GESO: Flamenco Sketches

2008-06-09 Thread Tim Bray
At the Kino Cafe in Vancouver, in color and BW: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2008/06/08/Flamenco-Sketches -T -- 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

Re: PESO: Undecided

2008-06-09 Thread gldnbearz
Thanks to everyone who commented. On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 4:51 PM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What a crackup! Loved it. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, June 7, 2008, 11:16:15 PM, you wrote: g Inspired by annsan's prior postings, I thought I'd post this snap g taken during a

Re: GESO - My Picture-A-Week gallery

2008-06-09 Thread Henk Terhell
John Francis schreef: http://www.jfwaf.com/PAW/ I haven't posted too many PESOs recently. That's because the site where I host my images was compromised, and I considered it to be bad form to post links to an infected site, even though we were pretty sure that the exploit was too old to

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread mike wilson
From: drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tell me about it you can imagine how many shutter actuations this fellow put on my DL... ;-) http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/rileyelf/08062008PentaxIst/photo#5209633035513411330 Ah, DL. Therein lies the problem. As any fule kno, you can only capture

RE: How often do you use a tripod? (Was: Re: Tripod Q)

2008-06-09 Thread Anthony Farr
Yes, a good photographer knows when the composition they're contemplating is a dead-end, and will abandon it for a something more promising. The compositions that work best tend to resolve themselves very quickly. Less experienced photographers will worry at a picture, trying to pry out a silk

Re: PESO: Talk Dirty to Me

2008-06-09 Thread Derby Chang
Paul Stenquist wrote: And I did. She's a local farmer selling her produce and plants at the Birmingham Farmer's Market. We talked tomatoes. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7383043 I could not imagine a better advertisement for healthy living. Beautiful light, too D --

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread drew
From: drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tell me about it you can imagine how many shutter actuations this fellow put on my DL... ;-) http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/rileyelf/08062008PentaxIst/photo#5209633035513411330 Ah, DL. Therein lies the problem. As any fule kno, you can only capture

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread mike wilson
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/09 Mon AM 08:17:01 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Dear Spider From: drew [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tell me about it you can imagine how many shutter actuations this fellow put on my DL... ;-)

Re: PESO: Talk Dirty to Me

2008-06-09 Thread willdo-1
The portrait itself is faultless and the lighting is great. I'm not a psychologist, but find the smile a little odd. Look at the eyes and then the mouth. What else did you say to that tomato -- I mean lady? :-\ D Derby Chang wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: And I did. She's a local farmer

Re: How often do you use a tripod? (Was: Re: Tripod Q)

2008-06-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 3:24 AM, Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, a good photographer knows when the composition they're contemplating is a dead-end, and will abandon it for a something more promising. The compositions that work best tend to resolve themselves very quickly. Less

Re: What Casey did during GFM

2008-06-09 Thread David J Brooks
I don't see Mark or Cotty in any..:-) Congrats Dave On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 2:15 PM, Beaker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My niece Casey graduated from High School on GFM Weekend. And I can prove it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/sets/72157594492416654/ I limited myself to a

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread Derby Chang
mike wilson wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] tever it is you want. After all this time I finally know why my pictures are carp, thanks You should have no problem with carp using the DL. I'm sure this gives you great solace. Certainly, I'd give it a go for the

Enablemant

2008-06-09 Thread David J Brooks
Last night a won an eekbay auction for a G3 converted to IR camera. At the last minute, some one made about 12 bids with in 5 minutes, bumping me up to my max bid. Same thing happened when i needed to buy a charger for the D1 batteries. I hate when that happens. Dave -- Equine Photography

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread mike wilson
From: Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/09 Mon AM 10:56:54 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Dear Spider mike wilson wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] tever it is you want. After all this time I finally know why my pictures are

Re: What Casey did during GFM

2008-06-09 Thread Beaker
Well- I did clone out a photographer and tripod... Cheers Mike On Jun 9, 2008, at 6:39 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I don't see Mark or Cotty in any..:-) Congrats Dave On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 2:15 PM, Beaker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My niece Casey graduated from High School on GFM

Re: PESO: Giant Poppy

2008-06-09 Thread pnstenquist
I agree. I'm not liking this at all on the web. I might have made a mistake on the color space assignment. But the lighting sucks as well. I'll probably delete it later today and look for another shot. Paul -- Original message -- From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL

Re: PESO: Talk Dirty to Me

2008-06-09 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks D, Bruce and Derby for the comments and kudos. I think her look is mild embarrassment. But she also seemed please that I wanted to photograph her. Paul -- Original message -- From: willdo-1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] The portrait itself is faultless and the

