Uncommon Asahiflex 2

2008-05-21 Thread Michel Carrère-Gée
Curious Asahiflex II, as it is engraved Asahiflex 2 instead of the simple Asahiflex; the model is generally not indicated. http://cgi.ebay.com/PENTAX-ASAHIFLEX-IIa-2-a-LEICA-BASED-CAMERA-TAKUMAR_W0QQitemZ300226575898 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Down these mean streets...

2008-05-21 Thread Bob W
a few little compositions and details that caught my eye as I pottered about the 'hood today. http://www.web-options.com/EG/ Bob I'd be happy to get that set over a month, not just in one afternoon! I love the light over the ?barn? (#5), and the stark simplicity of #6.

Re: 20 Pentax lenses tested on K20D by Chasseur D'images

2008-05-21 Thread Thibouille
Yes all in the same issue dated from June so it just went out. I posted a summary of their findings in that thread, for each tested lenses: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/everything-else/27942-chasseur-d-images-test-20-pentax-lenses-k20d.html I dunno if it is possible to buy it from other

Re: wHICH fLASH UNIT FOR K10D OR K20D

2008-05-21 Thread Thibouille
Aargh! Just what I did not need to know. I would love a good flash useable on a SuperA, 645 and K10... I would love a better wideangle than the FAJ 18-35 as well... Regards, Lucas Hehe :) I can testify it works nicely with my SuperA. I have no LX or 645 (yet?) unfortunately :( --

Re: 20 Pentax lenses tested on K20D by Chasseur D'images

2008-05-21 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
In Barcelona is quite easy to find the magazine, actually they advertise as the most sold in Europe and the price is stated for several countries in the cover. I don't have any copy with me now to look at the list of countries, perhaps Thibouille...? Regards, Jaume - Mensaje original

Re: PESO - Two Sides of Love

2008-05-21 Thread Derby Chang
frank theriault wrote: A subway story: http://tinyurl.com/5q7mcg http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SDLHx_BRrUI/CEM/3Ub-Tc2mfQc/s1600-h/may_20_08+012.jpg Comments always welcome. Thanks! cheers, frank That's very moving, Frank. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PESO - Not the usual Bleeding Heart

2008-05-21 Thread David J Brooks
Lovely shot Ken. The one flower lower then the other really adds. Dave On Mon, May 19, 2008 at 5:02 PM, Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html Taken with K20D, 200mm f4.0 ED Macro SMCP A*, f7.1 @ 1/200, +1.3, ISO 1600 on

Re: OT:sort-of off topic self promotion

2008-05-21 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 8:46 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cory Waters wrote: David J Brooks wrote: So I can't say its crap here.?? You *could* but that would be mean. Canadians are NOT mean. You never know. They're in a bad mood now because some sort of hockey championship

Re: PESO: Oak Leaves

2008-05-21 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 7:42 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Dave. The SR will work on flower shots if the flower is doing the shooting. :-) Dave Rick --- David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use SR on windy days for flower shots. Your saying i sould not.??

Re: Better Beamer any good at birds?

2008-05-21 Thread David J Brooks
This looks some what easy to make at home. What is the front material made from. Dave On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 1:52 PM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tim, I don't think you can go much wrong with the BetterBeamer. Thanks for the tip... :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Two Sides of Love

2008-05-21 Thread David J Brooks
One of the best so far Frank. Good eye. Dave On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 8:49 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A subway story: http://tinyurl.com/5q7mcg http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SDLHx_BRrUI/CEM/3Ub-Tc2mfQc/s1600-h/may_20_08+012.jpg Comments always welcome.

Re: June PUG is 11th Anniversary Gallery!

2008-05-21 Thread David J Brooks
Funny, i DO have digital photos from 1997, from my Kodak DC25. They are on my old 486 hard drive and backed up on my iomega zip drive. Wonder if i can get it to read on the XP computer, and, most important, find the software to convert the dc files to a jpeg. Dave On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 11:00

Re: Better Beamer any good at birds?

