about wraps it up for London then -- hah! Rubbish. I still haven't gotten a photo of that giant ferris wheel thing, and London has lots of lovely bridges that are lit up at night. Actually I think someone in my photo group has a book called London At Night that I might poke in for ideas. --s Inside the British Museum. Amazing; very photogenic. -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Epson P-4000 image tank
Amita Guha wrote: Does anyone here have any experience with the Epson P-4000 image tank or its predecessor? I think I might finally buy one. Right now I'm trying to figure out if the battery is removable. I'd love to hear from anyone who has it or has used one. Thanks, Amita I've got the older, smaller one (2000?). It's the best of the image tank stuff out there, IMHO- I've tried a couple of others. There are a lot of similar devices but this is the only one that I had consistent luck with 4 and 8GB cards and microdrives. And yes, the battery is removable, and some people are even field upgrading the disks. The screen is to die for. Lastly, these puppies vary greatly in price from vendor to vendor and there are rebates from time to time- spend the time to hunt for a deal if you're so inclined. -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Epson P-4000 image tank
Amita Guha wrote: Thanks, Ryan! How often do you recommend recharging the batteries? I am looking at taking it on a 2-week trip abroad, and both my husband and I will be using it, and maybe transferring about 3-4 GB to it daily. I should also say the Epson is built like a tank; feels very solid- again, in contrast with the other generic devices. -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Epson P-4000 image tank
Amita Guha wrote: Thanks, Ryan! How often do you recommend recharging the batteries? I am looking at taking it on a 2-week trip abroad, and both my husband and I will be using it, and maybe transferring about 3-4 GB to it daily. From microdrives or something solid state?If the former, then after every 8gigs, the latter maybe 2x-4x that. You'll need to develop your own charging scheme based on your cards, time with LCD on, etc. Another option is to use it plugged in at the end of the day; the charger is a switching type which means it can run off of any power world-wide with just the appropriate mechanical adapter. -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Epson P-4000 image tank
Amita Guha wrote: On 7/13/06, Ryan Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amita Guha wrote: Thanks, Ryan! How often do you recommend recharging the batteries? I am looking at taking it on a 2-week trip abroad, and both my husband and I will be using it, and maybe transferring about 3-4 GB to it daily. From microdrives or something solid state? Solid state, just 1 or 2Gb cards. Do you have an idea of how long it takes you to offload a microdrive? I realize the speed will be different for me, but I want to get an idea. Microdrives don't seem to be much slower, but they take a lot more battery from what I can tell. Thanks for the dual voltage info; that's an added plus! Have you ever tried using an external charger for the battery, or do you just charge in the device? Nope, I charge it inside the device... sometimes from the wall, sometimes from the car. -Ryan Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Flash Question
Christian wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: I'm sorry to hear that. I'm even sorrier to see you use obsolete as a verb. 8-) Ah, a holdover from my days in Components Engineering, I'm afraid. I'm probably scarred for life! As long as you don't use architect as a verb... As in Joe is architecting a new email solution. grrr :-) Let's leverage this thread. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO: 31 ltd and 17-28 FE on film
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Here are few shots to support my anti-rant earlier today... 31 Ltd: http://boris.isra-shop.com/temp/005A.jpg http://boris.isra-shop.com/temp/012A.jpg http://boris.isra-shop.com/temp/024A.jpg You should post these to the Leica board, everyone would comment about the wonderful rendering of your Summicron. -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO: 31 ltd and 17-28 FE on film