PESO: Morning Brew

2008-06-09 Thread David Savage
G'day All, Another one from Bridgetown, taken during a BBQ breakfast (~160kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2560033833_433db67c7a_o.jpg K20D, FA 77mm f1.8, 1/50 @ f5, ISO 100 Any all comments welcome. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

LightRoom question

2008-06-09 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Here is a simple question which I cannot answer myself: Suppose I have a folder with several photos. Some of the photos has keyword tags associated with them. Some other photos don't have any associated tags. How can I display only the latter? Thanks. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Enablemant

2008-06-09 Thread Fernando
I'm fed up with that aspect of ebay, my strategy is just think about what is the maximum I'm willing to pay for something, and bid that in the last 5 seconds. Lot of these guys just don't know how much they want to pay and keep increasing their bids by small amounts in the last minutes. BTW,

Re: LightRoom question

2008-06-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Easiest way (Lightroom 1.4.1): - click on the folder or collection of photos you want to search - open the Find panel - click the Text checkbox - set the upper popup to Keywords - set the Rule popup to Are Empty The grid will now show all exposures which have no assigned keywords. Godfrey On

Re: GESO: Flamenco Sketches

2008-06-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Tim, Interesting comments and pictures. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 1:18 AM, Tim Bray [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At the Kino Cafe in Vancouver, in color and BW: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2008/06/08/Flamenco-Sketches -T -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Just find the right perch and your pictures will improve... On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 6:20 AM, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/09 Mon AM 10:56:54 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Dear Spider mike wilson wrote:

Re: PESO: Morning Brew

2008-06-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, That's really a strong composition. The stripes on the cup and the diagonal line add a lot. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 8:26 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day All, Another one from Bridgetown, taken during a BBQ breakfast (~160kb)

Re: How often do you use a tripod? (Was: Re: Tripod Q)

2008-06-09 Thread P. J. Alling
David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 3:24 AM, Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, a good photographer knows when the composition they're contemplating is a dead-end, and will abandon it for a something more promising. The compositions that work best tend to resolve

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread mike wilson
From: Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/09 Mon PM 02:43:08 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Dear Spider On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 6:20 AM, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/09 Mon AM

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread P. J. Alling
mike wilson wrote: From: Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/06/09 Mon AM 10:56:54 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Dear Spider mike wilson wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] tever it is you want. After all this time I

Re: PESO: Talk Dirty to Me

2008-06-09 Thread P. J. Alling
I've run into that from girls who don't think they're pretty enough to be photographed. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks D, Bruce and Derby for the comments and kudos. I think her look is mild embarrassment. But she also seemed please that I wanted to photograph her. Paul --

Flash Forward 2007

2008-06-09 Thread Fernando
This weekend I was reading some photography books at a local bookstore and I found this project that publishes some of work of emerging photographers from Canada, US and UK. Some nice portraiture, some intriguing shots; for those who like to look at this kind of photographs should be enjoyable.

Shutter problems? (partially-exposed frames)

2008-06-09 Thread Charles Robinson
I pulled out the camera on Saturday after a few days (ok, a week) of it sitting around unused and a couple of times when I went to use it the first images came out like this: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2008/shutter_probs/IMGP9186.jpg The camera is in portrait orientation rotated

Re: LightRoom question

2008-06-09 Thread Boris Liberman
Got that! Thanks! Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Easiest way (Lightroom 1.4.1): - click on the folder or collection of photos you want to search - open the Find panel - click the Text checkbox - set the upper popup to Keywords - set the Rule popup to Are Empty The grid will now show all

Re: PESO -- Rally Party

2008-06-09 Thread David J Brooks
Very good. The incamera BW looks very good Dave On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 5:19 PM, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey all, I received my Panasonic L1 yesterday, and had a great opportunity to use it in a social setting, precisely where I envisioned using this camera. This was taken

Re: Shutter problems? (partially-exposed frames)

2008-06-09 Thread David J Brooks
Forgot to open the door all the way.?? Dave On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:10 AM, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I pulled out the camera on Saturday after a few days (ok, a week) of it sitting around unused and a couple of times when I went to use it the first images came out like this:

Re: PESO: Talk Dirty to Me

2008-06-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 9:33 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And I did. She's a local farmer selling her produce and plants at the Birmingham Farmer's Market. Nice casual pose, and facial expression. We talked tomatoes. Is that what we call it these days.:-) Dave

