PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-07 Thread Bruce Dayton
I'm wondering if you think there should be any crop on this one, along with your general thoughts. Pentax K10D, Sigma 100-300/4 EX @ 300mm, Handheld ISO 400, 1/250 sec @ f/5.6 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_5755a.htm Thanks, Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://p

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-07 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Derby Chang" Subject: Re: The Mailman Cometh > And? Then what happened? We are only allowed catch and release > Alert animals are so attractive. Thanks Derby. I feel that way about the shot you just posted. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-07 Thread Derby Chang
William Robb wrote: > I happened to be about today when the mailman delivered the required stack of > Government issue > junk mail. > This photo opportunity was not to be missed. > > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/the_mailman.html > > This was shot with the K20, and Nokton 58mm/1.4. >

PESO: Fashion Advice

2008-03-07 Thread Derby Chang
Hi everyone, Have been flat-chat for the last few weeks, so haven't had the chance to comment on some nice pics I've seen coming by (I like to say something more interesting than just "I like it", when I really like a shot). And I owe Boris something too. For now, here's a quick street grab.

The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-07 Thread William Robb
I happened to be about today when the mailman delivered the required stack of Government issue junk mail. This photo opportunity was not to be missed. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/the_mailman.html This was shot with the K20, and Nokton 58mm/1.4. ISO 400, f2 for 1/25 second. Enjoy

Re: GESO - Morning Commute

2008-03-07 Thread David Mann
On Mar 7, 2008, at 4:43 AM, Rick Womer wrote: > I like the bus pic! > > That much snow would close schools and businesses in > Philly for a week--maybe only 3 days if it melted > immediately. Probably here too. We tend to get ankle-deep snow once or twice a year and it brings the city to its k

Re: Getting Lots of Duplicate Posts & I Feel Better!

2008-03-07 Thread Scott Loveless
David Savage wrote: > Not the flu. > > More a bad case of gas. Stop sending attachments to the list. You're killing me. And turn on a fan. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.ne

Re: Getting Lots of Duplicate Posts & I Feel Better!

2008-03-07 Thread David Savage
At 01:40 PM 8/03/2008, Christine Aguila wrote: >I just got over a very, very bad case of the flu & in looking at back email, >I find I've got a lot of duplicate pdml posts. Anyone having the same >problems? Other problems? Will it all get better? Do we have PDML flu here >too? Not the flu. M

Re: GESO: See ya 'Liz

2008-03-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Dave: These photos of the QEII are terrific. Must have been a great moment to photograph & you did a great job. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 1:08 PM Subject: Re: GESO:

Getting Lots of Duplicate Posts & I Feel Better!

2008-03-07 Thread Christine Aguila
I just got over a very, very bad case of the flu & in looking at back email, I find I've got a lot of duplicate pdml posts. Anyone having the same problems? Other problems? Will it all get better? Do we have PDML flu here too? Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml

Re: Where's Grace

2008-03-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Paul: Wow, another great one of Grace!!! Boy, this camera looks great. Sure wish I had some extra money. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 10:11 PM Subject: PESO: Where's G

Re: PESO: Where's Grace

2008-03-07 Thread David Savage
At 01:11 PM 8/03/2008, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Where's Grace. The old blanket over the head kid's game. ISO 1600, FA >50/1.4, [EMAIL PROTECTED]/13th second in a rather dark room, Cropped to abot >60% >of the frame: > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7030004 Very cute, I'd clone out the re

Re: "Quickie" Mac screen calibration software which seems to work

2008-03-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
What Rick said. If you don't have to calibrate dual monitors, the Spyder 2 Express can do the job for about $70. Monitor calibration is a bargain, and it's essential to digital photography, whether that be shooting digital originals or scanning film. Paul On Mar 7, 2008, at 11:01 PM, Rick Wom

