You're never too old to be a newbie

2009-01-30 Thread Anthony Farr
Thankfully not a Pentax user. http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/fail-owned-camera-fail.jpg regards, Anthony -- 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 Tulip Shake 1 or 2?

2009-01-30 Thread Tim Øsleby
The sneezed a lot part was just a joke, an association from your text, not from the picture. The pictures alone are delicate :-) -- MaritimTim 2009/1/30 Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net: From: Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com That's one wet tulip. You must have sneezed, - a lot :-p

Re: Lens bag

2009-01-30 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 01:00:30AM -0600, Christine Aguila wrote: # # - Original Message - # From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com # # # # That's exactly what I'm trying to do. At the moment the only thing I # really have to carry my gear in is my backpack. I'd like something # safe to

RE: Signs of Africa

2009-01-30 Thread Bob W
In rural parts of Africa people carry fairly substantial weaponry around with them. I remember being very surprised when I went to the bank in Axum - which was little more than a wooden shed - to see a gnarled little old man outside guarding about 15 AK47s which customers had left on the porch

RE: Keeping gear from being stolen

2009-01-30 Thread Bob W
[...] I'm in the process of doing some fairly major work on the house. When I'm done, I will have a locking closet/server room. I plan on paneling the walls in such a way that when the door is closed, it may not be perfectly hidden, but chances are that unless you're looking for a door, you

flea market friday

2009-01-30 Thread Larry Colen
I'm a bit of a packrat and I need to start converting some of my toys into money, or at least into toys that I'll play with more often. I'm not entirely sure what this stuff is worth, so I'd also appreciate feedback in case I get around to putting it up on ebay. I'll probably want to keep one or

RE: Keeping gear from being stolen

2009-01-30 Thread Anthony Farr
-Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Doug Franklin I'd have to kill the construction workers. After all, There is no secret known by more than one person. During my time working at a particular public institution, the

OT - DVD-R recommendations

2009-01-30 Thread Cotty
Why is it that with all the resources of the world available through the internet, I still keep coming back to the wisdom of the PDML when it comes to reviews and recommendations? I have previously used TDK DVD-R single layer media for recording video onto for playing in domestic DVD players, and

Re: just the faqs, man

2009-01-30 Thread keith_w
John Celio wrote: I can host it on my site. Is graywolf not able to host it anymore? John Did you get an answer to that, John? Haven't heard from him in a long time. keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: peso: once upon a time: Montevideo

2009-01-30 Thread m.9.wilson
Luiz Felipe luiz.fel...@techmit.com.br wrote: I'll be needing your credit card number... LF tough part will be decision between a super seven, a stratos or a chimaera... Lucky you. The tough part for me will be deciding which part of my anatomy to lose so that I can get into any

RE: OT - DVD-R recommendations

2009-01-30 Thread John Whittingham
Hi Cotty Verbatim, I've nerver had a bad one in all the years I've used them. I've used DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer). Lately I've been using their 16x DVD+R and burning 18x with a Pioneer SATA DVD writer with no issues whatsoever. John

RE: OT - DVD-R recommendations

2009-01-30 Thread JC OConnell
Ive had no problems with any of the major brands of DVD-R media, TDK, maxell, memorex, philips, etc. For really important DVD-R data disks of irreplaceable stuff, there are some expensive versions available (gold?) that are supposely better, but i havent tried them or know much about them. JC

Re: Peso Birds, Boo and Snow

2009-01-30 Thread m.9.wilson
Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: On Jan 29, 2009, at 07:56 , frank theriault wrote: On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 1:27 AM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: Most cats do. There's a special sort of noise that cats make when they are watching birds just outside the window -

Re: FS: Various Pentax items

2009-01-30 Thread Cotty
On 30/1/09, wendy beard, discombobulated, unleashed: Epson P-2000 photo storage thingy. Includes extra (aftermarket) battery - $CDN 150 I have a few thingys, have you any watchamacallits? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: OT - DVD-R recommendations

2009-01-30 Thread Cotty
On 30/1/09, John Whittingham, discombobulated, unleashed: Verbatim, I've nerver had a bad one in all the years I've used them. I've used DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer). Lately I've been using their 16x DVD+R and burning 18x with a Pioneer SATA DVD writer with no issues

Re: PESO 2009 - 011 - GDG

2009-01-30 Thread Cotty
On 29/1/09, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: One of my test photos taken shortly after I received the G1 in December. Very early morning (about 10 minutes past sunrise) in soft, clear light. http://homepage.mac.com/godders/011-turning.jpg Ginko Leaves Turning - Sunnyvale 2008

