Metz mecablitz 44 AF-2 Digital Flash for Pentax Cameras - any comments?
looking at the pc screen, the Metz mecablitz 44 AF-2 Digital Flash for Pentax Cameras looks interesting due to low price, advertised P-TTL compatibility and "adjustable four level video light". the cash, as always, is rather short so no option more expensive than the AF360FGZ II is coming home - but IF this or another Metz is adequate, more $$ can be diverted to lenses and cameras. from my previous experience with Pentax flashes (280t and 330ftz) they tend to eat batteries faster than ideal, but had endured a lot of abuse. the 360 FGZ II is weather resistant, but that's not to be an issue - I don't intend to take flash photography under the rain. flash photos are not so frequent, for me, to the point a Vivitar 285hv has been enough until now. any toughts? any hands-on experience with the "video light" of those two flashes? FWIW, I do carry a flashlight in the bag all times, and have used it on occasion to light my subjects under very low light - the feature is welcome indeed. thanks in advance! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Vixen Polarie - not Pentax, but I'll use with Pentaxes - any toughts?
Darren,there are some issues with this idea indeed. but I'm willing to try. calibration is performed by rolling the unit on 3 axes, isn't it? IF the communication between O-GPS and camera works through the extension, maybe rolling the connected unit before attaching to the telescope is possible. the reverse position of the image and how the sensor should move to keep proper framing is something I didn't think about until now - IMO a test is the best way to see what will happen. maybe the communication fails with the cable. anyway, since I don't have the telescope right now, I'm going for the O-GPS1 - and adding a TTL extension just to see what happens. even the smaller tracking time of the O-GPS will be an improvement to what I can do today - should allow me to lower the ISO and get cleaner images. Thank you for the comments - will post any results, later. even receiving "imported goods" here in Brasil is a challenge. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2018 10:10:35 -0500 From: Darren Addy To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Vixen Polarie - not Pentax, but I'll use with Pentaxes - any toughts? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Your TTL idea would be unnecessary on a refractor, so you must be thinking of using a Newtonian design. In that case I don?t think it would work because the image is reversed. I think the program in the O-GPS would be designed to shift the sensor in only one direction (the one that work with ordinary camera lenses of a refractor-sort of design). Not sure though. Also, keep in mind that the maximum exposure time possible with the O-GPS/AstroTrack gets shorter and shorter as the focal length gets longer. A shorter exposure time with a longer focal ratio is the opposite of what you want for catching photons in astrophotography. Respectfully, Darren Addy -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Vixen Polarie - not Pentax, but I'll use with Pentaxes - any toughts?
Darren, Larry, thanks for your toughts - precisely the kind of info I'm looking for, from hands-on knowledge. Darren, I have used my phone's level and a compass to set the camera for Iridium trail photos and to look for comets, and am near the equator - no real need for a latitude wedge, just some tripod leg tuning until I'm close to 4deg tilt in the right direction. since I intend to keep the exposures as short as possible (yet longer than my current 2 sec limit), some small errors should be acceptable - and from what I understand, the Polarie is not plagued by the tracking error a tangential barn door drive is famous for. the need to manually track between exposures with the O-GPS is part of the reason why I am interested in the Polarie/ barn door drive, added to the possible use of a smallish reflector. the calibration proccess - in theory - does not frighten me. I will have a setup to make either way. one question, for you users - this O-GPS 1 calibration holds with the camera sleeping (not off but after the metering time-out)? for me, the best about the O-GPS is both size and faster setup/ calibration - or am I wrong about the real world calibration? last night, talking to Larry, it did pass my mind a curious notion - that **IF** the O-GPS1 actually communicates with the camera by means of the flash contacs, **AND ASSUMING** said comm would still happen through a TTL flash cable, would it be possible to align the O-GPS1 with a telescope tube and get the correct tracking? context: under 1000mm tubes, most likely in the 500 to 650mm. anyone with the O-GPS and a TTL flash extension willing to make a field test?? it could also open the way to some sideways traking and curious images. thanks yet again, and not only for the ideas, those pics ARE outstanding!!! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br history Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2018 23:17:41 -0500 From: Darren Addy To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Vixen Polarie - not Pentax, but I'll use with Pentaxes - any toughts? I have the Vixen Polarie. I had an O-GPS1 for a time, but sold it. I now have the AstroTrack built into the K-3ii. The biggest differences are: No annoying calibration necessary with the Polarie, but it must be polar aligned. (I built an adjustable wedge for the latitude part of the equation, so if your tripod is level and the wedge angle correct, the only thing you need to dial in is the azimuth alignment.) https://flic.kr/p/pVVUTv Both systems will face limitations at longer focal lengths, but you can do a lot with 200mm or less. This was taken with a 90mm Tokina AT-X macro on the jankity set-up above. https://flic.kr/p/qzf4Xi The O-GPS will track during an exposure, but the camera will need to be repositioned as the earth?s rotation moves it out of frame. The Polarie will track the object whether you are taking exposures or not (meaning you can use an intervalometer to take multiple exposures (for later stacking, for example) I think the biggest problem with my current Polarie set-up is flex. Even with a high quality ball head, it can be frustrating to think you have your object framed properly, tighten the bullhead down, let go, and find your object is no longer framed as you like. This problem gets greater the more weight you try to hang of of it. Both solutions are more for wide field astrophotography. But nice things can be done with the O-GPS and the DA* 200mm f2.8 as this French Pentaxian shows: http://poirierstephane.free.fr/photos/index.php?/category/132 However, it is worth pointing out that the same lens on a polar aligned Polarie could achieve the same results. Hope this helps. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Fri, Jun 8, 2018 at 3:15 PM luiz felipe wrote: pretty much divided between the Vixen Polarie and the O-GPS 1. just because if I get to use a small newtonian reflex, the camera will be pointed at 90 degrees from the subject, and I don't think de astro function of the O-GPS 1 can handle that. the Vixen Polarie is small, and seems able to handle both the APS Pentaxes and a small reflex telescope - and as long as it's properly aligned, the pics should be ok. as far as money goes, it's one OR the other, and that's why I'm looking for advice. building a barn door star tracker is the third option, but I'm not really with time to make a proper unit. toughts? ideas? thanks!!! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Vixen Polarie - not Pentax, but I'll use with Pentaxes - any toughts?
pretty much divided between the Vixen Polarie and the O-GPS 1. just because if I get to use a small newtonian reflex, the camera will be pointed at 90 degrees from the subject, and I don't think de astro function of the O-GPS 1 can handle that. the Vixen Polarie is small, and seems able to handle both the APS Pentaxes and a small reflex telescope - and as long as it's properly aligned, the pics should be ok. as far as money goes, it's one OR the other, and that's why I'm looking for advice. building a barn door star tracker is the third option, but I'm not really with time to make a proper unit. toughts? ideas? thanks!!! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Have you submitted? -- April PUG - 20th Anniversary (end of March today!)
... Brian's words... Well, so far we have 54 submissions. The biggest PUG in my time was the 2012 Anniversary Gallery at 56. We need a few more to break that record! Cheers Brian ... snip... well, I got this count a few moments before my submission confirmation, so I'm hoping we're either one to the record, or better. did try to re-scan my first submission to the gallery (june '97), but I'm still not happy with the new adjustments. so I just posted a newer pic, taken with my first DSLR by Pentax and one of my film-ages lens. Cheers -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
April PUG theme 20th anniversary
Comes next, and I'd like a little more information about it. I do have some old stuff if that's one way to go, and could try to look really back in terms of PUG submissions as well - but would rather try something new if the group goes that way. so, any (new) ideas? TIA -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Has anyone been getting any photos of Comet Lovejoy?
I'm not that happy with mine, but I managed twice from urban zones and cloudy nights. the bright sky makes it impossible to spot it with naked eyes and ruins color details, so I went for the moderate tele field, looking for the fuzzy green - then I switch to longer lens if the clouds allow it. way easier said than done. no tail so far - but from now on, things will improve as the Moon is past full, rising each night later and farther from the comet. I'm currently keeping an eye at weather, tripod/ camera/ outdoors tools at the ready. getting a proper picture requires dark sky at night - away from urban zones. first sighting: http://luizfelipe.fot.br/2010/base.php?foto=111 second, from a nearby town january 1st: http://luizfelipe.fot.br/2010/base.php?foto=112 -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
information needed: shades and loupes for LCD screen use under the sun, K lenses to Q adapters.
thanks ideed! Bruce, make and model duly noted, I'm currently thinking about one that would be fixed over the LCD - but it's good to know about your option. Brian, I'll use mostly my (m)K and Takumar stuff with the K adapters, no DA for the moment. the tripod socket should help as the camera's may be filled with the shade, but I guess some of my lenses qualify as heavy. more thought required... I'll keep you posted of any purchases and how it's working. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
information needed: shades and loupes for LCD screen use under the sun, K lenses to Q adapters.
I am thinking about a Pentax Q lately, to get the extra-long lenses that result from the sensor size added to our ordinary glass. after some reading, and some looking at pictures taken with the camera, I am stuck at two last details: a shade/ loupe for the LCD, and an adapter for the K lenses. first question: do any of you happen to use a particular model and brand of shade over your Q - or over any other camera - and would care to comment about attachment and quality? second: there are some adapters for K lenses being advertised, what kind of features should I be looking for? aperture control? tripod socket? most of my lenses have aperture ring, so I my choose a cheaper model, right? thanks in advance! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Question: Browsers and color management
Mark, ICC v2 only, Chrome 28.0.1500.95 under Linux Lite (Ubuntu remix from 12.04 afaik, under tests right now). Firefox 23.0 (at least I think it's this version, comes default with this distro) displays the same result. btw, I do not use Firefox usually, so I just keep the distro version updated. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
help wanted, doubts about 200mm by Pentax
thanks P.J. I had little luck with 70-210 by Takumar (M42) and Pentax, but probably because both lenses were rather banged when I got them. used for a short while a diff 70-210 sample that I remember as good, but being a borrowed lens I never got to test it. I'll be quickly testing the SMC-M next week, and probably I'll trade. these nights I'll be testing the 80-320, the SMC Takumar 200mm/4 and whatever other long lens I gather against a far wall with tiles and street lamps. if possible, I'd test both 200mm with this scene, but don't think this will be possible. we'll see... lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
photo ops: perseids meteor shower aug 11-13, best after midnight...