Re: PESO: Where's Grace

2008-03-07 Thread Jack Davis
Great to be able to get a clean available light shot like that. Good natural looking image of a much loved grand daughter. Jack --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Where's Grace. The old blanket over the head kid's game. ISO 1600, FA > > 50/1.4, [EMAIL PROTECTED]/13th second in a r

Re: "Quickie" Mac screen calibration software which seems to work

2008-03-07 Thread Scott Loveless
Rick Womer wrote: > Calibrating a monitor with software is like measuring > a car's speed by licking a finger and sticking it out > the window. > Mark! -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdm

Re: PESO 2008 - 18 bw - GDG

2008-03-07 Thread Rick Womer
Works better, but still not a match for the others in the cafe series. Rick --- Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've gotten quite a few comments on this photo, > thank you. > > A couple of people suggested they'd prefer a > monochrome rendering. > I'd started one and was unhappy

PESO: Where's Grace

2008-03-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Where's Grace. The old blanket over the head kid's game. ISO 1600, FA 50/1.4, [EMAIL PROTECTED]/13th second in a rather dark room, Cropped to abot 60% of the frame: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7030004 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinf

Re: "Quickie" Mac screen calibration software which seems to work

2008-03-07 Thread Rick Womer
Don't. Nothing personal. You will see. --- Charles Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I feel slightly insulted... > Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs --

Re: "Quickie" Mac screen calibration software which seems to work

2008-03-07 Thread Charles Robinson
On Mar 7, 2008, at 22:01, Rick Womer wrote: > Calibrating a monitor with software is like measuring > a car's speed by licking a finger and sticking it out > the window. > I feel slightly insulted... But I still think "It's a hell of a lot better than nothing!" I'll report back after I've run th

Re: Peso Dog day afternoon

2008-03-07 Thread Rick Womer
That's great! --- wendy beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey - I've got one of those dog-in-a-snowstorm pics > too > > > > Wendy > > On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 7:48 AM, David J Brooks > <[EMAIL PRO

Re: "Quickie" Mac screen calibration software which seems to work

2008-03-07 Thread Rick Womer
One can buy a Huey Pro for $110 from B&H. It takes a minute to install, about a minute to run, and then you have a monitor that looks =the same= as any other calibrated monitor. It is vastly superior to software "calibration". Calibrating a monitor with software is like measuring a car's speed b

Re: K10D v K20D

2008-03-07 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Mar 07, 2008 at 08:49:41PM +, mike wilson wrote: > > > > > From: John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: 2008/03/07 Fri PM 05:07:20 GMT > > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > Subject: Re: K10D v K20D > > > > On Fri, Mar 07, 2008 at 11:25:16AM +, mike wilson wrote: > > > > > >

Re: Online Image Application

2008-03-07 Thread P. J. Alling
Scott Loveless wrote: > Bob W wrote: > >>> I thought some of you might find this interesting: >>> >>> >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Dave >>> >> Who needs software in a world where there are knives? >> >> http://website.lineone.net/~a1/jocelyne/ >> >> >> > Argh! M

Re: Problem Update: K20D and DA* 16-50 F2.8

2008-03-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Good to know your new DA* 50-135 performs well. I almost pulled the trigger on one the other day, then daughter number two needed a cash infusion. It will have to wait a bit. I too am impressed with the K20D. I just wanted to better my backup, which was an *istd, but the K20D has outperforme

Re: Effort Made To Restore Photography's Credibility

2008-03-07 Thread Ken Waller
> Even if I'm being a journalist, I'm still prepared to edit the > picture somewhat. Not in any way directly related to the story > I'm trying to tell, but I might decide to reduce irrelevant or > distracting elements. Obviously it all depends on your intended use of the images. Kenneth Waller h

Re: Argh! Lost my lab!

