Re: PESO: Harbor sunset

2007-11-18 Thread Derby Chang
Rick Womer wrote: > Another Seattle shot, self-explanatory. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650358 > > K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 800, f/8 @ 1/350, RAW via > Lightroom. > > Comments cordially invited. > > Rick > > > > > __

Re: Two new Tokina lenses

2007-11-18 Thread Thibouille
Joe do you know if the 35mm/2.8 Macro is actually a Pentax design or Tokina design? Just curious ... -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discus

Re: Any Pentax deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

2007-11-18 Thread Adam Maas
William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "Gaurav Aggarwal" > Subject: Any Pentax deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday? > > >> Hi, >> >> Does anyone know of deals on Pentax K10D offered by retailers for the >> coming post Thanksgiving shooping season? A quick search didn't turn

Re: Nature's Stitching

2007-11-18 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Ken. I could have lightened it, but I had in mind supporting the somber mood of the gray overcast day. I actually titled the shot, "Pigeon Gargoyles" Jack --- Ken Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Nice Capture. I just wish it was in better light. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.tinyu

OT: And you though eBay was bad...

2007-11-18 Thread David Savage
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Re: A Steaming Cup of Holiday Cheer

2007-11-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Ken. No, not a Michigan cup. Not these days. But U of M says we can look forward to an upswing in 2010. Of course I don't know if we can trust them. They lost to Ohio:-). Paul On Nov 18, 2007, at 7:54 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > Must not be from Michigan - it looks like the cup runnith over

Re: Lindsey Has Legs

2007-11-18 Thread Ken Waller
The sweater/hoodie seems oui of place. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO: Lindsey Has Legs > Finishing up Linsey's portfolio. Just started sorting through today's > shoot, but this one works for

Re: PESO 2007 - 47g - GDG

2007-11-18 Thread Ken Waller
Good technicals (as expected) but the background is a distraction for me. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO 2007 - 47g - GDG > Another Autumn photo ... > > http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/pho

Re: A Steaming Cup of Holiday Cheer

2007-11-18 Thread Ken Waller
Must not be from Michigan - it looks like the cup runnith over! Nice capture. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO: A Steaming Cup of Holiday Cheer > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6646914 > > K10D, FA 50/1.

Re: Nature's Stitching

2007-11-18 Thread Ken Waller
Nice Capture. I just wish it was in better light. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO: Nature's Stitching > Must have seen hundreds of bird assemblages over the years, never > without wondering why certa

Re: FS Friday: FREE cable release for *istD

2007-11-18 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks Bob - Obviously the time varies, but, I'm feeling this one will be less than the first, my left, done last March. It's pretty aggressive - eight to ten weeks, three times a week. 1.5 to 2 hours per 4 visit. They're mainly looking for around 115 degrees of retraction from fully extended. I

Re: PESO -- Macroscian

2007-11-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for the comment. Yes, those are telescopes in the background. This site, is known as "Science City," and is situated on a hll near the summit of the Haleakala volcano on Maui, almost 10,000 feet above sea level: http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/haleakala/ http://www.photovault.com/Link/Universe/

Re: PESO: Harbor sunset

2007-11-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice. On Nov 18, 2007 1:58 PM, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Another Seattle shot, self-explanatory. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650358 > > K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 800, f/8 @ 1/350, RAW via > Lightroom. > > Comments cordially invited. > > Rick > > > > > _

Re: Any Pentax deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

2007-11-18 Thread David Savage
At 09:10 AM 19/11/2007, William Robb wrote: >- Original Message - >From: "Gaurav Aggarwal" >Subject: Any Pentax deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday? > > > > Hi, > > > > Does anyone know of deals on Pentax K10D offered by retailers for the > > coming post Thanksgiving shooping season? A q

Re: Any Pentax deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

2007-11-18 Thread mike wilson
Gaurav Aggarwal wrote: > Hi, > > Does anyone know of deals on Pentax K10D offered by retailers for the > coming post Thanksgiving shooping season? A quick search didn't turn > up anything. > > I could only find a price of $650 after rebate from Adorama (looking > for reputed sources only). > >