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Here are few shots to support my anti-rant earlier today... 31 Ltd: http://boris.isra-shop.com/temp/005A.jpg http://boris.isra-shop.com/temp/012A.jpg http://boris.isra-shop.com/temp/024A.jpg You should post these to the Leica board, everyone would comment about the wonderful rendering of your Summicron. Ryan, I've just laughed... But we have some Leica users on this list. Ladies and gentlemen, do you recognize the 'cron here? ;-) Boris Well, I'm a Leica user too- and 005A and 024A might as well be from Leica glass. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New K bodies listed on B
Adam Maas wrote: Most electronic goods are shipped by sea in containers. Pentax cameras fall into that category, as does most of Canons stuff. Only expensive, low volume sales items would be shipped by air (Like a Canon 1Ds or Hasselblad H2D, and the former likely gets sent by sea anyways, stuffed into a container with 40 tons of Rebel XT's). My little sub-$200 ipod came via Fedex right from China- overnight. -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Self-publishing site and Juan's book
Jaume Lahuerta wrote: I am not sure if this has been discussed, sorry if it has, but I found it really interesting: The other day I discovered this site that let’s you publish a photo book and share the benefits with them: http://www.lulu.com BTW, I discovered it looking to ‘our’ Juan Buhler’s blog: http://www.jbuhler.com/blog/index.php, and ended up buying the ‘lulu version’ of his book: http://www.lulu.com/content/290992. I thought it was a nice opportunity to see the quality of the prints...and enjoying Juan’s photography at the same time. So, this version is produced with a different process? -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax *ist DL RAW file
Jens Bladt wrote: Dear list Does DL have special/new RAW-file formats. My Phase One LE won't rede the RAW-files Regards Bladt They are exactly the same, except for the camera identifier :-). Capture One, et al will read them now, but you need the latest version, which is a free download. -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D Tidbits
It's possible to do even better than that - if the motion detectors include accelerometers then the stabilization logic could smooth out wobbles while maintaining the same average pan rate. The motion sensors are accelerometers. That's really all they could be. I'd love to see that, and it's just the kind of clever trick that Pentax might have up their sleeves. I guess we'll find out once the K100D hits the shelves (or will we have to wait for the 10D?). You mean like the different Canon IS modes? :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On subject of flare.
Paul Stenquist wrote: I won't use a filter on any lens, not matter how valuable, unless I require filtration. I figure there's not much point in buying superior lenses and then shooting through a piece of inferior glass. Even if the filter is of optimum quality, it's adding an unnecessary element and limiting the effectiveness of the lens. However, I can understand that some prefer to protect their investment. I like to buy lenses from those folk :-). Agreed. And the only time I've had to replace a front element (and a 77mm at that), I was very pleasantly surprised to find it's only a fraction of the lens cost... -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Where Do All the Pixels Come From (was: Shooting Digi in JPEGMode)
Bob Rapp wrote: Correct me if I am wrong. jpeg files are compressed 8-bit image files. Tiff (from the camera) are 8-bit image files that have not been compressed. RAW contains 12-bit information from each sensor site that can be converted to 16-bit TIFF in a raw converter (which still contains the full 12-bit data). Personally, when shooting with my digital, I save everything as RAW which allow me to edit the dynamic range of the original image. This minimises black holes and blown highlights. You're not getting more dynamic range, you're getting a smaller quantization between dynamic range steps. -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT LOL - What's a Firewall?
