Re: Fatherly question

I have four children. 3 of the 4 have their own cameras. They are aged 18, 16 and 9. The 18 and 16 year old girls are with me right now to help shooting a wedding tomorrow. The 9 year old has interest in spurts. I also have a 5 year old who exhibits about the same interest as my 9 year old. I

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

True Bill - I misread what Shel had asked for - sorry Shel! John Coyle Praxis Data Solutions (www.epraxisdata.com) Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 10:10 AM Subject: Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS

Re: PESO - Reflections

As Shel said, every shot is different. This particular shot has a large amount of black area. The meter of course is dumb and doesn't know that. This is definitely a case where you would want to add more exposure to an averaging or even matrix meter reading. I would gues that an incident or gra

RE: Fatherly question

BTW - I got my first camera when I was about 10. I swoped it for a big toy wooden pick-up truck. An Agfa Clack (6x9). I still have it. I have been photographing since. That's 46 years, actually ;-) But thhis was my own decision. Not a gift. I loved mystery of this small piece of technology. I still

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

That's good to know. Thanks. I got more and better answers here than on the Adobe Photoshop User Forum. Shel > [Original Message] > From: William Robb > That'll move it, unless the directory he is dragging it to is on a different > drive.

Re: PESO - Reflections

Well, Boris, the latitude is there, it just may be that the strong Israeli sun creates a much greater contrast range than in other parts of the world. OTOH, my comment was made with the idea of including post processing as part of the scheme. Not knowing what programs you're using, or what your sk

RE: When will we see a *consumer* DSLR

And there are times DSLR owners/users don't want a DSLR. There are quite a few people on this list who often use a small P&S. One small example: I like to keep a digi on my office desk to grab shots of my cats as they frolic in the office, or to take a quick snap out the office window if somethin

Re: PESO - Reflections

Hi! True on all counts. I would guess shooting digital is like shooting slide film if you shoot jpegs. But shooting RAW is a whole different game, and the latitude is far greater. I overexpose a bit when I need shadow detail, and I will usually shoot right at the meter reading when I need hig

Re: OT-- And you think photographers are crazy.

HA! Dave S. On 4/15/06, Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i am into animal photography. i think of getting > a Canon DsII with a 600/4 -- that should let me close > enough, right? > ... > my main object of photography is my cat called > Felix. I haven't tried photography before so I'm > not rea

Re: Fatherly question

I had a Smena 8M when I was about that age. Loved it. Best, Mishka On 4/14/06, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi! > > Ladies and Gents, the PESO by Fred reminded me of my rather crazy > idea... I am thinking of giving my daughter a camera as a birthday > present for her 5th birthday.

Re: OT-- And you think photographers are crazy.

i am into animal photography. i think of getting a Canon DsII with a 600/4 -- that should let me close enough, right? ... my main object of photography is my cat called Felix. I haven't tried photography before so I'm not really sure of what I need. Thank you for your insights. best, mishka On 4/

RE: When will we see a *consumer* DSLR

All DSLR's below 1500 USD are probably consumer cameras. (The more expensive ones are mostly for photographers or enthusiasts.) These are in the same price range as a lot of other consumer products like a TV, a computer, a stereo, a dish washer, washing machine, fridge, a cooker etc. In Denmarks 9

Re: When will we see a *consumer* DSLR

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: $249? $199? How soon do you think it will be? Collin KC8TKA Why have you asked essentially the same question twice, in two separate threads on the PDML list? Was great response to the first thread too much to follow? ;)

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

...and imagine a beowulf cluster of those nifty pentaxes! :) best, mishka On 4/14/06, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just want a laptop PC that is also a 12.8 MP DLSR. That way I won't have > to download anything at all. Just put firewire, USB, keyboard, mouse ports > on the body for conne

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

On 4/14/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Apr 14, 2006, at 10:49 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > 1. Active, secure, live network connection > > (What I've directly asked of Pentax) > > Ability to establish a wireless link with a control or storage > device

Re: OT - Eiffel Tower

Gonz wrote: John Forbes wrote: On Sun, 02 Apr 2006 00:18:44 +0100, Gautam Sarup <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It's right here for people who haven't seen it: Thank you. The two buildings shown are roughly a hundred years apart. Have those years brought any improvements in architectur

Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

Shel, I have only shot a handful of RAW images in the years I have had my *ist D. I do not have the time, nor the software, to handle the conversion of all my shots. I shoot like I do my film. I let someone else do my processing. I trust my lab. But regardless, I have been told that I am th

Re: OT - Eiffel Tower

Shel, I was on a timetable that only allowed me to take in the urban experience that is Paris. I definitely have to go back at a more leisurely pace. We got to the Louvre near its closing time. I had a fantastic time enjoying the ambience and the people of Paris! Slowly making it down the P

Re: My first action shots/cold batteries

John Forbes wrote: On Thu, 06 Apr 2006 06:51:51 +0100, Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I didn't say the D was useless. It's a great camera. Just not the action photogrpahers first choise (some guy asked about a camera for photographing skating). An action photographer would probably ch

Re: Gepe Card Safe Extreme

I use a couple of Lowepro wallets to carry my cards and batteries. They work fine. I have not had any problems at all. I have even carried a PCMCIA adapter in it. Some of the extreme cases seem, to me, to be overkill. César Panama City, Florida Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The Lowepro zipper

Re: PESO - Reflections

True on all counts. I would guess shooting digital is like shooting slide film if you shoot jpegs. But shooting RAW is a whole different game, and the latitude is far greater. I overexpose a bit when I need shadow detail, and I will usually shoot right at the meter reading when I need highlight

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

I'd be interested in the watermarking, or at least adding copyright data and contact info into the EXIF or whatever information at the shooting stage. The rest I wouldn't use at all. -Aaron -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fanta

Re: Fatherly question

I enjoyed my Kodak Disk Camera when I was around five -- though by the time I was seven I realized that the image quality was poor and that often pictures were bad due to things beyond my control. So I requested a 35mm SLR for my birthday (thanks to my careful research in Spider-man comics).

Re: Tips for Photographing Black Cats

It's the opposite of snow. Meter the ambient light and open up one stop. Film latitude should give you the needed shadow detail. Oh, wait ... Adequate sensor sensitivity may provide some relief from lost detail. Bracket. : > ) Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://www.brendemuehl.net "He is

RE: PESO: pano in southern france

Nice. Out of curiosity: Why did you choose to give the picture this "retro" look? Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > -Original Message- > From: Patrice L

RE: PESO:Havana Club car

Greetings Markus, I like this! The distortion caused by the wide angle lens, making the front of the car disproportionately large, works well. The car is about to leap out of frame to the left. Next time, get the lovely lady to sit behind the wheel and roll down the window and wave as she

OT-- And you think photographers are crazy.

Over on the thinkpads.com forum I ran across this: "I plan to do some heavy programming on a laptop. I expect to be running VS .net, sql server, IIS, etc. In addition I like the portability as I also plan to use it on frequent business trips. I've read that the X31 is probably the way to go an

Re: PESO - Reflections

Thanks Paul, but some of the credit has to go to Godfrey. We were out shooting in SF that day, and he explained to me that it's OK to overexpose based on the metered scene. So this shot was about a good stop over the meter reading, thus enabling good shadow detail retention while still maintainin

Re: PESO - Reflections

Fun pic. I like it. And it looks like you succeeded admirably in retaining both good shadow and highlight detail. Paul On Apr 14, 2006, at 9:46 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: This was more or less a test shot - one of the first times I used a K lens on the istDS. Apart from anything else, I was cu

PESO - Reflections

This was more or less a test shot - one of the first times I used a K lens on the istDS. Apart from anything else, I was curious how well the highlights and shadows could be rendered using raw. http://home.earthlink.net/~shel-pix/reflections.html Tech stuff: istDS, K135/2.5, ISO 200, 1/250sec, F

RE: Tips for Photographing Black Cats

That is a very lovely cat portrait and I promise to try hard to get a good one of "Leo Leu Loewenzahn" soon to show it here. It may even be a "soft focus" featured one made with the SP Tamron 70-150mm 2.8 ;-) greetings Markus >>-Original Message- >>From: Joseph Tainter [mailto:[EMAIL PRO

Re: Outdated Kodachrome 64 slide film any good?