2008-03-07 Thread Mat Maessen
On 3/7/08, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm starting to think I should rebuild my darkroom just to give you guys > decent quality B&W > processing.. Yes, yes you should! -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSU

Re: Problem Update: K20D and DA* 16-50 F2.8

2008-03-07 Thread Joseph Tainter
Where are you going to stay in Italy, btw? Gianco - Greetings, Gianfranco. We will be in Torino through early Thursday, with talks to give Tuesday and Wednesday. I have to give the talks because the university is paying for the trip, then I will have obligations for lunches, receptions, d

Re: Problem Update: K20D and DA* 16-50 F2.8

2008-03-07 Thread Joseph Tainter
Update: I tried to see if I could correct the problem with the K20D's focus adjustment. At 16 and 20 mm, an adjustment of -9 gives the best focus, and improves focus quite a bit. But at 35 mm. it needs -10 for best sharpness (and I cannot tell if -11 might be even better since there is no adju

Re: K10D v K20D

2008-03-07 Thread David Savage
At 05:49 AM 8/03/2008, mike wilson wrote: > > > > From: John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: 2008/03/07 Fri PM 05:07:20 GMT > > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > Subject: Re: K10D v K20D > > > > On Fri, Mar 07, 2008 at 11:25:16AM +, mike wilson wrote: > > > Smoke me a .dng, I'll be back f

Re: "Quickie" Mac screen calibration software which seems to work

2008-03-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 7, 2008, at 4:06 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: >> On the ACD 23", it produces a screen calibration that's way off the >> mark from what the Eye One Display 2 unit calibrates my screen for. >> Very cold and bluish to my eye. I prefer the colorimeter setting, I >> use 130 Luminance, 1.8 gamma,

Re: I'm embarrassed to be a product of the 70s

2008-03-07 Thread David J Brooks
I'm a product of the 50's. B&W hides a multitude of sins and screwups Dave On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 7:09 PM, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 6/3/08, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: > > > >http://listoftheday.blogspot.com/2007/09/great-olan-mills-photos.html > > > >This is too fun

Re: K20D focus adjustment

2008-03-07 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 7:46 AM, Charles Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mar 4, 2008, at 5:48, David J Brooks wrote: > > K20D will have to wait. I'm more interested in getting a good F2.8 or > > F4 zoom for the horse ring. I plan to make the K10D the mane camera if > > a lens comes out s

Re: Argh! Lost my lab!

2008-03-07 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" Subject: Re: Argh! Lost my lab! > And Brother Aaron was the only reliable develop source i had. My > attempts were horrible as was DNT in Markham. I'm starting to think I should rebuild my darkroom just to give you guys decent quality B&W p

Re: Argh! Lost my lab!

2008-03-07 Thread David J Brooks
And Brother Aaron was the only reliable develop source i had. My attempts were horrible as was DNT in Markham. Dave On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 10:12 PM, Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Not only is your lab gone, but so is HIE unless you can find some > older stock or have some in the freezer.

Re: Focus adjustment cautionary note

2008-03-07 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Rick. I better do another test as i was doing one test with a newspaper. On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 9:10 AM, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A couple of people have mentioned using printed pages > as test targets for their K10D and K20D focus > adjustments. They may be misleading t

Re: GESO - Morning Commute

2008-03-07 Thread David J Brooks
The bus shot is a great winter drive record Dave On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 10:26 AM, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yesterday we had yet another snowfall. Not a huge one, but this > winter has set a record for the most snow here in Toronto. Only > several mid-winter thaws have prev

Re: "Quickie" Mac screen calibration software which seems to work

2008-03-07 Thread Charles Robinson
On Mar 7, 2008, at 17:29, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On the ACD 23", it produces a screen calibration that's way off the > mark from what the Eye One Display 2 unit calibrates my screen for. > Very cold and bluish to my eye. I prefer the colorimeter setting, I > use 130 Luminance, 1.8 gamma, and 55

Re: Problem Update: K20D and DA* 16-50 F2.8

2008-03-07 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Hi Joe, IMO, I would make a quick test with the limiteds to check the obvious and bring them if they're ok. Too many great shot ruined with a defective lens/camera (even when I was aware of the issue...) to risk. Where are you going to stay in Italy, btw? Gianco - Original Message - Fro