...but they already have been captured, so heads and cameras up... lf http://earthsky.org/space/perseid-fireballs -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
help wanted, doubts about 200mm by Pentax
thanks, Darren. will add to search options. FWIW, I'm quite happy with the Super Multi Coated Takumar, hope the SMC-M is at least as good. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
help wanted, doubts about 200mm by Pentax
in particular, I am wondering about two lenses: the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 200mm f/4 and the SMC-M Pentax 200mm f/4. I own the Takumar, and a very good and clean one bought from a friend some time ago. I do like this lens, sharper than others in that range but somewhat less contrasty than I'd like. yesterday I've been offered a supposedly good copy of the SMC-M 200mm/4, in exchange for my Tak, some small cash adjustment possible. I used one of those long ago, and from Boz's site I confirmed the M is quite smaller and lighter than the SMC Tak. main advantage for me would be the release of the Tak's M42 adapter - I am one short right now - with size and weight smaller bonuses. but I'd rather keep the sharpest of them above all other considerations. I'll be seeing the M in a few days, to get a proper idea of its condition, but would like to know from you folks wich would be better. From Fred's site I got one praise for the SMC-M, but I would really like to read from anyone with hands-on on both, if possible, or at least a sample shot from the SMC-M so I can understand better my options. sadly, I don't think I'll be able to perform a full comparison before the deal - just a couple of shots to ensure the SMC-M is working good, and the other interested will probably do the same with my Takumar. so, what do you think about those lenses? wich should I choose, if both are perfect? thanks in advance! lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Book submissions
well, Ronaldo is my friend and neighbor and will probably de-lurk when he discovers he's being called - I'll just wait to see how long it takes ):-). FTR, he posted a pic into PUG (song titles) and my name will appear into his book submission's EXIF since he used my Kr to shoot it. he uses Canon by default and we swap gear now and then (I'm working on his change to Pentax, but that may take a while). lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Orion Starblast vs 500mm mirror
Darren's words: Tried the Orion Nebula with the 135/2.5 - too clear skies, lots of clouds, bad results - and purple fringing. I got to thinking that maybe you are referring to the Bayonet 135/2.5. If so, the purple fringing is certainly understandable. I'm talking about the last version of the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f2.5, which also then became the original SMC K version (not the same as the later Bayonet version). The Bayonet version is a $50-60 lens. The v2 Takumar SMC K version are more like $175-225 but bargains can be found. Darren, I'm talking exactly about the SMC Tak 135/2.5, m42 58mm filters. Mine gets purple fringes wide open, not so intense but noticeable. It's also rather battered, much used since 1976. Bought a K Takumar 135/ 2.5 but still got to test it - someday soon, not in a hurry... it's expected to be less than outstanding but useable. I'd delay my astro enablements if a VG K135/ 2.5 came my way... really like that lens and mine is getting old. I'm trying to repeat photo and processing, and re-processing the first test - did it quickly and didn't enjoy the results. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Orion Starblast vs 500mm mirror
Jostein's words: Hi Luiz, My experience so far does not cover your alternatives, but I dare a comment anyway. I would suggest you find a manual focus mirror tele lens to try out first since it's the cheapest option and since it probably is easier to sell again if it proves to be the wrong choice. I've done a couple of astrophotos with the K-5 and the O-GPS-1, and can vouch for its convenience. But then again I'm a noob at astrophoto... :-) Jostein Glad you mention it, Jostein... been wondering about wich 500mm tele would you use in this scenario. The selling a failure idea is very interesting indeed - the fact some lens didn't work for me does not mean it won't be useful somewhere else. Come to think of it, the 500 mirror is probably easier to arrive safely and cheaper to ship... hmmm... I think I saw some 500mm f/6- somewhere. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Orion Starblast vs 500mm mirror
Steve's words: For an astronomical telescope, f8 is not that slow. Schmidt-Cassegrains - the most popular off the shelf optical system - are usually f10 (though focal reducers are available). I think what's more important is the optical quality of the lens. A lot of those inexpensive mirror lenses are not very good. As for astrophotography with the O-GPS1...I've gotta get one! -- Steve Sharpe Steve, those reflectors have been quoted as useable and entry-level by some. Orion's Starblaster gets cheaper as it comes without tube rings and we provide the mount - fine with me. Didn't browse other brands but that model in particular is not too long (optically) nor too dark and better some useable tool at hand than a proper in the store. So much for theory... and of course I'd add the O-GPS1 too as soon as possible! :-) -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Orion Starblast vs 500mm mirror
Darren's words: I know that f/8 is not unusual for a visual scope. (my 8 dob is f5.9) But f/8 is still f/8 photographically (exposure-wise). We've also switched subjects (more than a little) slightly when we are talking about using the telescope as the lens to the camera. That's called prime focus photography and it means that the projected image will need to reach the DSLR sensor (with no lens attached). I'm not wild about leaving my DSLR sensor exposed to the elements for any longer than necessary, but that's what you are doing when you use it on a reflecting telescope (as opposed to a catadioptric which is sealed like an over-sized mirror lens). You also need to have a way to really lock down that telescope focuser because it would be great (not) if the focusing tube with camera body attached worked its way right out of the focuser. And you are still back to the issue I originally raised as to How Good/Accurate the tracking unit is on the telescope you are mounting it on. Because now you are effectively using the focal length of the telescope the same as you would a lens. On my 8 dob that is 1200mm. Every step better be smooth or you are going to have a vibration. You also need to be perfectly polar-aligned or you will have issues with longer exposures. In short, prime focus photography is not done cheaply or easily. You should certainly cut your teeth on something easier and work your way up as you learn the various pieces of the puzzle. Well put. Some of those points I'm thinking about since december. the support question - since the Starblast comes without rings I've been thinking about a craddle, and imagined a support for the camera, something able to take the weight out of the adapter and yet allowing focusing. Not quite there yet, but some ideas are going to paper tonight. Never gave the open air condition a tought until now - but there is no way to avoid it, other than using a Barlow - not in my plans, really... as for the tracking unit... as soon as I finish it, we'll know. Will be an Isosceles mount, progressive tracking errors not relevant since I intend to keep exposures under 5 minutes and start from a closed unit. Do not plan to hand-turn it... and am very worried about motor and train vibration. FTR, the Starblaster is listes as 450mm, f/4 - not so long, not so dark - if only it turns out good... lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Brian Walters
Doug's words: Hi kids, Just to let you know, our fellow Brian Walters has had a mild stroke and will be MIA for a bit. His wife tells me he is in pretty good shape and getting excellent care. Please keep him in your thoughts. Thanks, Doug Sorry to read, Doug. PLS let him know I'm wishing a quick and complete recovery! lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Which bodies are worth keeping?
Larry's words: I'm attempting to do a much needed cleanup of the closet that I use to keep my photo and camera gear. A few years back I used to peruse craigslist for interesting Pentax gear. A lot of the interesting lenses came with film bodies. Plus, I got a couple from my mom. As such, I've got an assortment of film bodies that I've never even used. I'll want to keep one or two, just because, but should find better homes for the rest. Since all of my Pentax experience was either with a Spotmatic or DSLRs, I don't know much about K-mount film bodies. So, what are the relative merits of?: ZX-10 (AF) ZX-50 (AF) Super Program (AE?) P30t (AE?) P5 (AE?) MEsuper K1000 I'd guess that the two worth keeping would be the K1000, for simplicity, and the ZX-50 for features. Larry, the only Mz/ Zx bodies I'd be interested in would be the 3 and the 5n, and I'd think twice since the 5 viewfinder is smaller and hard to use in dim light. The K1000 may be praised by many, but I'd let it go - almost no info on the finder, lightmeter always on and rather big size. The Me Super I'd possibly keep as disposable camera *if* paired with a cheap but useable lens, otherwise sell it since the Super Program would be staying. The P's would go too, just because the Super Program would be staying. Any of those 3 could be staying otherwise, Me Super last to go. I'd try to keep the Super Program due to its features, small size and interesting viewfinder. Assuming all cameras in the same condition, of course. Now if you had a Mx or a Lx... those are Keepers, Capital K, IMHO. That said, if you decide otherwise I'd give the Super Program a good home (no pressure). By all means, choose the one you feel like using, or the one you feel more attached to, or both if you feel like using one and like the other's history. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Bought my first guitar (Old dog, new tricks?)
From: David J Brooks On Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 10:05 AM, Doug Brewer doug at alphoto.com wrote: I've played guitar most of my life, with a reasonable amount of skill though I have no high aspirations; I just enjoy doing it. Other than lessons, which has already been suggested, I have found it's always good to have someone else to play with regularly. Doug. One of rth teachers i work with doing my lunch monitoring at a local PS plays guitar, and i told him my broken guitar story and he told me to get back at it, just go for it. I mentioned to him i have chubby little fingers which made it hard for me to really get good, and he said there is a neck for every one. True.?? You just have to find it. could take a while - you may have to squeeze some necks in order to find the one perfect for your hands... lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Two Sigma 24mm f/2.8 Super-Wide II lenses (one AF, one MF)
Joe, that exposure correction matches my findings on one sample Sigma AF 24mm 2.8, with MZ5, PZ70, PZ1p, Mx and Lx (both Mx and Lx needed no correction at all). Wrong maximum aperture reported to the camera was tought to be the problem back then. Cheers, lf Joe's words: The AF lens seems to need a -1.0 EF adjustment on most Pentax digital bodies; the MF lens needs -1.3 EF or so (this seems to be typical of Sigma lenses from the film era on current Pentax bodies?) -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
semi-OT: Leonid meteor shower this weekend, heads - and cameras - up.
Drove some 130km in search of a better place - Fortaleza is a city of light, unsuitable for any kind of astrophotography. Managed to take a friend with me - still using Canon but he'll see the light someday. As soon as we secure the place and start shooting, we get company - a donkey came by to check our cameras... and escaped being shot due to my rigorous training and the fact we had only a smalish 35cm knife. After 20 minutes of happy shooting - no meteors but some stars - the clouds roll in. Shit! Spent most of the night waiting, trying other nearby spots with less eyewitnesses, and after a while we get a still better place and clear skies again... so when the right meteor streaks across clear and properly framed Orion I notice the long exposure I set up before grabbing a coke had terminated due battery issues... good the donkey was not nearby, there was some swearing. Soon after the second battery is installed, clouds strike again. Time for a snack. After some more shots dodging the worst clouds, we gave up and drove home. Balance - 11 meteors, 1 medium and rather good looking, 8 small, 2 almost invisible - one each photographer. Lots of scared drivers afraid of the new mobile radar manned by plain-clothed officers into a non-police car, 5 sandwiches and some coke consumed, some astro pix to be processed soon, and two very interesting places mapped and ready for the next show - december 13/14. Could be a lot worse... lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
semi-OT: Leonid meteor shower this weekend, heads - and cameras - up.
Just in case any of my fellow PDML-ers skipped the astronomy info pages lately, http://earthsky.org/tonight/leonid-meteors-peak-before-dawn-saturday-november-17 good luck! lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
ot: DXO Optics, any happy users around?
Browsing DXO reports for my current and (possible) future cameras I noticed again their software, in particular Optics Pro. I'm using my old CS2, jumping from UFRAW and Raw Therapee to ACR, but would not mind a better option. Do we have any happy DXO Optics pro users in the list? Comments? TIA, -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - Mt. Adams from Paradise
Tom's words: How come no one told me there was a stinkin' piece of dust in this image? Almost center frame. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 8:48 PM, Tom C cakaltm at gmail.com wrote: Taken over the Columbus Day weekend from the Paradise trail at Mt. Rainier National Park. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16555015size=lg Tom C. ... so that means you and I were *not* photographing the same UFO??? I was so happy that I had way more UFOs than you... :-( Serious now, great image - and I also did not spot the UFO at first. If I had a dollar each time I find new - as in not previously corrected - spots in my just posted pictures I'd be using a 645d. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
After reading the K5xxx reviews ...
Matthew, to John: On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 10:33 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms002 at nc.rr.com wrote: The incremental increase in pixel count the better auto-focus with lenses I don't have and am not going to buy don't impress me. Nor the other improvements. The weather resistance would be nice to have but by itself does not add enough value to make me want it. As somebody who is still stuck with a K10D, what appeals to me most about the K-5 is none of those things you list; it's the low noise, high-ISO capability, and dynamic range (three sides of the same coin). That's what drops my jaw when I see people's K-5 shots. I'm surprised that you're not even impressed enough to make note of it. Well I am not telling anyone to buy or not to buy anything but... Had the money, would gladly trade the Kr for a K30 - street duty, everyday - and get a K5IIs for the nights and jobs. Not that I'm not happy with said Kr, I like very much my camera... just the newer ones would help me now and then, and that's enough for me. Price-wise they look good, still cheaper than others and at least equal, usually best. Ok, some features shine, some do not - that's life. Since my money is scarce and I can use the Kr, I keep it, use it, and try to save. Still happy. I'd also probably have uses for a D600, a 645d, and a new 1911. Cars, make mine a Stratos, lime - or maybe a Delta Integrale 16v in silver. Do not need them, but feel free to buy me one - even a miniature. Come to think of it, my '96 Golf needs front shocks. Cheaper than upgrading something I like just because it's old. Newer are safer and offer better mileage, so that's why one day I'll replace it. Not in a hurry, unless it's a gift. Still happy. I use Canon and Nikon at least twice a month, could live with them but would rather go K30/ K5iis with lenses I currently have and am buying. My pics still look mine with other brands, unfortunately there is no such thing as *become a better photographer buying brand L*. D3100's AF faster here, mine still acceptable. XTi getting beaten all the time here, still making useful pics. My friends' flashes beat my 285, but I'm using it so long I only want a better one when I can't bounce it. My lenses are better than consumer zooms and kit lenses my friends own - main point I'd stay Pentax right now. While I don't buy a better flash I bounce my 285 and chimp, while I don't get the new cameras I cheat with Noise Ninja. Happy. Choosing is personal - so when one decides to overlook some advantage gear A offers against gear P because P feels better to say aloud, it's called freedom. Failing to notice advantages or pretending they do not exist are diff matters. Not my problem, actually. Wish you all happy (bad if someone would rather so) moments with your dream (or nightmare) choices. Cheers, -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Playing with shadows
Larry, interesting image(s). I do like it as is, feel the top of the
bike expands and may perfectly blur as expands. Just me, of course.