If you can find a slide holder to sit in front of a 50mm macro lens, just set the lens to a 1:2 magnification and click away. I can do that with my copystand and flatpanel light box, but for 35mm you get MUCH better results with a Konica MInolta Scan Dual IV film scanner at 3200 ppi (13.1 M

Re: When will we see a *consumer* DSLR

Of course:-). However, as someone pointed out the *istDL is already puishing three hundred bucks and the Nikon D50 is even less I think we're there. On Apr 14, 2006, at 8:05 PM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: When will we see a *consumer*

RE: Fatherly question

Depends... Here I speak as a parent of two, and as a professional person. I work with kids, analysing their behaviour is an important part of my trade. The little I know of her, she seems a girl with a lot of drive and energy. Has she showed any interest in your photography? Have she picked y

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

- Original Message - From: "John Coyle" Subject: Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser Shel, just click and drag it from one folder to another. That'll move it, unless the directory he is dragging it to is on a different drive. William Robb

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

Shel, just click and drag it from one folder to another. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 2:07 AM Subject: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser Hi gang ... Try as I might, I cannot f

Re: When will we see a *consumer* DSLR

- Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: When will we see a *consumer* DSLR Six months. And it will be a Canon. William Robb

Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

On Apr 14, 2006, at 7:44 PM, Butch Black wrote: How about RAW, RAW, RAW, sis boom bah, Pentax, Pentax, yea! No. :-)

Re: Tips for Photographing Black Cats

Try a black-and-white cat: http://pug.komkon.org/04jun/bbchair.html This guy gets spooked having a lens pointed at him, and jumps and runs when he hears autofocus. Someone suggested angled flash, which is probably worth trying. Your cats may take off after the first flash, though. Black ca

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

Maybe you ought to check out what real globe trotting photojournalists are using. Like WiFi connections to their satellite-phone. "Delete my photos? Sorry, they are already in NYC." You are just talking about another cheap consumer gadget, but you forgot the world-band radio and the generator f

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

See below... John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2006 3:49 AM Subject: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy Some of these are clearly fantasy, but would you still want any of them?

Re: Outdated Kodachrome 64 slide film any good?

- Original Message - From: "Brian Dipert" Subject: Re: Outdated Kodachrome 64 slide film any good? William (and others), which slide duplicators have you found useful with the Pentax DSLR line (or others with smaller-than-35mm sensors)? My understanding is that it's not possible to

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

- Original Message - From: "Kostas Kavoussanakis" Subject: Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations Is there a reference you would be happy to share? I certainly am not in the position to discount Bob, but I would welcome a longer analysis, perhaps with graphics or examples. I find it c

Re: Fatherly question

- Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" Subject: Fatherly question Hi! Ladies and Gents, the PESO by Fred reminded me of my rather crazy idea... I am thinking of giving my daughter a camera as a birthday present for her 5th birthday. Something simple, inexpensive yet capable o

RE: PESO - Contemplation

No, it doesn't work for me. Didn't see the woman before Jostein pointed her out. Then I realised how big the scene is, and that's a bit too late. Printed big, it might work. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely afte

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

On a PC, the defaults *should* be: click-and-drag should move if the folder is on the same disk, otherwise it should copy. ctrl-click-and-drag should *always* copy shift-click-and-drag should *always* move right-click (other button) and drag should give you a pop-up menu asking you

Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

What else can we come up with? "If you care enough, shoot RAW." "When you absolutely must produce an image, shoot RAW." Kenneth Waller How about RAW, RAW, RAW, sis boom bah, Pentax, Pentax, yea! Butch

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

Linux is not bloated, although many of the distributions are. However even with them a knowledgeable person can strip all the crap out and run lean and mean --even to the point that only the drivers and services a particular machine needs are there. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http:/

RE: PESO:Sullana cigar factory sign

I'm cold. Sorry. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) > -Original Message- > From: Markus Maurer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 14. april 2006 01:20 > To:

RE: PESO:beauty sleep of a sleeping beauty

This is an amusing photo Markus. At first, simply because it is funny. But after the second, perhaps third, look I started to see the beauty of the animal. She is so peaceful, and seems so pleased with being ... just a lazy pig. There is a lesson in this picture ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just pla

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

What you don't want your mother-in-law you be able to call you and nag? You don't want to look up your current stock values? You don't want your camera to tell your wife exactly where you are right now? All these features and more would be available to you with the Collin Camera. Oh, wait they