Re: Boris - PESO/PAW - Week 06 through 08

2008-03-07 Thread Bong Manayon
The desert scenes impresses me, Boris, its not something I see often from where I'm at. Bong On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 2:22 AM, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi! > > I am in permanent catching up mode... > > http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/03/paw-2008-week-06.html > > http://pe

Re: "Quickie" Mac screen calibration software which seems to work

2008-03-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On the ACD 23", it produces a screen calibration that's way off the mark from what the Eye One Display 2 unit calibrates my screen for. Very cold and bluish to my eye. I prefer the colorimeter setting, I use 130 Luminance, 1.8 gamma, and 5500K white point. Godfrey On Mar 7, 2008, at 2:14 P

Re: Problem Update: K20D and DA* 16-50 F2.8

2008-03-07 Thread pnstenquist
You shouldn't have to deal with defective merchandise. But having said that, it may be part of the territory when you're "first on the block." Paul -- Original message -- From: Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I reported a few days ago that my DA* 16-50 F2.8 wi

Problem Update: K20D and DA* 16-50 F2.8

2008-03-07 Thread Joseph Tainter
I reported a few days ago that my DA* 16-50 F2.8 will not autofocus to infinity at 16 mm on my K20D. It works just fine if I zoom to 50 mm. The lens works just fine also on my K10D. Since I leave for Italy tomorrow, Calumet kindly sent me a new K20D overnight. So I did the initial set up, put o

Re: Peso Dog day afternoon

2008-03-07 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 7:48 AM, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7024466 > > Had a pretty decent snow storm roll through Tuesday night and most of > the day Wednesday. > > Took some snow shots whilst testing out the K10D and DA 50 for focus. > >

Re: K10D v K20D

2008-03-07 Thread mike wilson
> > From: John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2008/03/07 Fri PM 05:07:20 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: K10D v K20D > > On Fri, Mar 07, 2008 at 11:25:16AM +, mike wilson wrote: > > > > > > > > From: Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Date: 2008/03/07 Fri AM 04:07

Re: Peso: Dolls

2008-03-07 Thread David Savage
On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 2:15 AM, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mark Roberts wrote: > > William Robb wrote: > > > > > >> I can be a complete asshole, you've got a long way to go to catch up to > that. > >> > > > > No. > > > > (That's not a denial of Bill's statement, it's a pre-

"Quickie" Mac screen calibration software which seems to work

2008-03-07 Thread Charles Robinson
I found an application this morning which has truly helped me. I'd been going batty since switching from my old G4 Powerbook to a relatively-cheap 13" Macbook (not the pro model). The screen, while I can eventually get over the glossiness, just had a washed-out pale look to it, even when the

Re: PESO - Just for comparison - The Grabber

2008-03-07 Thread keith_w
Adam Maas wrote: > PJ Alling was interested in seeing some Nikon high ISO shots. This > one's somewhere over 3200 (IIRC it was at 6400) unfortunately Flickr > won't display EXIF info it doesn't understand and the D300 reports > ISO's over 3200 as Hi 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1.0 rather than an ISO number. >

Re: PESO: ~ whiskers ~

2008-03-07 Thread keith_w
Jack Davis wrote: > I don't know..I understand they can jump pretty good! > > Jack > > PS: Maybe I need to dig out my Huey again, but it looks awfully dark on > my monitor today.(?) Thanks you, Jack. Me too! Very dark... keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.

Re: Peso Dog day afternoon

2008-03-07 Thread pnstenquist
Good shot. He seems to be enjoying the snow. I'm glad someone did. Paul -- Original message -- From: "Ken Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Nice. > > Looks like my kind of dog. > I had a malamute that would rather stay out on his pen during a snow storm > rather than

Re: PESO: ~ whiskers ~

2008-03-07 Thread Ken Waller
> It's dark on mine, too, in the shadows. Same here. A little levels & shadow adj made a big difference. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Rick Womer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: PESO: ~ whiskers ~ > It's dark on mine, too, in the shadows.

