Re: Rolling down the track
That is SWEET, Don! Love your composition and the rendering. Just a hint of blur in those churning wheels. Love it! On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 4:15 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Recently had an opportunity to photograph a genuine steam engine on the tracks. I took many pictures and will post some galleries when I get them up on flicker. Meantime for those who have no moral objections to Google plus please look at this link and let me know if the experience works for you. Thanks https://plus.google.com/u/0/100687245332697763729/posts/BbeeSxVWxD5 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Even more macro enablement?
After much whacking with a screwdriver and hammer, the glass elements shattered one by one. I blew out all the glass dust and voila! instant 25mm extension tube. I find it works best with lenses that have good close focusing ability. Hey, I'll bet that would work with the SMC Pentax-F 1.7x AF Adapter too! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: 'Seney Sunrise'
WOW. That is publication worthy. Superb! On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote: Wonderful deep colours Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of kwal...@peoplepc.com Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 3:53 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: 'Seney Sunrise' Taken in Seney National Wildlife Refuge in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan several summers ago. Your thoughts appreciated. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17459149 Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Mist
This is lovely. If you click through to the larger image, it is clear that they are birds. I put my thumb over them to block them out and thought that the image definitely lost something. The implied movement and life of the birds injects (for me) some dynamics into what would have otherwise been simply a sanguine scene. On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 4:38 PM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Nice and moody. I'm in John's camp regarding the birds. They don't look sufficiently bird-like to me so I would think about losing them. Chris On 10 July 2013 13:39, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Haven't had much sun lately so ya gotta go with what ya get: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/07/mist.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity. -- Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: 'Seney Sunrise'
The bright patch behind the trees on the left appears a bit blown out. I'd want it toned down just enough that it doesn't appear paper white. It's not like there is significant detail there that is going to be brought out if it is less than paper white. I don't personally have a problem with the highest values being blown out if it is to preserve more important detail at the opposite end of the dynamic range. If the scene exceeds the dynamic range of the film/sensor then something has to give, and I think it is anything but objectionable here. If you've got blacks that are paper black and you've got the detail you want in other the other zones, I just don't think it is a crime to have parts that go paper white. I have a small area near the horizon of my Kansas Gust Front photo that is similarly blown out but only one person commenting on it has ever picked that particular nit. On Thu, Jul 11, 2013 at 9:51 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Superb. Love it. Makes me want to go up the U.P., eh? Paul On Jul 11, 2013, at 9:45 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Going back into ar archives, are we??? ;-) Yup! I thought I'd post since it recently made it to the finals in a local contest. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Re: PESO: 'Seney Sunrise' Going back into ar archives, are we??? ;-) Gorgeous shot, Ken ann On 7/11/2013 15:53, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Taken in Seney National Wildlife Refuge in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan several summers ago. Your thoughts appreciated. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17459149 Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: How do you photograph dark skinned people?
Virtually all of the answers so far have focused on exposure only and not lighting. I found this article to be very informative. http://www.nyip.edu/photo-articles/archive/photographing-people-of-color The secret is to create lots and lots of highlights on dark skin. This can be done with reflectors or side lighting. From experience, I know that using a strobe from the side would also be very effective if a wedding dress was in the photo. The side light shows the dress in relief (which highlights and preserves folds and details). In fact, a single on-camera strobe is probably the worst way to show off a white wedding dress. On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 8:54 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote: I adjust lighting accordingly (the meter reading will try to make them Zone VII) so that all of their facial features are clearly visible and pleasant. Jeffery On Jul 12, 2013, at 12:58 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: It is discussed briefly in Light, Science an Magic. In short, either increase exposure, or take advantage of reflections. On Wed, Jul 10, 2013 at 10:31:14PM -0400, P.J. Alling wrote: I have nothing to share except that a mix of skin colors is nothing compared to a black bride in a white dress. On 4/20/2013 12:15 PM, Bipin Gupta wrote: Request please share resources for photographing dark skinned people. There is still a greater challenge, that of photographing a group of people with yellow, brown, white, black skin or every other races of mankind. Regards. Bipin - from that far away enchanting land. -- There are two kinds of computer users those who've experienced a hard drive failure, and those that will. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Bathurst Station
On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 2:55 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: That really works well, Frank. Why did you decide to shoot it at an angle like that? I don't think it would have occurred to me to try that in this situation. Unless, I miss my guess, his eye was nowhere near the viewfinder. The low camera angle looks as if the camera were dangling at his side as he walked by (perhaps taking multiple shots in continuous mode)? I don't think he would have gotten the natural pose if he'd had a camera to his face and pointed at her (although I could be wrong). -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Someone in Italy is selling 21 pieces of Pentax-A* 300mm f4
This is rather wild: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231479-sale-21-pieces-300-4-italy.html Shipping only to Europe for the equiv. of $525 (each). Includes original case and hood. If you have a friend in Europe that would ship to you (elsewhere), the DA* 300mm f4 is currently $1400. Fortunately, I'm not tempted (mainly because I'm tapped out. Just found an ultra rare PK mount Vivitar Series 1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field, so I'm out of the market for a while). : ) -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: a question for Metz 58 users
It is helpful to specify if you have the 58 AF-1 or AF-2. Different beasts. On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 7:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 07:52:51PM -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: Does this flash offer high-speed synch like the AF 540fgz? A lack of high-speed synch would be a non starter for me. (Both of my 540s are currently at CRIS. If I don't get them back in time for my August 8 shoot, I'll have to buy a third flash.) Since the firmware upgrade for the K-5 II it does. 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: a question for Metz 58 users
Sorry, I should have made that as a reply to the OP (not Paul's comment) On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 7:56 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Jul 15, 2013, at 8:20 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: It is helpful to specify if you have the 58 AF-1 or AF-2. Different beasts. I don't have either. Just shopping. BH lists only one version of the 58, the AF-2. Paul On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 7:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 07:52:51PM -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: Does this flash offer high-speed synch like the AF 540fgz? A lack of high-speed synch would be a non starter for me. (Both of my 540s are currently at CRIS. If I don't get them back in time for my August 8 shoot, I'll have to buy a third flash.) Since the firmware upgrade for the K-5 II it does. 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
DSLR Camera Market Now Bigger than Point Shoots
Those of you that follow Petapixel may have already seen this: http://petapixel.com/2013/07/15/the-dslr-camera-market-is-now-bigger-than-point-and-shoots/ I think that Ricoh may have seen this coming when they made their purchase of Pentax. Phone cameras are going to rapidly extinct point shoot cameras, but the interchangeable lens market is something that camera phones can't compete with (either in style of functionality). Companies that are smart will probably stop devoting so many resources to the PS segement and that should mean good news for DSLR and DSLR lens development for the companies that have them in their stables. Prescient analysis or wishful thinking? I report. You decide. :) -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - 3 with the K-5
I love watching people be amazed at the K-5's high ISO capabilities. Really love the city skyline shot. On Mon, Jul 15, 2013 at 10:39 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: all from my roof Pushing the ISO envelope K-5 with the 18-55 kit lens. http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Learning-the-K-5/30564911_mcsJ8s ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Semi-OT (maybe): For the Off Camera Flash Enthusiast (aka Strobist)
THAT sounds like an excellent flash. Thanks for sharing the info, John! On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 11:07 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I got on these guy's email list when buying stuff from them at the PPNC convention trade show. They sent me a message about a new strobe from LumoPro. Looks like it might prove to be an adequate substitute for the legendary Vivitar 285-HV (which ain't so legendary in its most recent incarnation). http://mpex.com/lumopro-lp180-quad-sync-manual-flash.html# I checked Strobist, and lo behold: http://strobist.blogspot.com/2013/07/lumopro-lp180-speedlight-full-walk-thru.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Tim Parkin weighs in on digital vs film (game is not over YET)
I believe that Tim Parkin is a PDML subscriber, so maybe he can illuminate this a bit more, but on Twitter yesterday he pointed to some extreme crop comparisons between: Nikon D800E with a Zeiss 25mm lens and a Mamiya 7 (6x7) with a 50mm lens with Velvia 50 and Adox CMS 20. The results might surprise you. Here is the whole scene: http://static.timparkin.co.uk/static/tmp/fullframe.jpg Here is the D800E (top) and the Velvia (bottom) http://static.timparkin.co.uk/static/tmp/compared-with-clean-velvia.jpg And here is the D800E (top) and the Adox CMS 20 (bottom) http://static.timparkin.co.uk/static/tmp/compared-with-clean-cms20.jpg I suppose that there could be some debate on the differences in the lenses and I'm not sure if the film was scanned (or with what). But I find it interesting that film can still exceed digital at exteme crops/very large printing sizes and only by going to a 6x7 size over what is considered the state of the art full frame sensor camera available today. I think the film wins by a substantial margin. (Keeping in mind that this is just not *any* film). For most of us, this is academic, since we rarely need such extreme crops or print at such sizes, but I find it interesting nonetheless. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Free hour-long webinar on shooting macro this afternoon
Passing this along in case anyone is interested (and free between 3-4 PM EDT) http://www.diyphotography.net/free-introduction-macro-photography-webiar-david-saffir-and-c-david-tobie I hope to be able to catch most of it. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any new flagship camera rumors?
Dario's reply makes me wonder if emoticons can legally be considered
violations of Non-Disclosure Agreements.
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I sincerely doubt it.
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free to respond to the following statements with an emoticon (only).
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Pentax FF Announcement 2013
Pentax FF Shipping 2013
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Anyone heard any recent rumors about a new flagship Pentax camera?
Maybe. That's all I'm going to say.
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Re: Any new flagship camera rumors?
On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 3:27 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Word is it's also a non-issue up around 24 megapixels. I don't believe anyone's seen moire in the Nikon body and they don't offer AA as an option. I think it is a lot rarer to run into than people's initial expectations, but it has definitely been seen. Here's an example, along with a look at software removal success (or not). http://tashley1.zenfolio.com/blog/2012/7/d800e-and-moir-what-pp-gets-rid-of-it-best -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Semi-OT (maybe): For the Off Camera Flash Enthusiast (aka Strobist)
After reading this a little bit closer, I don't think that this flash could be used ON a Pentax camera (as I was originally thinking). It is designed for strobist-style off-camera use. Correct me if I'm wrong. But this is why when you order a Metz you need to buy one for your camera brand. This flash *has* no such differentiation (and needs none if being used as a slave off-camera). On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 1:48 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: Also, it's available through a supplier I already know is trustworthy. No worries about the reliability of anyone's eBay feedback. On 7/16/2013 2:15 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: _Way_ better than adequate. This flash sounds like a manual flash enthusiast's dream. It has more power range (full - 1/128th in 1/3 stop steps), more flexible inputs, lots of horsepower, great ergonomics. Can be programmed to ignore pre-sync when slaved with x-TTL flashes. But in case anyone hoping for a cheaper Pentax flash is reading: *manual only*. No Pentax features like wireless or HSS. At $200, pricier than the Yongnuos, but most likely well worth it. On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 12:07 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I got on these guy's email list when buying stuff from them at the PPNC convention trade show. They sent me a message about a new strobe from LumoPro. Looks like it might prove to be an adequate substitute for the legendary Vivitar 285-HV (which ain't so legendary in its most recent incarnation). http://mpex.com/lumopro-lp180-quad-sync-manual-flash.html# I checked Strobist, and lo behold: http://strobist.blogspot.com/2013/07/lumopro-lp180-speedlight-full-walk-thru.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Help request, who knows a lens repair service that will even look at older third party lenses?