RE: PESO - Contemplation

Hi Boris I think I would like the photo even more if seen as big print. Size matters here. It is a beautiful place as others you have shown from Israel. Since you asked for some brutality: I think that this shot would have been possible with an "unlimited" Pentax lens like my SMC M42 Takumar 85mm

RE: PESO:beauty sleep of a sleeping beauty

Hi Boris I understand your humor very well here, no need for a smiley ;-) Your daughter would love the Zoo here, the children can stroke the young goat and ride the ponies too. greetings Markus >>-Original Message- >>From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: Friday, April 14,

Re: Aurora Watch

On 14-Apr-06, at 4:39 PM, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) wrote: Michael Hamilton a écrit : However, too bad you were "right under it". I'm not sure what you mean. The aurora trail goes right up, just like you're right under its path. One appeaing to pass sideways (some kind of diagonal) would

PESO:Havana Club car

Hi car lovers >From the last discussion here about old timer Volvo's I got the impression that we have quite a few car lovers and "gourmet" here on the list. So I present for a short time only (because of my used Photo.net budget of 15 images) the Havana club car I saw in the old city part of Zu

Re: Aurora Watch

Michael Hamilton a écrit : However, too bad you were "right under it". I'm not sure what you mean. The aurora trail goes right up, just like you're right under its path. One appeaing to pass sideways (some kind of diagonal) would maybe be even greater (maybe not). Not that I would complain

Re: Aurora Watch

Fascinating. Good grab. Paul On Apr 14, 2006, at 6:14 PM, Cotty wrote: On 14/4/06, Michael Hamilton, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/?p=100 Last week, in northern Alberta, Canada. Col. Lovely. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pasti

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

On 4/14/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 2. GPS data stored > > 3. Compass data stored (directi0n pointed, 3-d) > > Useful for scientific and military data collection. Unnecessary for > pictorial photography. > Don't forget Shutterspot players. (Gotta be th

FS Fryday (update)

1. Black Spotmatic User condition. Brassing. Meter works. I still have check the flash sync. With SuperTak 55/1.8, S-M-C Tak 35/3.5 (&case), SuperTak 135/3.5 (&case), JC Penney 135/2.8, and SuperTak 105/2.8 (&case) 105/2.8 has modest fungus on inside edges. Otherwise nice.

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

On Apr 14, 2006, at 3:03 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On a Mac it copies it if the new folder is in a different directory. But I forgot you're on a PC. I think you meant to say that the action makes a duplicate of the file if the destination folder is on a different volume, in Mac OS X. But e

Re: Tips for Photographing Black Cats

Shel, You most likely do this already - but just in case: for the correct metering you either meter off something else rather than black fur or make a correction appropriately, - so that the black stays black. Otherwise the camera's automatic exponometry will try to make it gray. Igor Shel Bel

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

I just want a laptop PC that is also a 12.8 MP DLSR. That way I won't have to download anything at all. Just put firewire, USB, keyboard, mouse ports on the body for connecting the necessary peripherals and hard drive(s) Tom C. From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@p

Re: Aurora Watch

On 14/4/06, Michael Hamilton, discombobulated, unleashed: >http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/?p=100 > >Last week, in northern Alberta, Canada. Col. Lovely. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: When will we see a *consumer* DSLR

I've seen ads for a Nikon D50 at $289. Is that consumer enough? -Mat On 4/14/06, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Six months. > > $249? $199? > > How soon do you think it will be?

Re: Aurora Watch

On 14/4/06, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: >Accoring to NASA, we in the middle UK will be >hit with between 0 and 0.1 ergs I already had bacon and ergs this morning. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com __

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

On 14/4/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: > The purpose of the active network connection is to make it a real > computer rather than just a PC peripheral. In this mode it could > transmit, wired or wireless, pictures directly to the office. > I

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

On a Mac it copies it if the new folder is in a different directory. But I forgot you're on a PC. On Apr 14, 2006, at 5:52 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Nope - that ~moves~ the file, Paul. To copy the file another technique is required. See Godfrey's and subsequent posts. Shel [Original Me