2008-05-21 Thread Christian
It's a plastic fresnel lens that focuses the flash. http://www.birdsasart.com/accs.html#BEAMER http://www.kirkphoto.com/brackets.html#xtender Christian David J Brooks wrote: This looks some what easy to make at home. What is the front material made from. Dave On Tue, May 20, 2008 at

Re: Better Beamer any good at birds?

2008-05-21 Thread Tim Øsleby
I am very aware of the costs of birding. My VISA card is too. The card has slowed me down for a periode. So I try saying tomyself that I need to reconcider my approach. Positive thinking it's called :-) At the moment I am exploring the posibilities of the DA* 300/4 and 300 x 1,7. With the high ISO

Re: Better Beamer any good at birds?

2008-05-21 Thread Tim Øsleby
Perfect DIY project. But I'm not in DIY mood. Got many to big projects waiting for me. Old house it is called. MaritimTim 2008/5/21 David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This looks some what easy to make at home. What is the front material made from. Dave On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 1:52 PM,

Re: 20 Pentax lenses tested on K20D by Chasseur D'images

2008-05-21 Thread AlunFoto
John, Pentax Norway graciously let me test the FA* 200 against the DA*200 earlier this spring. The DA sharpness is on par or better than the FA, and so is contrast. I looked particularly for colour defects, and as far as I could see, the DA has a different approach to correction for different

Re: wHICH fLASH UNIT FOR K10D OR K20D

2008-05-21 Thread Adam Maas
On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 4:45 PM, Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Op Tue, 20 May 2008 22:30:52 +0200 schreef Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED]: There is no Auto flash on 330/500. Pity, I really like that flash. I'm back to a Metz 40MZ3, which isn;t bas at all, but somehow I preferred the

Re: June PUG is 11th Anniversary Gallery!

2008-05-21 Thread Scott Loveless
David J Brooks wrote: Funny, i DO have digital photos from 1997, from my Kodak DC25. They are on my old 486 hard drive and backed up on my iomega zip drive. Wonder if i can get it to read on the XP computer, and, most important, find the software to convert the dc files to a jpeg. Dave

Re: 20 Pentax lenses tested on K20D by Chasseur D'images

2008-05-21 Thread Tim Øsleby
2008/5/21 AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Also, it is worth noting that if you underexpose slightly, and then lift the shadows in post-processing, the DA looks far better. I think this is because most of the fringing for the colour purple is caused by the sensor anyway, and can be avoided by this

Re: June PUG is 11th Anniversary Gallery!

2008-05-21 Thread ann sanfedele
Scott - I will definitely get you a photo today or tomorrow at the latest... But a thought occured to me given the 1997 entries, people could chose one of their own favorites from those that they had submitted to the PUG in days gone by but perhaps a higher res file than when we were

Re: Uncommon Asahiflex 2

2008-05-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Especially odd because I have only seen it referred to as Asahiflex IIa, never 2 or 2a On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 1:12 AM, Michel Carrère-Gée [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Curious Asahiflex II, as it is engraved Asahiflex 2 instead of the simple Asahiflex; the model is generally not indicated.

OT: Litchfield Photos

2008-05-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
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Re: OT:sort-of off topic self promotion

2008-05-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
I thought they were all Canadian teams, just on loan to us down here. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 5:55 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 8:46 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cory Waters wrote: David J Brooks wrote: So I can't say its

Re: June PUG is 11th Anniversary Gallery!

2008-05-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Re: June PUG is 11th Anniversary Gallery! I just took a look at the submitted photos and there are a couple from 1997. I really hadn't expected that, but it is an interesting interpretation of the theme. FWIW, the first PUG was

Re: PESO - Not the usual Bleeding Heart

2008-05-21 Thread David Savage
Yeah. It's subtle but I can see it in the large area of green in the lower LHS. I find that it occurs with shots made at ISO 1600. Downsizing sharpening for web sometimes highlight it. Anyway, it's still a nice shot. Cheers, Dave 2008/5/21 Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thanks for looking

