Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0808/08081204thinkpad.asp Seems sweet if that's your kind of things... I should add that (IMO) Thinkpads although expensive are heck of better laptops than usual consumer ones. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Those having the budget and needing a really powerful (and heavy) laptop
Now the Lenovo X300, on the other hand... :-) Jostein (typing on a T30) Yeah but my X60 is still healthy so I wouldn't be able to justify it, unfortunately :) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Do the DA* lenses autofocus on the older bodies?
Leon, just keep in mind this might change. All DA* till now are indeed Dual-AF lenses. Future DA* might be SDM-only. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
DNG codec for Vista (not final, release candidate quality)
Just found out it is available at Adobe Labs (Adobe ID mandatory). Only 32bit AFAIK. http://labs.adobe.com/wiki/index.php/DNG_Codec -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Where to find Polaroid stuff (in EU if possible) ??
My wife just got the idea of using a Polaroid (good timing isn't it?). I agree it might be fun after all and involve quite a bit of nostalgia so why not. However, I owuld like to know where I could get films at reasonable prices. I ofund a couple cheap cameras on Ebay, so camera should not be that hard to find. Film seems to be sold at awful price on Ebay seems Pola announced they were dropping the whole thing. Thank you. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Photokina Possibilities?
I suppose, but we should hear about other things as well (hint, hint..) :) You wanna skip the K20D? You may soon get a good reason to do so... -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: russian 20mm lenses for pentax mount
I bought a Sigma 18/3.5 from a list guy. It is manual focus but has A-type contacts. I use it on my 35mm bodies of course. It is quite nice, although slow. I think they can be bought not that expensively on Ebay. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 istD
Using RAW should make this issue non-existent, using a decent RAW converter. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 pro service in Europe?
Last time I had to have a repair in Belgium, I droped it at Pentax Belgium (it speeds up things a little bit) and got it back in 1.5-2 weeks. Nothing more, I'm sure. But it was a body repair (ist-d) and not a lens repair. Lens repair might be trickier. AFAIK ther's no Pro Service from Pentax (yet) in Europe. But they set it up in the US and probably will expand to Europe when the US part will be fully working and little problems solved. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 SDHC card readers?
Sandisk USB 2.0 12- in -1. From memory it reads my Sandisk UltraII cards at about 12MB/s Oh, and if you install a small utility, the drive icon in My Computer will get the card Icon. Very convenient. Having 4 drives you dunno which is what is annoying. My only complain is: why no SDHC reader with firewire connectivity !! GRR -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 60-250
Informations given till now by the guy (which as first seems to be a good source but I suppose that having the lens indeed makes him a good source...). * AF speed seems to be pretty nice * No internal Zoom * Internal Focus * Screwdrive compatible !! * From the pictures posted, seems mighty sharp IMO. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: FS: Willing to donate some stuff, some others I wanna get out cheaply etc.
Thibouille wrote: Stuff I wanna get rid of. Make me an offer, as I said I don't expect much million dollars (hehe) for those but just wouldn't let them go for nothing : - SMC Pentax FA 100/3.5 macro (1:2) Probably not and Boris asked me to hold it a bit (he's coming to Belgium in a couple days) but if it is still here, why not, we'll discuss this in due time if it is still available. Regards, -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Rumours, rumours...
If you like plastic and 1fps at high ISO why not... :p On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 10:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 9:20 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pentax badly needs a competitive budget camera, every other maker has a better option right now (either less money or more features performance AND less money). What I would like to see is a budget camera with Live View :D So it would make a great UV/IR Cam :P The Pentax K20D is just a bit pricey for modding... .t Oly E-420 E-520, Canon Rebel XS, Sony A300. Oly Canon have sensor-based live view, Sony has second-sensor live view and a flip-up LCD. All cheaper than the K200D. I would like to stick to Pentax (so AF and all other stuff will be available). Maybe EOS 1000D, since I've PK-EF adapter :D .t -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Rumours, rumours...
Sure, sure, but 1fps, buffer or not I don't care. I don't think thre's even anything approaching a buffer on an eos1000D. Personnaly (but it heavily depends on the camera use of someone) I still prefer the K200D in this regard although I should say it is a bit less cripled than eos1000D. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Rumours, rumours...
Please don't tell me you don't care, subject is clear so if you don't want to know or discuss anything, don't read ! * BEGIN RUMOUR NEWS * In the current state of things (if that can be said for rumours), Pentax is beleived to introduce at least one new camera around Photokina, possibly two. There're a no details about this/these camera(s) but it should be fairly easy to speculate if anyone wants to. * if one camera - budget camera (e.g. K1000D) or high end (K1D/K5D)... * if two camera, seems clear it would be those two except if Pentax feels they need to upgrade K200D or K20D but it seems doubtful to me. * END RUMOUR NEWS * One usualy good source has confirmed that at least one camera was coming, without giving any detail (NDA as usual). At least two Pentax distributors have indeed confirmed to a couple users that the 60-250 wouldn't be there before Photokina :( :( That's it (much isn't it?) you can get back to your usual stuff. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Compressed DNG and Pentax Photo Browser
I dunno if anyone noticed but latest version (3.51 I think) of Pentax Photo Broxwser /Laboratory can indeed export to compressed DNG if so you want. I tried a conversion with a K100D Raw file. Compressed DNG : 6.45MB Original PEF : 10.1MB The thing is, The Pentax software will only recognize compressed DNG compressed by itself and NOT DNG compressed by Adobe :( Lightroom 1.4 did import that compressed DNG without any problem, of course. Thought it would be interesting to some... -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Rumours, rumours...