Lens Repair Rates (per hour): If you watch us.. $55 If you give us advice$65 If you help or assist us$75 If you worked on it before...$150 Frankly, my first thought is that this can't be that pricey or hard to find of a lens and that replacement would be faster/cheaper (or at least close to the same cost) but then I saw you said it was an A lens. I think those may be a lot harder to find. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - 'Sharp-shinned Hawek
Being able to tell the difference between a young Sharp Shinned Hawk and a young Coopers Hawk is just *one* of the ways that you are a better man than I. On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 3:44 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Very nice. Did you add grain to the background? Thanks Bob. The grain was automatically added by using the K20D @ 800! The background was rendered that way by using the 300 FA @ f/4.5 Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO - 'Sharp-shinned Hawek Ken, Very nice. Did you add grain to the background? Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 3:14 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Caught this guy on my deck looking for lunch http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17465095 K20D 300mm FA 800 ISO Comments appreciated. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - 'Sharp-shinned Hawek
I love the opportunistic shot of a bird so close-up like this (I'm envious, even) but after viewing this on two different systems I can tell you that its color balance is significantly off to the green/cyan side. The eyes and the legs should be YELLOW. Make that change and I'll like it a lot better. Frankly that bothers me a lot more than any noise. On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 6:01 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Shame on you! ;-) Jack - Original Message - From: kwal...@peoplepc.com kwal...@peoplepc.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 1:42 PM Subject: Re: PESO - 'Sharp-shinned Hawek Thanks Jack, but actually not - I didn't have my 600 set up for a tight head shot! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: PESO - 'Sharp-shinned Hawek One of those opportunities for which you're skillfully prepared. Jack - Original Message - From: kwal...@peoplepc.com kwal...@peoplepc.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 1:14 PM Subject: PESO - 'Sharp-shinned Hawek Caught this guy on my deck looking for lunch http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17465095 K20D 300mm FA 800 ISO Comments appreciated. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Semi-OT: The true reasons for a full frame camera
While I'm sure that there is some engineering involved to make the SR mechanisms handle a larger full frame sensor, in practice the software change should be rather trivial. Due to the 1.5x FOV factor being done away with, all one would have to do is a mathematical change in the focal length that is displayed on the LCD. (What was formerly a 75mm would become a 50mm). The problem is that I don't think there WAS a 75mm (it was 85mm) but my point is (hopefully) taken. The algorithm probably needs few changes but the display focal lengths would. I think the bigger problem is in the processing engine and the number of AF points. If you are coming from Pentax's AFS-C design perspective to full frame, I would leave the 11 AF points where they are and then design more around the periphery (of the larger sensor). Adding a minimum of 12 might do it, but you have a lot of computational changes to make to accommodate them. In addition, you have a larger filesize to process and write to disk (new territory for Pentax) so the buffer might again be a problem for continuous shooting. I think that Pentax should probably not shoot for PRO land here, but ENTHUSIAST land in their first full frame DSLR. Then take the lessons learned and apply them to the next generation. I think that the body will have to be somewhat bigger, just to accommodate the larger mirror/pentaprism needed for a full frame. It wouldn't bother me if they ignored video COMPLETELY on a full frame camera, but I doubt that the marketing department would be very excited about that. I'm not sure that anyone who isn't familiar with the injection molding (plastics) business can truly appreciate the amount of time and complexity that goes into a significant new revision (like a full frame camera would entail). My employers own three injection molding plants and an injection mold machining business. That's (probably) why the past several models have all pretty much been in the same K-5 body. A full frame would be a BIG departure from that. And that isn't even considering the software side of things. There are reasons that things take time. On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 5:44 PM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: Can you do in-body shake reduction with larger sensors? I doubt the N or C would put it in the body anyway. They make too much money on the lenses and have spent too much time telling everyone that it's better when it's in the lens. gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.GeorgeSinos.com On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 5:27 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not sure how much scaling up would be required the hypothetical FF Pentax would require for a FF mirror box. If you compare a *ist-D and a *ist-Ds and an ZX/MZ-5n, you'll find that the *ist-D has the same size mirror box as the ZX/MZ camera and the *ist-Ds camera has a mirror box and mirror more in keeping with an APS-C sensor. Yet it isn't appreciably smaller for that, the volume just seems to be distributed differently. Now the shake reduction system might require a slightly different form factor, but then again it might not. On 7/17/2013 5:18 PM, John wrote: I ran across this in a discussion thread in DPReview comparing the Nikon D600 to the Nikon D7100. I've mentioned here before that I've been looking closely at the Nikon D600 and consider its specifications to be a minimum starting point for what any Pentax FF must offer. Still, it has some shortcomings from my point of view (beyond Nikon having put their IS in the lenses). Someone mentioned the D7100 as an example of what a Pentax K5II follow-on camera would need to be, so I took a look at its specs on DPReview and it seems to have fixed every concern I had about the D600 (other than IS which I understand ain't gonna' happen). http://www.falklumo.com/lumolabs/articles/equivalence/ff.html Semi-OT because the author bases his design of a hypothetical compact FF Nikon D800c on scaling up the the Pentax K5 body to fit in a FF sensor mirror box. The rest of the article doesn't matter all that much, but I thought it was interesting for the suggestion that Nikon should be taking design cues from Pentax. -- There are two kinds of computer users those who've experienced a hard drive failure, and those that will. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the
Re: [meta] Reply-to list (was Re: FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens)
I'm on an Old (woodworking) Tools list that changed to reply-to-sender. I hate it. (I also think that moving communications off-list, by default, is not good for the long term health of the list.) I can't speak to the percentage of mailing lists that default one way or the other. On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 8:43 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Thu, Jul 18, 2013, Bill wrote: On 17/07/2013 2:03 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: Unlike many people of my birth culture (Jewish), I don't do guilt. Your mother must love you. She grew up on a kibbutz, she doesn't do guilt, either. -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
One Little Indian
A dying breed. One of twelve left in the world (apparently). http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/sets/72157634691073771/ CC welcome -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: One Little Indian
Thanks to Don, Gerrit, and Bruce for comments (and to all who looked). I misremembered the lens I used. It was not the 10-20mm, but the Sigma EX 28mm f1.8. (All of these were shot at f2.8). On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 5:46 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: That car is a beauty, Darren, and you've done an excellent job of showing it off. It must have really turned heads when it was new! On Thu, Jul 18, 2013 at 3:44 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: A dying breed. One of twelve left in the world (apparently). http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/sets/72157634691073771/ CC welcome -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...
296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/ On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Zos. At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;) -- Walt On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm. Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.] -- Walt On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote: I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE to pdml members. Firstly, I've got a nice working LX body (the later version that goes to 3200 ASA). It's main apology is a dimple dent to the right of the film advance lever (top side, towards the rear). Doesn't seem to have affected anything, just a cosmetic boo-boo (and one that isn't seen from the subject's side)... $195 Next, I have a minty looking Super Takumar 35mm f/2 (yep, 2.0), It comes with original caps, and new looking case. It also comes with the matching Takumar metal hood which comes in it's own new looking case. This lens has the thorium element and I haven't given it UV treatment yet, so may require color temp. correction in post. Cosmetically this kit looks new, except that the previous owner decided to scratch out the word Takumar on the hood and front ring. (I KNOW!).$189 Next, Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third party) ... $339 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html Next, A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV filter ... $89 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39 Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of primes)...$149 Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...
I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE to pdml members. Firstly, I've got a nice working LX body (the later version that goes to 3200 ASA). It's main apology is a dimple dent to the right of the film advance lever (top side, towards the rear). Doesn't seem to have affected anything, just a cosmetic boo-boo (and one that isn't seen from the subject's side)... $195 Next, I have a minty looking Super Takumar 35mm f/2 (yep, 2.0), It comes with original caps, and new looking case. It also comes with the matching Takumar metal hood which comes in it's own new looking case. This lens has the thorium element and I haven't given it UV treatment yet, so may require color temp. correction in post. Cosmetically this kit looks new, except that the previous owner decided to scratch out the word Takumar on the hood and front ring. (I KNOW!).$189 Next, Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third party) ... $339 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html Next, A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV filter ... $89 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39 Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of primes)...$149 Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Aarrrgggh! Minty
Language is a fluid thing. However, after checking the Urban Dictionary I can see why there might be a translation problem with our friends in the UK. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=minty On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:04 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Damn it people, when referring to a lens in good condition, the adjective is mint, technically mint condition, as in perfect condition, like a coin that has just left the mint, where coins are produced. If your lens is minty, then you should look for toothpaste smeared on it giving it that minty smell. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...