Re: PESO -- Grand Avenue Bridge II was [Re: PESO -- Grand Avenue Bridge]

2008-05-21 Thread Scott Loveless
P. J. Alling wrote: It's a swing bridge, and is slated for renovation sometime in the next two years, (as soon as they finish rebuilding the bridge about 1/2 mile down river). I usually fear for these old monuments as the results have been about 50% complete removal and replacement. The

PESO - Hot Tea

2008-05-21 Thread frank theriault
For a cool morning: http://tinyurl.com/4f2cj4 http://bp2.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SDQTW_BRrfI/CFo/LMM_Oq4FhPk/s1600-h/may_20_08+011.jpg Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: June PUG is 11th Anniversary Gallery!

2008-05-21 Thread Scott Loveless
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Re: June PUG is 11th Anniversary Gallery! I just took a look at the submitted photos and there are a couple from 1997. I really hadn't expected that, but it is an interesting interpretation of the theme.

Re: OT:sort-of off topic self promotion

2008-05-21 Thread Mark Roberts
David J Brooks wrote: On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 8:46 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cory Waters wrote: David J Brooks wrote: So I can't say its crap here.?? You *could* but that would be mean. Canadians are NOT mean. You never know. They're in a bad mood now because some sort

Re: OT:sort-of off topic self promotion

2008-05-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan Subject: Re: OT:sort-of off topic self promotion I thought they were all Canadian teams, just on loan to us down here. It used to be that way. I think now they are mostly Russian and other northern European teams masquerading as Canadian

Re: PESO - Hot Tea

2008-05-21 Thread Rebekah
Frank - I really like this picture - your range in values is great, and you caught that steam against a dark background and it looks so lovely and well-focused. I must say, I wish I could enjoy a cup of hot tea - but where I live, all we need is iced tea right now! rg2 On 5/21/08, frank

PESO: Broom Grass

2008-05-21 Thread Rebekah
So, I returned to Magnolia Gardens at the beginning of the month, but it seems I arrived between flowering seasons, so little was in bloom. I spent most of the time playing around with some macro filters. Anyways, I did catch a picture of some grass that I ended up liking a good bit. Taken with a

Re: PESO: Broom Grass

2008-05-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Makes me think 'Hay Fever' allergies... Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 10:16 AM, Rebekah [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, I returned to Magnolia Gardens at the beginning of the month, but it seems I arrived between flowering seasons, so little was in bloom. I spent most of the time

Re: Better Beamer any good at birds?

2008-05-21 Thread David J Brooks
Oh, believe me, i was not referring to my self to build one. I leave that up to you guys, you know, the ones who only have two thumbs as opposed to us who have 10.:-) Dave On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 8:23 AM, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perfect DIY project. But I'm not in DIY mood. Got

Epson matte and glossy black ink question

2008-05-21 Thread David J Brooks
I finally found what used to be called Enhanced Matte paper at Henrys a few weeks ago. I also found my matte black ink that came with the printer. I know i need to switch out the inks for the two types of paper, but what about if i want to print out a regular document, can i leave the matte

Re: PESO - Two Sides of Love

2008-05-21 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 3:21 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice shot. What were the exposure settings? I find that the tube in London is too dark to get many good handheld shots, but your tube looks brighter. Thanks, Bob. As Bruce already told you, the EXIF data reveals that I shot at

Re: PESO - Two Sides of Love

2008-05-21 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 6:45 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of the best so far Frank. Good eye. Thanks, Dave. And thanks to everyone else who commented. I have to admit, I was pretty pleased with how it turned out. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.