You may get sharper shadows and proper light intensity somehow focusing
the light. One assignment long ago was to cast a perfectly round and
crisp patch of light on a model - even the bare flash head was too soft
and the output too weak, so I rented a continuous light cannon and
managed to project trough the door. The photo can't be shown now (not
scheduled to scan and post since it was an assignment with clear and
directed briefing based on previously published fashion shot, not {my
own idea} image) but the model's shadow is crisp as it gets over the
background. It does get softer on the far side - but still sharper than
otherwise.
I remember some fresnel attachments for modifying camera flashes that
allow wildlife photographers to fill distant subjects. Believe they are
plastic, not needing to stand modeling lights. My Sinar had a fresnel
attachment, needed with tilted and shifted wide angles - may be another
source. Don't know if it will work, maybe you could try to project a
flash light with a wide angle and normal lenses to prove the concept -
I'd try it tonight if I get my flashlights to work ;-).
Moving the light source far is a try, but it also would change the kind
of projection of the shadow - paralel light rays means shadow of the
same size, distortion provided only by the angle between light, bike and
the floor. Hey, almost forgot the focus zone of the tilted camera... you
have some choices to do.
I'm curious, do post the next set.
lf
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Larry's light experiments:
When I sit out at night on the bench by the river in my back yard, I
keep noticing the shadow cast by my bicycle onto the dance floor. Last
night, I put my strobe on the upstairs back porch, with the shade to
direct the light, and got some photos of the shadows cast. I'm not
entirely pleased with the results, I'd like sharper shadows all of the
way around.
I had thought about putting the grid on the strobe, another possibility
is taking the shade off (almost the opposite) which would make the light
source smaller, and therfore sharper/harder. Another possibility would
be some foil over the end of a shade with a smaller hold in the middle,
for an even smaller relative light source.
Has anyone tried something along these lines? Or have other
suggestions?
For reference, here is a shot from last night:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8042908138/in/set-72157631665170226
note that the shadows are nice and sharp at the bottom, but a bit fuzzy
and rough at top.
There are also probably other things I could do by setting the light up
along the 30-50 foot length of the dance floor and deck, rather than the
20 foot width, and shooting down from a ladder to get a higher angle.
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OT: WinXP boot problems.
PJ's nightmare... On startup the laptop gives the option for a one time boot menu, which includes all attached bootable devices, including the internal harddrive. Just for laughs selected the that drive and it boots! WTF. Matthew is probably right, and got there faster, just saw his post Have you checked in the BIOS that the default boot order is correct (i.e., has the hard drive first)? Also, I've had badly-behaved USB devices prevent booting, so if you have anything attached, try removing it. (That probably even includes SD cards in an internal reader.) Possible explanation indeed - based on the boot menu success - the cpu was trying to boot a device diff than your hard drive, an incapable one. By any chance you had a non-bootable usb or memory card in the pc yesterday? Once I used my Linux pendrive on someone's pc and forgot to point the first boot to the hard drive later - he called me in the middle of night... Got there and removed his pendrive, boot success, my fault it was in restoring bios settings. For the record, I don't think science explains all - if all else fails, get some salt in a crystal something, place it in the sunlight, place it nearby - then make soft noises with a silver bell and pray... );-) -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
M42 to K-mount adapter question
I started using M42 to Pk adapters almost since the Pk release, have used the original version (more than one copy) in KM, K2, Ricoh XR10, Lx, Mz5, PZ70, Pz1p and Mx, and never had infinity issues unless the camera was off the spec somehow. Yes, that happened with the K2, and later with the Lx. The original adapter by Pentax was designed to remain in the camera until a spring was pushed and the adapter released. I almost at once fitted the adapter to the lens, removing the spring. Never had one of my adapters stuck into the camera, have one that is shallower than the others - if I screw it to the end on the lens, the combo will not fit into the camera - any camera - so I have it spaced from the lens flange. Works fine this way. Here in BR some home-made adapters appeared lately, but they won't focus to infinity - they place the lens farther from the camera. I'd stick to original if possible, even spending some $15 extra. At least one lens - russian made 55mm, can't remember exact model, had to be adjusted - the lens had a small, almost cubic appendix that would get too deep into the camera (Mx) so I removed it. And also made the aperture blades closed by default, since the Mx wouldn't push the auto-aperture pin. Hope this helps, lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Third party gear
Bruce's answer to Dave... Dave, are you avoiding the Pentax Remote Control F because of the price? ($40 at Henrys) Because it works perfectly, wirelessly, and lasts forever, if you don't lose it. :-) I'm really glad I picked one up when I got my K100D Super. On Sat, Aug 18, 2012 at 8:53 AM, David J Brooks pentkon52 at gmail.com wrote: I have checked the two sites i normally use for 3rd party camera gear, and cannot find any Pentax k-5 or K10d remote shutter releases, plenty for Canon Nikon and Sony. Anyone have a site they like they want to share, not ebay or graigslist.?? Dave Building on those ideas, I've been using a wireless, generic and chinese remote with the Ds and the Kr, and since I payed some $4 I don't mind only one button - all it does is actuate the shutter. Even if I ordered mine on EBAY, seen those advertised in other places on the web as well - sorry being unable to point one of those websites from memory, will look around. Used a home made wired switch before - no issues at all. Right now it's with a friend that uses Canon - works ok with his Xti - so you may use one sold for Canon Xti. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Creativity vs. gear?
Igor's words (part): It has been said many times that abundance of equipment can suppress the [necessity for] creativity. Or, maybe the opposite is correct: lack of proper equipments boosts up the creativity. ...snip... While I would't just say there is something as too much photo gear, the step required to expand our photo capabilities sure happens earlier if our bag is small. So when I don't have a 500mm tele either I include some structure beside the sun or look around to see what's nearby - instead of just waiting for the sun go down. OTOH, even if I carry a large bag there is going to come my way some photo I just don't have the right gear to capture, so I'll either improvise or tell others about with words. But chances are those moments will be less frequent if the bag is big enough. No, mine isn't, never was and should never be *large enough*. Bottom line, I suspect less gear gives creativity more room - but then, wich of us don't go exploring each new lens' limits as soon as we get one? Buying the Kr did *not* put me in the position of stop improvising now and then - gave me new limits to push. Still working at it. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
using a reversed wide angle to increase focal lenght of a tele - info needed
I remember some article about ultra long telephoto - that's way back, in the age of *paper* photo magazines. I've already searched but the paper seems to be lost. I also tried the web - lots of articles about diy lenses but no one about projecting the image of a tele in an inverted wide angle. My memory may be off, but the paper article presented various options, from a spotting scope attached to a lens cap to the attachment of a takumar 135mm to a spacer, to a reversed 28mm and to a slr. The details - that's the problem... no details survived the 20+ years since I last read the paper. At the time I had no fixed wide angle - my zoom age - and when I bought my next wide lens the idea somehow evaded me. Now I have a spot for some 1000+ mm lens for once a month usage, not a job so i just cannot add the lens to the expense account. Cleaning the 135 Takumar I suddenly remember that it's possible to change it into a longer lens. Memory, anyone? Thanks!! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Self portraiture
Use a mirror beside or behind the camera, so you may see what kind of face and pose you're making. If you use a large mirror you'll be able to see what the camera sees with normal to short tele lenses. Some models can use this mirror behind or beside the camera to adjust their posing - something useful if you're shooting since yesterday and getting a little tired. Tether the camera, keep the notebook just off the frame - it may get in the way of the lights somehow. This should give access to the actual photo - keep shooting until you get what you want. Catch and train an assistant - and tell him to keep silent unless you are moving out of the frame. If he says anything about your face, shoot -er, fire him and get a replacement. AF or fixed, avoid wide open lenses or allow creative out of focus self-portraits. The worst about self portraits is you just can't blame the model... -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br Larry's words: When there is noone else around to photograph, self portraits can be a way to experiment with lighting, however when it comes to actually getting decent photos, I keep running into three problems: 1) Framing, I just have to set the camera wide and hope that most of what I want is in the frame. 2) Focus, It's a hell of a lot easier using a camera with autofocus, but even so the camera keeps focusing perfectly, on the wrong thing. 3) My biggest challenge is that self portraiture is like trying to make a silk purse out of a sows ear, or perhaps the whole face. -- Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT - Earthquake (update)
Dario's words: Today we've been awakened dancing at dawn (Richter 4.5), but everything's OK. Epicenter was here in Ravenna, 25Km deep. No big damages, it seems. Dario Sad to read that Dario, at least there are less victims this time - once would be too much, but three times is plain unfair. Reads silly, but stay safe - as possible in such nightmare. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Presentation
Ronaldo's words: Hello, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ronaldo, I am Brazilian and I live in the city of Fortaleza, Ceara. I am a Canon user and recently, through a friend, I started doing a few clicks using their Pentax Kr and he showed me this mailing list to delve into the resources of this wonderful machine. I hope I can contribute and learn a lot from you. Regards Ronaldo Bomfim http://flickr.com/ronaldobomfim Welcome home - all is forgiven now you found Pentax. Your past with the Dark Side machines will soon be forgotten. :-) Serious now, it's very good to read you here. Welcome! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
How much difference does optimizing the aperture make?