It does not. This lens has a slight flare at the end to accommodate the larger optics housed there. http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-A-35-105mm-F3.5-Zoom-Lens.html On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: You are a scoundrel and a knave, Mr. Addy. Does it have the built-in retractable hood? -- Walt On 7/19/2013 1:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote: 296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/ On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Zos. At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;) -- Walt On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm. Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.] -- Walt On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote: I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE to pdml members. Firstly, I've got a nice working LX body (the later version that goes to 3200 ASA). It's main apology is a dimple dent to the right of the film advance lever (top side, towards the rear). Doesn't seem to have affected anything, just a cosmetic boo-boo (and one that isn't seen from the subject's side)... $195 Next, I have a minty looking Super Takumar 35mm f/2 (yep, 2.0), It comes with original caps, and new looking case. It also comes with the matching Takumar metal hood which comes in it's own new looking case. This lens has the thorium element and I haven't given it UV treatment yet, so may require color temp. correction in post. Cosmetically this kit looks new, except that the previous owner decided to scratch out the word Takumar on the hood and front ring. (I KNOW!).$189 Next, Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third party) ... $339 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html Next, A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV filter ... $89 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39 Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of primes)...$149 Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: just got FA 50mm f 1.4 back
Murphy's Law of parts departments: If you have the part in stock you will never need it again. It will sit on the shelf until the end of time. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hello PDML: Well, I sent in my FA 50mm f1.4 my DA* 50-135mm f2.8 in to CRIS. The FA returned pretty quick--just got it an hour ago, and looks to be ok. Here are two quickie test shots. Metadata is above the photo. http://www.caguila.com/darreltest/index.html I'm getting a replacement motor for the DA*. I purchased the lens 4th quarter of 2007, and this is the first repair I've had on the lens--so that makes nearly a 6 year run with absolutely no hiccups until this recent service. Not too bad I guess. Curious thing about the replacement motor though. The service guy at CRIS said they had to order the part, which seem well curious to me. Isn't replacing the motor a common repair? Wouldn't they have motors on hand? Anyway, the DA* repair takes about two-four weeks. I got the FA 50mm back 10 days after I called to give go-ahead on repairs after getting estimate via email. Well, so far, so good. Keep your fingers crossed for the DA*. Cheers, Christine P.S. Still keeping up with PAW but the last three shots are so boring I decided to spare the list the pain. :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Bulk Film Loading
It has been a long time since I have done bulk loading. Bulk loaders are so cheap right now, that one could have several with a different kind of film in each (assuming one shoots more than one kind of film). No need to bulk load the entire roll in one session. To do that you would need a pretty big supply of reloadable canisters. Obviously, the more exposures you put in one canister the fewer you need (and the fewer frames lost to waste), but one of the advantages of bulk loading is that you can make 12 exposure rolls (if you like). Less time with film waiting in the camera for exposures to finish a roll (as often happens with longer rolls). Dust is your enemy. I'd suggest keeping the bulk loader in a gallon zip-lock baggie with a packet of silica gel. On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 6:32 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: I've been shooting a bit of 35mm BW these days and finally broke down and bought a daylight loader for bulk rolls and some reloadable canisters. I'm sure someone here has done or does do the bulk film loading thing... Question that I'm wondering about - is there any problem with just putting the 100 foot roll into the loader and then filling canisters as needed, or is there a reason why you should load up the whole bulk roll in one session? Although I do shoot a fair amount of film it would take a month or two to use up the approximately 20 rolls I'd get out of a 100 foot roll.. Is it OK to just load up a few canisters as needed, which means the bulk roll would be stored in the loader, or should I load it all up at once? TIA - Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Question about Tokina Zoom 28-210 vis a vis Pentax
Identification (if he can take a decent picture of the mount) http://www.kehblog.com/2011/12/lens-mount-guide-part-1.html http://www.kehblog.com/2011/12/lens-mount-guide-part-2.html http://www.kehblog.com/2011/12/lens-mount-guide-part-3.html On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 4:06 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Thanks JOhn... that was what I wondered. I'd have no way to test it before selling unless I could put it on one of my bodies, or pay to have it tested at Photo-tech. ann On 7/19/2013 14:49, John Francis wrote: On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 01:36:55PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote: On 7/19/2013 12:59 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: the friend whose wedding I'm shooting ended up acquiring a Tokina 28-210 zoom which he intentds to give me... He knows nothing about such things , and is away from home now, but it is a bayonet mount and the rear element had a red dot on it. What I don't remember is if Pentax is the only SLR with clue to positioning the lens to body for mounting or are there several? I didn't see it, this was me asking questions over phone but I figured Bayonet mount, good zoom - worth checking out more anyway. ann Every K-mount Tokina lens I've had, the red dot on the rear flange was in the right place. That's not the question Ann had, though. My Olympus 4/3 lenses have a bayonet mount, and a red dot for positioning. I would not be at all surprised to find that there are other systems that also have red dots, so even though the Tokina 28-810 lens has a bayonet mount and a red dot there is no guarantee that it is, in fact, a K-mount. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Bulk Film Loading
If you have a lab in your area, see if they will give you some of the plastic film canisters (with lids) that they normally toss. There are probably a lot fewer of them these days, but a lab will still be the accumulator. Hopefully they haven't gotten precious enough to CHARGE for. But then you can put a piece of masking (or painter's) tape on the lid and label THAT. The canister provides other obvious protections, as well. I'd also add that if you are rolling different sizes that it is also important to put the number of FRAMES on your label. On Sat, Jul 20, 2013 at 8:51 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: On 7/19/2013 11:37 PM, John wrote: Half my refrigerator is taken up right now with bulk loaded cartridges, a bulk loader bulk rolls of film. And I didn't pay a penny for any of it. Someone who made the decision to go completely digital never shoot film again gave it to me. HOw do you label the bulk loaded cartridges? I was thinking of just writing the film type and speed on the leader with a sharpie. Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 test shots with Uniplus Tube 25 DA 16-45mm
This is a bit different for me. Instead of curating (at all) this set is just a DUMP of all jpegs straight from the camera (including the rejects) that I shot while walking the dog with my K-5ii, Uniplus Tube 25 and the DA 16-45mm f4. Virtually all of these were taken at the 45mm end and I believe my aperture on all shots was f/8 (ISO 800). Most of them are crap (or to be nice unremarkable) but there were a couple of keepers in there. The whole set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/sets/72157634724214490/ You can click on All Sizes to see the original JPEG in full res. One of my favorites: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/9327657447/ CC welcome. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: A small set taken with the K85 f1.8 wide open
Thanks to Christine, Chris, Christine, and Aahz for the recent comments. And especially to Aahz for breaking that disturbing string of respondents in the thread whose name started with Chris. :) For those taking the Mensa test, complete the following series: Christine, Chris, Christine, __ a) Chris b) Christ b) Christmas c) Aahz d) Not enough information to say, with certainty On Sat, Jul 20, 2013 at 11:25 PM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 08, 2013, Darren Addy wrote: This lens is capable of really shallow DOF (and on an APS-C sized sensor). I don't need no steenkin' full frame. These are just some quick grab shots taken over my afternoon break. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/sets/72157634554848922 The eight-ball is my favorite, I like the way the cue and baize go from tack sharp to unrecognizable fuzz. The reflections are nicely captured. -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8
If anyone is interested. http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK06009016184N?r=FE -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8
Similar discussion for Rolex vs Timex. Mostly similar reasons for owning both the Rolex and the A* 135mm f1.8. On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 1:46 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 22/07/2013 12:38 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Can it really be worth $2569 ? Save yourself $2400.00 and go for the f/2.8. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8
Agree with P.J. An argument could probably be made for the fact that it isn't going to sell for LESS in the future, so from that standpoint could be looked at as an investment. If and when Pentax ever offers a FF camera, the price will probably easily jump a grand (minimum). Frankly, I don't expect it to be available for long before somebody snags it. On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 2:01 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: They're rare, and Pentax is unlikely to ever make another, so I guess that they're worth that much to someone. If I had an unlimited pot of money, I'd buy it. On 7/22/2013 2:38 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Can it really be worth $2569 ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com Subject: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8 If anyone is interested. http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK06009016184N?r=FE -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- There are two kinds of computer users those who've experienced a hard drive failure, and those that will. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8
Frankly, if you were a Pentax shooter and you were considering spending $2500 for this lens, you would get more bang-for-the-buck by purchasing a Sony A900 (24.3MP Full Frame with Sony Exmor sensor in-body image stabilization) and then getting the Zeiss 135mm f1.8 (for Sony) for a total outlay of about the same amount of money. You'd give up the 1.5x longer FOV, but in exchange get more megapixels and a full frame sensor. On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 2:07 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Agree with P.J. An argument could probably be made for the fact that it isn't going to sell for LESS in the future, so from that standpoint could be looked at as an investment. If and when Pentax ever offers a FF camera, the price will probably easily jump a grand (minimum). Frankly, I don't expect it to be available for long before somebody snags it. On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 2:01 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: They're rare, and Pentax is unlikely to ever make another, so I guess that they're worth that much to someone. If I had an unlimited pot of money, I'd buy it. On 7/22/2013 2:38 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Can it really be worth $2569 ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com Subject: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8 If anyone is interested. http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK06009016184N?r=FE -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- There are two kinds of computer users those who've experienced a hard drive failure, and those that will. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8
Re: A900 vs K-5ii (The K-5ii has almost 2 EV more dynamic range, which is huge.) On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 2:19 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Frankly, if you were a Pentax shooter and you were considering spending $2500 for this lens, you would get more bang-for-the-buck by purchasing a Sony A900 (24.3MP Full Frame with Sony Exmor sensor in-body image stabilization) and then getting the Zeiss 135mm f1.8 (for Sony) for a total outlay of about the same amount of money. You'd give up the 1.5x longer FOV, but in exchange get more megapixels and a full frame sensor. On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 2:07 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Agree with P.J. An argument could probably be made for the fact that it isn't going to sell for LESS in the future, so from that standpoint could be looked at as an investment. If and when Pentax ever offers a FF camera, the price will probably easily jump a grand (minimum). Frankly, I don't expect it to be available for long before somebody snags it. On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 2:01 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: They're rare, and Pentax is unlikely to ever make another, so I guess that they're worth that much to someone. If I had an unlimited pot of money, I'd buy it. On 7/22/2013 2:38 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Can it really be worth $2569 ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com Subject: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8 If anyone is interested. http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK06009016184N?r=FE -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- There are two kinds of computer users those who've experienced a hard drive failure, and those that will. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8
Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com but can the 1.8 be that much better than a 2.8? On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 5:33 PM, Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Ah, but I can ask because I have one, bought around 15 years ago for $800usd. Then we must look to you to answer your own question. (I'm interested in the answer). : ) -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8
Read some reviews. The M85mm f2 is considered quite inferior optically to ANY of the Pentax 85mm f1.8/1.9 offerings. And that K 135mm f2.5 is a wee bit overpriced, IMHO. You can get the same optical design and SMC coatings with the S-M-C Takumar version 2 for a fair amount less (although the K-mount is a convenience. On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 7:52 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/232213-sale-pentax-super-multi-coated-k-135mm-f-2-5-m-85mm-f-2-a.html Only $300 or so. A steal comparatively. If I had $300, i would buy this right now. In fact, I've been waiting for one to show up. Same goes for the 85 f2 that is listed there. Dammit, why must the rarer lenses on my wishlist only seemingly appear when I am broke? On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 8:35 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Then we must look to you to answer your own question. (I'm interested in the answer). Darren, I'd sell it when they unwrap my cold dead fingers from around it ! It one of the lenses I'll never sell as long as I'm on this side of the grass I'm still shooting Pentax. It was actually recommended to me by a Nikon pro when I was taking a workshop from him and he saw I was shooting Pentax. When I did get it and went to another of his workshop he had to borrow and examine it as he had heard it was equal to or better than the Nikon 200 macro he was using. Quite a recommendation I'd say. In my estimation I'd have to say its worth as much or more than the A* 135 because of its unique function - macro with working distance. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 7:24 PM Subject: Re: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8 Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com but can the 1.8 be that much better than a 2.8? On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 5:33 PM, Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Ah, but I can ask because I have one, bought around 15 years ago for $800usd. Then we must look to you to answer your own question. (I'm interested in the answer). : ) -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8