What link? :p On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 9:30 AM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 8/7/08, Thibouille, discombobulated, unleashed: * if one camera - budget camera (e.g. K1000D) or high end (K1D/K5D)... I won't post the link, just for a change :) -- 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. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Willing to donate some stuff, some others I wanna get out cheaply etc.
I'm willing to donate part of my stuff which isn't used for reasons easy to understand (old/not much interesting) and which would probably not generate any revenu on Ebay anyway. I suppose some beginners to photography might find that interesting, at least for a start. Stuff offered for free: - Ricoh KR10X (or XR10 I think it is the same camera) - non-SMC ! , Pentax-A 28-80 f/3.5-4.5 (one rubber is nicked, otherwise it is good state). - Tamron 28/2.5 with hood but without Adaptall2 adapter. - Tamron 135/2.8 (early adaptall1 but works with adaptall 2) - Tamon adaptall Pentax K adapter (without the stops reminder for in-viewfinder reading) - Tamron 85-210/4.5 macro 1:3 (early adaptall1 but works with adaptall 2) - Chinon 28/2.8 (bad shape but usable) - Chinon 50/1.4 (bad shape but usable) Stuff I wanna get rid of. Make me an offer, as I said I don't expect much million dollars (hehe) for those but just wouldn't let them go for nothing : - Chinon 300/5.6 - Pentax P30t - Pentax Z1 - AF240FT - SMC Pentax-M 50/1.4 (I have another already) - SMC Pentax FA 100/3.5 macro (1:2) - Tamron Adaptal2 SP 70-210/3.5-4 macro (1:2) which I would bundle with a rare adaptal2 P-KA adapter (providing same compatibility as a A-type Pentax lens). Make me an offer I can't refuse ;) Posting will be at your charge except of course if you we can meat somewhere. I'm located in Belgium, Europe (really? ;) I can of course provide more information on any of those objects if needed, provide pictures etc. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Rumours, rumours...
I indeed think that LiveView is mandatory or about on a low-end camera, just because guys from PS will be happy. More importantly, it needs cheap price and very good marketing exposure. Nikon is selling shedloads of D40/D40X/D60 without any liveview but they have a damn good marketing presence (not even talking about Canon). Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: FS: Willing to donate some stuff, some others I wanna get out cheaply etc.
Gez and I attempted to have full concentration NOT to make this very mistake =D On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 3:58 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 8/7/08, Thibouille, discombobulated, unleashed: Posting will be at your charge except of course if you we can meat somewhere. That's a rare offer. -- 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. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: FS: Willing to donate some stuff, some others I wanna get out cheaply etc.
Dave, be assured that I smiled reading this thread. I don't care at all, it's PDML ;) That said, I'm afraid, some will not even look at the original topic ... -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20D PC/hotshoe triggering above X-Sync speeds?
Maybe be going manual would be OK ? On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 9:08 AM, Peter Loveday [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know if any way to force the K20D to trigger the PC/hotshoe at shutter speeds about 1/180? I'm not talking about HSS (or indeed dedicated flash at all), and I understand all the issues with flah sync; this is for a project where I still want a trigger at any shutter speed. Hotshoe would be ideal, but PC sync would do. I've been over all the settings, and can't find anything, but I thought I would ask here in case anyone knew any tricks. 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. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: P-TTL and how-to-disable question
What the ist-D will do is not allowing plain TTL however which is annoying since the body does indeed support it. All DSLR and PTTL capable bodies will make Pentax flash act this way. A solution is using Mets flashes. On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 8:01 PM, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, Jun 28, 2008 at 09:42:09AM -0500, Charles Robinson wrote: On Jun 28, 2008, at 0:49, John Francis wrote: No. If the flash thinks it is connected to a camera that can talk P-TTL, there's no way to set the flash to A. You can try to do it - it might even appear to work when you look at the LCD panel on the flash. But the first time you half-press the shutter on the camera the flash will switch to P-TTL mode. (Verified on my *ist D). Mine does not work that way on the K10D! A = A -Charles You're right, of course - I just checked. And now, when I put the flash back on the *ist D, it stays in A mode on that body, too. Weird. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF 540fgz problems (technology hates me)
It is stupid but well... did you check you were not in any special mode like e.g. wireless etc. ? -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF 540fgz problems (technology hates me)
Good (well not really ...). In this case, I'd test the flash on another camera to be sure the flash is the culprit and frankly it most probably is since any other flash you tried on your body (pun intended lol) worked flawlessly. On Wed, Jun 25, 2008 at 2:27 PM, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jun 25, 2008, at 6:32, Thibouille wrote: It is stupid but well... did you check you were not in any special mode like e.g. wireless etc. ? Thanks, yes - I did check all of the switches. I have slid them back 'n' forth more times than I care to count in order to make sure they are settled into the right positions. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org I am riding in the MS-TRAM this summer. Please consider sponsoring me! http://charles.robinsontwins.org/mstram.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
DpMagic supports now K20D PEF and supposedly all DNG files.