Larry's ideas: I was thinking about my quest for sharpness, and was considering trying to do some research into what the aperture sweet spot is for each lens, and was wondering if anyone had already made a chart of them. Then I wondered how much it really matters. I've heard a couple of stops down from wide open, anywhere between f/8 and f/16, and a couple other rules of thumb. I do know that on some lenses, particularly the FA50/1.4, that stopping it down a couple of stops from wide open, makes a huge difference. And I suspect that if you look on an MTF chart, you might be able to easily see the difference between f/4 and f/8, but is there a practical noticeable difference? There is also the question of sharpness at the critical focus distance, and overall sharpness. That a lens might be sharper at f/4 than f/16 at the focal distance, but with a lot more depth of field, more of the photo will be sharper at f/16, than at f/64. I'm primarily interested in answers based on personal, practical experience, rather than theory. My hunch is that as long as I'm not too close to wide open, or pushing diffraction limits, optimizing aperture for sharpness is not the most productive place to spend my time and energy. That I'm generally best optimizing the aperture for the picture, and not trying to optimize the aperture for MTF. -- Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est Larry, I'd consider both sharpness and DOF when choosing the aperture for one particular pic. Manual focus, f/8 at 2m with the wide part of the 18~55 has given me the fastest AF in town. It also has improved sharpness across the frame. Using the fixed 50s I see a strong diff as I go from wide open to f/5.6 - but then I often want less focus on the background and accept less sharpness. My old SMC Takumar 135 f/2.5 is soft open and gets very sharp from 5.6 to 11. I checked MTF charts / pratical resolution tests of lenses, and did my own over the years. Some of my results did go against others, but all my lenses are softer wide open than at some other point, both in the tripod against some target and in the real world. Knowing what to expect at any particular setting is useful, IMHO. From memory, some lenses got sharp faster - close to wide open - and two in particular needed to be closed a lot to behave - an ancient Tokina 28-85 and Sigma's 24mm (first version). -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 Meter experiment
Larry, I'd rather use my meters in the incident light mode - assuming they had the option. That's probably the the only difference. I used the Gossen Pro F for a very looong time, and used to bracket since local E-6 development had issues. With C41 I hardly used the Gossen, but in studio with the Ds and the Xti I had *always* some adjustment. If memory serves, the Xti wanted more than half stop more light, and the Ds would be ok with a little less than one stop more light. So your results do not look odd, even if I don't use grey cards. Making adjustment according to the image mood and tonal range of the subject is sound procedure IMHO - always done that way, limited to the kind of film in use. I do want my whites with less detail and more light by default - again some adjustment required from the meter reading. I do enjoy building the pic if possible. will check the pics later, underage sidekick is near. :-) lf Message: 16 Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 12:31:12 -0700 From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Flash Meter experiment Message-ID: 7b7215ab-1ab1-4739-a138-d35ca8180...@red4est.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I did some art nudes with a friend last night using my studio flash gear. As an experiment, I pulled out the flash meter and when I'd get my lighting dialed in, I'd take a picture of the flash meter and a grey card. As far as I can tell, the way it works is to fire the strobe. the f/stop that it reads on the meter is the correct aperture for ASA 50 film. Point the arrow on the dial at that aperture, then look at what aperture lines up with the ISO, and that's the supposed correct exposure. I will say that it never completely blew the exposure, but it was pretty consistently different from the exposure that I ended up using, about a stop or so under. In other words plenty of safe headroom for something really bright in the picture, but not maximizing the SNR on low key digital photos. Shooting at ISO 80 on the K-5, I think that I could feel confident that if I used the flash meter, and didn't check the histogram, I would almost never blow a shot. I am coming to the conclusion that it is a valuable tool to know how to use, that there are situations that it can prove invaluable, but likewise, the histogram is also a valuable tool, and I'd be foolish to rely on the flash meter and ignore the histogram, if the histogram were available. For those that would like to check for themselves, fluidr shows the exif data, so you can see the flash meter reading, and my actual exposure data. http://www.fluidr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157629987116526/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Earthquake (more)
Message: 5 Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 16:01:41 +0200 From: Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Earthquake (more) Message-ID: 5DB3706873A945C29226A679A6B3CB68@DarioDesk Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response Update: ground keeps shaking and shaking over here. Today around 9 a.m. we experienced another major quake (shake and thunder, Richter 5.8), around the same power of the main one we suffered 9 days ago (Richter 5.9 then), plus several lesser shakes in the 3-to-4 range. More historical buildings and churches are down now, and more people at work were killed under industrial sheds which collapsed. Dario Dario, I'm very sad to read that - just watched the news at home, and had to check the mail. Really hope the situation improves, the shakes stop and do not return. Wishing, willing, praying. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Photo parties for kids?
Larry's ideas, edited: I wonder how it would work to do a portrait party for kids. Have snacks, toys, games etc for the kids that aren't in front of the camera. Do everything possible to make it a fun afternoon, with the photography being part of the fun. Possibly even having costumes and props to get kids hamming it up, and maybe even challenge kids off camera to make the kids on camera smile and laugh. It's quite possible that since each kid would be in front of the camera for just a short period of time, I could likely even do one of these for something like 8-12 kids, and not have to charge lots of money per kid. Larry, I like the idea - but I'm not positive it would work with all kids. I know some that require undivided attention and even then have problems letting the camera capture them. I did some ID shots for a model agency - they hired me for a number of days, gave their models a time slot like be there 15:45, and I shot some 8 or 10 each hour. Since they were grouped by age, there was always a small group present - one being shot, others in various degress of readiness (make-up, clothing, props) and some watching the fun before or after the session. The agency had no special focus on kids, so no toys were provided. A small number would freeze completely even in that simple setup and require special attention. Some would not succeed at all, and unless they had a niche their future would be elsewhere. I had issues with that decision, for some that I just didn't photograph well enough delivered great results with other photographers. Eventually my position was accepted, and those that didn't did well in our studio could bring a set of pics within the agency's look for that season. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
(sem assunto)
Dan's words: NASA Science News for April 18, 2012 Astronomers and astronauts are joining forces for an unusual astrophotography experiment during the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower on April 21st. FULL STORY: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/18apr_lyrids/ Thanks for the info, Dan. I was going to shoot (or at least try) Iridium 21 near 4:45, april 22nd, but now I'll be looking for more. If only I could get both Iridium and meteor - this time in strenght. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Lyrid meteor shower on April 21st
Dan's words: NASA Science News for April 18, 2012 Astronomers and astronauts are joining forces for an unusual astrophotography experiment during the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower on April 21st. FULL STORY: http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/18apr_lyrids/ Thanks for the info, Dan. I was going to shoot (or at least try) Iridium 21 near 4:45, april 22nd, but now I'll be looking for more. If only I could get both Iridium and meteor - this time in strenght. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br ps: with subject line this time... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Moon and Venus - there were clouds in the sky, in the sky there were clouds...
Ok, the title pretty much sums it. My only night with minimum visibility was yesterday, point of maximum proximity between Moon and Venus as viewed from my place - but the Moon is already larger than I intended to capture. Being with my father and my son in the car, I also had to ditch the previously selected location - some church' s cross in a place not safe for elderly and children... luck would land me close to my son' s school, with an acceptable antenna tower. But, let' s see the Moon... http://luizfelipe.fot.br/2010/base.php?foto=32 http://luizfelipe.fot.br/2010/base.php?foto=33 Sorry, the comments appear in portuguese only for the time being - will be fixed sometime next week. Comments welcome - there are some other views in the processing queue, due sometime soon. Hope some of you guys and gals had better skies. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PUG - Restoring the Missing Galleries
Brian's words... G'day all A project I've had in mind since taking over as PUG-meister, was to try to find and restore the first few PUG galleries from 1997/98. As 2012 is the PUG's 15th anniversary, I decided that now would be a good time. In any case, it hasn't stopped raining here for weeks so I've spent a lot more time at the computer than is usual... ...snip... (interesting indeed but snipped just this time) Thanks indeed, Brian - very nice time travel oportunity, and great timing! I'm not really sure, but believe there were at least two months without gallery back then, so they should be the sept/ oct/ nov '97. Maybe something to do with the move to geocities? I had a copy of the PDML traffic during those times, but lost track of it. But memory (faulty) tells me there was a period without galleries back then. Thanks! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
photo oppportunities coming soon
well, I found what I believe to be an interesting photo opportunity in our near future, and felt like giving you guys and gals a heads up. Sorry if the news is old or not interesting for some. Coming march 25 to 27 the new moon is going to join venus and jupiter in the afternoon sky. Being very thin at this point, the moon should balance nicely with the duo and for those with clear skies some interesting views may include Taurus and Orion. I intend to shoot it, and will start looking for interesting add-ons (antennae, structures), since my skies in this part of the year aren't usually that clear. For those interested enough I'd point a link to study those nights (and others): http://heavens-above.com - do choose your location, look for the whole sky map and enter date and hour of interest. For some that may be interested in composing the shot, The Photographer's Ephemeris is telling me that those nights the moon will be setting between 287 and 292 degrees - you may be able to use a compass and look for any interesting structure to place in the frame if you feel like. TPE also may help before you leave home - checking in advance any fave spots. Looking forward to those nights, -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Aesthetic dilemma: inverted bird
Larry´s words to Tim, regarding an aestheticall dilemma: So it comes down to, are you taking photos for your wife and kids, or for yourself? -- Larry Colen LRC at red4est.com (from dos4est) Now, as long as I agree with Larry´s ideas about the dilemma - no, I´m not replaying them all here - I need to point out that fully disregarding one´s family ideals on photography may end costing one´s dear money in divorce-related matters. Some possible solutions: 1) go ahead, publish and face destiny; 2) leave at that and face psychologist´s fares later; 3) choose a nom de plume and publish the pic - always a small risk it becomes famous and dear family finds out about your double id; 4) find a way to publish under your own name and be paid for it - and be sure to spend the exact amount with wife and kids. Seriously, I´d skip #2 at all cost, probably avoid #3 too - done that with words long ago, lousy outcome. If possible, I´d try #4 - but publish it I would. I´d rather get problems because I did something, than getting angry (and the problems that may come with that feeling) because of something I didn´t do. Just my 2c. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Anybody still shooting film?
JC´s words... I have had my Pentax DSLR for 5 years now and only shot one roll of film since buying it. I am wondering if anyone is still using 35mm film regularly? - J.C.O'Connell hifisapi at gate.net - I still use it, not often. I do use it more often than I scan it - there are some 10 rolls waiting my attention rigth now. Situation #1 - load some roll into my amphibious 35mm (Nikon AW35, almost done but still swimproof and clicking). Situation #2 - load some roll into my disposable 35mm (EOS 500n, bonded baseplate, bent strap holders, scratched and gouged elsewhere). Situation #3 - feel like showing off and load the Mx (twice a year or so, and no - the Mx is rather nice). May stop using soon, since my Fuji supply is almost done and Kodak prices here and now are abbusive. Film of choice is any 200/ 400 ISO color negative under $7, since E-6 development is something from the distant past. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Use a UV filter when playing with steel wool
Larry's words... http://www.petapixel.com/2012/02/14/beware-light-painting-with-steel-wool-can-be-hazardous-to-your-lens-health/ -- Larry Colen LRC at red4est.com (from dos4est) While it looks out of favor, another possible source of lens damage is plain, old fireworks. Even if one's in a zone apparently safe, sudden gusts of wind may land more than smoke in lens, eyes or clothing. While the damage presented to the lens on the link is rather extreme, even smaller coating damages may degrade quality and are easily prevented by a lens filter. I'd add a lens shade myself - they cut down filter/ front element dirt and saltspray for those near the sea, cut down flare, and protect filter threads from dings in case something bigger than sparks hit the lens. ...of course if it's big and fast enough there are other issues than gear damage. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
lighting thoughts/questions
Larry's words... I wonder if anyone has tried simulating a ring light for macro work, by putting a studio strobe with umbrella directly behind the camera and triggering the camera with a cable release? In a similar vein, what is the fabric that is used for shoot through umbrellas, soft boxes etc? It seems I could make a really big softbox for a lot less than it would cost to buy, if I bought the right fabric, plastic or whatever is used for the diffuser. -- Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est Larry, I did use a large softbox and a small silver umbrella behind the camera some two or three times, but results did not get me smiling - the umbrella gave better results for my taste, but more often I'd place the light from a side or use the softbox as part of a light tent, not always at the top. My tests happened in studio - it's conceivable to get some structure to use an umbrella attached to the camera in the field, probably even available somewhere. A friend and teacher built a gadget with a glass panel at 45 deg from the camera, that would receive a studio flash and reflect part of the blast towards the subject's face. He wanted to do some portraits with a fully frontal light, no shadows visible and wanted real power. Results were interesting to a point, but the glass at our disposal then (1982-3, Brasilian northeast) made him quit. I suggested a hole in front of the lens, but he also wanted to get rid of donut shaped reflections on eyes. As for the clothing/ plastic used on softboxes, I used white plastic, vegetable paper and ordinary white synthetic cloth to repair or improvise softboxes and light diffusers in the past - color casts were the issue since most of the time I'd be using slide film, but a slight cast was better than failing to present the pic. It helped when all lights used the same solution. The softboxes available here in Br do age and develop some color cast sooner or later - so I'll probably have to repair mine soon, again. ps: as the first try to send this msg failed, I looked at the other answers and there is some rig to use umbrellas that way. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Happy Holidays PDML!
Happy holidays to you all - and may 2012 be better and happier than all our wildest dreams. Just finished 2nd dinner - a friend showed up late and we would not let him feel alone at the table... and my son is wondering if Santa will leave something here - we're at my parents'. On the down side, could not reach my daughter on the phone. Keep saying no news is good news, but all the same I'd rather hear her saying she's well. Anyway, let's wait Santa... maybe he's bringing something with my name on it. Cheers!!! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 MZ-3: is it faster than MZ-5?