Re: Any Pentax deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

2007-11-18 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Gaurav Aggarwal" Subject: Any Pentax deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday? > Hi, > > Does anyone know of deals on Pentax K10D offered by retailers for the > coming post Thanksgiving shooping season? A quick search didn't turn > up anything. > > I could only

Any Pentax deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

2007-11-18 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, Does anyone know of deals on Pentax K10D offered by retailers for the coming post Thanksgiving shooping season? A quick search didn't turn up anything. I could only find a price of $650 after rebate from Adorama (looking for reputed sources only). Thanks, Gaurav -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: Harbor sunset

2007-11-18 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rick, I like it, a beautiful shot. I am distracted by 3 centers of interest - setting sun, boat, and walkway. I don't know what I'd do different. It's a very hansom sunset. Regards, Bob S. On Nov 18, 2007 12:58 PM, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Another Seattle shot, self-explanatory. >

Re: Peso Load at Sunset

2007-11-18 Thread Rick Womer
Dave, I can't explain why, but I really like this shot. Welcome home! Rick --- David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://picasaweb.google.com/pentkon52/General/photo#5134211805001586578 > > Not a great shot, i was shooting through the > windshield. > > Just before we stopped in Vird

Re: A PDML jubilant?

2007-11-18 Thread David J Brooks
Whats my goat have to do with this.;-) Dave On 11/18/07, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Nov 19, 2007 1:37 AM, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Still a puppy.:-0 > > If he's a puppy, I must still be an zygote. > > > > Cheers, > > Dave > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: PESO: Harbor sunset

2007-11-18 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/18/2007 10:59:07 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Another Seattle shot, self-explanatory. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650358 K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 800, f/8 @ 1/350, RAW via Lightroom. Comments cordially invited. Rick Very p

Re: A PDML jubilant?

2007-11-18 Thread David Savage
On Nov 19, 2007 1:37 AM, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Still a puppy.:-0 If he's a puppy, I must still be an zygote. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link di

Re: PESO: Hare's Foot

2007-11-18 Thread David Savage
On Nov 19, 2007 3:44 AM, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I like this. The shallow DOF works well. There's a > bit too much space on the left, methinks. Thanks Rick. I agree, I should have cropped it a bit. > What did you use as the background? Shade. This hanging basket sees full sun

Re: PESO: Harbor sunset

2007-11-18 Thread David Savage
Cracking shot! Cheers, Dave On Nov 19, 2007 3:58 AM, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Another Seattle shot, self-explanatory. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650358 > > K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 800, f/8 @ 1/350, RAW via > Lightroom. > > Comments cordially invited. > > Rick -- PD

Re: Prints (was: Paid For)

2007-11-18 Thread David J Brooks
On 11/15/07, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 15/11/07, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >I recently purchased a new plasma television. One can insert an SD card into > >a slot on the thing and get a slide show of the contents (providing the > >contents are jpegs.). > > Yah, I

Re: PESO: Hare's Foot

2007-11-18 Thread David Savage
On Nov 19, 2007 5:21 AM, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Great shot Dave Thanks. > Great bokeh.:-0 Har!!! Cheers, Dave :-) > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdm

Re: PESO: Floats

2007-11-18 Thread Bruce Dayton
I didn't get to comment earlier, but I think this is a pretty cool shot. It works well for me. -- Bruce Sunday, November 18, 2007, 10:39:31 AM, you wrote: RW> Thanks, everyone! I revel in your accolades! RW> Rick RW> --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> In a message dated 11/17/2007 6:59:19 P.

Re: PESO: Harbor sunset

2007-11-18 Thread Bruce Dayton
Nicely framed and exposed. You're showing us some fine work here. -- Bruce Sunday, November 18, 2007, 10:58:41 AM, you wrote: RW> Another Seattle shot, self-explanatory. RW> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650358 RW> K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 800, f/8 @ 1/350, RAW via RW> Lightroom. RW>

Re: Slide copier on a DSLR?