Re: Ivan

2008-03-07 Thread Ken Waller
A really nice portrait. Still a great looking dog. Any idea on its weight? Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "wendy beard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO: Ivan > Just to redress the balance > > http://www.pbase.com/image/93750466 > > K10D, S

Re: Peso Dog day afternoon

2008-03-07 Thread Ken Waller
Nice. Looks like my kind of dog. I had a malamute that would rather stay out on his pen during a snow storm rather than be inside. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "wendy beard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Peso Dog day afternoon > Hey - I'v

Re: PESO 2008 - 18 bw - GDG

2008-03-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I've gotten quite a few comments on this photo, thank you. A couple of people suggested they'd prefer a monochrome rendering. I'd started one and was unhappy with it, but I went back and did some more work. Now I'm happy with it. I think it shapes the viewer's attention differently ... I'll

Re: PESO - Just for comparison - The Grabber

2008-03-07 Thread pnstenquist
Nice shot. I'd say the noise level is comparable to the K20. Lovely bokeh here. Paul -- Original message -- From: "Adam Maas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > PJ Alling was interested in seeing some Nikon high ISO shots. This > one's somewhere over 3200 (IIRC it was at 6400) u

Re: Peso Wings

2008-03-07 Thread Boris Liberman
Understood! Today I produced a word "centering" in order to describe the relative position of my jaws when closed and by doing so I seriously impressed my dentist, who happens to be from South Africa... Go figure... Boris mike wilson wrote: > Part of one of these. I would call it a blade, r

Re: PESO: ~ whiskers ~

2008-03-07 Thread Rick Womer
It's dark on mine, too, in the shadows. Maybe a little fiddling with levels or curves to lighten the shadows a bit...? Nice pic, though! Rick --- Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't know..I understand they can jump pretty > good! > > Jack > > PS: Maybe I need to dig out my Huey a

Re: PESO: ~ whiskers ~

2008-03-07 Thread Jack Davis
I don't know..I understand they can jump pretty good! Jack PS: Maybe I need to dig out my Huey again, but it looks awfully dark on my monitor today.(?) --- "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sure is cute, you want to pet it, it wants to tear your throat out. > (Lucky for you it's to

Re: Pentax LX, auto/TTL flash and slow speeds

2008-03-07 Thread Christian
Vic Mortelmans wrote: > Hi, > > Using my AF280T on my LX, I notice that there's no way to combine > auto/TTL functions with slow speeds. The camera always switches to the > flash sync speed, and I don't find a way to override this. > > I can use my Spotmatic or ES combined with the same flash i

PESO - Just for comparison - The Grabber

2008-03-07 Thread Adam Maas
PJ Alling was interested in seeing some Nikon high ISO shots. This one's somewhere over 3200 (IIRC it was at 6400) unfortunately Flickr won't display EXIF info it doesn't understand and the D300 reports ISO's over 3200 as Hi 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1.0 rather than an ISO number. http://farm3.static.flick

Re: PESO: ~ whiskers ~

2008-03-07 Thread P. J. Alling
Sure is cute, you want to pet it, it wants to tear your throat out. (Lucky for you it's too small). Francis wrote: > The cutest little critter ever: > http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?image_id=551&s=pentaxdiscuss > > > Cheers, > Francis > > > -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a le

PESO: ~ whiskers ~

2008-03-07 Thread Francis
The cutest little critter ever: http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?image_id=551&s=pentaxdiscuss Cheers, Francis -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@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: GESO: See ya 'Liz

2008-03-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Great stuff. G On Mar 6, 2008, at 7:08 AM, David Savage wrote: > G'day All, > > I've put together a small 4 image gallery to put last nights PESO into > a bit more context (~490kb page) > > > > > Cheers, > > Dave > > > P.S > > The Aussies