Just found a MZ-3 offer at acceptable price, and I like the idea of keeping a film body around for moments when risk of theft of the KR is high - currently a job done by an EOS 500n. The MZ-3 looks the MZ-5 with DOF preview and a higher top shutter and X sync speeds. I'm betting the overall feel and almost all of the results will be pretty much the same, but since they came some time apart, maybe they present some other diffs. Maybe faster AF, or shorter shutter lag - I understand they have diff shutters. So, any hands-on experience on both cameras? Second to that, is there any source of info on shutter lag for the MZ-3 and MZ-5? Any comments on the MZ-3? Boz's site shows it to be slightly diff from the MZ-5 in form of grip, so maybe it's significantly better than the MZ-5 - I did have one MZ-5 for a time so I'm using it as reference. TIA, -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
The interminable wait
Congrats, Larry!! Looking forward to your review - in particular, the low light performance. Do hope you enjoy your new camera! May your K-5 be always free from internal UFOs! Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe Previously on this channel... On Mar 10, 2011, at 8:52 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Congratulations. It is K-5, I trust. And I am certain you have downloaded the 1.03 firmware already. Actually, no I haven't. Today was a busy day. Even with 1.01 firmware, the camera doesn't suck too bad. -- Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
First attempt at photographing ISS
... don't say it so quickly - that's a fairly complicated photo IMHO. My adventures under the starry sky are resumed to Iridium trails, much simpler than capturing detail on a -5 or lower magnitude moving object. PLS post future photos. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe previous posts: On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 2:08 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmithy at gmail.com wrote: ...and it is nothing to write home about. This is the 102 x 102 pixel crop taken out of the original JPG. No post-processing. http://www.dpnebraska.com/images/ISS2864.jpg I haven't gotten to look at all of them yet, but this one seems to have some hint of detail, not just a big blob. Nice work. It's clearly extended and there's evidence of structure. It looks to me like there might be a solar panel jutting out from the main blob toward the upper left corner of the frame. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
pfa 50/1.4 sharpness
Larry, other than the CA apparent on the 1.4, I got the impression that the focus is slightly near - the right side of the center rose looks sharper than the other. Or you used that border of the rose to focus. It IS softer, there are problems if we look to the 2.8 shot at the same time. Still wouldn't stop using it whenever I needed to. I usually close some when I use the m50 1.7 - unless I need it open. Later on I'll get the target or a ruler and check my cameras. Didn't do it lately. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
pfa 50/1.4 sharpness
Bob, I did my tests with both m50 flavors I have around, matching the apertures from f11 until both were wide open. I targeted a tiled wall, with coins taped at center and near corners. Running, between rains. Will repeat one of these days with care so I can post results. Mirror used to get things properly aligned, don't believe in great errors. Anyway, my 1.4 acted softer than the 1.7 on matching apertures. The 1.4 is older, had some fungi removed from front and rear elements but there are no stains in the coating - that may be the problem anyway. But I got the idea that the 1.7 is a little sharper - at least, mine is. There some diff in exposure - I was using manual speeds, metered from the Gossen often but not for every shot. Next time I'll get it proper. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe Bob's words: It may be just me, but I'd compare the f/1.7 lens with the f/1.4 *AT* f/1.7. Reason? If they're both about the same at f/1.7, then the f/1.4 lens is just as good as the f/1.7 for all purposes you would have used the f/1.7. Bonus: a little more aperture available to control DOF with the 1.4. Bob... - I don't mind if you don't like my manners. I don't like them myself. They're pretty bad. I grieve over them on long winter evenings. -- Humphrey Bogart, The Big Sleep -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Sensor Cleaning
I had some dust issues with the Ds, and eventually bought the Pentax Q-tip to settle matters. Worked like good magic, no hangovers nor headaches after the performance. Curiously, some net addresses mention a similar product from Canon, said to be sold only in JP - and no Pentax cleaning tool. Shooting wide open helps a lot - I'm positive both cameras have some spots that just don't show at the large apertures I've been using lately. Some other day I'll get to clean them. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe Ken's words: I've had 3 Pentax digital SLRS and sensor cleaning is a very seldom needed thing with my cameras - I go out of my way to keep dirt out and I've shot in freezing snow storms, pouring rain and high winds in the desert. When changing lenses,I keep the camera body opening facing down and am as quick as I can be in reattaching the 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.
pfa 50/1.4 sharpness
Larry, you and Paul got me thinking about a test with Yvon's AF target - just to make sure there is no micro shift made evident by the 1.4 aperture. I understand the 1.4 lenses got slightly worse results wide open than the 1.7, and my rather crude tests point in the same direction. If you get to test it, post the results, ok? Of course I'd still go for the slightly OOF pic, as opposed to the words describing the UFO. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe Larry's ideas: On Feb 10, 2011, at 4:43 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Did you manual focus? If you're shooting wide open, and your autofocus is off by even a relatively small amount, your results will be soft. The performance of this lens on my K20 is what first convinced me that fine focus adjustment is a necessity. I've since seen that the FA50/1.4 required more adjustment than any of my DA or DA* lenses. Paul I ran versions of the test with both autofocus, and manual focus with the katzeye, and got very similar results. Some of it was CA. Oddly, to me, this lens doesn't seem to be in the lightroom lens correction database. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
enablement: new camera in town
Just received my new Kr, bought in the US with the great help of Larry Colen. Really interesting camera, that will be completely tested (again) in the next few days. First impressions: Smaller than I expected, feels great in my hands, like the weight and the feel. Somehow the Ds feels better built - power and DOF preview switch in particular, but other details as well. Slightly smaller viewfinder than my Ds', something I consider important. Bright image, hope to get used to it soon. Not so great control set IMHO - in order to get DOF preview I had to customize the green button, still wondering at the consequences. The very big LCD really makes the difference, but for my taste it's a bit of a nuisance getting it on while I have the camera at eye level, even when I change camera mode. Will try other settings soon - maybe this will not remain a problem. Of course live view is a very useful tool. Louder than the Ds - still a nice sound, and I'm not into stealth photo. Can't object to the vibration/ slap of shutter and mirror so far, more tests to perform. AF feels faster than the Ds, even in light levels that won't trigger the AF light in the Kr. Of course those other testers had it right... :-) AF in video is so-so for the first moment - not good but useful enough. Video quality looks very, very good - without proper operator training. First results look very ok - won't get posted as I didn't get a proper model release. Second batch should be made soon, with greater care and control - and posted. I really don't expect to get better results from a very capable but much older Ds. Unless we count pics lost due my aging eyes vs. the smaller finder. Something I already knew from Larry's tests, but had to see for myself: the camera at 12600 beats the Ds at 3200... and I already felt the Ds as very interesting at 3200. Really impressive... Two particular points of interest - the flash is behaving as it should, with no signs of failure, and the rear wheel looks happy to change the camera's settings without problems. Looks like the problems solved themselves - bad contacts probably. Again, my Thanks (capital) to mr. Colen for the purchase, test and first evaluation of the Kr. I'd be still using the Ds without his help. Thanks!!! Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Vivitar 2600-D trigger voltage?
Glad you grabbed the gear, Larry! IMHO there is NO substitute for a real test, with a voltmeter, even if the flash is listed as safe - there is word written out there about diff versions of flashes with completely different voltages AND the same model number. Just get a voltmeter across the contacts, and watch voltage levels from the moment you turn the flash on to the recharge after you trigger it. An analog voltmeter, while not as easy to read, may be helpful to understand quick voltage rises that will not register so well in a digital voltmeter. My old 285hv lies on the danger zone at 7.5 volts - assuming the safe is 6 volts. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe History goes... On 10 January 2011 09:43, Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com wrote: So, I picked up the M50/1.7 for $30, which came with a P5 Rikenon P Zoom 35-70 Macro 1:3.5-4.5 macro and a Vivitar Auto Thyristor 2600-D. The flash may be of interest and use, but I can't find if the trigger voltage is safe. I've seen indications that the 2600 has a 148V trigger voltage, but can't seem to find out if the 2600 D is any different. I'd usually check on botzilla. The Vivitar 2600 is listed as not safe, I don't know if the 2600 and 2600-D were two different models though. http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html -- Eric -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Watched batteries
Boris, do accept the offer - I just can't wait to see the K-5 at work in those same conditions... I won't jump out of any windows if the K-5 proves much better than the K-r... ...well, maybe one at ground level... Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe full story below: This thought (seriously) did cross my mind. If nothing clears up within reasonable period of time and the prices go down as it was said they might, I could indeed ask you for such a favor. Boris On 1/7/2011 9:27 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Luiz's camera is here. I supposes that watched batteries charge in about the same way that watched pots boil. Now, I just need to convince Boris to send me the money to buy a K-5 for him, test and ship it. Boris, I promise to give it a good, thorough and long test. -- Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
What to charge for a friend's wedding
Quite a number of sound ideas and advices so far, so I might only add: beware of Murphy. Of course, you are welcome to keep reading the rest. Around here a wedding photo album offers great cash values AND still greater responsibility. Fail to do the job and you have a life-long enemy squad. Failure includes not meeting expected styles and key shots... do ask them exactly what they want, with example if possible. If it's not in your grasp (need extra hands, special gear, not a style you are ok with), do tell them. - trusted, adequate gear and suitable backup, including batteries and cards - rented gear may have lower batt life than expected, not to mention other issues. Proving the rented gear was the problem will not be enough... - helping hands are welcome, but asking for the 16-50 and getting the 15mm is a problem, not to mention the possible dropping of stuff while both are looking at the bride's best friend. A friend of mine almost lost his Xti when a helping hand tried to insert the second card inverted... As long as I love helping friends and taking photos, I'm too rusty for a proper wedding job these days, and even if the Kr came home today I'd need to train myself to its layout. Later I'd probably be at ease with the gear, so I would probably accept, as long as the expected kind of photo is within my ability and gear - and since I don't know the ceremony well enough I'd insist on being present at any rehersals, discussing the photo ops with the couple. Wouldn't charge at all, accepting only high value, third party costs. PLS beware of Murphy - he managed to put my car on fire on the way to a job, causing me to arrive at the church covered in white powder, a few seconds before the bride - who accepted to take a third round-the-square car ride while I shook the worst of the powder from me and my bag. No adittional events, couple smiling during and after getting the prints, but I decided to call a break after that, sold the Hasselblad rather cheap and burned the clothing - not accepting the risk of poisoning anyone by throwing it off. Did rebuild the car - was a small fire and I carry two extinguishers. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Watched batteries
Well, I'd hope they have much in common. Still, there should be some diff at sensor level, or DXOMARK wouldn't give them diff rankings (82 vs. 72). I do agree with your point, Paul. The K-5 advantage will most probably be noticed only in more extreme situations. Still, I suspect there will some moments where it will be decisive. Not that I expect to be in one of those situations anytime soon... :-( Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe quick history::: On Jan 9, 2011, at 10:20 AM, Luiz Felipe wrote: Boris, do accept the offer - I just can't wait to see the K-5 at work in those same conditions... I won't jump out of any windows if the K-5 proves much better than the K-r... I don't think the K-5 is noticeably better in terms of noise. The advantages lie elsewhere, probably in exposure accuracy, autofocus, resolution, weatherproofing, and perhaps dynamic range. I don't think you'll see much difference in a comparison of web-sized images. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Is a P5 worth anything?