2007-11-18 Thread Beaker
> Hi- > > Has anyone used a bellows type slide copier on a digital SLR? Or am > I just being silly again? > > Thanks for the response guys. I had an idea that it was something like a pipe dream as I clicked on "send". It confirms my habit of doing something the hard way first... Cheers Beak

Re: A question about chimping

2007-11-18 Thread David J Brooks
I look, or chimp, every shot i take. Pentax or Nikon. I check the histogram, overall look of the photo, etc. I DON'T make the sound though.:-) Dave On 11/14/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi! > > I like chimping ;-). (Like - "I am alcoholic") But I am curious ;-). > > Well, s

Re: Two new Tokina lenses

2007-11-18 Thread Joseph Tainter
> I suspect that the 11-16 is a Tokina design, as was the 12-24. I suspect > this in part because Pentax has announced nothing about it. > > I hope we see a DA 11-16. It is a constant F2.8 lens. If it is good it > could take the place of my DA 14. > > Joe > I wouldn't be surprised if it's

Re: PESO: Harbor sunset

2007-11-18 Thread David J Brooks
Nice, pleasing photo to look at Rick. I like the lights on the right Dave On 11/18/07, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Another Seattle shot, self-explanatory. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650358 > > K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 800, f/8 @ 1/350, RAW via > Lightroom. > > Comments co

Re: GESO: Sculpture by the Sea

2007-11-18 Thread David J Brooks
Nice gallery. Dave On 11/18/07, Brian Walters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 'Sculpture by the Sea' is an annual exhibition of artworks installed > along a 2 km coastal walk between Tamarama and Bondi on Sydney's > eastern beaches. It's now in its 11th year but this was the first > time I'd manage

Re: PESO: Hare's Foot

2007-11-18 Thread David J Brooks
Great shot Dave Great bokeh.:-0 Dave On 11/15/07, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > G'day All, > > Another Voigtländer shot from the weekend (~180kb): > > > > K10D, Voigtländer 125mm f2.5, 1/320 @ f5.6, ISO 200 > > Any & all

Re: PESO: Floats

2007-11-18 Thread David J Brooks
Good eye Rick. The pattern is nice to look at. Dave On 11/17/07, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In Seattle harbor, next to a pier, was > this...umm...thing. I think it is designed to contain > an oil spill. The pattern and colors intrigued me. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_i

Re: PESO: Harbor sunset

2007-11-18 Thread Charles Robinson
On Nov 18, 2007, at 12:58, Rick Womer wrote: > Another Seattle shot, self-explanatory. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650358 > This is quite pretty. I like the lights all dropping down towards the horizon on the right-hand side. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED

PESO: Harbor sunset

2007-11-18 Thread Rick Womer
Another Seattle shot, self-explanatory. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650358 K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 800, f/8 @ 1/350, RAW via Lightroom. Comments cordially invited. Rick Get easy, one-click ac

Re: PESO 2007 - 47g - GDG

2007-11-18 Thread Rick Womer
Very nice, especially against the blurred background. I kinda wish the leaves were a little lower in the frame, though. Rick --- Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Another Autumn photo ... > > > http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/47g.htm > > enjoy > Godfrey > > -- > P

Re: GESO: Sculpture by the Sea

2007-11-18 Thread Rick Womer
These are great shots, Brian. The mid-day light doesn't hurt them at all, and in fact you have taken nice advantage of it. Rick --- Brian Walters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 'Sculpture by the Sea' is an annual exhibition of > artworks installed > along a 2 km coastal walk between Tamarama and

Re: PESO: Hare's Foot

2007-11-18 Thread Rick Womer
I like this. The shallow DOF works well. There's a bit too much space on the left, methinks. What did you use as the background? Also, how do you get that c-with-a-circle copyright symbol? Rick --- David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > G'day All, > > Another Voigtländer shot from the w

Re: PESO: Floats

2007-11-18 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, everyone! I revel in your accolades! Rick --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 11/17/2007 6:59:19 P.M. Pacific > Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > In Seattle harbor, next to a pier, was > this...umm...thing. I think it is designed to > contain > an oil spill

Re: PESO: Lindsey Has Legs!