For those interested http://www.dpmagic.com/features.html -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Tamron 70-200/2.8 (EOS mount) tested on DPR (for what it's worth)
DPR I know... but since this is the first review I notice, thought I should post about it. http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/tamron_70-200_2p8_c16/ -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Katz Eye question
It won't affect AF as AF is done lower than focussing screen. It may affect AE however. On Sun, Jun 15, 2008 at 6:21 AM, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! I seem to have a problem/issue/strange thing with the K-E screen that I bought. It says (as I asked for it) that it has the optibrite treatment and all such. Now, if I mount that DA 21/3.2 I see that the bottom half circle in the center of the screen is slightly dark. If I mount FAJ 18-35/4.0-5.6 that bottom half becomes seriously dark. I can still use it somewhat for manual focusing but I am more concerned that like this it really intervenes with AF and AE. I am shooting wearing glasses all the time. What have I done wrong? When installing the screen I did not hear the clicking sound when I was locking the filter in place, but I felt that I was closing something very tightly. Also I noticed that the red light for the center AF point is just a bit lower that the center of the split screen circle... Concerned. 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. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
K20D hot pixel firmware being developped
Don't think it was montionned before http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1212174178.html So it is official it seems. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Pentax Mobile unit sold to Brother
Pentax unit consisting in heavily mobile printers and scaners (namely PockJet and DsMobile) will be sold as 31july to Brother Group by Hoya. Seems to me this is a step in the right direction. Those products were cool but definitely not Pentax core business. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Regarding newly announced Optio W60
A couple features I found interesting for those who care: * HDTV-like resolution videos: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]/30fps and [EMAIL PROTECTED]/30fps. * 36.4 integrated memory (uuh, well nothing ;) * Can sustain 2 hours at 4 meters deep in water. * 28-140mm equivallent lens which is quite nice: a true wide angle, 5X zoom :) :) * 2.5 screen, 230.000 pixels, 170° viewing horizontal and vertical. * Digital SR (huh marketing crap) * Face recognition blabla (marketing crap) * Accept both SD and SDHC cards of course. * 10 Mpix sensor (nobody cares I know ^^ ) * weight: 145g with battery and sd card. Seems all pretty nice considering the price (around 320 US$ MSRP) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 PENTAX-DA 17-70mmF4AL[IF] SDM
K200D is competitive IMO although this isn't a real low-end body: 490€ is OK to me. On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 2:48 AM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The masses? probably not, they'll be set with the 18-55 and 50-200. But they'll likely not buy Pentax right now since Pentax lacks a competitive sub-$1K camera. Semi-serious photogs? certainly. It's a longer-range replacement for the well-liked 16-45/4. Nikon's similar range 18-70 and 16-85VR are also very popular, as is Canon's 17-85IS. This will be the main option for Pentax users upgrading from the 18-55. I could also see Pentax using it as the kit with the K20D and later mid/high range bodies. -Adam On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 7:40 PM, Cory Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow Bob... I never considered that his reply wasn't serious... I personally love the OT GFM chatter :) I mostly agree with Savage on this one. I mean, unless the lens is WAY better than the kit lens On the other hand, I guess it depends on the price. Do we think that the masses would buy such a thing? CW Bob Sullivan wrote: Jaume, Lighten up and chill out! Grandfather Mountain is a very cheap, high quality, 3 day photo seminar. Cost was $115 this year, with no hotel costs if you camped out. Compare this to other photo seminars you see in magazines. These are the same presenters who run their own 3-5 day seminars at $500 each. It's also a good social activity that helps keep this list out of flame wars. Why don't you sign up for next year and see for yourself. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 9:18 AM, Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, please, no more OTs. Let's talk about that camping party in the old mountain instead... ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 PENTAX-DA 17-70mmF4AL[IF] SDM
Yeah I know, good point on the buffer, this is indeed THE drawback of that otherwise very nice camera. On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 3:02 PM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not here it isn't. It's about $200 over the Sony A200 kit at base price ($850 vs $650), and the Sony an be had on sale under $500 on occasion. The Sony offers everything the K200D does except AA batteries and sealing and adds a usable buffer, faster AF and better batteries. The K200D's buffer spec is so crippled that I can't consider it anything other than an entry level camera. Every other camera on the market except teh Panasonic DMC-L10 has a greatly superior buffer, even el-cheapos like the Nikon D40 (9 shot RAW) -Adam On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 3:46 AM, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: K200D is competitive IMO although this isn't a real low-end body: 490€ is OK to me. On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 2:48 AM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The masses? probably not, they'll be set with the 18-55 and 50-200. But they'll likely not buy Pentax right now since Pentax lacks a competitive sub-$1K camera. Semi-serious photogs? certainly. It's a longer-range replacement for the well-liked 16-45/4. Nikon's similar range 18-70 and 16-85VR are also very popular, as is Canon's 17-85IS. This will be the main option for Pentax users upgrading from the 18-55. I could also see Pentax using it as the kit with the K20D and later mid/high range bodies. -Adam On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 7:40 PM, Cory Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow Bob... I never considered that his reply wasn't serious... I personally love the OT GFM chatter :) I mostly agree with Savage on this one. I mean, unless the lens is WAY better than the kit lens On the other hand, I guess it depends on the price. Do we think that the masses would buy such a thing? CW Bob Sullivan wrote: Jaume, Lighten up and chill out! Grandfather Mountain is a very cheap, high quality, 3 day photo seminar. Cost was $115 this year, with no hotel costs if you camped out. Compare this to other photo seminars you see in magazines. These are the same presenters who run their own 3-5 day seminars at $500 each. It's also a good social activity that helps keep this list out of flame wars. Why don't you sign up for next year and see for yourself. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 9:18 AM, Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, please, no more OTs. Let's talk about that camping party in the old mountain instead... ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Manual flash contol on Pentax DSLRS?