Re: PESO: Morning Brew

2008-06-09 Thread David J Brooks
Nice angle, line work and reflection Dave On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 9:26 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day All, Another one from Bridgetown, taken during a BBQ breakfast (~160kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2560033833_433db67c7a_o.jpg K20D, FA 77mm f1.8, 1/50 @ f5, ISO

Re: Shutter problems? (partially-exposed frames)

2008-06-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Looks like your mirror got stuck in the down position, which put it out of sync with the shutter, (i.e. mirror started up after the shutter had already started to close). What might actually have caused that to happen, I couldn't tell you. Charles Robinson wrote: I pulled out the camera on

PESO - After the ride

2008-06-09 Thread Christian
Yesterday (Sunday) was one degree F below the record high temperature. It was 98F, with a 110F heat index (which means humidity was insanely high too). So how did i spend my day? Why, going for a 100k bike ride for charity of course! The Tour de Cure for diabetes research rolled through

Re: Frank's First Ride

2008-06-09 Thread Steve Desjardins
Just a great shot with Muted colors, texture and tone. A hazy childhood memory. -- 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: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jun 9, 2008, at 7:58 AM, mike wilson wrote: After all this time I finally know why my pictures are carp, thanks You should have no problem with carp using the DL. I'm sure this gives you great solace. Certainly, I'd give it a go for the halibut. Minnow you would. Just find the

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
I smelt that one comming... On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:01 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jun 9, 2008, at 7:58 AM, mike wilson wrote: After all this time I finally know why my pictures are carp, thanks You should have no problem with carp using the DL. I'm sure this

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread David Savage
2008/6/10 Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:01 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jun 9, 2008, at 7:58 AM, mike wilson wrote: After all this time I finally know why my pictures are carp, thanks You should have no problem with carp using the DL. I'm

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread caguila
-Original Message- From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Jun 9, 2008 11:18 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Dear Spider 2008/6/10 Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:01 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jun 9, 2008,

Re: Talk Dirty to Me

2008-06-09 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Paul: Very nice portrait: crisp, clear, dynamic. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2008 8:33 PM Subject: PESO: Talk Dirty to Me And I did. She's a local farmer selling

Re: Morning Brew

2008-06-09 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Dave: Very striking composition colors. How did you get the texture for the lower cup image? Just curious. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 8:26 AM Subject: PESO:

Re: Flamenco Sketches

2008-06-09 Thread Christine Aguila
Tim: I find the photos in this GESO excellent, especially 1, 2, 4--4 would be my favorite. Excellent job on the bw rendering too. I liked these very much. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Tim Bray [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent:

Re: GESO - My Picture-A-Week gallery

2008-06-09 Thread Christine Aguila
John Francis: Glad your host situation is all sorted out. Nice photos. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 12:09 AM Subject: GESO - My Picture-A-Week gallery

PESO - 20 miles to go

2008-06-09 Thread Christian
20 miles from the finish line of the Tour de Cure. L-R: Me, Peter, Jim, Stephen, Lachlan. The other half of the team had either dropped out at that point or were ahead of us. http://links.pictures.aol.com/pic/af70brGLOS2f4K3nV1HBLLFUs3U2COwUcF6xv4xQp5Fd3Ig=_l.jpg http://tinyurl.com/478su7

Re: PESO: Morning Brew

2008-06-09 Thread Christian
David Savage wrote: G'day All, Another one from Bridgetown, taken during a BBQ breakfast (~160kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3146/2560033833_433db67c7a_o.jpg K20D, FA 77mm f1.8, 1/50 @ f5, ISO 100 Any all comments welcome. Cheers, Dave Lovely graphics. I really like the

Re: PESO: Morning Brew

2008-06-09 Thread Bruce Dayton
I kind of like this one. Stretching from corner to corner with the reflection and pattern of the table...nicely seen and done. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, June 9, 2008, 6:26:45 AM, you wrote: DS G'day All, DS Another one from Bridgetown, taken during a BBQ breakfast (~160kb) DS

Re: PESO - After the ride

2008-06-09 Thread Bruce Dayton
I can sort of relate. A few years back I did a ride around Napa Valley here in California. We were riding mountain bikes and the ride was about 55 miles. The temperature was between 95-100 but humidity was not so high. One of the strangest things was about 2/3 way through the ride, the water

Re: Talk Dirty to Me

2008-06-09 Thread Ken Waller
Nice capture Paul. With her being a farmer I'd expect her top to read Talk Dirt to Me. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Talk Dirty to Me And I did. She's a local farmer selling her produce and