2007-11-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks for the feedback, Doug. Now it's back to work for me. Paul On Nov 18, 2007, at 10:11 AM, Doug Franklin wrote: > Paul Stenquist wrote: > >> I like 7.1 as well, but I'm not sure I like the >> position of the barstool. > > I like 7.1 but I'm with you about the barstool. Of the bathing suit >

Re: PESO: Lindsey Has Legs!

2007-11-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks for the input, Marnie. Yes, 6.6 is my favorite. Paul On Nov 18, 2007, at 9:57 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 11/17/2007 7:25:02 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Finishing up Linsey's portfolio. Just started sorting through today's > shoot, but t

Re: PESO: Lindsey Has Legs!

2007-11-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Jack. And thanks for the feedback. I have to get back to work on processing them. The pics with Grace are tougher, because I have to get two good expressions. And of course Lindsey's hair has to be just so. (I reassured her this morning by telling her I have the technology to remove

Re: GESO: Sculpture by the Sea

2007-11-18 Thread Boris Liberman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Some very nice shots, Brian. Some interesting sculpture too. I like the one > best with the two people on the bench. Were they real people? Looks like it. > > Marnie aka Doe :-) Yeppers, it seems the couple is real and it is my fave too. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Dis

Re: One in a million

2007-11-18 Thread Adam Maas
John Celio wrote: >> Nothing to do with Pentax, but a surprising insight into camera >> marketing. >> >> I dropped into the dealer where I buy Olympus equipment yesterday and >> asked when they would have an E-3 for me to look at and hold. They >> said they were only getting one, and it's already s

Re: PESO: A Steaming Cup of Holiday Cheer

2007-11-18 Thread David J Brooks
My kind a drink.:-) Dave On 11/16/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6646914 > > K10D, FA 50/1.4, 1/125th, two monolights firing into umbrellas > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pd

Re: One in a million

2007-11-18 Thread John Celio
> Nothing to do with Pentax, but a surprising insight into camera > marketing. > > I dropped into the dealer where I buy Olympus equipment yesterday and > asked when they would have an E-3 for me to look at and hold. They > said they were only getting one, and it's already sold. Apparently > Olympu

Re: A PDML jubilant?

2007-11-18 Thread David J Brooks
Still a puppy.:-0 Hope it was agood day Bill dAVE On 11/9/07, AlunFoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > IIRC, William Robb is turning 50 one of these days. > > I'll risk trusting my memory: Happy birthday, Wheatfield. :-) > > Cheers, > Jostein > > -- > http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ > http://alunfo

Peso Load at Sunset

2007-11-18 Thread David J Brooks
http://picasaweb.google.com/pentkon52/General/photo#5134211805001586578 Not a great shot, i was shooting through the windshield. Just before we stopped in Virden Manitoba, Nov 13th. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PD

Re: PESO: Lindsey Has Legs!

2007-11-18 Thread Jack Davis
Late getting around to this, but can enthusiastically endorse a bunch. The Grace idea was inspired. Would certainly consider; 6.1 (with a crop at the bottom eliminating a good portion of the leg tangle). Also, 6.4-5-6 and 7.3. Lindsey alone: 7.1 (bar stool would be more easily accepted if slightly

Re: I'm back

2007-11-18 Thread David J Brooks
Depends on the load, the number of lanes etc. Ya the running of lights really bothers me. Something will happen one day, and i don't want that to happen. Off to the want ads now.:-0 Dave On 11/18/07, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dave, > I thought you were in the follow car? > I sup

Re: I'm back

2007-11-18 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, I thought you were in the follow car? I suppose this leaves you running the lights in traffic... Regards, Bob S. On Nov 18, 2007 6:58 AM, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey gang. > > I'm back. I'm sure most will say, you went somewere.?? > > LOL > > What started out as an overn

Re: PESO: Lindsey Has Legs!