If there's no external flash used, the on-camera flash compensation WILL change integrated flash output on my K10D. If an external flash is used as well as the integrated flash: not sure about FEC but contrast control works well :) On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 6:18 AM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Manual flash control on the popup is not available on any Pentax DSLR. No flash control is available with non-A lenses (Every firing is full power). -Adam On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 7:37 PM, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: do any of the Pentax DSLRs have manual power control of the flash, with the istDS I sometimes get too much light on manual, would be nice if I could lower the power. as it is I have to resort to taping over the bulb sometimes. jco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Manual flash contol on Pentax DSLRS?
OK will try to remember as much as I can. First, contrast control was introduced with Z-serie (SF?) cameras which did have the ability (which I miss a lot) to use external flash as well as integrated flash (wireless didn't exist at that time). So it worked already in the TTL era. It still does work however. With two flashes (More, I dunno) which were as I said the integrated flash and the external one, using contrastcontrol will do the following: * balance the output power of both flash so 1/3rd the light comes from the integrated flash and 2/3rd from the external flash. * lower max sync speed because of the process of syncing those. In fact the major use of it was when you bounce the external flash and usse the integrated one to bust shadows. In my experience it worked pretty well, even with compatible flashes as Metz MZ flashes. I dunno the implications of using this in wireless mode with more than 2 flashes however or if it is still possible at all. Maybe only in wired mode with deported flash. BTW, I checked yesterday and indeed my K10D integrated flash reacts pretty well to the flash exposure compensation set on the camera. Exposure settings did not move but flash power did, and the result was very noticeable between -1 and +1. I think this is all. Feel free to ask for more :) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: usb to scsi
Scott, Adaptec made a those adapters yeasr ago but it has been discontinued (from them at least) for a couple years now. If you do not find anything new you should be able to secure one in 2nd hand on ebay pretty easily. On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 4:24 AM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Upon arriving at GFM the film fairy enabled me with a SCSI slide scanner. Wheee! Since I have a PC with a SCSI controller, this isn't a problem. Double wheee! But what I'd really like to do is connect it to my laptop, which has not SCSI nor PCMCIA. So I need a dongle with a 25 pin female SCSI connector on one end and the standard USB plug on the other. Anybody got one? -- Scott (some of what he's smokin') Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Free PS book for 9 days
neither did I. On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 8:03 PM, Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tried it, got nothing so far On 6/3/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://photoshop.aws.sitepoint.com/ (Hope it wasn't linked yet :P) .t -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
K20D hot pixel firmware fix?
Look here: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1036message=28085894changemode=1 -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
MacOSX K20D/K200D raw support
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/28749-apple-supports-k200d-k20d-raw-files.html#post255593 -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 chalenge ( prawns included ;)
Thanks for all those precious advices. I will see wha I can come up with. I already took a couple pictures with my 100/3.5 macro and macro rings, flash. This was only possible because the little baby prawn was kind enough to put itself on the front glass of the aquarium, so it was more or less in focus. Even in this situation (which was backlit with light of the aquarium), I had to use Iso1600 and the hting is still s small on the picture. Result is quite bad. In fact it is nice to see I managed to do this, but on a photographic POV, it is bad. More later :) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Sigma 70-200/2.8 and 50-150/2.8 availability scheduled for August
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0805/08052201newsupdate.asp -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: wHICH fLASH UNIT FOR K10D OR K20D
I know I should get a 645 but in Europe, used prices aren't as nice as in the US :( I'd really like to get hold of one however. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 20 Pentax lenses tested on K20D by Chasseur D'images
Yes all in the same issue dated from June so it just went out. I posted a summary of their findings in that thread, for each tested lenses: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/everything-else/27942-chasseur-d-images-test-20-pentax-lenses-k20d.html I dunno if it is possible to buy it from other countries although I will hapilly send my copy to anyone who wants it: I just bought because of those tests and the interest it would generate for you PDML guys :). -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: wHICH fLASH UNIT FOR K10D OR K20D
Aargh! Just what I did not need to know. I would love a good flash useable on a SuperA, 645 and K10... I would love a better wideangle than the FAJ 18-35 as well... Regards, Lucas Hehe :) I can testify it works nicely with my SuperA. I have no LX or 645 (yet?) unfortunately :( -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
20 Pentax lenses tested on K20D by Chasseur D'images
Anyone owning a K20D should buy this magazine IMO. Lots of optics tested here: from FA* 27-70/2.8, FA*85/1.4 to all Limiteds, DA*, the new DA17-70 SDM etc... Most lenses are quite good and a couple numbers simply excellent !! Talking about recent lenses: - DA 17-70 SDM: it is good, vingettes a lot at 17 but it very nice upgrade over the kit lens. They say there's no focus touch up (!! to be confirmed) but there's indeed weather sealing. They do not say if it is SDM-only but I think so. - DA*200/2.8: excellent !! - DA*300/4: excellent !! - DA35/2.8 macro: excellent ! DA* 50-135 and DA* 16-50/2.8: centering defects but otherwise very good. A lot more lenses tested, you should really buy this magazine. More when I can buy one. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 20 Pentax lenses tested on K20D by Chasseur D'images
Two comments: 1/ Photozone seem to be the only one to find that much fringing, other report very acceptable fringing 2/ it probably is more sensor blooming which means it is a K10D sensor problem and not a lens problem. Remember those test come from a K20D not a K10Dn and this is *much* different. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: wHICH fLASH UNIT FOR K10D OR K20D