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Dear Spider -Original Message- From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Dear Spider 2008/6/10 Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:01 AM,

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread drew
mike wilson wrote: After all this time I finally know why my pictures are carp, thanks You should have no problem with carp using the DL. I'm sure this gives you great solace. yes, it is quite acceptable for carp

Re: Talk Dirty to Me

2008-06-09 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Christine. BTW, the company, which is the operation of two ladies who own a ten acre farm, is called Dirty Girls Farm. Their emphasis is on gardening, hence the name. It doesn't hurt that they're both young and attractive. Paul -- Original message --

Re: OT: Classic photos re-enacted in Lego

2008-06-09 Thread Christian
Charles Robinson wrote: This is quite creative. For fun I tried identifying each of these without clicking on info to see which photo they were emulating. I got most but not all of them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/balakov/sets/72157602602191858/show/ -Charles -- Charles

Re: OT: first linux server build

2008-06-09 Thread Christian
Cory Waters wrote: I've been spending some time this weekend reconfiguring an old computer to be a (supposedly) simple home server. the process is taking a lot longer than I'd hoped. That's mainly because the computer is pretty slow but also because I've never done this before and I'm a

Re: Talk Dirty to Me

2008-06-09 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 12:44 PM Subject: Re: Talk Dirty to Me Thanks Christine. BTW, the company, which is the operation of two ladies who own a ten acre farm, is called Dirty Girls Farm.

Re: PESO: Talk Dirty to Me

2008-06-09 Thread Christian
Paul Stenquist wrote: And I did. She's a local farmer selling her produce and plants at the Birmingham Farmer's Market. We talked tomatoes. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7383043 Pretty girl.. nice light. Christian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - 20 miles to go

2008-06-09 Thread Christine Aguila
Christian: Well done on your trek your charity! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 11:56 AM Subject: PESO - 20 miles to go 20 miles from the finish line of the Tour de

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread Mark Roberts
Ken Waller wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2008/6/10 Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jun 9, 2008, at 7:58 AM, mike wilson wrote: After all this time I finally know why my pictures are carp, thanks You

Re: OT: first linux server build

2008-06-09 Thread Scott Loveless
Cory Waters wrote: I've been spending some time this weekend reconfiguring an old computer to be a (supposedly) simple home server. the process is taking a lot longer than I'd hoped. That's mainly because the computer is pretty slow but also because I've never done this before and I'm a

Re: PESO: Talk Dirty to Me

2008-06-09 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Christian and Ken. -- Original message -- From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul Stenquist wrote: And I did. She's a local farmer selling her produce and plants at the Birmingham Farmer's Market. We talked tomatoes.

Re: PESO: Prairie Country

2008-06-09 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 5/29/2008 3:56:24 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 10:23 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day All, I'm slowly making my way through shots from my holiday last year to the US Canada with the aim of putting together

Re: extension tube question

2008-06-09 Thread Christian
Cory Waters wrote: The el-cheepo extension tubes online are totally dumb. By that I mean they don't have any electrical contacts and whatnot. With the newer DSLRs and the crippled mount or whatever, I would assume one would really want a set of tubes that's A compliant. Maybe I'm wrong

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Dear Spider Ken Waller wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2008/6/10 Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Dear Spider

2008-06-09 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 1:47 PM Subject: Re: Dear Spider Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

PESO - Random rider

2008-06-09 Thread Christian
A little theriaultian tilt (but not enough blur) in my homage to frank. from Sunday's 100k: http://links.pictures.aol.com/pic/af70brGLOS2f4K3nV1HBLLFUs3FAIaePtOz*v4xQp5Fd3Ig=_l.jpg http://tinyurl.com/3uwpk6 Last one for a while... promise. Christian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: How often do you use a tripod? (Was: Re: Tripod Q)

2008-06-09 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 6/6/2008 7:36:04 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This tripod discussion has been very interesting, but the question arises: How often are people =using= their tripods these days? I have found that since getting the K10D with its anti-shake, I rarely

SDM technology lenses

2008-06-09 Thread gldnbearz
Can someone educate me on the SDM enabled lenses? Am I correct in understanding that the AF is engaged only if you use the lens with an SDM enabled body? Otherwise the lens if MF only? SO is a bad influence/enabler... I'm being encouraged to upgrade from the istDS to a K200 +/- 50-135 lens, so