well, the P5 is quite an interesting camera with the drawbacks listed by Brian below. The 50mm in question looks like either a K or M 50mm, and the price is rather interesting - a clean one in BR goes somewhere between $70 and $130. I'd rather an A/ FA 50mm myself, actually. I'm quite happy with my m50 1.7, but sometimes being able to work in auto aperture would be very interesting. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe History goes... On Sun, 09 Jan 2011 12:53 -0800, Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com wrote: Saw this ad on craigslist: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/pho/2144182087.html $30 for P5, m50/1.7, Rikenon 35-70mm 1:3.5-4.5, and a small flash I expect that the zoom isn't really worth anything, and the 50/1.7 is probably worth the $30. Well, the 50 1.7 is certainly worth $30, if it's in good nick. I liked the P5 (P50 here). It was my workhorse camera for quite a few years in the 1980s/90s. I always liked the look and feel of it. It had its limitations (no manual setting of ISO; no TTL flash; no manual shutter speed, so without batteries it was cactus) but, for what I was doing with it, those things weren't important to me. I still have it. Cheers Brian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Watched batteries
well, you do have some interesting ideas... :-) Larry Colen wrote: Besides, a K-r in your hands will take much better pictures than half a K-5 in your savings account. MRK!!! Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Peso: first BW with the ist D
Very nice pics, Ann - I did check the black red next to the bw... ;-) Good camera, but that's just the tool - keep 'em coming! Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 K-r test shots
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157625774891360/with/5335772008/ grabbed my eyes in particular, but they all look better than my Ds @ 3200... I'm scared to think about the k-5... OTOH, now I believe film will be dead - eventually. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 K-r and QC
Well, that is a problem indeed, in particular when we remember a small but noticeable number of K-5's came with sensor issues, and there is an also small but noticeable number of SDM lense failing too soon. I don't expect a 100% rate of success from any kind of product, and I'd be quite happy to learn my problem is one in a very large number of successful sales - but if Larry wouldn't be checking the camera, I'd be discovering the problem only here in BR, and would face a much, much greater cost to return it. Not to mention the taxes involved - as the replacement camera would just be taxed too. The Kr seems a very interesting camera indeed... Larry my friend, thank you very very much!!! Again!!! Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe starting copy Luiz's K-r arrived today. Once the batteries charged I got to play with it a bit. The biggest annoyance was not being able to turn off the info screen, and not having how to do it easily findable in the manual. (camera menu 4, memory, save picture display). In every way it is an improvement on the K-x. I still want a K-5, but if I could do so for a couple hundred dollars, I'd be very tempted to trade my K-x in for one. And you know how much I love my K-x. The frame rate on autobracketing seems to be 2-3 times as fast. Autofocus indicators were sorely missed. I haven't done side by sides to compare 12,800 on the K-r with 6,400 on the K-x, but I wouldn't be surprised if they were pretty close. Autofocus seems a bit faster, and the autofocus light is a welcome help. However, this unit is a sad example of the state of Pentax QC. The thumbwheel is a bit flakey. Most of the time, when it clicks, the appropriate value changes one click but it seems to miss clicks now and then. Sometimes one in 10, sometimes two or three in a row. Then when I was trying to take a photo of something on the covered bridge that was back lit, I tried to use the pop up flash. Nada. I could get it to pop up, on auto, on manual, when it's dark enough to need a half second exposure, but still, no flash. Two failures on one camera is beyond acceptable. I will concede the possibility that they could both be caused by the same loose connector, or faulty component, but that's a possibility, not a probability. -- Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
help needed: Pentax stores in Portugal or Andorra
Thanks Jaume - sorry about the delay, been down with virus. I'll check it out ASAP. Andorra would be nice since my group can't possibly get lost there in my free day... Our Barcelona stay should be frantic - too much to see - and I'd be at their service all the time. But I'll be there for a while :-)) Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe original message follows: Luiz, I bough my Mz-5n in Andorra around 8-9 years ago and the prices were quite interesting at that time. However, I have the understanding that it is not that interesting after the Euro, although there are still some deals. An example (I guess you'll be able to read Spanish) from the main Spanish Pentax forum: http://www.pentaxeros.com/forum/index.php?topic=35370.0 They even have a shop that is a good representation of the best prices that you can find in Spain for new Pentax equipment: http://www.tiendapentaxeros.com/ From what I see online and in magazines, the prices in France are higher than in Spain (and Andorra, of course). I don't know about Portugal though (I live in the opposite side of the peninsula), but I don't think that is is specially cheap (the importer is the Spanish one, Reflecta). I'll ask some colleagues for shops in Andorra and let you know off-list. If you are going to visit Barcelona, let me know and I'll be happy to inform you about the best shops for Pentax Regards, Jaume -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
help needed: Pentax stores in Portugal or Andorra
Well, as I said above I'm needing addresses of camera stores in Andorra (Portugal and Spain as secondary options - most welcome but would need some extra time). The catch - those stores should offer Pentax K-r... any ideas? I'd be traveling really fast around the area, but my schedule calls for a lazy day (for me) in Andorra. I'll be packing my group towards BR from Lisboa but my last day in europe will be spent signing papers and fighting bureaucrats - little time to buy gear. As part 2 of the question, is there any difference between camera prices between Portugal/ Spain/ France/ Andorra? Back in 1982 I bought my Lx in Andorra at a very interesting price - lower than some New York stores advertised. Is there any difference between countries in the area? Many thanks, Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
back in the world of film (sort of) with my MX
Christine, the Mx is very close to a DSLR killer - when it comes to size and viewfinder. Even the full format DSLRs have problems matching the Mx finder, due to light losses in the mirror to allow for AF and fancy metering. True, a modern focusing screen can shine here, but the moment you give the same upgrade the Mx the results from the oldie shoud improve too... Never got a neutral copy from those c41 bw films unless I sent them to bw lab for printing, but the quick return from a nearby minilab got me out of trouble more than once - getting me an early ok from a client so I would move to the next studio setup, prints to be delivered later in proper. Very interesting pic! You got me thinking about carriyng the Mx more often. But that also means lab developing, film scanning... :-/ OTOH, every pic is available for a second high res scanning if I manage to catch anything of interest... next week I'll give it a try. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
back in the world of film (sort of) with my MX
Godfrey, Adam; Really a subjective matter - not science, so diff opinions are 100% ok :-) No hands (or eye) experience with the A900. Quick tries with Canon and Nikon finders, APS and FF, all darker than Lx Mx. No fancy focusing screens. Lx wins (for me) due to adjust - I'm shortsighted and the Mx lacks adjustment. But both are outstanding for me. I did choose the Ds over the Dl because it's finder is slightly better - big diff for me, spoiled by ages of Lx and Mx. Used Canon's F1n for years, didn't enjoy its finder that much. Use often Canon's XTi, hate its finder. Again, my feelings on the matter. :-) Cheers, Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Lessons from the past couple of days
Latest from Larry and Ecke: . .2010/6/17 Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com: . . 5) When I'm shooting in low light, even if I'm just playing around, if my shutter speed is under 1/30 of a second, I really do need to use at least a monopod. Even if it looks OK on the camera display, I'm going to lose most of the shots to camera motion if I hand hold the camera. . . Do you use any kind of conscious breathing technique, i.e. do you . inhale or exhale and then hold, or any concentration practice? . . Implicitly, if not explicitly. . .I guess I just have to learn not to forget my monopod =) .Cheers .Ecke . Carry a loop of cord in your bag, long enough to step onto one end and pull lightly at the other to keep the camera at eye level. That is, assuming the place you're shooting would allow (no crowds, no people moving around fast). Keep some soft clothing or a neoprene mouse pad ready to shield the camera from rough surfaces you'll be leaning on. Practice Vipassana Meditation or some Yoga of your choice. Enjoy while you're young - it's being a long time since I was able to even try handholding cameras near 1/30 sec... Of course, do keep the tripod/ monopod/ walking stick nearby... As for pushing the ISO, I'm almost always at the extremes - the Ds spends more time at 200 and 3200. Noise Ninja helps. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Kids are Dying in Cars
Paul has written: .Thanks Frank. It always seemed inconceivable to me as well. But I .think back to when Grace first came to live with us. One day my wife .and I were empty nesters. The next day we were forgetful old people .with an 11-month infant in the back seat. I had to constantly remind .myself that she was with us. Never came close to forgetting her, but I .can see how it could happen. .Pul I have a fair understanding of how easy is to lose attention for a moment and come close to disaster. As much as I believe every help is welcome in safety matters, I'm positive those warning devices are going to be questioned in court as soon as installed. Translating the matter to a diff world, I've seen those who blame the gun safety that failed, instead of admitting they had their fingers at the wrong place - pressing the trigger when they didn't mean to shoot. No, that should not prevent their release. Once a diver, I'm familiar with many cases where scuba gear manufacturers were sued and even decided to settle out of court, cases where the problems were caused by fatal mistakes of the deceased or crippled divers. Sadly there are lots that just blame others for their mistakes. Not to mention those that will seek profit at every possible situation. I'm for the warning systems. But there is NO substitute for full and complete attention in those moments. I got the habit of talking endlessly to my son every time he's in the car with me - after the day I skipped the way to the school, and only noticed my mistake when I arrived at my workplace with him. Not a risky situation as it happened, but scared me silly. That should never have happened. Soon he was helping me to choose the way, look for parking places - a perfect co-pilot, rather than a sleepy passenger. It's more fun, also. A very well placed article, and in my prejudiced point of view covered that sad situation very well indeed. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Kids are Dying in Cars
Ecke wrote: .IMHO the solution should be a low tech item that can be sold .separately. One or more identically coded RFID dog tags / garment tags .for the kid and a keychain device for the parents that will go off .whenever none of the RFID items is in reach. Market it as a loss-stop .device for everything and anything. If someone sues you over the death .of a baby, tell them it was designed to protect your belongings and .not your own flesh and blood. Take a side route. Good point, might be an alternative to factory-issued protective devices. I still think the absent minded may forget to keep d...@mnd batteries fresh, tho. Manage to build such with some kind of movement- charging device and it'll be almost foolproof... A factory-issued item would be part of the periodic maintenance schedule, and probably best to the function. But more sue-able too. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Kids are Dying in Cars
.Larry's own words... .I certainly don't doubt that for the parent of the child, no price would be to high to save the kid. But my complaint is with trying to equip every car with that solution. .Should every person in the US pay a dollar to maybe save half a dozen babies, when that same money could probably save hundreds if spent elsewhere? . .My inclination would be a bluetooth device that you could clip to the baby seat, and a program that would run on your cell phone, or a dedicated device) that would .alert when the sensor got out of range. Likewise, it could alert if the temperature got too high, or too low. Larry, I kind of agree on the math - not placing a value on life but wishing to make more of the resources. But I suspect bringing the number of those tragedies to zero over some time span would mean some financial savings as well. I'd try it just for the life loss, but there is some money spent on those cases that would be saved otherwise. I do suspect those factory-installed devices would increase car prices by more than 10 dollars... Maybe between you and Ecke some chinese venture may be developed to market those aftermarket devices. I'd probably buy one myself, to interface it into the nano-itx videorecorder and mp3 player I'm trying to build. Ecke, if you go for the movement generator there is a whole green effect - very interesting these days. :-) Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