There is no Auto flash on 330/500. and btw 540/360 can work in analog TTL with SuperA, 645, LX :) :) On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 8:29 PM, Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Op Tue, 20 May 2008 02:50:58 +0200 schreef Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Note that both the Pentax AF540FGZ and AF360FGZ offer Auto flash as well as P-TTL, digital TTL and analog TTL support. Hey, that's 'new' on the AF-540 over the AF-500? Or did I miss the Auto-flash function on the AF-500? -- Regards, Lucas. On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 4:57 PM, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds neat, very neat. Could sway me towards Metz. I'm very close to buying a flash, after I found an old Hama flash bracket at the bottom of a closset. I have found memories about that piece of equpment. It gave me much better light than on camera flash. And it made me look pro, as I recall :-) Now I've grown grey, and with it I will look just almost as cool as Greywolf with his Speedgraphic PJ setup :-) Speaking of brackets. It has a standard sync connection. What's my best options for triggering the flash if I want to have some kind autofunction? That leaves standard sync out, deosn't it? I'm not very fond of the wireless system, the flash tends to power down on me when I need it. So I beleave the Pentax sync is the only alternative left. Am I right about that? MaritimTim (flash novice) 2008/5/19 Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED]: a little feature which *might* be usefull to some so I will write about it again: Metz offers (with 58AF1 only, the 48AF1 has no embedded sensor) auto flash. Metz auto flash works automaticaly which means it reads aperture/iso/focal etc settings from the camera. It means you can use auto flash as easily as PTTL but.. without PTTL. Usefull if you don't like PTTL or if you need to cure problems as: * reflections (mirrors etc with which PTTL sucks) * poeple closing their eyes due to the early metering flash from PTTL. This feature will of course work as well with older camera (Z/PZ, MZ, SF, *ist, DSLRs etc.) It also feature HSS, wireless etc... of crouse. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- MaritimTim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Ciao, Lucas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: wHICH fLASH UNIT FOR K10D OR K20D
a little feature which *might* be usefull to some so I will write about it again: Metz offers (with 58AF1 only, the 48AF1 has no embedded sensor) auto flash. Metz auto flash works automaticaly which means it reads aperture/iso/focal etc settings from the camera. It means you can use auto flash as easily as PTTL but.. without PTTL. Usefull if you don't like PTTL or if you need to cure problems as: * reflections (mirrors etc with which PTTL sucks) * poeple closing their eyes due to the early metering flash from PTTL. This feature will of course work as well with older camera (Z/PZ, MZ, SF, *ist, DSLRs etc.) It also feature HSS, wireless etc... of crouse. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Microsoft and Hoya Pentax join forces.
There's one, but not free :( It is up to you to judge is 30 US$ (AFAIR) is good money for that or not. Note that it supports metadate editing etc. so it is fairly complete although not free. Microsoft links of codecs do point to that codec. Contrary to what Microsoft states on this link the actual version isn't anymore an RC but is a proper final release (but still in developpement to make it even better). -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Microsoft and Hoya Pentax join forces.
It is possible, I'm not concerned a 64bit release so I didn't pay any attention to this. On Thu, May 15, 2008 at 12:50 PM, Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That would limit any serious use of Vista Photo Gallery as picture viewer/organizer. Thanks for the advice on PEF codec but it doesn't seem to work on 64-bit. Henk Thibouille schreef: PEF should be displayed as soon as you install the PEF codec which is linked from Microsoft's own website. As of DNG, MS won't support an Adobe format and Adobe seems they don't wanna support Microsoft (nor their customers in this case). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Microsoft and Hoya Pentax join forces.
PEF should be displayed as soon as you install the PEF codec which is linked from Microsoft's own website. As of DNG, MS won't support an Adobe format and Adobe seems they don't wanna support Microsoft (nor their customers in this case). On Thu, May 15, 2008 at 9:48 AM, Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thibouille schreef: Now that fun has been spread :) I seriously wonder what the benefit might be for each parties? Windows Vista Photo Gallery doesn't show DNG nor PEF files, in contrast to Picasa. Some co-operation is needed there.. Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Microsoft and Hoya Pentax join forces.
Now that fun has been spread :) I seriously wonder what the benefit might be for each parties? On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 7:46 PM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photographyblog.com/index.php/weblog/comments/microsoft_and_hoya_pentax_join_forces/ Does this mean the K30D will bluescreen? -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Microsoft and Hoya Pentax join forces.
Looking at the particle, basicaly Hoya Pentax will pay Microsoft. I wonder what they will get in return. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K10D Repair Estimate
Stiff, indeed. 2 years warranty in Europe has something good. This could act as a wrning for those europeans wanting to buy cheaper in the US. Pentax will honor the one year waranty AFAIK, but one year only of course. Hope your camera will be in prestine shape, Paul. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: 18-250mm - Pentax or Tamron
On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 6:12 PM, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is reported as unknown lens in Lightroom. So it seems that the camera does not recognice it. That does not prove anything, but IMO it suggests that the basic design is done by another manufactor. MaritimTim No it does not suggest anything, the camera only sees a lens ID and doesn't know anything bout its name. The translation from Lens ID to name is built into the software (Lightroom in this case) and it is Adobe's job to update their list. New lenses will show the same things, I'd be heavily surprised the the new DA35 and DA55-300 would be recognized by Lightroom. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 35 macro limited
I agree as well and vote for the number 6 :) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: A70-210 questions
Of course you will lose AF compared to 50-200 etc. but you will gain beter construction and constant F/4 aperture. Oh and it is a one ring zoom+focus if I rememeber well. Choice is yours, Scott: decide what's the most important for you. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
K10D debug menu with firmware 1.3 available...