Re: SDM technology lenses

2008-06-09 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Jun 09, 2008 at 12:37:24PM -0700, gldnbearz wrote: Can someone educate me on the SDM enabled lenses? Am I correct in understanding that the AF is engaged only if you use the lens with an SDM enabled body? Otherwise the lens if MF only? No. Some of the SDM lenses (the DA* 16-50 and

Re: OT: first linux server build

2008-06-09 Thread Cory Waters
Scott Loveless wrote: Cory Waters wrote: I've been spending some time this weekend reconfiguring an old computer to be a (supposedly) simple home server. the process is taking a lot longer than I'd hoped. That's mainly because the computer is pretty slow but also because I've never

Re: SDM technology lenses

2008-06-09 Thread P. J. Alling
I don't own any SDM lenses however from what I know only one SDM lens needs an SDM enabled body to autofocus, the new 17-70mm f4.0. All other SDM lenses, up till now, also support the screwdriver drive used on the *ist-D[x] and K100 bodies. gldnbearz wrote: Can someone educate me on the SDM

Re: What Casey did during GFM

2008-06-09 Thread gldnbearz
Congrats to your niece. A new chapter in life starts now. Pat, lurker On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 11:15 AM, Beaker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My niece Casey graduated from High School on GFM Weekend. And I can prove it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Random rider

2008-06-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 2:58 PM, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A little theriaultian tilt (but not enough blur) in my homage to frank. from Sunday's 100k: http://links.pictures.aol.com/pic/af70brGLOS2f4K3nV1HBLLFUs3FAIaePtOz*v4xQp5Fd3Ig=_l.jpg http://tinyurl.com/3uwpk6 Last one for a

Re: SDM technology lenses

2008-06-09 Thread gldnbearz
Thanks for the responses. It seem like there is no reason there not to upgrade - although I'm still looking for good excuses... On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 12:44 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't own any SDM lenses however from what I know only one SDM lens needs an SDM enabled body

Re: PESO - 20 miles to go

2008-06-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 12:56 PM, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 20 miles from the finish line of the Tour de Cure. L-R: Me, Peter, Jim, Stephen, Lachlan. The other half of the team had either dropped out at that point or were ahead of us.

Re: GESO - My Picture-A-Week gallery

2008-06-09 Thread gldnbearz
Nice kitties. How did they manage to all stay in the basket at the same time? On Sun, Jun 8, 2008 at 10:09 PM, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.jfwaf.com/PAW/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: SDM technology lenses

2008-06-09 Thread Bruce Dayton
The DA* 16-50 and DA* 50-135 autofocus on both my K10D using SDM or my *istD using the old screwdriver method. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, June 9, 2008, 12:37:24 PM, you wrote: g Can someone educate me on the SDM enabled lenses? Am I correct in g understanding that the AF is engaged only

Re: PESO - After the ride

2008-06-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:56 AM, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yesterday (Sunday) was one degree F below the record high temperature. It was 98F, with a 110F heat index (which means humidity was insanely high too). So how did i spend my day? Why, going for a 100k bike ride for charity

49mm to 52mm step-down ring - trade?

2008-06-09 Thread Rebekah
Anyone got an extra 52mm to 49mm step down ring they are willing to trade for a batch of homemade cookies? It's all I've got to offer :) rg2 -- 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

Re: Frank's First Ride

2008-06-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:57 AM, Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just a great shot with Muted colors, texture and tone. A hazy childhood memory. What he said. Terrific (if somewhat disquieting) shot. I wonder where my first ride really is? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a

Re: How often do you use a tripod? (Was: Re: Tripod Q)

2008-06-09 Thread Fernando
What if you want to sell your tripod? ;-) On 6/9/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 6/6/2008 7:36:04 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This tripod discussion has been very interesting, but the question arises: How often are people

GFM: anoth group shot

2008-06-09 Thread Cory Waters
Ever have one of those moments when you know you should be doing something else but you're messing around online/reading emails/forwarding messages/ uploading pictures...etc.? I'm supposed to be on an air-e-o plane here in a couple hours and I'm uploading another of Helen's pictures from GFM

Re: OT: first linux server build

2008-06-09 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Jun 09, 2008 at 03:46:57PM -0400, Cory Waters wrote: Scott Loveless wrote: Cory Waters wrote: I've been spending some time this weekend reconfiguring an old computer to be a (supposedly) simple home server. the process is taking a lot longer than I'd hoped. That's mainly

Re: PDML Mugshot

2008-06-09 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 6/6/2008 3:57:22 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here's a photo from GFM: http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/5104250_EzeiV#307974702_KYGex-XL-LB I should have a gallery up this weekend. CW Nice shot! Good to see people. Think Scott is