Re: GESO - Music

2008-03-07 Thread Doug Brewer
thanks, Boris. Doug-who-would-like-to-shoot-more-live-music Boris Liberman wrote: > Doug, thanks for the lesson. Great stuff! > > Boris-who-might-be-shooting-live-music-in-the-future > > Doug Brewer wrote: > >>a few shots of stuff you don't usually see from me: >> >>http://photos.drivingthefli

Re: PESO 2008 - 18 - GDG

2008-03-07 Thread Rick Womer
I don't think this is as good as the others in your cafe collection, Godfrey. One can't see what they are looking at, the water bottle and the hand of the more distant woman are distracting, and there's that woman in blue who seems to be bidding in an auction in the background. Too much irrelevan

Re: Peso Dog day afternoon

2008-03-07 Thread Rick Womer
Nice! A splash of color from the stop sign, muted colors otherwise, and the unaccompanied dog to emphasize the quiet. Rick --- David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7024466 > > Had a pretty decent snow storm roll through Tuesday > night and most of

Re: Peso Dog day afternoon

2008-03-07 Thread wendy beard
Hey - I've got one of those dog-in-a-snowstorm pics too Wendy On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 7:48 AM, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7024466 > > Had a

Boris - PESO/PAW - Week 06 through 08

2008-03-07 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I am in permanent catching up mode... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/03/paw-2008-week-06.html http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/03/paw-2008-week-07.html http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/03/paw-2008-week-08.html Each week is different motif though... Have your say! Brutal and

Re: PESO: Peekaboo, I See You

2008-03-07 Thread Adam Maas
One of the oddities of my D300 is that I shoot much more at low ISO's than I ever did with my older bodies. I suspect some of this has to do with the really nifty Auto ISO on the Nikon (You set max ISO and the minimum shutter speed you want it do maintain, set the camera to the minimum ISO you want

Re: OT: Any US list members with knowledge abou the used (motor) yacht market?

2008-03-07 Thread P. J. Alling
David Savage wrote: > On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:30 AM, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>> Pål Jensen wrote: >>> >> >> Sorry about the OT message but I'm considering buying a 42ft Grand Banks >> >> motor yacht from Florida. Anyoneone who knows the general state of the >> >> mark

Re: K10D v K20D

2008-03-07 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Mar 07, 2008 at 11:25:16AM +, mike wilson wrote: > > > > > From: Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: 2008/03/07 Fri AM 04:07:13 GMT > > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > Subject: Re: K10D v K20D > > > > Generally true, but as the K20D is emerging, I'll be scanning some > > "eval

Re: Peso: Dolls

2008-03-07 Thread P. J. Alling
Mark Roberts wrote: > William Robb wrote: > > >> I can be a complete asshole, you've got a long way to go to catch up to that. >> > > No. > > (That's not a denial of Bill's statement, it's a pre-emptive "no" to all > the people who are about to respond with a "Mark!" request...) > > > T

Re: OT: Any US list members with knowledge abou the used(motor) yachtmarket?

2008-03-07 Thread P. J. Alling
I suppose it could be on fire... Ken Waller wrote: >> Assuming of course that a freighter or rouge iceberg don't clean it up >> first. >> > > I assume it would be a rogue rouge iceberg. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f > > - Original Message - > From: "David Savage

Re: Peso: Dolls

2008-03-07 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Scott Loveless" Subject: Re: Peso: Dolls >> > No, sir! I didn't see you playing with your dolls again! You didn't see me playing with your dolls either, did you... William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listi

Re: Peso: Dolls

2008-03-07 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Mark Roberts" Subject: Re: Peso: Dolls > No. > > (That's not a denial of Bill's statement, it's a pre-emptive "no" to all > the people who are about to respond with a "Mark!" request...) > Thank you, I think. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: Peso: Dolls

2008-03-07 Thread Scott Loveless
William Robb wrote: > I can be a complete asshole, you've got a long way to go to catch up to that. > No, sir! I didn't see you playing with your dolls again! -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listin