Read here: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1036thread=27855376 -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K10D debug menu with firmware 1.3 available...
I don't care much myself but I know some care on the list ... On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 6:40 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The stupidity begins again ... G On May 8, 2008, at 9:39 AM, Thibouille wrote: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp? forum=1036thread=27855376 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Codecs for DNG Thumbnails
Thank you all. God isn't a concept I'm used to but I'm pretty much honored about your comments :) :) Keep in mind though that this only enables Jpeg preview. In no way does it means any program can read the actual DNG, if the WB is off, your thumbnail WB is as well. If there's no embedded Jpeg for any reason, bad luck. No metadata support either. Still, it is defenitely usefull :) NB: I did not find (yet) a solution for Vista. There's a codec available but it will cost you like US$ 30. Not too much but not free. This one however will provide full functionality including metadata editing. Link: http://www.ardfry.com/dng-codec/ -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Converting Jpeg to DNG? Not (that) useless in fact
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Re: Pentax 70-210 and Sigma 70-300Apocomparison([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Thank you Joe, this is the test I posted about earlier and couldn't find it back. On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 6:24 AM, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it remains to be seen if the DA 55-300 is better than the Tamron optically. Here's a test comparing the two: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=27737853 Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
It surprises me but I suppose the pics posted at DPR are always the worst ones. Actually I'm somewhat interested in that tammy so I will keep an eye on it. Thank you for your report John. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF lenses on AF 1.7X adapter
Mmm not sure MTF works. It should not work IMO since there's no communication between lens and body except A-type informations. Your MTF program line probably fall back to standard program in this case. A lenses do not provie any MTF informations. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
Yes I am interested in a couple pics, lets say at 70, 135, 200 and 300 (or about of course) to have an idea of sharpness. How is SR effective with it (if your camera provides SR)? Do you own a 50-200 for comparison purpose (I suspect not) ? -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
Thank you John ! -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Codecs for DNG Thumbnails
The DNG link provided on microsoft website point to the link I gave. Neither Microsoft nor Adobe will release a codec supporting DNG which is pretty lame. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: List Problem?
It has been very quiet here for a couple days at least. Archive have indeed always got my mail directly in but sometimes it takes hours (days?) for mails to come back from the list to individuals. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Flash for K10D
Metz has a two Pentax dedicated flashes working even in wireless, HSS et all= 48AF1 a,d 58AF1, both excellent choice. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: AF-Telezoom for K20D?
There was a test on DPR I will try to find back comparing DA*300, DA55-300 and Tamron 70-300. DA* is superb of course but the 55-300 holds its own pretty well even at 300mm. The Tammy shows sooo much CA it is completely destroyed by the DA55-300. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: List Problem?
Those pesky electrons are the culprit ! Those are always running in circle desperately. On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 3:27 PM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Thibouille Subject: Re: List Problem? It has been very quiet here for a couple days at least. Archive have indeed always got my mail directly in but sometimes it takes hours (days?) for mails to come back from the list to individuals. I've been getting stuff way out of sequence for the past couple of days. Ain't the internet lovely? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Codecs for DNG Thumbnails
Ok, William, download this:
http://www.earthboundlight.com/files/dng_thumbnails.reg
Run it. And voila.
On Tue, May 6, 2008 at 3:25 PM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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From: Thibouille
Subject: Re: Codecs for DNG Thumbnails
If what you want is the sole display of embedded jpeg from DNG, then a
simple .reg file can do that, at least under XP, I do not think it
works under Vista. It works finr for the K10D.
Content of the .reg file is as following:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dng\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
@={3F30C968-480A-4C6C-862D-EFC0897BB84B}
Save this text to a text file and rename it to whatever.dng. Import it
and voila.
Thanks Thibouille. Now, if I only had a clue about what the heck you were
talking about!!.
Seriously, this is about 2 levels above what I know about computers.
William Robb
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Re: Codecs for DNG Thumbnails
If what you want is the sole display of embedded jpeg from DNG, then a
simple .reg file can do that, at least under XP, I do not think it
works under Vista. It works finr for the K10D.
Content of the .reg file is as following:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dng\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
@={3F30C968-480A-4C6C-862D-EFC0897BB84B}
Save this text to a text file and rename it to whatever.dng. Import it
and voila.