Every lens is sharp at f8 or f11. The difference between the Big Boys and the others are how sharp it is wide open. (Yes, all will be less sharp than they are at f/8 but comparing the performance wide open is what you are really paying for). On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 9:53 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Hmmm...pentax forums reviews rate the M85 f2 and K135 f2.5 fairly highly in terms of sharpness.I really do want an 85. I think I might have to pick up an M135 3.5 for cheap to see how I get along with that FL. On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 9:15 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: The kmount is a convenience indeed. Yeah, I thought it was a bit high. I've been looking at the 2.5 takumars too. I might end up going that route since they are so much cheaper. At the apertures I'd be using it at mostly, I could easily just work with it stopped down a bit. It would be brighter than a lot of my other glass that only opens to f4 or so. Actually I know nothing about the f2 M85. I have been looking for an 85mm though. I'm tempted to convert my beat k-7 into an M42 camera and leave the adapter on it all the time. I would like to get some more M42 glass On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 9:10 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Read some reviews. The M85mm f2 is considered quite inferior optically to ANY of the Pentax 85mm f1.8/1.9 offerings. And that K 135mm f2.5 is a wee bit overpriced, IMHO. You can get the same optical design and SMC coatings with the S-M-C Takumar version 2 for a fair amount less (although the K-mount is a convenience. On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 7:52 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/232213-sale-pentax-super-multi-coated-k-135mm-f-2-5-m-85mm-f-2-a.html Only $300 or so. A steal comparatively. If I had $300, i would buy this right now. In fact, I've been waiting for one to show up. Same goes for the 85 f2 that is listed there. Dammit, why must the rarer lenses on my wishlist only seemingly appear when I am broke? On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 8:35 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Then we must look to you to answer your own question. (I'm interested in the answer). Darren, I'd sell it when they unwrap my cold dead fingers from around it ! It one of the lenses I'll never sell as long as I'm on this side of the grass I'm still shooting Pentax. It was actually recommended to me by a Nikon pro when I was taking a workshop from him and he saw I was shooting Pentax. When I did get it and went to another of his workshop he had to borrow and examine it as he had heard it was equal to or better than the Nikon 200 macro he was using. Quite a recommendation I'd say. In my estimation I'd have to say its worth as much or more than the A* 135 because of its unique function - macro with working distance. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 7:24 PM Subject: Re: KEH has an A* 135mm f1.8 Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com but can the 1.8 be that much better than a 2.8? On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 5:33 PM, Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Ah, but I can ask because I have one, bought around 15 years ago for $800usd. Then we must look to you to answer your own question. (I'm interested in the answer). : ) -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: the 16-45 to 17-70 range
I'm sure that Sigma has made some average performers, but the Sigma EX line has impressed me. I've got the EX 10-20mm, 28mm f1.8, and 50-500mm and I'm very pleased with each of them. On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 9:49 AM, CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: I can't comment about the shorter zooms, but the Sigma 70-300 DG proved itself to me. Later I'll post some of the shots taken by my son at about 60 ft (across a gymnasium) at my graduation in May. It's the only Sigma that I have not named stigma. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Photo from Italy
That is magnificent. (And an excellent example of photo-realistic HDR which, IMHO, is the only way it should be ever be used.) On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 12:31 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: I've been back from Italy for over a week and haven't posted any photos. Until now. I'm keeping very busy with my Photoshop book but I had to make time for at least one image from Italy. This is in Milan. I forget what the magnificent building used to be used for but now it's a high end shopping area (the store in the center is Prada). When I entered the place I thought this is like being inside an HDR photo! So I thought WTF, let's do HDR. I deliberately *didn't* use the de-ghosting feature of Merge to HDR. http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd06620-23.jpg (Big image, in pixel dimensions and file size) -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: July Extra PUG - Open Gallery - is UP
Really enjoyed this whole gallery, which I think is one of the best I have seen since becoming familiar with the PUG. (I promise I will have entries again. one day soon.) There were really just too many, one could say things about all of them. My fav would have to be Brian Walter's postcard perfect The Struggle, with Dario's How It Was and Rick Wormer's Playing at the edge of the Sand. All just gorgeous. I loved the technical perfection of AnnSan's Soho Shadows (which would also make a lovely cyanotype print, IMHO) along with Bob Sullivan's Looking for a Mate and Patrick Temmerman's Morning Fog. I would also be happy to claim Zos' Random Butterfly and Gerrit Visser's Done Fishing as my own. Special mention goes to Calvary by Matthew Hunt for capturing FOUR crosses (I only saw three on my first viewing, but then I've always been a bit slow). Well done. And whether it was purposeful or not, the placing of Jorge Zaven Kurkdjian's lovely Yerevan immediately after Calvary made me see three crosses in his image, as well. Wonderful stuff and very inspirational (everyone)! On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 6:55 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Brian! Much excellence here. My own faves, in index order: Done Fishing, Gerrit Visser No Room at the Top, Henk Terhell Presented with Egret, PJ Alling Playing at the Edge of the Sky, Rick Womer On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 3:59 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all A great gallery with plenty of variety. A few favourites: Bob's 'Looking for a mate' - just fantastic Aahz's 'Endicott Sunset' - stunning colour Gerrit's 'Done Fishing' - simple but effective composition Bruce's 'Test Shot' - wonderful smile Ann's 'Soho Shadows' - the title says it all Boris' 'Ceramic Potters' - really effective shallow depth of field As usual, you'll find the gallery here: http://pug.komkon.org/ (you may need to refresh your browser if you see the previous Gallery there) Note: The automated submission process usually works well but it's not infallible. So, if you made a submission and you don't see it in the gallery, let me know. + Coming up for August is 'Signs of the Times'; nominal closing date 31 July. There are already 3 submissions. Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html The main requirements are: * Max. pixel dimensions: 800 x 800 pixels * Max file size: 300k * Third party equipment is acceptable provided either the camera body or lens used is Pentax. * If you embed a colour space in the image, it should be sRGB to ensure that the image is displayed correctly on line. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Photo from Italy
No tripod - I braced the camera against a wall OK. Now you are just showing off. : ) Well done! On Tue, Jul 23, 2013 at 8:30 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Ann Sanfedele wrote: About time! VEry handsome and glad to see you didn't overdo the HDR - therefore, yummy! Thanks, Annsan! Most HDR photos that I like are - almost of necessity - done by people who hate HDR, so that must explain why mine came out OK ;-) That and the fact that the place really did look kind of unreal and HDR-ish in real life. http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd06620-23.jpg (Details for gearheads: K-5, DA 12-24 at f/8, four exposures from 1/20 to 1/125 second, ISO 80. No tripod - I braced the camera against a wall, IIRC.) -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 bit closer to my first cyanotype
(This is not OT, since the original image was created with my Pentax K-5.) I mentioned in a previous thread, my interest in Alternative Processes. That interest was reawakened at our local Art in the Park a couple of Sunday's ago. There was a Nebraska practitioner of Alternative Processes there (that I had never heard of before) by the name of Jason Jilg. http://www.jasonjilg.com/home His work was quite lovely and he displayed cyanotypes, salt prints, bromide prints, and tin types. I got to visit with him briefly and gathered a few nuggets of information. He is soon moving to Wisconsin, but apparently he had offered classes through the Sheldon Art Gallery in Lincoln, NE (which I was also unaware of). Anyway, this reminded me that I had intended to purchase Jill Enfield's new title after it was published in June, so I did. I can highly recommend it and even wrote a review on Amazon for it. In addition, I checked another book that is considered a classic in that field entitled, Coming into Focus by John Barnier. This book is apparently used in many classes and so was in short supply when I last looked (and textbook expensive). However, this is a good time to purchase textbooks (before students begin purchasing them again for August classes) and I found a Very Good copy for less than $20 shipped. While I was at it, I purchased the chemistry for cyanotypes (Photographers' Formulary 07-0091 Liquid Cyanotype Printing Kit) and some hake brushes. I've created the inverted image files for a couple of different versions of my image God Rays that I hope will make a decent cyanotype. I have the transparency material (Inkpress Transparency Film, 8-1/2x11) and I plan on printing 7x10-1/2 on watercolor paper from the local Hobby Lobby. Once I have a few transparencies, I'd like to experiment with some of the other processes beginning with Van Dyke brown. If there is anyone on the list that has dabbled in Alternative Processes, I'd love to hear your experiences. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Another shot from Italy. Mountains this time
This Italy you speak of appears as if it might be a photogenic travel destination. Also: Your camera takes good pictures. :) :) :) Wonderful stuff! On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 2:11 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 02:54:48PM -0400, Mark Roberts wrote: Out of the city and into the mountains. No tricky HDR or stitched pano stuff this time. Just a simple snapshot. Simple snapshot my ass. As I said elsewhere it's an effervescent mug of does not suck. http://www.robertstech.com/temp/dolomite1.jpg K-5 and DA*16-50/2.8 -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: reviews on the wirecutter.com
The inability to use m42 lenses (without an adapter that contains an optical element for infinity focusing) is the main reason I would not have a Nikon. Love to experiment with those legacy lenses. And in-body image stabilization is a biggie feature, for me. On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 4:07 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: A friend just pointed me to http://thewirecutter.com It seems that they do far more in depth reviews than other places, and cite other reviews in their reviews. Their mid-level DSLR review is on the D7100, http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-mid-range-dslr-is-the-nikon-d7100/ And, they are thorough enough to compare it with the K-5II Surprisingly, the biggest and most serious competition to the Nikon D7100 right now comes from Pentax, who is often forgotten in these debates. The Pentax K-5 IIs is almost blow-for-blow on par with the D7100, and in most respects is its equal. The choice between the two has been a frequent topic of internet discussion. The image quality is on par, it’s more weather sealed, and Pentax packs image stabilization into the body rather than the lenses, meaning it works no matter what glass you attach to the front. However, the Nikon has more focusing points, is higher resolution, can hold two SD cards at once, the lenses are generally cheaper, and right now as a company, Nikon is holding its own far better. Eventually, the best way to decide between the two if you’re torn is to have a look at the lens selection, and see which fits your shooting style better (if you’re super outdoorsy, the Pentax weather sealing might appeal to you), and try and get both in hand to shoot with for a while. Comfort in hand can be a very important deciding factor. But the Nikon is simply the best APS-C camera on the market right now, thanks to its excellent under-the-hood guts, software, and overall image quality. Without some sort of compelling reason to go in the other direction, I’d say the Nikon still is the top choice. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Modern Tin Types
Along similar lines, this photographer has made use of recyling metal film cartridges for his tin types: http://www.davidemittadams.com/portfolio/36-exposures/ He also likes to reuse old cans: http://www.davidemittadams.com/portfolio/traces/ There is a modern tintype process that is more suited to beginners than the classic process http://www.alternativephotography.com/wp/processes/liquid-emulsion/the-modern-tintype-process On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 9:10 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: That's very interesting, Doug. Much more so than I expected, actually. I generally have no interest in wet photography, but the resemblance to 1800's images is remarkable and kind of poignant. On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 11:06 PM, Doug Franklin do...@nutdriver.org wrote: A soldier in Afghanistan has been experimenting with making tin type prints of his colleagues: http://twentytwowords.com/2013/07/24/soldier-in-afghanistan-photographs-comrades-using-civil-war-era-technique-14-pics/ -- Doug Lefty Franklin NutDriver Racing http://NutDriver.org Facebook NutDriver Racing Sponsored by Murphy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Semi-OT: silent lens upgrades
Had to Google those two acronyms: Two of the common languages spoken on forums are CAKWAF (Complete, Absolute Knowledge Without Any Facts) and AFIDAWAB (Any Facts I Don’t Agree With Are Bullstuff). On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 9:45 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: Roger Cicala of lensrentals.com talks about silent lens upgrades and makes a few snarky comments about the blogosphere along the way: http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/07/silent-changes (Figured this was only semi-OT given the recent discussion about lens differences.) -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * He's Quebecois. He puts mayonnaise on *everything*. --siob...@virulent.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Semi-OT: silent lens upgrades
Interesting article, thanks for the link. It would seem that the optical change in the Super-Multi-Coated 135mm f2.5 from version 1 (5 elements in 4 groups) to version 2 (6 elements in 6 groups), the same optical design that was carried over to the first SMC K version) was an example of a silent change made by Pentax. They did change the Part Number (which dealers would have noticed, and you can find stamped in the little A/M switch) but many people are completely oblivious to the fact that these are (in fact) *completely* different lenses with the same name. (In this case it was an upgrade. The 6 element design (K) is one of the highest rated Pentax lenses... 9.31 out of 10 http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-K-135mm-F2.5-Lens.html) Especially aggregious is the supposed Review Page on Pentax Forums for the lens, which groups the two optical designs together so you don't know if the reviewer is reviewing the one or the other. http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/Super-Multi-Coated-TAKUMAR-Super-Takumar-135mm-F2.5.html On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Had to Google those two acronyms: Two of the common languages spoken on forums are CAKWAF (Complete, Absolute Knowledge Without Any Facts) and AFIDAWAB (Any Facts I Don’t Agree With Are Bullstuff). On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 9:45 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: Roger Cicala of lensrentals.com talks about silent lens upgrades and makes a few snarky comments about the blogosphere along the way: http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/07/silent-changes (Figured this was only semi-OT given the recent discussion about lens differences.) -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * He's Quebecois. He puts mayonnaise on *everything*. --siob...@virulent.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 if Pentax did a Kickstarter?