P. J. Alling wrote: It blocks malicious, and sometimes not particularly malicious, contact from the web Not web... let's say Internet. It's been suggested that I install a fire wall, but I don't really know what one is or how they work. So, what's a fire wall, how does it work, what are the pros and cons of using one, and where can I get one? Shel
Re: PESO: Puffin telling lies
Ah, Puffins now. Here's my version: http://www.rkbrooks.com/albums/rkb/Puffin.jpg -Ryan I have no problem imagining the bird on the right telling a hell of a fishing story: It was _this_ large. http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=235384 *istDS, Tokina AT-X 150-500/5,6 @ 500mm, f:8, 1/250s, 800 ISO raw Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)
Re: OT: out-of-focus photo on Reuters' web site
DagT wrote: No, the photographer used DOF correctly to lead our attention to the person in the background. DagT Ditto here. The story was the CIA guy, not the President. Excellent timing on the shot too- sums things up well. -Ryan Den 7. mai. 2006 kl. 19.47 skrev Igor Roshchin: Reading some news on Reuters web-site, I saw this photo: http://today.reuters.com/news/newsPhotoPresentation.aspx?type=topNewsimageID=2006-05-07T163934Z_01_N05403243_RTRUKOP_0_PICTURE0.xml http://tinyurl.com/l98u6 (from this new article http://today.reuters.com/news/newsarticle.aspx?type=topNewsstoryid=2006-05-07T163941Z_01_N05403243_RTRUKOC_0_US-BUSH-CIA.xml http://tinyurl.com/s4d7m ) I was surprised that the Reuters was satisfied with this photo where one person is out of focus, and that the photographer didn't use DOF more properly. The object is not sharp (on this photo). (I don't want to start a politically-charged thread/flame related to You-Know-Who, so, please no political comments.) It's hard to say what photographer's situation was though. Am I being too cirtical here? What's your opinion? Igor
Re: More OS wasr stuff
graywolf wrote: Interesting. Last night I rolled back all the XP Pro automatic updates back to mid December. Now my computer seems to run faster and my Internet connection is measurably faster (3x by the tests on broadband.com), and I am getting more PDML posts too. However I still have the new menus. Reinstall from scratch is now on my To-Do list. Unless you're running your own mail server, getting more PDML posts has nothing to do with your rollback. Probably has more to do with Doug's behind the scenes work. -Ryan
Re: Local Gas Prices
Powell Hargrave wrote: On 2006-04-29 20:21, Bob W wrote: Sure. In that case, North America is tiny compared with Europe. As long as you forget everything except Maryland. Check the globe or an area-true map to compare north america vs. africa... - Martin I find a globe works well. Mine is stuck on cold war boundaries though. Powell Maybe it's time for a CLA.
Re: batteries discharging quickly in *istD
Anyway, thanks for the help, everyone! I think I will stick with NimHs for now. It's still more economical than LIs. I just need to find the best place to buy good ones online. I've had great luck here: http://www.thomas-distributing.com/ Really good info. -Ryan Thanks, Amita
Re: web page
graywolf wrote: Mark is probably running the XP webserver option on his system. It comes with XP Pro but is not automatically installed. He'd have to install a lot more than that to run Gallery, Methinks he's running something else called gallery. Gallery doesn't generate static html pages. -Ryan graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Adam Maas wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: Adam Maas wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: Gallery: http://gallery.menalto.com/ Gallery is really nice, though. Gallery is also a server-side install. Might I recommend Porta instead? No it isn't! I just installed it and ran it on my desktop. Generates galleries similar to the way Adobe Photoshop does but with quite a lot more versatility and customizability. And unlike Photoshop it's free. How the heck did you get that to work? Since Gallery requires a webserver, PHP and certain image manipulation libraries. -Adam
Re: OT: How do you store your precious moments for posterity?
Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Ryan this is a real and dangerous misunderstanding of the purpose of Raid technology IMHO. Raid keeps your system running if one drive fails at a time but would not help against software corruption, (user) deletion of files, fire, theft and many more. greetings Markus That's why the backup copy is on non-spinning spindles off-site. See my original message. -Original Message- From: Ryan K. Brooks [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 4:38 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: How do you store your precious moments for posterity? I store all my photos and scans on a dedicated RAID 5 setup.In my case, I built one using a 3ware card, my old PC, a gig-e card and FreeBSD. Today, I'd probably buy something like the ReadyNAS NV. I make backups to firewire disks and store those off-site. To me, this is the only way to make sure my files survive. -Ryan
Re: List Question
Tom C wrote: I, as many others are having problems receiving all the messages fron the list, often not my own. I'm not blaming this on any of the PDML list inner workings. Is is in general aggravating. I am curious though... Sometimes I'll reply to an existing PDML e-mail in order to have the pentax-discuss@pdml.net appear automatically in the To: field. I then erase the body of the message and substitute my own subject line. However, when I look in the archives, I see my sent message embedded in the earlier thread ***even though the subject line has changed***. Tom C. It's probably attached.