2007-11-18 Thread Doug Franklin
Paul Stenquist wrote: > I like 7.1 as well, but I'm not sure I like the > position of the barstool. I like 7.1 but I'm with you about the barstool. Of the bathing suit shots, I personally think that 7.5 and 8.4 work the best. I think the shots with Grace were a great choice to include. I p

Re: GESO: Sculpture by the Sea

2007-11-18 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/18/2007 2:47:15 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 'Sculpture by the Sea' is an annual exhibition of artworks installed along a 2 km coastal walk between Tamarama and Bondi on Sydney's eastern beaches. It's now in its 11th year but this was the first t

Re: PESO: Lindsey Has Legs!

2007-11-18 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/17/2007 7:25:02 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Finishing up Linsey's portfolio. Just started sorting through today's shoot, but this one works for me. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650402 Actually I like all the ones wit

Re: PESO: Floats

2007-11-18 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/17/2007 6:59:19 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In Seattle harbor, next to a pier, was this...umm...thing. I think it is designed to contain an oil spill. The pattern and colors intrigued me. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650354&size=lg

Re: PESO: Floats

2007-11-18 Thread David Savage
Nice strong graphic Rick. Well seen. Cheers, Dave On Nov 18, 2007 7:55 AM, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In Seattle harbor, next to a pier, was > this...umm...thing. I think it is designed to contain > an oil spill. The pattern and colors intrigued me. > > http://photo.net/photodb/ph

Re: PESO: Lindsey Has Legs!

2007-11-18 Thread David J Brooks
I think if the stool was just a few inches to the right, my right, it wold work better, but its a good shot NTL. Dave On 11/18/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks for looking David. And a big thanks for looking at all and > providing feedback. I like 7.1 as well, but I'm not su

Re: PESO: Floats

2007-11-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 17, 2007, at 2:55 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650354&size=lg > > K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 1600, f/4 at 1/6, handheld, RAW > via Lightroom. Very cool, Rick! I like this one a lot. :-) Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/

Re: PESO: Floats

2007-11-18 Thread Mark Roberts
Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650354&size=lg Wow, I really like that one Rick. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above an

Re: PESO: Floats

2007-11-18 Thread Ed Matthew
Impact, rhythm, and the illusion of motion lift your float capture above the usual pattern shot. Good work! Ed On Nov 17, 2007 5:55 PM, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In Seattle harbor, next to a pier, was > this...umm...thing. I think it is designed to contain > an oil spill. The patt

I'm back

2007-11-18 Thread David J Brooks
Hey gang. I'm back. I'm sure most will say, you went somewere.?? LOL What started out as an overnight trip to Ohio, south of Dayton, (Noiv 5th) turned into a two week nightmare, with a side trip to Holland Michigan and eventually LLoydminster Sask/Alberta, Canada. Back last night, late. However

Re: PESO: Lindsey Has Legs!

2007-11-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks for looking David. And a big thanks for looking at all and providing feedback. I like 7.1 as well, but I'm not sure I like the position of the barstool. I think the aluminum chair proved to be a better prop. Right now, I think I like 7.10 the best, but I have a hundred more to look a

Re: OT: One in a million

2007-11-18 Thread David Savage
On Nov 18, 2007 9:20 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Nov 18, 2007, at 4:10 AM, David Savage wrote: > >> I expect them to sell very well. > > > > Although not in huge numbers in the UK. > > I treat the comments by retail sales personnel with a certain amount > of skepticism

Re: OT: One in a million

2007-11-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 18, 2007, at 4:10 AM, David Savage wrote: > On Nov 18, 2007 9:08 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> On Nov 18, 2007, at 3:59 AM, Bob W wrote: >> >>> ... The guy I spoke to (a former E-1 owner) has played with an >>> E-3 and >>> loved it - says its holdability is even bett