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

On 14 Apr 2006 at 13:49, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Some of these are clearly fantasy, but would you still want any > of them? > > 1. Active, secure, live network connection > (What I've directly asked of Pentax) Not remotely interested :-) >

Re: PESO - Contemplation

As others have said, I think this would work ok in a large print. In addition, I would crop it more square than the original format proportion. I find the rocks and business to the left of the frame pulls my eye away from the "person - sea" primary focus. A square crop, centering the circle

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

On Apr 14, 2006, at 10:49 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1. Active, secure, live network connection (What I've directly asked of Pentax) Ability to establish a wireless link with a control or storage device, or computer, in the field would be useful to some purposes. Liv

Re: Tips for Photographing Black Cats

Shel, A couple comments that I 'feel' might produce a balanced image. Some obvious background contrast (not white) so you can tell where the cat begins and ends. Shoot a flash off or through a reflector and, for balance, another swiveled toward a light wall, ceiling or at 1/16th perhaps with a flas

Re: Aurora Watch

On 14-Apr-06, at 3:40 PM, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) wrote: Woow! Thanks! I see them semi-frequently (depending on the season, it can be as often as a couple of times a week), but I always get excited! However, too bad you were "right under it". I'm not sure what you mean. I've never

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

Nope - that ~moves~ the file, Paul. To copy the file another technique is required. See Godfrey's and subsequent posts. Shel > [Original Message] > From: Paul Stenquist > Just click on the file in the browser and drag it to another folder. > Done. > Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > > Hi gang ..

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

Kodak's doing that with a couple of their consumer cameras. It has some value, but be ready to pay for service providers on a monthly basis. Some folks are doing wi-fi for transferring captures directly to a storage unit outside the camera without the inconvenience of having to make wired c

Re: PESO - Contemplation

It would be an excellent shot with a 135. The figure is lost, at least in the size presented. It might work well as a 16 x 20, but not as seen here. Paul On Apr 14, 2006, at 2:10 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! By far 77 Ltd is my favorite lens... I wonder if compositionally this image works..

Re: Aurora Watch

Woow! However, too bad you were "right under it". I've never seen one in the flesh (so to say), and I've always wondered how bright it can be. Any technical details (aperture/exposure time...) for me to get an idea? Patrice Michael Hamilton a écrit : http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/?p=100 L

Re: When will we see a *consumer* DSLR

Six months. On Apr 14, 2006, at 12:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: $249? $199? How soon do you think it will be? Collin KC8TKA

Re: Fatherly question

I was trying to "borrow" my father's Leica when I was six... He bought me a Kodak Brownie Starmite. I loved it. Godfrey On Apr 14, 2006, at 12:16 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Ladies and Gents, the PESO by Fred reminded me of my rather crazy idea... I am thinking of giving my daughter a cam

Re: Tips for Photographing Black Cats

You already know the answer from your question: Avoid contrasty light. Everything else is easy by comparison. Godfrey On Apr 14, 2006, at 1:50 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: There are two black cats at Casa Belinkoff, Tyler and Buddy, whom I enjoy photographing every now and then. For the mo

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

On Apr 14, 2006, at 12:48 PM, Bob Shell wrote: This is all the more important for digital shooters because digital is far more sensitive to slight color casts than film. ON the other hand, they're easier to correct. Not if you have one brand on the right and another on the left!! I ran

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

Oooops, forgot. Shel is on a PC. Ignore my previous message :-)). Paul On Apr 14, 2006, at 12:36 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: It's been a while since I used CS' File Browser (and I've never used it on a Windows system). On Mac OS X, I believe that you click and drag the thumbnail of the image

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

Just click on the file in the browser and drag it to another folder. Done. Paul On Apr 14, 2006, at 12:07 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi gang ... Try as I might, I cannot find a way to use a copy command in the browser in CS. Sometimes I'd like to copy a file from one directory to another loc

Re: Aurora Watch

http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/?p=100 Last week, in northern Alberta, Canada. Michael Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.michaelhamilton.ca On 14-Apr-06, at 3:21 PM, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) wrote: My Aurora predictions are always accurate. I live in southern France, and each and everyti

Re: PAW 2006 - 03 - GDG

On Apr 14, 2006, at 12:18 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Taken hand-held while having fun at the De Young Museum in San Francisco. http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/03.htm A half-rez version is available by clicking on the image for those who'd like to see more of what it looks like i