Here is an ingenious Kickstarter that has already raised 3x the number of $$$ they had as their goal and there is still most of the month left. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lomography/the-lomography-petzval-portrait-lens Delivery of the first lenses is supposed to be Feb. 2014 It is by an established company (Zenit) and it made me wonder why an established company like Pentax couldn't do something similar. Take a lens that everybody wants and Kickstart it. The backers get their lens before the general public (and often for less than the eventual selling price) in exchange for their support (and their prepaid WAIT). The company can judge the level of excitement for a product by the amount of buzz and support dollars it generates. Delivery is in the future. It would be possible to fund even relatively small Pentax projects this way, with the manufacturing process even being different than the mass-produced way, but if successful a particular lens could be moved into the mass-production methodology. Thoughts? -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Semi-OT: never trust firmware upgrades...
Agreed. My philosophy has been to let others be the beta testers. They call it bleeding edge for a reason, and I'd prefer to keep my blood loss to a minimum. On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 1:29 PM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: ...until they've been out a week or three or five: http://www.sansmirror.com/newsviews/fujifilm-x-pro1-firmware.html -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'. --Bob Newhart -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: anyone familiar with UK copyright (for publishing in the U.S.)?
I have an interesting situation that I just bumped across. I've found a long out-of-print title (published in 1980) by a now deceased author (died 2009) who, in a 1997 USENET post, gave permission to reproduce (photo/ copy) his book if anyone found a copy. He also stated that he owned the copyright (therefore could give such permission). I have reason to believe that the title might be reasonably popular today, if again available. I guess my question is: Would his copyright have passed to his heirs? (Or what happens to one's copyright at death in the UK system)? Does his giving permission to reproduce mean that I could now republish it in the U.S. without treading on anyone's rights? Or if someone maintains rights, how might I go about finding out who and procuring them? Thanks for any insights. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Semi-OT: silent lens upgrades
But the Version 2 of the last Takumar would have been its equal. On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 5:10 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: The only Pentax 135mm that is better than the K135/2.5 is the A135/1.8. (Screwmount, original K mount, newer K, M, A, F or FA) Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 10:12 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting article, thanks for the link. It would seem that the optical change in the Super-Multi-Coated 135mm f2.5 from version 1 (5 elements in 4 groups) to version 2 (6 elements in 6 groups), the same optical design that was carried over to the first SMC K version) was an example of a silent change made by Pentax. They did change the Part Number (which dealers would have noticed, and you can find stamped in the little A/M switch) but many people are completely oblivious to the fact that these are (in fact) *completely* different lenses with the same name. (In this case it was an upgrade. The 6 element design (K) is one of the highest rated Pentax lenses... 9.31 out of 10 http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-K-135mm-F2.5-Lens.html) Especially aggregious is the supposed Review Page on Pentax Forums for the lens, which groups the two optical designs together so you don't know if the reviewer is reviewing the one or the other. http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/Super-Multi-Coated-TAKUMAR-Super-Takumar-135mm-F2.5.html On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Had to Google those two acronyms: Two of the common languages spoken on forums are CAKWAF (Complete, Absolute Knowledge Without Any Facts) and AFIDAWAB (Any Facts I Don’t Agree With Are Bullstuff). On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 9:45 AM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: Roger Cicala of lensrentals.com talks about silent lens upgrades and makes a few snarky comments about the blogosphere along the way: http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2013/07/silent-changes (Figured this was only semi-OT given the recent discussion about lens differences.) -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6 http://rule6.info/ * * * He's Quebecois. He puts mayonnaise on *everything*. --siob...@virulent.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: anyone familiar with UK copyright (for publishing in the U.S.)?
Just a short follow-up. It appears that what I am asking about is called orphan works and UK law recently changed regarding them: http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2013/05/orphan-works We are 33 years out from the original publishing date (no other editions were printed and it was never even published in paperback). I know who the original publishing house was, but there would be no reason to give them a heads-up on what I'd like to do... they can't possibly have publishing rights that extend this far out (can they?) Interesting. On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 5:14 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I have an interesting situation that I just bumped across. I've found a long out-of-print title (published in 1980) by a now deceased author (died 2009) who, in a 1997 USENET post, gave permission to reproduce (photo/ copy) his book if anyone found a copy. He also stated that he owned the copyright (therefore could give such permission). I have reason to believe that the title might be reasonably popular today, if again available. I guess my question is: Would his copyright have passed to his heirs? (Or what happens to one's copyright at death in the UK system)? Does his giving permission to reproduce mean that I could now republish it in the U.S. without treading on anyone's rights? Or if someone maintains rights, how might I go about finding out who and procuring them? Thanks for any insights. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: anyone familiar with UK copyright (for publishing in the U.S.)?
Thanks for the reply, but I believe that is in the U.S. (isn't it)? On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 9:41 PM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote: 50 or 70 years after death is the present extent of copyright AFAIK, depending on where the book was originally published. Everytime the copyright on Mickey Mouse is about to expire, the term gets increased. gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Darren Addy Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 6:46 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: anyone familiar with UK copyright (for publishing in the U.S.)? Just a short follow-up. It appears that what I am asking about is called orphan works and UK law recently changed regarding them: http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2013/05/orphan-works We are 33 years out from the original publishing date (no other editions were printed and it was never even published in paperback). I know who the original publishing house was, but there would be no reason to give them a heads-up on what I'd like to do... they can't possibly have publishing rights that extend this far out (can they?) Interesting. On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 5:14 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I have an interesting situation that I just bumped across. I've found a long out-of-print title (published in 1980) by a now deceased author (died 2009) who, in a 1997 USENET post, gave permission to reproduce (photo/ copy) his book if anyone found a copy. He also stated that he owned the copyright (therefore could give such permission). I have reason to believe that the title might be reasonably popular today, if again available. I guess my question is: Would his copyright have passed to his heirs? (Or what happens to one's copyright at death in the UK system)? Does his giving permission to reproduce mean that I could now republish it in the U.S. without treading on anyone's rights? Or if someone maintains rights, how might I go about finding out who and procuring them? Thanks for any insights. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: anyone familiar with UK copyright (for publishing in the U.S.)?
Learning to refine my Google Fu. It appears that copyright extends 70 years after the author's death in the UK and that copyright is like property (assignable to heirs, can be bought/sold, etc). http://www.ipo.gov.uk/types/copy/c-ownership/c-creator.htm There is also a difference between the property rights and the moral rights that go with copyright in the UK. In addition, the Berne Convention governs copyright law between countries, and that the UK and the US got behind in 1988. On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 10:14 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the reply, but I believe that is in the U.S. (isn't it)? On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 9:41 PM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote: 50 or 70 years after death is the present extent of copyright AFAIK, depending on where the book was originally published. Everytime the copyright on Mickey Mouse is about to expire, the term gets increased. gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Darren Addy Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 6:46 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: anyone familiar with UK copyright (for publishing in the U.S.)? Just a short follow-up. It appears that what I am asking about is called orphan works and UK law recently changed regarding them: http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2013/05/orphan-works We are 33 years out from the original publishing date (no other editions were printed and it was never even published in paperback). I know who the original publishing house was, but there would be no reason to give them a heads-up on what I'd like to do... they can't possibly have publishing rights that extend this far out (can they?) Interesting. On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 5:14 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I have an interesting situation that I just bumped across. I've found a long out-of-print title (published in 1980) by a now deceased author (died 2009) who, in a 1997 USENET post, gave permission to reproduce (photo/ copy) his book if anyone found a copy. He also stated that he owned the copyright (therefore could give such permission). I have reason to believe that the title might be reasonably popular today, if again available. I guess my question is: Would his copyright have passed to his heirs? (Or what happens to one's copyright at death in the UK system)? Does his giving permission to reproduce mean that I could now republish it in the U.S. without treading on anyone's rights? Or if someone maintains rights, how might I go about finding out who and procuring them? Thanks for any insights. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Semi-OT: silent lens upgrades
On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 5:37 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: I've never seen a screwmount 135/2.5 Takumar design. Well I'll have to take pictures then. : ) I've got two copies of the Super Takumar and one copy of the Version 2 Super-Multi-Coated Takumar (all 135mm f2.5). And I've got a SMCP (K) 135mm f2.5 on the way. I'm either going to sell the K or the Version 2, but not sure yet which. Kinda silly to have both. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Modern Tin Types
I know you are joking, but the introduction of Jill Enfield's new book (Jill Enfield's Guide to Photographic Alternative Processes: Popular Historical and Contemporary Techniques) makes the point that when photography was introduced and started to become mainstream, painters throught that their craft was dead. It seems silly to us to think of painters getting rid of their painting gear, canvases, and paints just because they now owned a camera (or their neighbor did)... but that's pretty much what has happened when it comes to film, and especially darkroom equipment. One reason that Alternative Processes appeal to me is that regular film work lasting into the future depends upon manufacturers that continue to produce film and photographic papers (something that is going to end at some point and already has for some beloved films and papers). The only alternative (impractical for most of us) is to have a stockpile of film and paper for our lifetimes. Alternative Processes do not rely on such things. You size your own papers with the light-sensitive combination of chemicals and then they develop in other chemicals (or simply react to UV light). Your negatives can be produced on your inkjet printer (from digital images) or produced analog on paper negatives (possibly adding the fun of building your own large format camera). It's a big world with lots of different techniques to explore and hopefully master. On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 5:29 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Cool, I got shot on a 10x8 wet plate tintype today, digital will soon be dead :) On 25 July 2013 13:06, Doug Franklin do...@nutdriver.org wrote: A soldier in Afghanistan has been experimenting with making tin type prints of his colleagues: http://twentytwowords.com/2013/07/24/soldier-in-afghanistan-photographs-comrades-using-civil-war-era-technique-14-pics/ -- Doug Lefty Franklin NutDriver Racing http://NutDriver.org Facebook NutDriver Racing Sponsored by Murphy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Why Digital is Dead for me in Street Photography
Nobody is posting this morning and so I'm bored to tears. (Actually, I am never bored. I find boredom to be the sign of a mind lacking brain cells.) So here is a well thought-out blog post that anyone who enjoys STREET PHOTOGRAPHY will get a kick out of. And if you want to read some arguments for why Film is Not Yet Dead (it just smells funny), you'll also find 'em here. Enjoy! http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2012/04/22/why-digital-is-dead-for-me-in-street-photography/ -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Why Digital is Dead for me in Street Photography
Film vs Digital (in a nutshell) http://www.shoeboxblog.com/?p=32912 On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 12:10 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 11:43:22AM -0500, Darren Addy wrote: Nobody is posting this morning and so I'm bored to tears. (Actually, I am never bored. I find boredom to be the sign of a mind lacking brain cells.) So here is a well thought-out blog post that anyone who enjoys STREET PHOTOGRAPHY will get a kick out of. And if you want to read some arguments for why Film is Not Yet Dead (it just smells funny), you'll also find 'em here. Enjoy! http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2012/04/22/why-digital-is-dead-for-me-in-street-photography/ If hipness could kill, he'd be in the ICU. Seriously though, there is a lot that you can learn from shooting film, though most of it could be applied to shooting with a digital camera. There is nothing preventing you from taking care to set up each photo with digital, and then move on after it has been taken. He talks about the dynamic range of film, and to my surprise Tri-X might exceed the dynamic range of the K-5 at ASA 400 http://www.dantestella.com/technical/dynamic.html ItemNumeric Stops of range in subject Polaroid Sprintscan 120 scanner 3.9dDepends on the film being scanned. Tmax 400 film (0.58 CI) 3.4d19.5 stops Tmax 100 film (0.58 CI) 3.0d17 stops Tri-X 35mm film (0.58 CI) 2.4d13.5 stops Kodak DCS Pro 14n digital 69dB11.5 stops Fuji Finepix S3 digital camera -- 10 stops (estimated) Tri-X 35mm film (0.75 CI) 2.4d10.5 stops Nikon D2x digital camera-- 9.5 stops (measured) Typical LCD display 500:1 9 stops Kodachrome 25, 64, 200 (1.4 gamma) 3.7d8 stops Ektachrome 100 (1.4 gamma) 3.4d7.5 stops Human eye (no iris change) 150:1 7 stops I will say that the kinesthetic experience of using a film camera is different than that of using a digital. In comparison, most digital cameras feel nearly disposable. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FSF: Reduced from last Fri.