re:OT: So much for LBA
very sorry to read that, Larry. hope things turn out good, soon. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Cleaning Sensors
I have used the Pentax cleaning kit twice in the Ds - there is some stuff that just can't be blown away, and it seems to arrive at the sensor a day before some important shot. A good blower is very important indeed, but there is no way a blower carried loose in the bag would remain clean long, and even one left open in a shelve is prone to blow some more dust into the sensor. I keep a small in the bag, zipped, and a big one at home, also zipped, right next to the cleaning kit. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Used Glass
... interesting words from Bob... . . I picked up that Tamron 300/2.8 from my friend Chuck today. . It turns out he bought it from some guy named John Francis. . . .A good lens is like syphilis - you get it from your friends. . .Bob ... come on... Mark!!! Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO - PDML Refusés
earlier said by Jostein... .Here's mine, a photo that marked a certain celebration for me: .http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2009/02/turning-100.html . . .-- .http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ .http://alunfoto.blogspot.com ... here are mine, in a smaller format: http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/voandoperto720clf.jpg http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/iridiumaoluar3nn720clf.jpg or, with a really small comment... http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/voandopertoe.html http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/iridioaoluare.html As far as I'm told, the chosen was: http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/flutuando3bclf.jpg http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/flutuandoe.html Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
photographing bright red, dayglo pink and orange
Larry, in my field display there is not an orange issue. Things aren't looking so saturated, but not dull either. Contrast looks just a little low. That said, I'm taking a copy home to check at the other display. lf Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Carrying a monopd
P J's comments... .On 5/1/2010 12:33 AM, Larry Colen wrote: . I went for a walk in the woods after work tonight. Being around . sunset it was getting dark, especially under the trees and I wished . I'd had my monopod with me. I was trying to think of a convenient way . to carry it, when I wasn't using it and think that some sort of a . holster on a belt might work. Has anyone used something like this: . http://www.zbattery.com/Maglite-Plain-Leather-Belt-Holster-for-D-Size-Flashlights . . to carry a monopod? . . -- . Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est . .My monopod has a wrist strap which I loop around my belt and secure to .the ball head. However pod itself is getting a bit scarred up from .banging into rocks and such. I think a shoulder bag would be better. I .can't find one long enough for the pod I own though. Interesting ideas, both - never used anything like that. Most of the time my monopod is either in the trunk or my hands, when it doubles as walking stick in rough terrain. Did attach the older one to my bag, but found it rather clumsy and later bought a shoulder bag. But as soon as I enter the area I'm shooting, out comes the walking stick - er, monopod. I do use it to steady the camera, now and then. lf Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Tripods that fit in carry on
Godfrey's own words... .I've carried-on my Feisol CT3442 Tournament tripod several times. .Folded and in its case, with Acratech head, they're 19x5.5 and weigh .4.2 lbs. I don't put It in the carry-on bag although it can fit if I .take it out of its case. Last time I checked one would be allowed the carry on bag and one extra piece such as camera bag or lady purse. don't know if we would be allowed a tripod bag and a carry on, the camera being inside the carry on and the tripod inside the longer shoulder bag. I carried my old Vivitar in its bag and my camera bag into a plane (2001) without problems, but the next time some suspicious mind insisted on opening the checked tripod bag in my presence, suspecting of gun parts (2001 again). Last year I had no tripod issues - left it home and regretted every second. I suspect the tripod may be objected as a threat, no matter how you fit into a proper bag. That's one issue I'd follow carefully. lf Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
A Crazy Idea
Paul wrote, and I read... ..I never used a zoom for my first 30 years of photography. Mainly because they just wren't very good. ..I was exclusively a prime shooter. But today's zooms are good enough that I rarely use a prime. ..With the DA 12-24, the DA* 16-50, the DA* 50-135 and the DA* 60-250, I get a huge range of focal ..length options with performance and speed that is the equal of most primes. Hell, nearly all primes. ..Primes were once a far superior choice, but no more. ..Paul From 1976 to 1982 I had only primes - and for the first year only the 50mm 1.4. Before that I had 35, 50, 90 and 135mm lenses (Dad's). That made me able to move around instead of zooming the world to my desires. After '82 I used zooms as possible. Including Pentax's 35~70 2.8~3.5, that gave some competitors headaches in the Lx+ AF280t combo since I could move, zoom and TTL in a time many around me still used fixed 35mm and manual flashes to shoot events. At the time zooms were well below in quality - but then who wanted that sharpness in newspapers? Still kept a wide, 50mm and a tele, fixed, as fast as I could afford. Some got fungus. Moving up to product and fashion I got back to primes - exception being fashion events where models were falling everywhere :-) Zooms still left very much to desire. Also moved to 6x7 and 4x5 - yes, with fixed focal length lenses. Gave up aperture and mobility, sharpness was my goal in that space-time. Got back to zooms to avoid changing lenses in dusty, dirty places - and no need for that super sharpness again since the environment and intended use of the photos were lousy and small pics, respectively. Cheap and lightweight are beautiful when gear may be damaged, stolen or carried over long stretches of impenetrable country. I'd still choose primes today - assuming the ca$$$h availability - as I still object to barrel distortion in wide and would rather faster lenses as possible... some primes still offer an edge here. That said, and taking money as main motive, I'm living with 50 (3 diff flavors), 135 and 200mm primes - and the 18~55, 28~70, 28~200 and 80~320. And when I think about strong winds blowing sand and salt spray I still think about zooms and cheap cameras. Of course, I'm not a working pro lately... :-( Final (for now) idea: giving the 18~55 a formal try as almost full format lens, in particular at the 28 to 24mm focal range - on a simple test soon as I got the Ds, I noticed it's almost covering the viewfinder, and presents very low barrel distortion as compared to both the 28~70 f4 and Tamron's older 28~200mm zooms. Since I frame within the viewfinder, as long as what I framed is there there will be only one issue - actual image quality. And that shall be measured against intended use, as I always have done. Hey, this thread is named crazy idea, isn't it??? Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Person sized light box?
Larry's words: ..Nope. .. ..There were some interesting aspects to the lighting from last night that ..I think it could be fun to explore. I was wondering if anyone else had ..already done something like that, how it worked and how they ..accomplished it. .. ..I don't want totally flat lighting, but large, directional, diffuse ..lighting. Well, I didn't do it - back in time I'd just use papel vegetal (vegetable paper is the meaning, it's how we call around here a highly translucent paper with very good heat tolerance) across light tripods or otherwise built frames. Bigger than our 1.5 meter hazy, way smaller than you need. But I'd give it a try either hanging from the ceiling or building a frame of sorts - made frames with PVC piping, for a friend's studio, and they are lightweight and simple to assemble. Fabrics or plastics will offer you various degrees of diffusion. Of course, heavy materials would require strong frames. Of course some tent may be readily available... and there are high end materials, and some of us love wood... or you may use aluminum tubing and build a fully modular system... Serious, a number of frames that may be covered with translucent or reflective materials is very helpful in a studio/ location shot. If you don't find near you or mail-available, just build it. Don't forget to post the pics ;-) Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
A Crazy Idea
larry's msg read, among other considerations, ..I know that when I spend a lot of time photographing with just a ..single prime lens I learn a lot more than when I use a zoom, or even ..swap lenses on a whim. Spending a few weeks shooting almost entirely ..with the 20mm taught me a lot about selection of focal length, and it ..changed the way I use zoom lenses. looong ago, but already into the zoom age, I mounted a small photo class. one of the tools was black adhesive tape - on the practical lessons I'd tape my victim's zoom at odd lengths to make them move instead of zoom. further down the classes they became stuck again, this time in focus. lots of laughter, but some useful concepts too. over the time I do change my pet focal length - I'm sort of rediscovering the longish normal lately, either with film or digital. on a side note, sorry about my absence - assuming it was noticed :-) - things happen. lf Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Photo Annual, Part 2 begins
message from Stan reads: . .Thank you Mark and also your fellow editors. . .I was just poking around on your site trying to se the final list of contributors. I saw it before when it popped up after I had done my submissions, but I can't find a link now that would take me back there... . .stan Stan, I had this in my faves, still working for me: http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/submissions.php Count my echo in: Thanks a LOT, Mark and all others that make that dream possible. lf On Mar 1, 2010, at 9:27 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: We've closed down the submissions page for the 2010 PSML book. We had more participating photographers than last year and more total images submitted. But beyond that, the *quality* of what we received is way up. You've all risen to the occasion, apparently. The submission period was extended a day, by the way, to give some extra time for our recently hospitalized but now on the mend Ecke (AKA Eckinator). I hope there won't be any objections... In other news, we also received submissions from someone who *isn't* on the PDML and, as far as Doug can tell, never has been! He gets several points for ambitiousness, but loses a lot more for treachery ;-) I suppose we should consider it a compliment that publication in our little project is now so desirable that people are trying to sneak in... Now the editors will select the photos that get into the book. After than, the curator in Chicago will pick the ones for the exhibit. Stay tuned. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML at pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FA 28-70 F4 on digital?
I have one of those, and have used it quite a while with the MX - until I got a DS with 18~55 last year. It's still in the 35mm bag, and scheduled to a series of trips to a rough area of the state. Image quality is rather good, much better than Canon's 28~80, apart from a serious barrel distortion at its wide setting - which the DS reports as 31mm, not 28mm. Major drawback: the front element rotates as focus, so polarizers and graduated filters become a major pain. Much is written about the rear element separation, but since it's a fairly cheap lens in the US I'd buy it for full frame uses under the light carry gear cat. My sample has endured lots of abuse so far. Light falloff and edge resolution are no problem with APS sensors. Sadly the distortion remains there, a problem for me. lf original message follows: I had one and used it for quite some time on the old *ist D and loved the results. I've got a few nice scenics that I shot with it. One thing I miss about Pentax DSLRs is that the low-end zooms like the FA 28-70/4 are far superior to the low-end glass available from Canon. -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/ Sandy Harris wrote: I've got a KX and so far my most used lens is an A 35-70 F4. I'm quite happy with that. I also have DA 16-45 and screwmount 55/1.8, but 70% or more of shots use the 35-70. Looking at the reviews: http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-FA-28-70-F4-Zoom-Lens.html It appears the 28-70 might be even better for me. Lighter, auto-focus, and a wider zoom range. What's not to like? KEH have one, ex+ for $119. It seems worth asking here before taking that plunge. Anyone used this lens on digital? Can anyone compare this at 42-105 equivalent to the old 35-105 that was many people's favorite lens on film? For that matter, has anyone got one to trade? The 16-45 is a fine lens, but I'd happily trade it for the 28-70 and something else. First choice, 100/4 or 3.5 macro, but anything that looks useful in a lightweight kit with KX and 28-70 might be of interest. 50/1,4, 20 or 135 mm lens, 45-125 zoom, ...? Contact me off-list if this is of interest. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
The number three hit on my web site during January...