Re: April PUG submission form is up

2008-03-07 Thread David Savage
I was just about to ask how the gender reassignment surgery went... Cheers, Dave On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 1:43 AM, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Jens, > You've got to get your own email address. > I keep on wondering who this Susan is who is sending us emails. > Regards, Bob S. --

Re: Peso: Dolls

2008-03-07 Thread Mark Roberts
William Robb wrote: > I can be a complete asshole, you've got a long way to go to catch up to that. No. (That's not a denial of Bill's statement, it's a pre-emptive "no" to all the people who are about to respond with a "Mark!" request...) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:

Re: Peso: Dolls

2008-03-07 Thread David Savage
On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 1:33 AM, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mark Roberts wrote: > > (That's not a denial of Bill's statement, it's a pre-emptive "no" to all > > the people who are about to respond with a "Mark!" request...) > > Mark! > kraM! Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: April PUG submission form is up

2008-03-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jens, You've got to get your own email address. I keep on wondering who this Susan is who is sending us emails. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 1:27 PM, Susan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I had no trouble at all submitting my april portrait :-) > Regards > Jens > > -Oprindelig meddelel

Re: Peso: Dolls

2008-03-07 Thread Scott Loveless
Mark Roberts wrote: > (That's not a denial of Bill's statement, it's a pre-emptive "no" to all > the people who are about to respond with a "Mark!" request...) Mark! :P -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/m

Re: Peso: Dolls

2008-03-07 Thread David Savage
On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 1:13 AM, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Boris Liberman" > > Subject: Re: Peso: Dolls > > > > Shall I perform "I have one (43 ltd) and you don't dance?" > > > > ;-) > > > Go for it. It's not like as if I wouldn't have one

Re: Peso: Dolls

2008-03-07 Thread Boris Liberman
Shall I perform "I have one (43 ltd) and you don't dance?" ;-) It turns out I can be pretty annoying either... Boris William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 6:13 AM > Subjec

Re: Peso: Dolls

2008-03-07 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" Subject: Re: Peso: Dolls > Shall I perform "I have one (43 ltd) and you don't dance?" > > ;-) Go for it. It's not like as if I wouldn't have one if I wanted > > It turns out I can be pretty annoying either... I can be a complete assh

Re: OT: Any US list members with knowledge abou the used(motor) yachtmarket?

2008-03-07 Thread David Savage
Yes, that's what I meant to type.. Cheers, Dave On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:55 AM, Ken Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Assuming of course that a freighter or rouge iceberg don't clean it up > > first. > > I assume it would be a rogue rouge iceberg. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@p

Re: SMCP A 50/1.2

2008-03-07 Thread Boris Liberman
Well, it is because you're a hmmm child of 70's??? Rest assured, the score will be even, 'cause the spice must flow. ;-) Boris William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "Boris Liberman" > Subject: WTB: SMCP A 50/1.2 > > >> Hi! >> >> If anyone has the subject that they might

Re: OT: Any US list members with knowledge abou the used(motor) yachtmarket?

2008-03-07 Thread Ken Waller
> Assuming of course that a freighter or rouge iceberg don't clean it up > first. I assume it would be a rogue rouge iceberg. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: OT: Any US list members with knowledge

Re: SMC 2.8-4.0 40-80mm

2008-03-07 Thread Ken Waller
Very nice but the yellow seems somewhat subdued. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Susan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: SMC 2.8-4.0 40-80mm > > This old K-lens is not too bad, is it? > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/2316211100/ > > Comments a

Re: OT: Any US list members with knowledge abou the used(motor) yacht market?

2008-03-07 Thread mike wilson
A rouge iceberg? I can assure you that there are none of _those_ in _our_ oceans. > > From: "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2008/03/07 Fri PM 02:11:36 GMT > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: Re: OT: Any US list members with knowledge abou the used(motor) yacht > market?