FSF: Prices adjusted downwards on my M28 f2.8, K35 f2.0 A35-105mm http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/M28KEH.png (My M28 is now $89 and includes a Genuine Pentax UV filter). Also selling either my Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 135mm f2.5 (6 element, version 2) or the optically identical SMC K 135mm f2.5 (that will be here Monday). LX body with standard FA-1 finder $189 (firm) All prices plus shipping -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Another shot from Italy: Wildflowers
I think we are going to need to publish *two* PDML Annuals this year. One for Mark's Italy shots and one for the rest of us. Absolutely LOVE it. Keep 'em coming! On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 5:28 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 06:13:32PM -0400, Mark Roberts wrote: The wildflowers were amazing throughout the mountains during our trip. This scene inspired me to say I'm gonna break all the rules and shoot *into* the sun. (I'm such a rebel...) At least you aren't shooting with one. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Why Digital is Dead for me in Street Photography
I tend to feel the same way about Photoshop gurus. (Not really, just feeling like a smartburro.) On Fri, Jul 26, 2013 at 8:31 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Rob Studdert wrote: I nearly had to resort to a barf-bag on reading that article, he sounds like a reformed smoker or a born again... I didn't even look at it because I expected as much. I genuinely like a lot of street photography (Juan Buhler and Frank Theriault being amongst my favorite practitioners!) but I've noticed that the people who are good at it tend not to write about it and the people who write about it tend to give my dry heaves. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Article on Leica cameras on BBC online
Nick Ut could have never capture that iconic image unless that Leica had as many AF points as it did. On Mon, Jul 29, 2013 at 6:51 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Y Alan C -Original Message- From: Walt Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 1:03 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Article on Leica cameras on BBC online On 7/28/2013 1:12 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20130726-leica-shoot-to-thrill Pretty interesting. Interesting article -- but, the strangest thing jumped out at me: . . . they look much of a muchness. I've never heard that expression before. Is that a common British colloquialism? -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Looking up-looking down
THIS is the reason for articulating LCD screens. I think that if camera companies are going to make duplicate models except for the anti-alias filter then they could also make duplicate models with/without an articulating LCD screen. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 10:16 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17480450 The photographer is lying on the ground looking up i assume to try and get all of the CN Tower in the back ground. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: K5-IIs videos - problems when uploading to Youtube
It seems to be an audio codec issue (specifically any solution that makes use of FFMPEG in the audio). See this thread: Particularly page 3 http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-k-5/131842-thump-sound-video-3.html On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 11:24 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Hi All, I uploaded to youtube a few videos taken with K5-IIs. All they have a clicking sound appearing regularly, about once every 2 seconds or so. (See e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSliMjBfhF4t=15 ) It does not appear on the original video, and occurs only when I upload the original .AVI file. If I process the file (using avidemux, - nice free program for processing/converting videos) and then upload, no such clicks happen. Also, no problem with the files from K7. Has any body experienced this? I wonder whose fault (Pentax or Youtube) that is, and if there is some way to overcome this problem, short of converting every video before uploading. Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Looking up-looking down
Another point of failure? Sure, sort of like electric windows, air conditioning and other options on cars. On balance, it should be up to the consumer whether he wishes to have them or not. Sales figures would determine whether it was worthwhile for a company to offer the option or now. It would certainly be one way of separating your flagship product from the more basic lines (something that Pentax seems to have a problem with, ATTM. The K-500 is hardly different from the K-50, for instance). On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 11:23 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Well, convenient as articulating screens are, they just add another point of failure to an already complex device. I can understand why a manufacturer would forgo making models with this feature. On 7/30/2013 12:19 PM, Darren Addy wrote: THIS is the reason for articulating LCD screens. I think that if camera companies are going to make duplicate models except for the anti-alias filter then they could also make duplicate models with/without an articulating LCD screen. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 10:16 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17480450 The photographer is lying on the ground looking up i assume to try and get all of the CN Tower in the back ground. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- There are two kinds of computer users those who've experienced a hard drive failure, and those that will. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Looking up-looking down
EDIT: or now should be or not. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 11:40 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Another point of failure? Sure, sort of like electric windows, air conditioning and other options on cars. On balance, it should be up to the consumer whether he wishes to have them or not. Sales figures would determine whether it was worthwhile for a company to offer the option or now. It would certainly be one way of separating your flagship product from the more basic lines (something that Pentax seems to have a problem with, ATTM. The K-500 is hardly different from the K-50, for instance). On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 11:23 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Well, convenient as articulating screens are, they just add another point of failure to an already complex device. I can understand why a manufacturer would forgo making models with this feature. On 7/30/2013 12:19 PM, Darren Addy wrote: THIS is the reason for articulating LCD screens. I think that if camera companies are going to make duplicate models except for the anti-alias filter then they could also make duplicate models with/without an articulating LCD screen. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 10:16 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17480450 The photographer is lying on the ground looking up i assume to try and get all of the CN Tower in the back ground. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- There are two kinds of computer users those who've experienced a hard drive failure, and those that will. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: BW film photography from a bygone era
Those are some gorgeous images. Thanks for sharing the link! Silver Efex Pro 2 gives you lots of BW film emulations to choose from, and you can tweak individual settings, including grain. I don't think this look would be that hard to duplicate with Silver Efex Pro 2 (probably other tools also). On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 11:39 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I ran across this thought I'd share. There's something about the grain in good BW film photography that is just Fab! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/29/mike-mitchell-beatles_n_3660125.html?utm_hp_ref=arts I do love digital, even if I'm not really in to digital BW, but I have yet to see anything produced digitally that compares favorably with this. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
2 or 3 FA* 85mm f1.4 available on PF Marketplace
Lowest price I've seen is $1199, but I find it interesting that there are at least 2 or 3 listed on the Pentax Forums marketplace right now. I have a hard time seeing how the AF and the add'l 1/2 stop makes it worth over twice the (already stiff) price of the K 85 f1.8, but to each their own. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Horton
My 2 year old granddaughter would have gone nuts to see that. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From the New Jersey Festival of Ballooning: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17479902 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Anybody with mad web skilz?