.Mark has written... .Ira H. Bryant IV wrote: . .On Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:06:02 -0500 .Mark Roberts mark at robertstech.com wrote: . . ...is the PDF of the service manual for the Pentax ME. . 6,661 views/downloads. . . W... T... F? . . :-) . . Number 10 on the hit parade was the PDF service manual for the . Spotmatic! (2,771 hits) . .One of them was me. I got an ME Super off craigslist for $10. While I .was looking for info on it, I ran acress the ME service manual on your .site and took a peek, just for fun. . .As for the other 6660... I dunno. . .Well, given that the first three digits are 666 I shudder to think. ...no, not my fault - matter of fact, every IP I tried for the last week is blocked... ):-/ Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT - CinePaint and Pentax Photo 3.61 under Linux, work in progress
Hi Graydon, thanks for the comments - and sorry for the delay, things happen... :-) Just found the damned package, downloaded and all is working... so far. Just made a try with Camera Raw (can't remember the version, came with my CS2) in a night shot and I'd keep UFRAW no matter what. CinePaint is not CS2 - I can't find my way around some tasks - but for anything that doesn't require extensive healing or editing it's going to be used. Right now I'm trying a quick fix for CS2 under Wine 1.0 (alt key shortcuts), since I have some heads to move around older pics and I'm under 10 hours of use of CinePaint and still have a long way to learn. Time, again... and all that while the kids come to ask anything from a kiss to why can't we just go back to the beach to see it by night... and get more ice cream :-) The 16 bit depth stays as long as possible - same as loseless compression. Any losses come as final step, if needed - both in image and sound. I don't print at home - so far. But I'd keep as much detail in the pic for as long as possible because once it's gone, it's gone. Tomorrow I may need it, who knows? Link to the missing link: http://security.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/pool/main/o/openexr/libopenexr2ldbl_1.2.2-4.4ubuntu1.1_i386.deb Amazing as may seem, my previous searches didn't get this particular result. Typing errors? The correct search string was on my cache, and the other (followed) inks appear in the google results... Gremlins - it's NOT old age... But Synaptic and Apt-Get missed the target too. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 04:16:40AM -0200, Luiz Felipe scripsit: Cinepaint never worked for me. Last week I came across a piece of info that allowed me get it working, without crashes so far. It's still a work in progress, since some software dependencies aren't met under Ubuntu no matter what - but I just can't try other distros right now, no more tests for the moment. I'm wondering if any of you have managed to work from SD card to print in Linux. And how. ufraw for raw processing, cinepaint for anything (like detailed colour balance fiddling) ufraw doesn't do if you need 16bit. I mount the SD cards directly (just sticking them in a USB reader should do that) and copy the files off them into a directory. If you're using apt-get and cinepaint is a ubuntu package you should certainly get all of the dependencies. (As a general rule, if it's not a package, you don't use it. If you are not utterly certain what using force will do, don't do it. If you break either rule, there will be learning experiences.) I will note that I can't readily see the difference between 16bit and 8bit colour in print output; I suspect I would need a good dedicated photo printer for that. (I have a Xerox 8550 solid ink printer. I really like it, and Xerox claims full Pantone capability, but it's not a photo printer.) If you've got one, I'd be making sure that you can print to it first. If it's just going to jpeg *anyway*, ufraw + gimp works fine. Both systems are fully up-to-date - an issue since after the forced CinePaint install all package managers refuse to work proper unless I take down ditto CinePaint as the failed depency is impossible to meet so far (libopenexr2ldbl (=1.2.2)). OK, delete -- using the package manager -- cinepaint. libopenexr2ldbl is a Ubuntu package; what response do you get when you try to install just it? -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
SDM Failure
...ouch... is it still in warranty?? You did try it in another camera, didn't you? Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Night repairs
Very interesting set, Larry. Make mine the first, small margin - the others aren't so behind for my taste. I'd get a voltmeter on the setup, to check if the Van is keeping up with the inverter at idle. and do watch out for signs of excessive heating. You probably don't want that pair of batteries to deplete past the point where they turn the van back on... lf original message follows: On Jan 21, 2010, at 3:02 PM, David J Brooks wrote: The first one is great Thanks. For what it's worth, I'm now running my1100W inverter off the deepcycle battery, jumpered to my van battery, as my van idles in the driveway. Dave On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 5:16 AM, Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com wrote: As you may have heard, we've been having a spot of weather lately. Tuesday Morning at about 8:30AM a tree took out some powerlines a couple hundred yards down the road. It has now been about 42 hours, and PGE says that they might have power restored by 11PM on Thursday. Last night, the crews went out and repaired the wires. I thought it would be a fun technical challenge to try to get some photos of them working at night: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157623254140926/ It turns out that the 8 year old RV battery that ran my UPS is now an ex-battery. It also turns out that it weighs 123 pounds, which explains why it was so difficult to lug up and down those steps. Fortunately, when I took it over to a friend's house to charge it today, I also had a marine battery, so, when I got home tonight, I was able to run my computer for a bit. -- Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML at pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML at pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT - CinePaint and Pentax Photo 3.61 under Linux, work in progress
Well, I did manage to get the Pentax stuff (version 3.61) running under Xubuntu Linux and Wine some time ago, but had some issues with the GIMP photo software since it's 8-bits (color depth) only. As I still had Photoshop under Windows XP in another machine, there was no big problem - my notebook's monitor isn't that good anyway. Sadly the XP machine acquired a terminal moisture-related ilness, and is scheduled to be shot one of these days at our local target range - so I'm to fully edit my photos on the Linux notebook. Cinepaint never worked for me. Last week I came across a piece of info that allowed me get it working, without crashes so far. It's still a work in progress, since some software dependencies aren't met under Ubuntu no matter what - but I just can't try other distros right now, no more tests for the moment. I'm wondering if any of you have managed to work from SD card to print in Linux. And how. My current setup (two disks, one system older, one new): Xubuntu Linux 9.04 + Wine (1.0) + Pentax Photo Lab and Browser (3.61, installed from the Pentax site download) + UFRAW (0.15-1 build 1) + Gimp (2.6.6) + Cinepaint (0.22-3 from the debs by Aedan Kelly - only setup that did work so far). I did install Nautilus (1:2.26.2) since it's able to display the PEFs as icons too, assuming UFRAW is installed. The second hard drive is a fresh Xubuntu 9.10 install, same programs. Noticeably faster than the other, but since the hard drives are diff I can't really say it's the new distro. Both systems are fully up-to-date - an issue since after the forced CinePaint install all package managers refuse to work proper unless I take down ditto CinePaint as the failed depency is impossible to meet so far (libopenexr2ldbl (=1.2.2)). After all that, I'm out of ideas - and time. If one or more of you have more info, I'd love to read about. Aedan Kelly's efforts on CinePaint may be found at http://sidux.net/etorix/ - for those interested in trying. For any interested, my road to (x)ubuntu started with an ancient BR-customized distro, Debian-based called Kurumin, now extinct. After the original brain quit, a last effort to keep Kurumin kicking was a Kubuntu remaster. Wich prompted me to include those among the distros I was testing at the time. So far it's ok - since 2008 I chose Xubuntu - which I regard as just a little faster and smaller than its cousins. TIA, good light, great photos - to you all. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT So much for the best job ever.
Dave, sorry to read that... I do hope you find a new - or maybe old, revisited - source of income soon. Not to mention a possible deal with the company that got the runs. Don't worry! Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Subject: Fw: K20D - Hot pixel ?
Ken, bad news indeed. I'd second Ecke's idea - the K-x is rather close in $$ and you'd get the best high ISO performance this side of the k-mount frontier. I'm not suggesting the K-x would be THE replacement for the K20, but all the same, it's not that bad. Paying $400 for the repair seems a tough option. Good luck. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
back- mostly in lurking mode, intermitent web access
First, thanks for the wishes and tips, back when I unsubscribed for my trip to MouseWorld - I seriously misjudged my free time, and ended up with far less than I expected... no parties :-( On the bright side, despite a chilly start and a series of inspired moves by Delta Air and the worst hotel at International Drive, my yells were heard only in Rockin' Roller Coaster (seems faster yet, and maybe it is since my bag was lighter than usual and still had to grasp it hard), Tower of Terror (four falls, better rythm, forget about using heavy cameras - you'll get hurt) and other select rides... did rise my voice at the hotel some, but that is what one gets for staying out of Disney/ Universal resorts. Thanks to Pat, I did return home with an outstanding FAJ 80~320 copy, co-responsible for some wildlife shots - I did manage to click the DS over a thousand times, looks like I'll keep 20 or so :-) Thanks to Larry, the DS should get a much needed clean-up one of these days. Buying eneloops remained on the list, tho... maybe next time, hopefully soon. Same for diving, driving down the Keys and some other things. That's ok - one should always keep the to-do list populated. Being without a proper internet access, I tried to keep away from PDML - away being reading the archives two or three days each week - but this IS addictive... so I'm back, digest mode for a while... pls don't expect fast answers. I'm also trying to figure out what to subscribe for PUG and The Book... and trying to keep the photos organized. Should have bought that d...@mn3d hard drive... Came home to face some new challenges - I never had so little concentration to computer issues since I started fixing my friends' machines some 15 years ago, so looks like they're going out of my life. Being 48, the number of ops is not that great, too. Most of this town's Disney Advisors is under 35... I knew there was a bet before my trip that I'd need a medic in the US - only couldn't place my money on it, pity. Going into the Model Studio is pointless, since there is always a newbie group taking pics for free to enter the market... as I hear from the veterans of today, which I remember as newbies from ten years ago... and yes, I told them at the time they would understand better what was the problem of taking pics for free for a start... we'll see. I know for sure I'm not stopping photography anytime soon. I'm back :-D Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Unsubscribing for a while. Will miss you... :-(
Friends, I'll be away for a while, travelling around MouseWorld and central FL. From today I'm unsubscribing from the list - will browse the archives as possible. This email account remains in use, even if I may skip access for a day or two. My best wishes for you all - see you by december 18th. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Adobe software status
Larry, I'd favor the plain Photoshop CS4 for linux - AKA Photoshop CS4 for Windows, installed by means of a special environ called Wine, under Linux. If need be, I'll keep using Windows a little longer. Photoshop CS4 win32, for me. If available, of course. I can continue using CS2 with little or no problem. Did I thank you lately??? TKS!!! :-) lf Larry Colen escreveu: Folks, Sorry about the delays, hiccups etc. I just heard back from Michael today. It seems like there are two PS and two LR, and several of other Adobe products. I'm not entirely sure of all of the details of which is what. The adobe products are listed here: http://www.adobe.com/products/ On Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 04:40:52PM -0800, Michael wrote: hi Larry. sorry, i've been busy and lost track of this. i'm all used up on all my flavors of Creative Suite (Design Premium, Production Premium, Web Premium, Master Collection). i have two Lightrooms left. none of the CS standard editions are available to me (only Premium). i have 3 copies of Illustrator, 2 of Photoshop, 2 of Premiere, 3 of Acrobat, 3 of Dreamweaver, 4 of Flash, 4 of Flex Builder, 4 of Indesign, and 5 of most other individual titles (not suites) still available for order. let me know what, if anything, you want me to put in before the end of november. on dec 1st, when my quantities reset, my buying mode goes back to only for friends and family and only one each so that everybody can have a chance. :) -mike I'm not quite sure about the difference between photoshop and a creative suite. I've ordered the requests chronologically, so it looks like: 01 PS Adam Montoya amont...@gmail.com Adam Montoya photoshop windows (LR as backup) 02 PS Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com Photoshop CS4 Mac 03 Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info Photoshop license (Mac) 04 Gonz rgonzoma...@gmail.com cs4 which platform? 05 Luiz Felipe luiz.fel...@techmit.com.br photoshop windows 06 LR Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com one copy of LR and one of PS Windows 07 Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com Photoshop CS4 Windows 64bit 08 steve harley st...@paper-ape.com Photoshop CS4 wants Creative Suite 4 Design Standard if available Mac 09 LR paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Lightroom 2 Mac 10 Joseph Tainter jtain...@mindspring.com CS4 Windows 11 Lou Billing el.bill...@verizon.net LR2 windows xp 12 Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com Photoshop CS4 for windows. 13 Cymen Vig cymen...@gmail.com Cymen Vig LR2 and Photoshop Mac 14 Marnie eactiv...@aol.com CS4 windows xp -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: adobe software update
TKS Larry, I don't think that would be necessary. I'll be staying a few days in FL early december, and the program should return home with me properly installed in the notebook, media among the ones burned during the trip or even inside the drive. I wouldn't mind a reasonable tax myself. The current layout was devised to make short of impossible bringing to BR things that would endanger local industries - the original list left almost nothing behind. There is a legal nightmare about that issue - since cameras are fundamental to my work as photographer and there are no local built options I should be allowed to import my tools with a very low taxation. Theorethically... lf Larry Colen escreveu: On Wed, Nov 04, 2009 at 05:49:08PM -0300, Luiz Felipe wrote: Make mine Windows, sadly... minor last minute questions: are we talking CS4? Media + license or just the license? How much shipped to FL?? CS4 media +license. It makes little sense shipping it to BR since depending on how the invoice is written it's getting 60% more expensive, calculated on price+shipping. If it comes down to it, I could send it to you on a ripped DVD labeled vacation photos. lf Larry Colen escreveu: I apologize for the delay, there's been a lot going on, I haven't heard from my friend for a while and I don't want to be a pest. I finally heard from him and was putting together the order, and I realized that almost nobody told me what platform that they're running on. I could be the annoying macintologist and just get everyone the Mac version, but other people on this list are better at preachng the macintologist gospel than I am. This is the list of requests that I have. Adam Montoya amont...@gmail.com Adam Montoya photoshop windows Cymen Vig cymen...@gmail.com Cymen Vig LR2 and Photoshop which platform? Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com Photoshop CS4 Gonz rgonzoma...@gmail.com cs4 which platform? Joseph Tainter jtain...@mindspring.com CS4 which platform? Lou Billing el.bill...@verizon.net LR2 which platform Luiz Felipe luiz.fel...@techmit.com.br photoshop which platform? Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com Photoshop CS4 which platform? paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Lightroom 2 which platform? Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com one copy of LR and one of PS Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info Photoshop license (Mac) steve harley st...@paper-ape.com Photoshop CS4 wants Creative Suite 4 Design Standard PS: 10 LR: 4 -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
ot but not that much: trip to FL in december
My long delayed trip to Mouseworld is scheduled, again. It's kind of work, since I'll be driving a small group around the parks, visiting hotels and attending to meetings. In short, my time is not exactly mine :-/... but I'll be doing some things I enjoy very much, and hopefully my charges will be able to fend for themselves during shopping days and nights :-)) So far I'll be in Orlando from december 5th to 14th, and possibly a little longer - at the expense of two days in Atlanta. I would be very glad if some time and place within that window was spent in PDML style... so PDML members from Orlando and neighbor cities, pls get in touch. This email address will remain in use during the trip - but I'll probably unsubscribe from the list a few days earlier. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