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Re: DA 18-55 Version I vs. II
Mmm I'd be interested in exchanging or selling/buying my DA16-45 for the Tamron 17-50/2.8. However, I'm not too sure how those compared to each other. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
URL change and cosmetic change to Pentax japan website
Just a short notice for you to know that Pentax website is now www.pentax.jp (instead of pentax.co.jp) and has been slightly change (on a cosmetic POV). It might lead to a better website design in the future hopefully. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Info about Katz Eye Focusing Screens
It seems, putting a DS/Katzeye scrren in a K10D (and K20D I suppose, I do not expect any change there) would cure (at least up to a certain point) the metering problems with K/M lenses and provide a situation comparable to D/DS etc bodies. It also provides microprism if so you chose but it might as well degrade the metering performance with A/F/FA/DA lenses. Tough choice IMO... -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
DA300/4 and K20D pics
Link found on pentaxforums.com http://www.pentaxuser.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=57277 Those waiting for it, hope you have some bucks left ;) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Lightroom 2.0 beta
Godfrey, I think I read that those having a key can invite others to join the beta test till august. It won't make LR2 any less beta than it is but it removes the 30 days problem. On Thu, Apr 3, 2008 at 9:29 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lightroom 2 is a Public Beta at this point in time, probably reasonably stable but likely to have some bugs. Evaluation period for those without a key is 30 days, for those with a key it's due to expire in August. It is not at present compatible with v1.3.1 catalogs, nor are its metadata instructions guaranteed to work correctly with the current releases of Lightroom and Camera Raw. Better to work with v1.3.1 and subsequent versions as your image processing mainstay until Lightroom 2 is finished and released. I'm working with LR2 as a test/evaluation effort. Godfrey On Apr 2, 2008, at 11:29 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: Having just got a new PC, I was about to switch from Elements to Lightroom 1 which couldn't be run on the old PC. Wonder now whether I should start right away with LR 2, or wait some time till fully released. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Lightroom 2.0 beta
I didn't tried it yet but I'd suggest reading here about the whole stuff: http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom/lightroom2_b1_releasenotes.pdf In short, it has quite a number of very nice additions (I imagine Godfrey's face reading those specs xD ) and if all goes well in the release, IMO the upgrade will be a given. However, this is currently an early beta (beta 1) and as such really is for testing purpose only (but that multiple monitor support has me very impatient ;) Those having a licence can use it till august 2008. Others can use it as a 30days trial. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Lightroom 2.0 beta
Mm I dunno how Lightroom works (or not) with networked drive but I know that up to a couple days ago my collection was stored on a external drive connected by USB to my laptop. If the drive wasn't connected (e.g. when I'm teaching at school) simply Lightroom will not simply not be able to load the image full screen and will display the thumbnail it has made (depending on your Lightroom settings). I never ever had problems doing metadata or collection search in catalog with the disk not connected. This isn't a problem. Now, can I suppress a file from disk (disk being not connected) and will the effective delete happen when I'll launch Lightroom with disk connected later? I dunno, I suppose Godfrey knows. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Lightroom 2.0 beta
On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 5:48 PM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And with full support for offline file management, you'd be able to browse thumbnails of each file on those DVD/CD backups, without having to run the disk. Cheers, Dave With my USB disk not connected it has always been possible, weird. The problem may be that CD/DVD are read-only medias and Lightroom might dislike that. Just a theory I just came with (means I really just thought about that now, replying to your post). -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Lightroom 2.0 beta
On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 2:59 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 2, 2008, at 3:13 AM, Thibouille wrote: In short, it has quite a number of very nice additions (I imagine Godfrey's face reading those specs xD ) and if all goes well in the release, IMO the upgrade will be a given. I'm at a loss to understand what you mean. What do you mean? Regarding the specs/upgrade or regarding your face? ;) I suppose you wrote about your face (OK the sentence is crap but you understand what I mean, my English is really too limited at times). I meant that you knowing about everything about Lightroom (I mean, you are the reference when any list guy has a question) I imagine you reading the specs and having a smile because you like this or that feature and then a grimace (that word comes from Babelfish, I'm sure there's a better one) when you find something completely superfluous. Was just that. I'm testing with it now. So far so good. Good to hear. Godfrey -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Further DA35 macro thinking (was DA35/2.8 Macro Samples (unofficial))
www.tekade.de On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 10:23 PM, Toine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The lowest price I can find is 369 euros. 310 would be great. Which shop? On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 11:54 AM, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also, it is a macro lens but a cheap one for a OEM brand: 310-340 euros isn't much and it enables Pentax with a very cheap macro lens. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Further DA35 macro thinking (was DA35/2.8 Macro Samples (unofficial))
On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 1:32 AM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 16-50 doesn't vignette or distort much at 35mm. Good to know. But it is much larger than any 35mm prime in a DSLR mount except the Canon 35L Indeed. I tend to be a prime guy from a theoretical perspective. But I shoot more with zooms. Love the primes, but the zooms are more flexible and all three of my current ones are excellent performers. I am a zoom guy myself most of the time for convenience and cost reasons. But I have to see things honestly: in no way I will be able to buy a DA* zoom, it is just flat impossible, alternative from Sigma or Tamron might be possible but 800+ Euros for a lens is impossible for me :( Also, thinking a bit more about that 35macro... In Europe (I know in US the price difference between FA35 and DA35 is big) the price is about the same for an FA35 or the DA35. This an interesting point IMO, even if we dunno if the DA35 covers 35mm 'FF' yet ;) Also, it is a macro lens but a cheap one for a OEM brand: 310-340 euros isn't much and it enables Pentax with a very cheap macro lens. The DFA50 is around 480-500 euros and quite a bit bigger, and nowhere near normal lens on digital. It offers direct competition to Sigma 50 macro which is at the same price. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Flash trigger voltage measurement.