Re: PESO: Broom Grass

2008-05-21 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 11:16 AM, Rebekah [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, I returned to Magnolia Gardens at the beginning of the month, but it seems I arrived between flowering seasons, so little was in bloom. I spent most of the time playing around with some macro filters. Anyways, I did catch a

Re: PESO - Hot Tea

2008-05-21 Thread Christian
frank theriault wrote: For a cool morning: http://tinyurl.com/4f2cj4 http://bp2.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SDQTW_BRrfI/CFo/LMM_Oq4FhPk/s1600-h/may_20_08+011.jpg Comments welcome. cheers, frank I was trying to decide if the reflections in the mug were distracting and then

Re: Epson matte and glossy black ink question

2008-05-21 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
For printing out regular text on plain paper, it shouldn't make any difference which ink you use. Just be sure to pick the correct paper in the page setup and print configuration dialogs, or whatever they call the equivalent on Windows systems. Godfrey On May 21, 2008, at 8:47 AM, David J

format SDHC card error

2008-05-21 Thread Toine
I got my first SDHC card (4GB) for the K10D. If I format the card the K10D displays memory card error. I don't think it's normal but it does write images normally... Should I return it? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Epson matte and glossy black ink question

2008-05-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
You can print a text doc on copy paper with either ink cartridge. Paul On May 21, 2008, at 11:47 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I finally found what used to be called Enhanced Matte paper at Henrys a few weeks ago. I also found my matte black ink that came with the printer. I know i need to

Re: format SDHC card error

2008-05-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Do you have the latest firmware? If so, I'd say the card is defective, and I'd return it. Paul On May 21, 2008, at 12:33 PM, Toine wrote: I got my first SDHC card (4GB) for the K10D. If I format the card the K10D displays memory card error. I don't think it's normal but it does write images

PESO: Mystery Blossoms

2008-05-21 Thread Jack Davis
While visiting our daughter and family a few days ago, I got to photo poking around their property. Daughter didn't remember the name of the pictured blossoms, but the combination of colors are intriguing to the point I, obviously, thought I'd post a shot. Any comments certainly welcome and

Re: format SDHC card error

2008-05-21 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
My response too. G On May 21, 2008, at 9:39 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Do you have the latest firmware? If so, I'd say the card is defective, and I'd return it. Paul On May 21, 2008, at 12:33 PM, Toine wrote: I got my first SDHC card (4GB) for the K10D. If I format the card the K10D

Re: June PUG is 11th Anniversary Gallery!

2008-05-21 Thread Bong Manayon
Goodness...looking at my photo archives I acquired my Nikon Coolscan back in 1997 (my PC was still on Windows 95) and got a chance to submit one of the first shots that went into it. Bong On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 10:35 PM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, gang. June's theme is 11th

Re: format SDHC card error

2008-05-21 Thread Toine
Thanks. I will return it and try another brand. Toine On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 6:49 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My response too. G On May 21, 2008, at 9:39 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Do you have the latest firmware? If so, I'd say the card is defective, and I'd return it.

Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread Tim Øsleby
First some chit chat. For the unpatient readers: My question is at bottom of the post. I'm not much of a flash photographer. Generally I don't like flash. Bad flash photography is bad photography. But now I'm debating to buy a good all purpose flash, and see if I can make some decent use of it. I

GESO: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I haven't been posting anything but a very few PESOs as of several months. Finally, I seem to have hmmm been coming out of my photographic slow down. Along with arrival of K 50/1.2 we had discovered some very good looking ;-) fields not far from where we live. So, here is a small gallery

RE: Uncommon Asahiflex 2

2008-05-21 Thread Bob W
I suspect it is not an original plate. The text looks much heavier than on original Pentaxes. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: 21 May 2008 14:27 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Uncommon Asahiflex 2

RE: Litchfield Photos

2008-05-21 Thread Bob W
Thanks - I'm planning to go to that exhibition. In fact I meant to go this week while I was off work. There's also a small but interesting selection of photos by Linda Eastman/McCartney on that site, including this one which would be a great photo even if the people in it weren't famous:

Re: GESO: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread Jack Davis
All interesting, but especially like (left to right, top to bottom) #4 and #14. Jack --- On Wed, 5/21/08, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: GESO: Fascinated with crops To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, May 21,

Re: PESO - Hot Tea

2008-05-21 Thread Ken Waller
A couple of things about this image are distracting to me - FWIW the cup kinda blends in with the things around it the thingy in the LRH corner pulls my eyes away from the cup. You did however capture the HOT aspect of the cup! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original

Re: wHICH fLASH UNIT FOR K10D OR K20D

2008-05-21 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Wed, 21 May 2008 14:42:54 +0200 schreef Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 4:45 PM, Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Op Tue, 20 May 2008 22:30:52 +0200 schreef Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED]: There is no Auto flash on 330/500. Pity, I really like that flash.