Gawd you are SO lazy Larry. ;) Seriously, even if such a thing were fairly trivial, I think it goes against the spirit of the list, since it is unlikely that you would expend the energy to go back and find the original PESO thread in which to place any comments you might have. That means less feedback for each individual PESO/GESO posters and (over time) would probably lead to fewer PESO/GESO posts, as a result. If you wish to organize, it is easy to create a filter (in Gmail) and put all emails with PESO or GESO in the subject line in a different folder that you could check on occasion, if you are just trying to separate them out from your other Inbox emails. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:35 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: There is something that I think would be really nifty, and would probably be about 20 lines of perl code, for someone who knows perl. Some sort of a bot that would monitor PDML for [PG]ESO posts, and update a webpage with links to the 20 or so most recent. Ideally with the title and author (from the Subject: and From: lines in the header). A bunch of awesome photos get posted to the list, and I think it would be really cool to be able to point my browser at a page and just see the recent ones on one page. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Memories
I would comment on this thread, but I've forgotten the original post. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:51 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=HzSaoN2LdfU Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML subscriber problem ... responses not getting to the list
Your texts must be sent in plain text (not HTML) or you will get a silent fail. This is set in Gmail options (or google for your email client). It is possible that it got set back to HTML (which is the default) without your knowledge. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Jul 30, 2013, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The problem I was trying to solve is this: It seems that whenever I respond to PDML messages from the gmail.com browser interface using the subscriber address gdigio...@gmail.com, my responses are presented back to me as if the PDML server has distributed them but they are not being received by other members on the mailing list. On the other hand, if I post using the Apple Mail client from godfreydigio...@me.com or ramar...@mac.com, they do get to the intended recipients. Any clue as to why this might be happening? Gmail is a piece of shit -- I bet it never hits PDML but still shows you the message as if it had been sent (I've run into similar problems). Are you sure you're subscribed from gdigio...@gmail.com? (That is, can you login to Mailman using that e-mail address?) Have you checked to see whether you're locked out (Mailman usually will show you)? -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * * * Help a hearing-impaired person: http://rule6.info/hearing.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Quesiton about P-67 to K adapters and P-67 lenses
I have a Pentax 67 165mm f2.8 lens. I also ordered a cheap chinese 67 to K adapter to try it with. That adapter had problems (get what you pay for). No idea what the Fotodiox version is like. Have never gotten back to that particular project. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 6:24 PM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: I am curious about the quality of Pentax 67 165/2.8 lens. I am considering if it would work as a fast telephoto lens on a K5 with an adapter. Also, I wonder if there anybody here used the P-67-lens-to-K-camera adapter with K5's, in particular the one by Fotodiox: http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Mount-Adapter-Pentax-Camera/dp/B002JYCIR8/ Does it have any problem/limitation (besides not fitting K-30 for some reason)? The orignal Pentax's one is too expensive (almost $400 @ BH). Additionally, - has anybody used the 75 mm shift lens on K5 (or similar) body with an adapter? Is there any problem with that setup? Thank you, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First of all, you have to have a bad camera
He looks like Anthony Hopkins starring in the sequel to Waterworld. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 9:52 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Amazing! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: July 31, 2013 7/31/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: First of all, you have to have a bad camera If Knarf and Derby were to have an eccentric bastard Czech uncle, he might have been Tichy: http://www.messynessychic.com/2013/06/06/the-reclusive-peeping-tom-photographer-and-his-cardboard-camera/ Tichý is pictured here with one of his long telephoto lenses. He ground lenses out of plastic with toothpaste and ash, putting them together with cardboard toilet paper tubes, dressmaker’s elastic and old camera parts he found. Tichý famously once said, “First of all, you have to have a bad camera”, and, “If you want to be famous, you must do something more badly than anybody in the entire world.” -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Enablement - Sima 100mm f2.0 Macro! And T-Mount Question
i think it is a standard t-mount, like the one Collin offered for $10 earlier today. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:39 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: I'm always questing for the best macro gear, and this Sima 100 f2 lens just might be it! http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/2013/08/01/sima-100-f2-macro-lens?blog=9 Or not... That's the SIma on K-5...a few minutes walking around the yard this evening. I've been watching for one of these for a while on eBay and picked up this one for just over $40. It came with a bunch of photographic odds and ends of which there are about a dozen decent quality filters (Red, Yellow, CPL, ND4, etc etc) so I feel like I got a pretty good deal. This is a T-Mount lens and came with a Canon mount. I ordered a T2 to K mount adapter which arrived today but does not fit the lens. As I fiddled with it I dimly recalled having some sort of T mount adapter on hand, and remarkably found it. It fits but the mounting screws for it are missing. I have it taped to the lens. The T Mount that works is simply marked Adapter for K/M. Any idea what the proper designation of this kind of T Mount would be? I looked on BH and eBay, but only see the T-2 mounts. The black electrical tape I used works pretty well, but I'd like to get a properly mounted adapter. Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Enablement - Sima 100mm f2.0 Macro! And T-Mount Question
By the way, congrats on the lens. It is a strange beast and not really macro, but provides some nice ethereal images: http://www.pbase.com/gummiebear/simasflens http://dangphoto.weebly.com/1/post/2012/08/soft-focus-lenses.html On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 10:20 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: i think it is a standard t-mount, like the one Collin offered for $10 earlier today. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:39 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: I'm always questing for the best macro gear, and this Sima 100 f2 lens just might be it! http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/2013/08/01/sima-100-f2-macro-lens?blog=9 Or not... That's the SIma on K-5...a few minutes walking around the yard this evening. I've been watching for one of these for a while on eBay and picked up this one for just over $40. It came with a bunch of photographic odds and ends of which there are about a dozen decent quality filters (Red, Yellow, CPL, ND4, etc etc) so I feel like I got a pretty good deal. This is a T-Mount lens and came with a Canon mount. I ordered a T2 to K mount adapter which arrived today but does not fit the lens. As I fiddled with it I dimly recalled having some sort of T mount adapter on hand, and remarkably found it. It fits but the mounting screws for it are missing. I have it taped to the lens. The T Mount that works is simply marked Adapter for K/M. Any idea what the proper designation of this kind of T Mount would be? I looked on BH and eBay, but only see the T-2 mounts. The black electrical tape I used works pretty well, but I'd like to get a properly mounted adapter. Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First of all, you have to have a bad camera
Interesting discussion on this guy (and the psychological profile of artists in general): https://www.flickr.com/groups/ishootfilm/discuss/72157634439750650/ Also, from an image in that discussion, it appears that he used eyeglass lenses and other lenses taken from existing optics. Probably not so much grinding lenses from plastic with toothpaste and ash (but that does sound more romantic). You will notice that all of his images are BW. I would imagine that he did his own processing and. in addition, BW takes care of those nasty chromatic aberrations. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 9:59 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: On 01/08/2013, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: He looks like Anthony Hopkins starring in the sequel to Waterworld. Dennis Hopper On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 9:52 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Amazing! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: July 31, 2013 7/31/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: First of all, you have to have a bad camera If Knarf and Derby were to have an eccentric bastard Czech uncle, he might have been Tichy: http://www.messynessychic.com/2013/06/06/the-reclusive-peeping-tom-photographer-and-his-cardboard-camera/ Tichý is pictured here with one of his long telephoto lenses. He ground lenses out of plastic with toothpaste and ash, putting them together with cardboard toilet paper tubes, dressmaker’s elastic and old camera parts he found. Tichý famously once said, “First of all, you have to have a bad camera”, and, “If you want to be famous, you must do something more badly than anybody in the entire world.” -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Portfolio of nature shots
This one could be a contest winner: http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p350284105/h6d8d0c1f#h6d8d0c1f The photo's title is on the spotting scope: For Distant Viewing If you need to trim down I would eliminate all but one of the near duplicates (for example you have two eagles sitting in the tree... pick one). I would get very fussy and eliminate some of the waterfowl shots (I *really* like the two ducks, one with beak open as if talking and the weeds/branches in the foreground). On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 11:21 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: A most impressive portfolio. Quite brilliant, actually! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info Sent: August 2, 2013 8/2/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: GESO: Portfolio of nature shots For a nature photography workshop I am taking part in (in Michigan's Upper Peninsula starting this Sunday evening), I am supposed to bring along some of my recent work. I've put together this best of collection, still need to narrow it down further. You have seen and commented on some of these before. Bob S. - thanks for your continued prodding on lightening up the eagle shot and thanks to others for their comments on earlier versions of several of these. http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p350284105 stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Portfolio of nature shots
Both eagle shots are good, but I personally prefer the one without the large expanse of white sky (the one with more tree). It doesn't show as much of the eagle but is a stronger image overall (IMHO). On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 6:56 AM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Thanks again. Noted and fixed. On Aug 2, 2013, at 11:10 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Nice group, Stan... just fyi that grey Kingbird is a Phoebe.. :-) I'll look more and pick faves but since you had the question mark there . ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Enablement - Sima 100mm f2.0 Macro! And T-Mount Question
Seriously, as most of you probably already know, soft focus does have its place. The brides would love a series that I would do (back in my wedding photography days) that was close-ups of the BG looking into each other's eyes (shot by doorway or window light with no flash, and from the perspective of over the shoulder of one and then the other). Back then we would use a UV filter that had clear nail polish dabbed around the outside, leaving the very center portion clear. The effect could vary depending upon the aperture and how much light you had spilling on the front of the filter. Soft focus is also good for vain older women's portraiture. On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 10:07 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: On 8/2/2013 1:57 AM, Bill wrote: I had a Sima years ago when I was still shooting Nikon. I absolutely adored the thing for nudes. It was wonderful, even the most pornographic image was rendered as fine art with the Sima. Interesting.. I wonder if Bob Gucione had one of these... Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Here's a Pentax item I've never seen before
As I'm sure you know (or figured out) it is Volvo Penta and his spell checker probably changed it to Pentax. Meaning there is a high likelikhood that the poster is (or was) a Pentax afficianado. I'd contact him and ask if he has anything gathering dust. : ) On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 11:34 AM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: http://columbus.craigslist.org/boa/3938224083.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2013 - 072, 073, 074 - GDG
I like them all, but believe I would like them even better as BW. There is little color content that matters in each of them anyway, so why not do versions with a little monochrome rendering, play with some film grain, etc.? On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 6:55 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: A trio of quickie still life photos from around the condo. Yeah, I'm always into details... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9430095373/lightbox http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9430092069/lightbox http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9430095477/lightbox Enjoy! Godfrey -- a still neglected photo blog: http://godfreydigiorgi.wordpress.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Few PESOs and new gear report
Absolutely agree with Christine on this one. It is helped out a lot by the ambient lighting on the wall images, but love the composition and exposure. On Sun, Aug 4, 2013 at 8:45 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Eye Contact is fantastic, Boris. Love it! Cheers, Christine On Aug 3, 2013, at 1:16 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! I admit that having Flickr integrated into LightRoom makes me lazy, and so my blog does not get the attention it deserves. Playing a catch up game here: Etude: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/08/2013-34-etude.html Eye contact: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/08/2013-35-eye-contact.html Additionally, I'm slowly making my way into Leica M-mount lenses. Just a few days ago Voigtlander Heliar 15/4.5 arrived and here is a brief blog post about it: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/08/voigtlander-super-wide-heliar-15mm-f45.html Wonderful lens, this little Heliar is... As usual, please brutally and honestly comment and critique my photographs :-). Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Heron, Bittern, or ?
I believe that is a juvenile Green Heron. http://www.pbase.com/jwaldorff/image/84030037 On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 1:09 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: That's an archaeopteryx, mate. B On 5 Aug 2013, at 18:45, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I have one more shot of the mystery bird, but it's soft so I didn't include it in my earlier post. But it may help with identification. It's here: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17486502size=lg 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. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: help wanted, doubts about 200mm by Pentax
If you want to try a 200mm that will surprise you, give the old Tele-Takumar 200mm f5.6 preset lens a try. Very lightweight (49mm filter size) and wonderful colors and contrast in sunlight situations. Cheap too. On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 1:35 PM, luiz felipe luiz.fel...@techmit.com.br wrote: 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. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESOs Juvenile Great Blue Heron
That makes two of us, Ann. : ) On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 1:51 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I didn't see your comment until I ka-chinged Darrens.. :-) Enjoyed this whole thread ann On 8/5/2013 13:50, Matthew Hunt wrote: I would go with juvenile Green Heron for Paul's photograph: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17486422size=lg See this illustration from Sibley's field guide (conveniently in the same pose): http://i.imgur.com/Cph7z1u.png Or the juvenile photograph here: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/green_heron/id On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 1:35 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Could be you're right, Ann. Although the brown markings on the neck of your juvenile heron are similar to those on the neck of my guy. It could be that the heron I shot in flight disappeared into the brush somewhere and this guy was a co-conspirator. BTW, this little stretch of wetland river is in a suburban area, across the street form office buildings, but I've shot numerous herons and egrets there. There are numerous lakes in the area, so it's not too surprising, but at a glance no one would mistake it for a bird sanctuary. Shot some kind of tern-looking thing there yesterday as well. Paul On Aug 5, 2013, at 1:10 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: well between googling and my National Geo print book, I still come up with bittern for you guy... Note the shortness and color of legs .. Great blue's don't have yellow legs... and bittern's toupee could just be wind-blown Browsing google , one thing that came up was a spectacular shot of a juvenile great blue which convinced me more your's is a bittern, although I can certainly see why the confusion. Fun to do this - its like we were out birding together :-) http://www.pbase.com/rcm1840/image/70910463 ann On 8/5/2013 12:34, Paul Stenquist wrote: A good guess, Ann, but the Bittern has brown wings and no crown of feathers -- as far as I can tell. And I did follow the bird that I shot in flight. I'm sure he landed in the water. I was convinced at first that this was a different bird, but after looking at some pics of juvenile herons on the Audubon pages, I think this is the same bird. Could b wrong of course. On Aug 5, 2013, at 12:19 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I think the second one is a Bittern, Paul ann On 8/5/2013 10:21, Paul Stenquist wrote: This somewhat immature Heron was standing in a shallow Rouge River feeder stream in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. As I approached it took flight. I followed it downstream a couple hundred feet and saw another bird that appeared to be a different species standing on a log (unfortunately, against a busy background). He had a crown of feathers standing straight up and brown markings on his neck. After studying the Audubon guide this morning, I've come to the conclusion that they're one and the same. Herons all have that crown of feathers, but this is the first time I've seen them extended. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17486421size=lg http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17486422size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: What if Pentax did a Kickstarter?