Re: Funny Money
Collin R Brendemuehl wrote: A few years ago I worked with a man from Scotland. When he'd go down to London they'd give his money a close visual inspection. Hold it up to the light. Make sure it's real. (This is apparently a common insult to the Scots.) So when he got a bill in return the response would be the same. This happened to me in Harrods (ya know, buying milk) a few years back. Had some money from Scotland and they actually called the manager over to see if they could accept it! Confused Yank, Ryan Those silly Brits.
Re: OT: FTP program
Butch Black wrote: Hi Guys; Any recommendations on an FTP program, preferably shareware or freeware. I could have used one a few weeks ago. I doubt that I would use it often so I don't want to spend much money on it. Butch note to self. Never assume that because is educated that they will have a lick of common sense. For what OS?
Re: Strange Fringe
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What caused this phenomenon? Is it simply an effect of the petals being out of focus? Yeah- I think so. I think the out of focus (and esp. in front of the focus) area is just plain strange looking. Very shallow depth of field, but since you captured that in focus petal in the rear, it makes a bit of an illusion- my eye sees it as painting-like. Must be something to do with the contrast. Try cropping the in focus petals out- it may be a really good keeper! -Ryan
Re: photography from an airplane and unsharp mask
2. When do you use sharp/unsharp filters in the PS or other software? (any hints on how to judge a reasonable level?) Keep in mind your target. Sharpening for the web is different than sharpening for a printer, for example. I believe some of the sharpening plug-ins available keep this in mind. Also, if you start to see halos, you've gone too far. IMHO, the image is too sharp... you've created some moire in the building windows. Frankly, it looks like it could benefit from an (auto)levels more than anything- makes the haze go away. -Ryan
Re: Rebate Offer Scumbags
Rick Womer wrote: Sooo...I bought a 16-45 to go with my ist D. Sent in the form, the receipt, and the bar code from the box as instructed. Today I get an email from the Express Group Rebate Service Center alleging that I did not include the bar code, therefore they won't send my rebate. Emails to them bounce. I'll try Pentax Customer Service on Monday, but my expectations aren't high. Jerks. Rick This seems to be some sort of standard practice with these shady rebate houses. Had the same problem with Seagate, same excuse and complete bullshit. -Ryan
Re: OT: Why big negs
No moire, the tranny is held just out of contact with the glass in a plastic frame. It's actually Newton Rings that you're getting when you touch the glass with the negative. -R
Re: OT: Why big negs
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check out the link. Look at the hikers on the mountain's ridge. http://groups.google.com/group/rec.photo.equipment.large-format/browse_frm/thread/1ce1471b125dc7d9/31020ee691ea0e6f?hl=en#31020ee691ea0e6f And given some recent ng discussion, many seem to be scanning their LF (4x5 larger) negs in order to have some of the facilities that digital work offers. Collin KC8TKA http://www.brendemuehl.net Wasn't this guy in Lenswork awhile back? Beautiful pictures. n9ybx
Re: Bailing out.
Adam Maas wrote: The one sad thing about teh digital PS market is there is no replacement for a Yashica T4 or Oly XA. I'd love a pocketable PS with a moderately fast wide-angle (24-28 equivalent) prime. If it had decent ISO 200 and 400 performance I suspect it would find its way into many serious shooter's hands even without a whole lot fo resolution (5MP would be fine) and no zoom. Especially if it was as responsive as the XA or T4. The closest I've seen is the dual-lens Kodak, but I don't want to pay for the zoom or second sensor, just want the 23mm equivalent wide. http://pachome1.pacific.net.sg/~kennetht/GR1specs.html -Ryan
Re: Bailing out.