Re: wHICH fLASH UNIT FOR K10D OR K20D

2008-05-21 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Wed, 21 May 2008 11:38:02 +0200 schreef Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Aargh! Just what I did not need to know. I would love a good flash useable on a SuperA, 645 and K10... I would love a better wideangle than the FAJ 18-35 as well... Regards, Lucas Hehe :) I can testify it works

Re: Mystery Blossoms

2008-05-21 Thread Ken Waller
The flower looks like a Yellow Wood Sorrell, but the greenery definitely isn't. As to the image, I'd eliminate about a quarter of the image from the RH side - it detracts from the rest of the image. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Jack Davis

Re: GESO: Orange Peel

2008-05-21 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Wed, 21 May 2008 01:05:39 +0200 schreef Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Doug Franklin wrote: Lucas Rijnders wrote: Her current assignment is 'Photo styling' where, among other things, she has to style six photo's [...] Uh, excuse my ignorance, but I've never seen the word style used

Re: GESO: Orange Peel

2008-05-21 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Tue, 20 May 2008 23:34:19 +0200 schreef frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Tue, May 20, 2008 at 4:39 PM, Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I am currently working on a fun project: a friend of mine is studying for interior designer. Her current assignment is 'Photo

Re: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread Ken Waller
Have your brutal and honest say Boris, since you asked, honestly the only image that interests me at all is the last one (#15), but only the RH half of that image. It has nice light and an interesting pattern of wheat. Also # 3,4 10 exhibit some vignetting (due to filter?) Kenneth Waller

Re: GESO: Orange Peel

2008-05-21 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Tue, 20 May 2008 23:33:51 +0200 schreef Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED]: it's difficult to say whether these are successful or not without knowing more about the brief. In most of them the chair seems lost She has to try to sell Artifort to a new audience. She is aiming at second homes abroad of

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread Ken Waller
So. I've heard some talk about using filters on the flash to ballanse the colour temp better Couldn't you achieve the same effect in post processing if you shoot RAW? Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Another

Re: Orange Peel

2008-05-21 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Tue, 20 May 2008 23:00:29 +0200 schreef Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Since you asked - I did :) Images 1 thru 6 10 contain elements that distract from the chair. Images 7, 8 9 need better lighting need to be taken from a higher height to add more perspective. There is a bit of

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread Tim Øsleby
In mixed lightening such as ie. stage photography, I beleave no. Correct me if I'm wrong. MaritimTim 2008/5/21 Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]: So. I've heard some talk about using filters on the flash to ballanse the colour temp better Couldn't you achieve the same effect in post processing if

Re: Epson matte and glossy black ink question

2008-05-21 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Godfrey and Paul. I thought as much, but the way i'm going through cameras these day, i thought i'd ask and not break something else.:-) Dave On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 12:37 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can print a text doc on copy paper with either ink cartridge. Paul

Re: GESO: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Boris, Those photos look good! I especially like the golden colors. The idea of wheat, an ancient crop, growing in Israel is compelling. Both 50/1.2's seem to be agreeing with you, but I like the A a bit better - warmer tones? The 21mm and 43mm look good, but the 50's I still like best. Your

RE: GESO: Orange Peel

2008-05-21 Thread Bob W
OK, so she's the art director, which makes a lot of difference - you have to do as she says. But given her target market I still don't think an indoor chair outdoors is really going to appeal very much to them. Anway, I'd say you need more sun, more light and warmth. Most of the pictures feel

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread pnstenquist
Yes. Flash filters are extinct. -- Original message -- From: Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] So. I've heard some talk about using filters on the flash to ballanse the colour temp better Couldn't you achieve the same effect in post processing if you shoot RAW?