On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 6:53 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: James, I would be interested to see the article. What magazine is it? thanks Godfrey I think A LOT of people would be happy to see a way of getting real values, after seeing the very different values floating on the net. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
DA35/2.8 Macro Samples (unofficial)
http://insomnia.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/2008/03/da_35mmf28_macr.html Seems it boasts nice bokeh and AFAIR its price is very OK. It isn't much fast (2.8) but it is a normal lens (more or less as a 50mm on 35mm camera) on APS-C and provides direct 1:1 macro. Oh, it is a limited, too. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Amsterdam's Magnum 60 years exhibition
Was in Amsterdam a couple days in holiday, weather was crap so no many pictures except consensual souvenirs things. However, the Amsterdams Stedelijk Museum CS has that Magnum exhibition. I have to say it is VERY interesting and well... a bit depressing sometimes but hey those guys aren't in Magnum for nothin'. Full description here: http://www.stedelijk.nl/oc2/page.asp?PageID=1743 I strongly anybody in the area to take a look at it. Definitely worthes it. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Anomalous Pentax DSLR's
I did not like the D handling and thought the K10D is much better although it is also a lot more heavy. Later I could handle a DL (father's camera) and a K100D (I offered to my wife) and I have to admit that those two are a lot better than the D. Not as good as the K10D but they are a lot more lightweight and I might steal my wife's K100D when I'll need lightweight. On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 4:49 PM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Adam Maas wrote: The *istD. Overly small grip makes the handling inferior to the later bodies. Slow write speeds and the necessity to drop out of shooting mode to change ISO, WB or image quality settings comprimise it as a camera as well. I think I'm odd-man-out here. While the K10D was plenty comfy, I found the *istD much more pleasant to hold. Most people who have used both give me a crooked stare when I admit this. Granted, the stare could be for other reasons. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DA35/2.8 Macro Samples (unofficial)
On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 11:16 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: True. And the in-lens motor seems to make a difference as well. The DA* 50-135/2.8 focuses more quickly and more accurately than the FA 50/1.4. Paul Paul, I wonder how the focussing ramp length is influencing the AF speed. In this regard the FA50 has quite a long focussing ramp. I dunno about the 50-135 however but I know my dA18-55 often focussed faster than my FA50/1.4 (!) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DA35/2.8 Macro Samples (unofficial)
That's nice, but they need to start putting some faster primes on the market. Certainly true. There isn't much advantage in buying a 35mm f/2.8 lens when the 16-50 is also an f/2.8, unless all you are going to do with the 35mm lens is macro work at closer ranges than the 16-50 will allow. Unless you like primes and prefer lenses without much vignetting or distortion although you might argue that It can be processed under PS anyway. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Roadmap: (very) slight update
Here it is: http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/en/lens/roadmap.pdf A couple slight changes occured: * 17-70 and 60-250 marked as Summer availability, the 200 as a shipping lens and and 300 as a future lens (no availability given) * DA35 macro marked as current lens and 18-55II as well. * 55-300 and DA*300 aren't 'tentative name' any more. So, nothing new but good to see Pentax finally understand that an updated roadmap is useful for those looking for informations about Pentax. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Continuous Autofocus w/ K20D and DA*
Paul this seems to go in the same way as the (very unofficial) test posted at pentaxforums (K20D+DA200) which indeed point to a better AF-C performance than K10D. Now where is the better performance factor... SDM algorythms? K20D AF module? both? Good news anyway :) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20D long-lens, high ISO samples
IMO the K-1 was just only a code name. They may want or not to reuse a code name as an actual product name. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 17-70 f4
It is scheduled for the summer if memory isn't too poluted yet. No it won't be sealed, however. It sports the exact same construction type as the DA16-45. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: (not for 56K modem guys) Usefull comparison between 40D and K20D at High ISOs
I agree Toralf, but it still provides intresting info on the likely possibilities of the camera. It at least means, it will be able to get pretty decent picture from the K20D at 3200 ISO when the K10D does about the same at 800-1000 ISO. Pretty decent upgrade IMO. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
(not for 56K modem guys) Usefull comparison between 40D and K20D at High ISOs
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/184452-post1.html Really not that bad. The 40D is a bit better, even at 1600 I do not see much of a difference. The ISO3200 is clearly better on the 40D. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
More comparisons... Noise, downsizing and WB
* A700 vs K20D comparison: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/184415-post1.html * 40D vs K20D: Close-up on the mirror of the Pentax ES from the picture. The 40D is left and K20D is right: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/184717-post11.html I ask for a confirmation about shooting conditions but those are probably Jpeg without NR, knowing the guy. WB for the K20D shots was manual, don't judge auto WB on this... IMO the K20D is really not bad at all. From a couple comments, downsizing the K20D output to match the 10Mpix from the Canon results in the K20D pics showing quite less noise. Seems the K20D is really competitive and by boathing those 14,6Mpix at the top of it. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need info on K10D AF vs. MZ-S
Carlos, you may have not to wait too long if you wanna buy a K10D new. You are not the only one wanting to snam a pretty nice deal out of K10D lasting stock. Second hand should OK, sourcing from the guys ditching the K10D for a K20D ;) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Need info on K10D AF vs. MZ-S
Carlos, I never tried an MZ-S unfortunately but.. * I think the istD (a camera I owned) and istDS (the one you own) is really identical, if I'm not mistaken. * the K10D AF is way faster than istD AF, just not even comparable. I dunno how those compare to the MZ-S however. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First shots with the Voigtlander 58/1.4
Well, I got your post, Christine ;) On Sat, Feb 23, 2008 at 5:43 AM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Derby: Those shots are really nice. You know, I had never heard of the Voigtlander lens before subscribing to this list. Now having seen several pics, I have a strong itch for that lens. Hope you get this post. I don't think my posts are posting. thought I'd try again. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, February 22, 2008 8:42 PM Subject: First shots with the Voigtlander 58/1.4 What a lovely lens. Small and buttery-smooth. The rubberised focus ring doesn't feel as classy as the SLI metal rings, but that's about my only niggle. I know it isn't considered a macro lens, but it sure performs well close up. And the bokeh is scrumptious. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/08_02/08_05_voigt58/index.htm Tests of the 40/2 SLII and the Epson RD-1 (WOOHOO) to come. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