Re: PESO - Random rider

2008-06-09 Thread Christian
frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 2:58 PM, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A little theriaultian tilt (but not enough blur) in my homage to frank. from Sunday's 100k: http://links.pictures.aol.com/pic/af70brGLOS2f4K3nV1HBLLFUs3FAIaePtOz*v4xQp5Fd3Ig=_l.jpg

Re: OT: first linux server build

2008-06-09 Thread mike wilson
From: Cory Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] But I'm off to Minn-e-so-ta for a couple days of training on the Yamaha PM5D so I can't really mess with it at the moment. Nail the throttle, drop the clutch and change up when you hit the revlimiter. You have some spare time now.

Re: PESO - After the ride

2008-06-09 Thread Christian
Bruce Dayton wrote: I can sort of relate. snip One of the strangest things was about 2/3 way through the ride, the water in my bottles was ambient temperature (98 degrees) so taking a drink of very warm water did not help cool you down at all. I hear ya. I dumped a bottle of warm water on

Re: GFM: anoth group shot

2008-06-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 4:12 PM, Cory Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ever have one of those moments when you know you should be doing something else but you're messing around online/reading emails/forwarding messages/ uploading pictures...etc.? I'm supposed to be on an air-e-o plane here in a

Re: OT: first linux server build

2008-06-09 Thread drew
John Francis wrote: On Mon, Jun 09, 2008 at 03:46:57PM -0400, Cory Waters wrote: Scott Loveless wrote: Cory Waters wrote: I've been spending some time this weekend reconfiguring an old computer to be a (supposedly) simple home server. the process is taking a lot longer than I'd hoped.

Re: PESO - After the ride

2008-06-09 Thread Christian
frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:56 AM, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yesterday (Sunday) was one degree F below the record high temperature. It was 98F, with a 110F heat index (which means humidity was insanely high too). So how did i spend my day? Why, going for a 100k

Re: PESO - 20 miles to go

2008-06-09 Thread Christian
thanks, Christina err Christine (I know who you really are ;-) ) Christian Christine Aguila wrote: Christian: Well done on your trek your charity! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent:

Re: OT: first linux server build

2008-06-09 Thread Cory Waters
I never really knew much about AMD offerings. This one is a K6 3D and there's 309MB of memory (!) CW drew wrote: John Francis wrote: On Mon, Jun 09, 2008 at 03:46:57PM -0400, Cory Waters wrote: Scott Loveless wrote: Cory Waters wrote: I've been spending

Re: PESO - 20 miles to go

2008-06-09 Thread Christian
frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 12:56 PM, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 20 miles from the finish line of the Tour de Cure. L-R: Me, Peter, Jim, Stephen, Lachlan. The other half of the team had either dropped out at that point or were ahead of us.

Re: GFM: anoth group shot

2008-06-09 Thread Mark Roberts
Cory Waters wrote: Doesn't Mark look like he just knows this picture is going to be underexposed because it's being shot with a Nikon? http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/5104250_EzeiV#310143036_ykY6S-XL-LB From the look on my face I must have known how the automatic white balance on that

Re: PESO - After the ride

2008-06-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 4:28 PM, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did pretty well and felt pretty darn good at the finish. The last 30k were brutal. I had to replace the front tube with 20k to go and ended up with a slow leak on the rear that needed air twice in the last 15k. One of my

Re: How often do you use a tripod? (Was: Re: Tripod Q)

2008-06-09 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 10:35 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This tripod discussion has been very interesting, but the question arises: How often are people =using= their tripods these days? I have found that since getting the K10D with its anti-shake, I rarely use one; and it's

Re: PESO - After the ride

2008-06-09 Thread Christian
frank theriault wrote: I was late getting to work today (job interview, but don't tell my current employer). Rode about 25km in 33C heat, with a humidex of 42C. I believe that 37C is the equivalent of 100f, so that gives you an idea. Ok a quick google conversion... 33 = 91, 42 = 107..

Re: PESO - After the ride

2008-06-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 4:53 PM, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok a quick google conversion... 33 = 91, 42 = 107.. Holy crap it must be humid as hell there! (hmmm is hell humid or would it be a dry heat...). Actually, it's now raining, but the humidity (in the rain) is currently 74%. I

Re: PESO - After the ride

2008-06-09 Thread pnstenquist
Excellent shot. Beautifully rendered in BW. Paul -- Original message -- From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Jun 9, 2008 at 11:56 AM, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yesterday (Sunday) was one degree F below the record high

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