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Not quite. I keep a warming gel or two around for exactly the case of needing fill when shooting under mixed flourescent or tungsten with flash. Saves a bit of work in correction color balances afterwards. Haven't used them very much though, since I use flash so infrequently. I just tape

Re: Mystery Blossoms

2008-05-21 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Ken. Easy for me to say, but I actually had the right side cropped off, but decided to restored it due to the shape of the right center blossom. May have been a wrong decision, but their is not all that much riding on this image. Your comments much appreciated. Jack --- On Wed,

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread John Francis
On Wed, May 21, 2008 at 04:39:32PM -0400, Ken Waller wrote: So. I've heard some talk about using filters on the flash to ballanse the colour temp better Couldn't you achieve the same effect in post processing if you shoot RAW? Not really, no. You're trying to mix two or more light

PESO: Park Bench

2008-05-21 Thread Jack Davis
Another shot taken while visiting my daughter in the San Francisco Bay area. Actually this wasn't taken in a Park, but on the manicured grounds of a local seed company. I allow that it's cutsie and contrived, but the background and total setting was the reason for my deciding to post it. Was

RE: PESO: Park Bench

2008-05-21 Thread Bob W
That's very nice - I love the deep shadows and the way the branches emerge. Pity about the path, but otherwise very enjoyable. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jack Davis Sent: 21 May 2008 23:39 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby Subject: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters Ok. That's the background. My question is. How and where do I find suitable filters and filter solutions for at Pentax 540? Are there any dedicated units out there, or do I put filters inside

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread William Robb
Sorry Paul. It's just not practical. William Robb - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters Yes. Flash filters are extinct. -- Original message -- From: Ken Waller Couldn't you achieve

Re: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Boris Liberman Subject: GESO: Fascinated with crops Along with arrival of K 50/1.2 we had discovered some very good looking ;-) fields not far from where we live. So, here is a small gallery about these crops. Whenever it says K-lens, it means K

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Ken Waller Subject: Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters So. I've heard some talk about using filters on the flash to ballanse the colour temp better Couldn't you achieve the same effect in post processing if you shoot RAW? No. William Robb --

Re: GESO: Orange Peel

2008-05-21 Thread Doug Franklin
Lucas Rijnders wrote: You might compare it with the director and the photographer in a movie. Of coure, the above is my ggrasp of the idea. I mioght be wrong; like I said, it's rather new to me... Ahhh. OK, I understand. I don't know what you would call that job in English, either.

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread Mark Roberts
Ken Waller wrote: So. I've heard some talk about using filters on the flash to ballanse the colour temp better Couldn't you achieve the same effect in post processing if you shoot RAW? Nope. Or at least not without a *lot* of work. The problem is that the ratio of flash-to-ambient is

RE: PESO: Park Bench

2008-05-21 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Bob. The path, as it happens, doesn't bother me because it parallels the sun lit lawn surface. However, I don't think it would be missed if not there. ;) I spot metered on the bench confident that the background could easily be lost and the clumps of leaves would stand out as

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
I do it all the time. A simple mask is all that's needed in most cases. Sometimes not even that. Paul On May 21, 2008, at 7:19 PM, William Robb wrote: Sorry Paul. It's just not practical. William Robb - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Another flash topic:

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
No need to be sorry, Bill. With decent PhotoShop skills, lighting balance is simple. Paul On May 21, 2008, at 7:19 PM, William Robb wrote: Sorry Paul. It's just not practical. William Robb - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters No need to be sorry, Bill. With decent PhotoShop skills, lighting balance is simple. Sorry Paul. It's just not practical. JCO Mode As Mark mentioned, it can be done on a one off