Re: PESO 2007 - 47g - GDG

2007-11-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
thanks john! G On Nov 17, 2007, at 9:17 PM, John Celio wrote: >> http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/47g.htm > > Lovely. Reminds me of the neighborhood where I grew up. I can > almost smell > the smoke as my dad lights up some logs in the fireplace. > > Normally fall leaves don't d

Re: OT: One in a million

2007-11-18 Thread David Savage
On Nov 18, 2007 9:08 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Nov 18, 2007, at 3:59 AM, Bob W wrote: > > > ... The guy I spoke to (a former E-1 owner) has played with an E-3 and > > loved it - says its holdability is even better than the E-1, and the > > viewfinder is apparently superb.

Re: OT: One in a million

2007-11-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 18, 2007, at 3:59 AM, Bob W wrote: > ... The guy I spoke to (a former E-1 owner) has played with an E-3 and > loved it - says its holdability is even better than the E-1, and the > viewfinder is apparently superb. I had the pleasure of handling and shooting with the Olympus E-3 at the NP

OT: One in a million

2007-11-18 Thread Bob W
Nothing to do with Pentax, but a surprising insight into camera marketing. I dropped into the dealer where I buy Olympus equipment yesterday and asked when they would have an E-3 for me to look at and hold. They said they were only getting one, and it's already sold. Apparently Olympus are only s

Re: More computer problems

2007-11-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I'd switch back to Mac OS X v10.4.x for the time being. Leopard incorporates a number of new technology features in larger ways than prior major systems releases of Mac OS X did, the third party developers have to come up to speed. I just did the latest update to Mac OS X 10.4.11 the other d

RE: GESO: Sculpture by the Sea

2007-11-18 Thread Bob W
Nice gallery, and some interesting sculpture. I like Souvenir (Famous Views), but the Lemon Tree is unnervingly scrotal, and makes me think of the Afar tribespeople of the Danakil valley. Who Will Save Us Now is also very good in the way it makes us of the rock shelter, the light and shade. -- Bo

Re: Slide copier on a DSLR?

2007-11-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
To copy full frame 35mm film originals into a Pentax DSLR image frame you need to achieve 1.5:1 magnification. I've done this with a light box, copy stand, and a macro lens capable of achieving 1:1 magnification. Once you get a setup that works, it's fast. And with today's 10 Mpixel DSLRs,

Re: Everyone asleep here?

2007-11-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 17, 2007, at 2:34 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: > Testing... haven't seen anything from the PDML list all day and I just > want to check that the list is working. Wasn't on line most of the day myself. Woke in the middle of the night... Charles, you should get two of this message. G --

GESO: Sculpture by the Sea

2007-11-18 Thread Brian Walters
'Sculpture by the Sea' is an annual exhibition of artworks installed along a 2 km coastal walk between Tamarama and Bondi on Sydney's eastern beaches. It's now in its 11th year but this was the first time I'd managed to get there. I would have liked to have been shooting in the very early morning

Re: More computer problems

2007-11-18 Thread Cotty
On 17/11/07, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: >I'm unsubscribing again in the face of yet more computer problems. 1/ Go back to OS X.4.10 and stay put for a while! You early adopters are doing all the bloody testing for Apple, and it's a mess right now. 2/ Get a PC for a while ;-) --

RE: More computer problems

2007-11-18 Thread Bob W
If it's any consolation, computers are getting better, albeit slowly: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7098005.stm -- Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of David Mann > Sent: 18 November 2007 05:06 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: PESO: Lindsey Has Legs!

2007-11-18 Thread David Savage
On Nov 18, 2007 12:05 PM, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Finishing up Linsey's portfolio. Just started sorting through today's > shoot, but this one works for me. > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650402 I think 7.1 is the best of the lot pose wise. Cheers, Dave -- PDML P