Re: OT: Any US list members with knowledge abou the used (motor) yacht market?

2008-03-07 Thread David Savage
On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:30 AM, Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Pål Jensen wrote: > >> Sorry about the OT message but I'm considering buying a 42ft Grand Banks > >> motor yacht from Florida. Anyoneone who knows the general state of the > >> market and whether asking prices are (very) i

Re: I'm embarrassed to be a product of the 70s

2008-03-07 Thread Christian
William Robb wrote: > http://listoftheday.blogspot.com/2007/09/great-olan-mills-photos.html > > This is too funny for words. > > William Robb > http://bp3.blogger.com/_bkFIPLIOGL8/Rua47R0G3YI/DDo/325jLPJiFw4/s1600-h/doobiebro.jpg "This photo isn't discolored. The 70s really were that y

Re: Re: Peso Wings

2008-03-07 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2008/03/07 Fri PM 12:01:47 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Peso Wings > > What is this thing, for crying out loud??? > > Boris Part of one of these. I would call it a blade, rather than a wing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wik

Re: Finally back (webhost chronicles)

2008-03-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 5, 2008, at 5:47 PM, David Mann wrote: > John Celio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> About a week ago I started the process of moving my site to my new >> host, >> GoDaddy.com. A couple weeks before this, my boss had me set up an >> account >> for the business website with GoDaddy, and

Re: OT: Any US list members with knowledge abou the used (motor) yacht market?

2008-03-07 Thread Christian
> Pål Jensen wrote: >> Sorry about the OT message but I'm considering buying a 42ft Grand Banks >> motor yacht from Florida. Anyoneone who knows the general state of the >> market and whether asking prices are (very) inflated? Motor boats are for sissies. Real Men(tm) sail! :-) -- Christia

Re: K20D questions

2008-03-07 Thread mike wilson
> > From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2008/03/07 Fri PM 12:30:36 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: K20D questions > > Funny. I sent this about 24 hours ago, and it's just showing up on > the list now. That's been happening a lot lately. No big deal, just a > c

Re: GESO: See ya 'Liz

2008-03-07 Thread David Savage
G'day Boris, I had the DA* 16-50mm mounted as she steamed past & I still couldn't fit her all in from waterline to funnel :-) Cheers, Dave On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 9:10 PM, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We saw the Old Lady back in 2004 in Norway and it was truly majestic. i > remem

Re: OT: For Starbucks "fans"

2008-03-07 Thread Jack Davis
Better check the images. They may have done a ghostly fade out by this time. 8-() Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Good thing I've been keeping a record of the sinister figures who > frequent the place. The CIA may soon want copies of my photos. > Paul > -- Original message --

Re: GESO: See ya 'Liz

2008-03-07 Thread David Savage
On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:12 AM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Good stuff. Love the head-on bow shot. Very powerful. Great rendering. The > flag pic is cool too. And, as usual, your panorama is excellent. Thanks Paul > In truth, I think last night's PESO would be my number four, but it is a ver

SV: SMC 2.8-4.0 40-80mm

2008-03-07 Thread Susan
Yes, your right John, there's IS an "M" on it. I didn't notice. Regards Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af John Francis Sendt: 7. marts 2008 07:48 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: SMC 2.8-4.0 40-80mm On Fri, Mar 07, 2008 at 06:38

Re: SMC 2.8-4.0 40-80mm

2008-03-07 Thread Susan
Thanks, Kieth. I got it because of the nice range for portraits (equal to 60-120mm on 24x36). I got me a flawless F4 45-125mm for that purpose as well, the through-going apertuere should be nice for studio work. It's not focused very easily, though. Regards Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra

Re: GESO: See ya 'Liz

2008-03-07 Thread David Savage
On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 1:05 AM, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dave, > Very nice collection... Cheers Bob. > The pano is great, amazing actually! I want to visit! Come on down Bob. I'm sure I could find the time to show you around. :-) > How did you get that head on shot? QEII o

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