Adam Maas wrote: The one sad thing about teh digital PS market is there is no replacement for a Yashica T4 or Oly XA. I'd love a pocketable PS with a moderately fast wide-angle (24-28 equivalent) prime. If it had decent ISO 200 and 400 performance I suspect it would find its way into many serious shooter's hands even without a whole lot fo resolution (5MP would be fine) and no zoom. Especially if it was as responsive as the XA or T4. The closest I've seen is the dual-lens Kodak, but I don't want to pay for the zoom or second sensor, just want the 23mm equivalent wide. -Adam Oops... linked to the film version. Here's the digi: http://www.letsgodigital.org/html/review/ricoh/gr/digital_camera_EN1.html -Ryan Bruce Dayton wrote: Hello Lon, I basically agree with what you are saying. The issue to me is not digital vs film but serious SLR vs Point Shoot. Go get a (comparatively) crappy film PS and compare that to your SLR's - same thing. Or compare a 67 to your 35mm SLRs. Basically, I am saying that your digital PS is just that - a PS. If your expectation is set to what the camera can do, then you will not be disappointed. So yes, we are basically agreeing - that SLR's are way better than PS for getting good images. The medium really doesn't matter here. When I just had the 67's, MZ-S and a Nikon Coolpix 990 (PS), I almost never used the digital because I don't use PS very often. When I got a digital SLR, then things started to change, because the tools were more equivalent.
Re: WTB - 18-55mm
I'm considering an EF 16-35 2.8L but can't afford it unless I sell some other gear, or maybe some pics...more on that soon! Good news on Alamy?
Re: OT - Adobe Lightroom
Aaron Reynolds wrote: So if I understand all this correctly, if I wanted to run Aperture on my old G4 dual 867, the best upgrade I could make would be a kickass video card? No. You need a new computer. The minimum requirements are a 1.8GHz G5, which is dog slow running aperture. You need a kickass video card in a new kickass computer. Does it make sense that Lightroom has been released to battle Aperture, to try to maintain Adobe's dominance in the photographic world? Yes. And Lightroom, although it has lower minimum requirements, still needs a very fast box. I would say it's unusable (at least if you're actually using it for production) on the G4/low end G5s. -Ryan ] -Aaron
Full-frame blasphemy
http://www.hack.net/cottied.jpg -Ryan
No green buton, AE-L button
On the DL, my procedure for metering and using an A* lens: - Set M mode - Frame picture (make attempt at composition) - Pick aperture (choose how much pudding around subject :-) - Stop down with DOF preview and hold - Adjust wheel to appropriate exposure (indicated by 0.0 in finder). - (still holding DOF preview) Hit AE-L - Relax (finally release DOF previe- start physical therapy on thumb) - Trigger shutter (subject has left the area). Am I missing a short cut? TIA, -Ryan
Re: No green buton, AE-L button
Paul Stenquist wrote: If you've manually set a stop on your K or M lens, the camera should set the shutter speed when you hit the AE-L button. Paul Hmmm. I was expecting a +/- display (from metering) in the display (like M mode the rest of the time). -R On Mar 8, 2006, at 7:23 PM, Ryan K. Brooks wrote: Adam Maas wrote: Ryan Brooks wrote: On the DL, my procedure for metering and using an A* lens: - Set M mode - Frame picture (make attempt at composition) - Pick aperture (choose how much pudding around subject :-) - Stop down with DOF preview and hold - Adjust wheel to appropriate exposure (indicated by 0.0 in finder). - (still holding DOF preview) Hit AE-L - Relax (finally release DOF previe- start physical therapy on thumb) - Trigger shutter (subject has left the area). Am I missing a short cut? TIA, -Ryan With an A* lens, you can just set the lens to A, and adjust aperture on the body with the wheel and +/- button. With a K or M lens, you don't need to stop down, just hit the AE-L button, which functions like the Green button when using a lens with the aperture set to something other than A. Hmmm. This doesn't seem to work that way on the DL- doesn't meter. -R -Adam
Re: No green buton, AE-L button
Shel Belinkoff wrote: Maybe it will if you update the firmware? Been there, no firmware from Pentax. Shel [Original Message] From: Ryan K. Brooks With an A* lens, you can just set the lens to A, and adjust aperture on the body with the wheel and +/- button. With a K or M lens, you don't need to stop down, just hit the AE-L button, which functions like the Green button when using a lens with the aperture set to something other than A. Hmmm. This doesn't seem to work that way on the DL- doesn't meter.