Re: GESO - Foggy Morning

Obviously, shadow detail wasn't a priority here. Foggy Ridge is an excellent shot. Forest 1 is very good as well. Good work. On Apr 14, 2006, at 11:49 AM, Tom C wrote: Bill, Thanks for commenting. I wasn't looking for or wanting much shadow detail in these shots. I think it would have been

WTB: Slide dup/bellows

Preferably K or T mount. Anyone got one to sell or trade? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://www.brendemuehl.net "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott

Re: PAW 2006 - 03 - GDG

thanks dave! g On Apr 14, 2006, at 12:06 PM, David J Brooks wrote: I like the patterns and shade differences. http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/03.htm

Re: Aurora Watch

My Aurora predictions are always accurate. I live in southern France, and each and everytime I fly north, it's either daytime (understand june!) or just a one day trip for business... So no aurorae for me, period. Next time is planned for the Solstice, near the polar circle. At least I can se

FS Fryday

1. Black Spotmatic User condition. Brassing. I still have check the meter & flash syncs. With SuperTak 55/1.8, S-M-C Tak 35/3.5 (&case), SuperTak 135/3.5 (&case), JC Penney 135/2.8, and SuperTak 105/2.8 (&case) 105/2.8 has modest fungus on inside edges. Otherwise nice.

Re: Tips for Photographing Black Cats

Bleach them? Shel Belinkoff wrote: There are two black cats at Casa Belinkoff, Tyler and Buddy, whom I enjoy photographing every now and then. For the most part the pics are OK, certainly fine for web and email. However, they can probably stand some improvement. So, does anyone have any tips

Re: Aurora Watch

No idea.. I find aurora predictions to be a little like lightning strikes. Sometimes it strikes, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it incinerates a person, sometimes they just walk away. Electromagnetism is very fickle. :-) Tom C. From: mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-d

Re: Fatherly question

My three old grandson is about to go digital. A friend has a old Kodak 1.3Mp with a broken flash, which they no longer want. I'll be getting it for him. It'll be interesting to see if he finds it fun, and can relate to the images on the screen. Naturally he already has a computer - a better one

Tips for Photographing Black Cats

There are two black cats at Casa Belinkoff, Tyler and Buddy, whom I enjoy photographing every now and then. For the most part the pics are OK, certainly fine for web and email. However, they can probably stand some improvement. So, does anyone have any tips for photographing black cats (and othe

Re: Fatherly question

I often buy disposable cameras for my daughter now 8. Pictures are interesting. Yes I think an inexpensive digital would be the way to go. I think it may be a bday present for mine next month. She wants one. I could edit and try to get good prints from her pictures. It would be very encou

Spring anyone?!

I love overturned trees and swamp in the spring. Love to share this with you. Also would love to see how your neighbourhood looks this time of the year, south or north, spring time is always worth being a wintness. http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20060414172055 -- home

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

I would like firmware hacks for the D - In Manual mode and M lenses pressing the release button halfway enables the green button (correct exposure time measured) - or fake A lenses (I would like to enter in the menu for a given M lens which max aperture it is and which aperture I have set on the le

Re: Fatherly question

- Original Message - From: "mike wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Do you think a 5 y.o. kid would enjoy such a gift? Any personal experience to share? Boris I don't know Galia that well but she strikes me as someone who might derive a lot of satisfaction from it. That was my first th

Re: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

Shel Belinkoff Fri, 14 Apr 2006 12:35:01 -0700 > >Agreed ... I just wanna snap a few pics every now and then. I've got a >real computer on my desk, I don't need another one in my camera bag. Who >thinks of this crap,

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

Bob Shell wrote: >On Apr 14, 2006, at 12:26 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > >>> This is all the more important for digital shooters because >>> digital is far more sensitive to slight color casts than film. >> >> ON the other hand, they're easier to correct. :-) > >Not if you have one brand on the

Re: PESO - Contemplation

I wonder if compositionally this image works... Not for me, Boris. You've got some interesting elements, but the composition is weak. Obviously, the rocks are the main feature here, right. The woman, as captured, is actually a detriment - she's so small as to make you concentrate on her trying

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