Re: GESO: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
This one makes it for me #4 http://boris.isra-shop.com/crops_2008/content/IGP08267_large.html Just right. :-) Godfrey On May 21, 2008, at 11:01 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: http://boris.isra-shop.com/crops_2008/index.html Have your brutal and honest say. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On May 21, 2008, at 5:16 PM, William Robb wrote: he who must not be named Mode Wait a minute. WHERE'S THE STUCK CAPS LOCK KEY? G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread David Savage
And it can just as easily be said that with decent lighting skills, PS machinations are unnecessary. Cheers, Dave At 07:55 AM 22/05/2008, Paul Stenquist wrote: No need to be sorry, Bill. With decent PhotoShop skills, lighting balance is simple. Paul On May 21, 2008, at 7:19 PM, William Robb

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread Mark Roberts
William Robb wrote: JCO Mode I don't think so. (Not enough SENTENCES IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS...) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Subject: Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters On May 21, 2008, at 5:16 PM, William Robb wrote: he who must not be named Mode Wait a minute. WHERE'S THE STUCK CAPS LOCK KEY? I'M NOT VERY GOOD AT THIS STUFF HAR --

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters And it can just as easily be said that with decent lighting skills, PS machinations are unnecessary. Photoshop is not a verb. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread Christine Aguila
Boris: Same goes for me! I like this one too. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] This one makes it for me #4 http://boris.isra-shop.com/crops_2008/content/IGP08267_large.html Just right. :-) Godfrey On May 21, 2008, at

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread David Savage
Nah ahh... http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP1492.jpg (Red yellow used) Cheers, Dave 2008/5/22 [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Yes. Flash filters are extinct. -- Original message -- From: Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] So. I've heard some talk about

Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters

2008-05-21 Thread Ken Waller
Yeah but that's a manipulation of sorts - a very nice one though. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Another flash topic: Colortemp and filters Nah ahh...

Re: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread Boris Liberman
Ken, thanks for your words. I routinely use vignetting (by adding some of it in LR) as a post-processing element. None of the lenses vignetted on their own - I helped them later. Boris Ken Waller wrote: Have your brutal and honest say Boris, since you asked, honestly the only image that

Re: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread Boris Liberman
Bill, For some reason I think that wheat has to be taller than that. This one is rather low in height. It could be wheat or it could be rye. I thought of Seven Seas of Rye as a potential title for the whole bunch, but I am not entirely sure... Boris William Robb wrote: I think it's called

Re: GESO: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread Boris Liberman
Jack Davis wrote: All interesting, but especially like (left to right, top to bottom) #4 and #14. Jack Thanks! Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and

Re: GESO: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread Boris Liberman
Bob Sullivan wrote: Boris, Those photos look good! I especially like the golden colors. The idea of wheat, an ancient crop, growing in Israel is compelling. Both 50/1.2's seem to be agreeing with you, but I like the A a bit better - warmer tones? The 21mm and 43mm look good, but the 50's I

Re: GESO: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread Boris Liberman
Yes, I may eventually collect enough images for a wallpaper calendar - a wall paper for every month ;-). Thanks! Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: This one makes it for me #4 http://boris.isra-shop.com/crops_2008/content/IGP08267_large.html Just right. :-) Godfrey On May 21, 2008, at 11:01

Re: GESO: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread Boris Liberman
Thanks! Christine Aguila wrote: Boris: Same goes for me! I like this one too. Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

RE: PESO - Not the usual Bleeding Heart

2008-05-21 Thread Anthony Farr
About banding at 1600ISO David Savage observed, Downsizing sharpening for web sometimes highlight it. I wonder, does the downsizing and sharpening highlight the banding, or introduce it? When I put Ken's picture, which BTW is a cracking good shot, into PhotoME to read its entire exif data I saw

Re: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread David Savage
2008/5/22 William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman http://boris.isra-shop.com/crops_2008/index.html Have your brutal and honest say. I think it's called wheat. What would you know Wheatfield?! Nice gallery Boris Cheers, Dave -- PDML

Re: Fascinated with crops

2008-05-21 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Boris Liberman Subject: Re: Fascinated with crops Bill, For some reason I think that wheat has to be taller than that. This one is rather low in height. It could be wheat or it could be rye. I thought of Seven Seas of Rye as a potential title for the

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