Don't know if anyone has seen the follow-up story on Petapixel, but Zenit's Kickstarter has raised over $1 MILLION dollars and has 18 days still left to go in the campaign. Roughly 2500 copies of the lens have been pre-ordered. I do think that there are some lessons that Pentax (and other companies) could learn from this. Over half of the million dollars was raised by the people buying this lens for $350 or $400 (funding at a level that gets a production lens, I should say). People paid MORE for the privilege of getting one of the FIRST lenses produced (low serial numbers), or having something engraved on the lens, and some people paid up to $2600 for packages that included a trip and the lens. Zenit was also smart in making two versions (brass and black) available for this lens, so they could effectively double the number of funding points (making separate ones for each lens version). I have to believe that this has wildly exceeded Zenit's initial goals. Knowing exactly how many are preordered will allow them to source the materials at bulk quantity prices, as well as gauge potential future demand (should they wish to continue offering it into the future, or have some to sell as stock). It is also worth noting that this is for a lens design that is highly flawed by modern optical standards. On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 4:51 PM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: Thanks for reminding me Ken. Yes, Boeing wanted to get out from under the Engineers and Machinists Unions, who kept winning against Boeing in the negotiations over most anything. S. Carolina (or wherever) offered Boeing a union-free facility and of course many tax breaks. The Everett gangs won after a walkout that delayed the 787, along with dozens of other snags that apparently are still occurring. Building the future of aircraft design is tough. On Jul 27, 2013, at 09:52 , kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: I remember an issue a while back where the union/government was trying to prevent Boeing from moving some production out of Washington state to S Carolina. Apparently the company won. http://www.boeing.com/boeing/commercial/charleston/ Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: John johnsess...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: What if Pentax did a Kickstarter? On 7/26/2013 11:48 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: I'd bet that the parts for a lens come from many different sources that specialize in the part they are producing for such a lens, or even a camera body. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: An overdose of sepia
Especially loved this one: http://www.web-options.com/MandCC/content/P0030137_large.html and this one: http://www.web-options.com/MandCC/content/P0030032_large.html On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 10:36 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: A nice record of the weekend, Bob! G On Aug 5, 2013, at 5:10 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Here are some more pictures from the events of this weekend: http://www.web-options.com/MandCC/ Hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I enjoyed taking them. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Vintage Garage - Rogers, Nebraska
Rogers is a Nebraska village on Hwy 30 (historically known as the Lincoln Highway) and is almost exactly at the midpoint of traveling between the larger Nebraska cities of Columbus and Fremont, Nebraska. According to the 2010 census, there were 95 people living in Rogers. This old timey auto repair shop (also known as a garage) has long captured my attention while driving past, but this is the first time I took the opportunity to stop and photograph it. As luck would have it, after one shot my camera battery died and I didn't have another with me, so I got only one shot. I had some settings wrong, so it came out with the wrong color balance and exposed improperly but I didn't get rid of it. A long time later I tripped across the image and decided to have go at it with the Nik software filters of Color Efex Pro 3 and then Silver Efex Pro. This was my favorite of the various iterations that I made. I may share the others later for a comparison. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/9452427776/in/photostream/ Taken with a Pentax K-5 and the Sigma EX 28mm f1.8 1/6400 @ f4.5, ISO 1600 -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Vintage Garage - Rogers, Nebraska
Indeed, you've got me there Jack. I suppose I could try a crop to eliminate it. Thanks to all who have looked and commented thus far. On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 10:34 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: You were able to produce a pretty decent image, Darren. Does appear however, the light on the back of the truck cab is clipped. Jack - Original Message - From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 7:48 AM Subject: PESO: Vintage Garage - Rogers, Nebraska Rogers is a Nebraska village on Hwy 30 (historically known as the Lincoln Highway) and is almost exactly at the midpoint of traveling between the larger Nebraska cities of Columbus and Fremont, Nebraska. According to the 2010 census, there were 95 people living in Rogers. This old timey auto repair shop (also known as a garage) has long captured my attention while driving past, but this is the first time I took the opportunity to stop and photograph it. As luck would have it, after one shot my camera battery died and I didn't have another with me, so I got only one shot. I had some settings wrong, so it came out with the wrong color balance and exposed improperly but I didn't get rid of it. A long time later I tripped across the image and decided to have go at it with the Nik software filters of Color Efex Pro 3 and then Silver Efex Pro. This was my favorite of the various iterations that I made. I may share the others later for a comparison. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/9452427776/in/photostream/ Taken with a Pentax K-5 and the Sigma EX 28mm f1.8 1/6400 @ f4.5, ISO 1600 -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Carrying a camera on a long walk
I'm not sure if this qualifies as readily accessible to you or not, but the Lowepro Flipside series of backpack bags are kind of ingenious. When wearing it as a pack the zipper side is against your back (pickpockets/thieves can't open it). But it has a strap that goes around your waist. You can slip your arm out of one side and rotate the pack to your front, where the zipper access if face up in front of you for easy access (without putting the pack down in the mud/dirt/etc). Zip it up, rotate it back around and slip your arms back in and it is a comfortable pack again. How easy this is depends a lot on how much you load into it (and what size you get). I've got the Flipside 300 AW and I can get quite a bit of stuff in it. If you want something even smaller they make a 200 AW. Just checked Amazon and the smaller 200 AW is actually $8 more than the 300 AW. I find it a comfortable backpack and much preferable to having the camera around my neck for extended periods, particular if with a big lens. On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 12:45 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 06, 2013 at 01:42:35PM -0400, Eric Weir wrote: I'm closing in getting my ducks lined up for my trip to England, Circumstances are leading me to think of my *ist DS as my camera for the trip. A concern is carrying it on my nine-day walk. I'm inclined toward a harness system that I could wear under my pack. Either one that leaves the camera exposed or puts it in a pouch. This one is appealing. http://www.adorama.com/CEKSSBK.html I'd be interested in experience with this system or others, especially if they cost less than this one. [Not to say it is unreasonable.] I'd like to have the camera readily accessible, but not banging agains my chest, and with as little weight on my neck as possible. [A four mile hike over the weekend with a 35-105mm zoom on my camera made me a bit anxious about how I might feel at the end of a 15 to 20 mile day.] Just hire Cotty to be your sherpa and carry it for you. The video business is a bit slow and he's got nothing better to do than tag along carrying your camera gear. For a slight extra charge, he'll even carry your beer for you, and for not much more than that, he'll carry it for you in the bottles, rather than his belly. Thanks, -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net The most important thing is the tee-shirt. - Samara Alnafdage -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML Digest, Vol 88, Issue 33
I can see why you like it so much, George. You captured the decisive moment! On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 12:51 PM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: Agreed. My daughter visited this morning. The little guy is her son. She hadn't seen the photo for several years. She requested a print. That's the real test. That generation seldom asks for prints any more. gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.GeorgeSinos.com On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 2:02 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: George, honestly I think a photo like that defies and and supersedes any technical issues. Technical perfection can sometimes be sterile. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 12 Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 09:19:41 -0500 From: George Sinosgsi...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Waterfight! Message-ID: CAHd=7rfoiCVQPGW7N=j=od3ekhxojcjetgfrfjp3rpban58...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 This is one of my favorite photos. Taken long ago with a Spotmatic. I missed the focus. They ran from a brightly lit part of the yard into shadow and I didn't react fast enough so the original was underexposed. Just think, if I had the fancy auto-focus, auto-exposure camera of today it would be be a technical masterpiece! Well, probably not. More likely it would be mis-focused and poorly exposed in a different way. I scanned it from a 13 year old faded slide, cropped it, tried to fix the exposure, and cloned out a bunch of junk that was cluttering up the yard. Anyway, as technically poor as it is, this photo has always been and continues to be a favorite because of the content. I'm going to make a small print. It will make a nice addition to the family photos that hang on the wall. http://georgesinos.com/blog/2013/8/5/waterfight gs George Sinos www.GeorgesPhotos.net www.GeorgeSinos.com -- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Hot Napoleon
What a terrific set. (I had to Google Translate the graffiti which is The brain of my father.) Cheeky monkey. On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 1:12 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Ah places I've never been to and never will. So I enjoy these fine photos on two levels and will share then with my wife who loves all things French. Plus I can only ride a bike about 200 yds. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 10 Date: Tue, 6 Aug 2013 09:16:40 +0100 From: Bob Wp...@web-options.com To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'pdml@pdml.net Subject: Hot Napoleon Message-ID: EF8349EA8EDF49D9A8B0EF229447B18A@Vostro Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Here are some pictures from my recent trip to Rouen et ses alentours: http://www.web-options.com/Rouen2013/ I cycled from Greenwich to Newhaven, ferry to Dieppe arriving at 4am, then cycled to Rouen. Later I took the train to Paris and cycled back to Rouen via Saint-Cloud, Versailles, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Medan, Meulan, Giverny/Vernon and Les Andelys. Then a round trip to Ry (for Mme Bovary), Vascoeuil, Lyons la Foret, Mortemer, Fleury-sur-Andelle and back via Montmain. A day trip by train to Cleres, which is lovely, and finally cycled back from Rouen to Dieppe (in 3 hours!). 700km / 420 miles in total on the bike. The whole thing was really enjoyable, apart from getting caught up in rush hour traffic trying to get out of Paris. There are still many photos which I haven't looked at yet, but this is a quick selection mainly from Rouen. It wasn't specifically a photo trip - it's awkward to cycle and take pictures at the same time! The routes were determined by literary and arty choices, as well as their historical interest and beauty. I stayed in a lovely gite, which I can recommend to anyone who wants to spend a few days in Rouen: http://www.gites-beffroy.fr/ I hope you enjoy the pictures. Some of them may seem a little obscure, but they're intended for people in my French circle who will get the references. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: I went to a street fair Saturday afternoon
That's is one great song, Mark and I do mean great with a lowercase g. :) On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Bob W wrote: On 6 Aug 2013, at 18:43, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 06, 2013 at 05:59:37PM +0100, Bob W wrote: He sang a song about it. I just wanna be your toreador. As well as I'm mooin' on, It's cow or heifer, A little less cownversation, milkcow blues boogie, Moona Lisa... The hits just keep on comin' Bob, you put the vaca in vacation. Perhaps I was milking it a little. I'm udderly sorry about that. Bull. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Photography is a Bastard left by Science on the Doorstep of Art - Peter Galassi -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