Re: Peso Birds, Boo and Snow

2009-01-30 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 11:30 PM, Doug Franklin I must admit that I can believe it, after living with cats for the last 40 years. (Dear God, I'm /old/). I have two cats at the moment. They're the same age within a month. One is very street wise, a quintessential housecat, and she rules the

Re: Keeping gear from being stolen

2009-01-30 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 12:05 AM, Doug Franklin but I tend to make all wood look like firewood. How do you think i get my wood for the wood stove. Wonder if there is an internet group for us. (leaving this WIDE open for the usual combackes.:-)) Dave -- Equine Photography

Re: OT: The Calm Photographer

2009-01-30 Thread David J Brooks
WOW, good find. This is part of the reason i gave up shooting indoor horse shows. I needed to get into the ring to get any angles worth shooting. I'v been brushed back a few times. I think i would be on the losing end if they were 2-3 closer Dave On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 3:18 AM, David Savage

Re: PESO - Bottom of the Hill

2009-01-30 Thread David J Brooks
And your the top of the heap. Good shot Frank. All smiles Dave On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 9:24 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Tobogganing is more fun when you end up in a big pile: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/01/end-of-slide.html Comments always welcome.

Re: Signs of Africa

2009-01-30 Thread Doug Franklin
Bob W wrote: with them. I remember being very surprised when I went to the bank in Axum - which was little more than a wooden shed - to see a gnarled little old man outside guarding about 15 AK47s which customers had left on the porch while they conducted their business. His sole armament was a

PESO - Down a Dark Stairwell

2009-01-30 Thread frank theriault
I really didn't think much of this one at the time I took it, but it's growing on me with time: http://knarf-underground.blogspot.com/2009/01/down-dark-stairwell.html Your comments are welcome. Thanks! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: Signs of Africa

2009-01-30 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 6:20 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I particularly enjoyed the last of these signs: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7853656.stm Yes, books and cows - your one-stop shopping establishment! This one has the look of either being photoshopped or perhaps it's

Re: PESO 2009 - 011 - GDG

2009-01-30 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 9:24 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: One of my test photos taken shortly after I received the G1 in December. Very early morning (about 10 minutes past sunrise) in soft, clear light. http://homepage.mac.com/godders/011-turning.jpg I hate it when someone

Re: just the faqs, man

2009-01-30 Thread ann sanfedele
Keith I got mail from him -- we correspond now and then right, graywolf did some gear switching ann keith_w wrote: John Celio wrote: I can host it on my site. Is graywolf not able to host it anymore? John Did you get an answer to that, John? Haven't heard from him in a long time.

Re: PESO - Down a Dark Stairwell

2009-01-30 Thread Jack Davis
I get this feeling: if you're tired of all the above and want to end it all right now, come on down. Provocative shot, Frank. Jack --- On Fri, 1/30/09, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Down a Dark Stairwell To:

PESO - Routine

2009-01-30 Thread frank theriault
I was undecided between this and Down a Dark Stairwell, then decided on the latter, then decided to post both. ;-) http://knarf-underground.blogspot.com/2009/01/barely-containing-his-excitement.html Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: PESO Bummer Construction Project Update

2009-01-30 Thread ann sanfedele
alas, I think you need to toss it... despite the editorial comment in subject matter - because you are so much better a photographer than that indicates.. but clearly you think so too :-) of course, I then took the time to go forward in the portfolio for a few frames -- and I love this

Re: PESO - Down a Dark Stairwell

2009-01-30 Thread Cotty
On 30/1/09, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: I really didn't think much of this one at the time I took it, but it's growing on me with time: http://knarf-underground.blogspot.com/2009/01/down-dark-stairwell.html Your comments are welcome. Thanks! I don't think we'll go into that

Re: PESO 2009 - 011 - GDG

2009-01-30 Thread Cotty
On 30/1/09, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: I hate it when someone takes a test photo that blows my shit out of the water! Gotta be a Mark! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: PESO - Bottom of the Hill

2009-01-30 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 10:06 AM, Luiz Felipe luiz.fel...@techmit.com.br wrote: Like it, Frank, how many posings to get this shot, and how many bandaids? LF frank theriault escreveu: Tobogganing is more fun when you end up in a big pile:

Re: PESO - Bottom of the Hill

2009-01-30 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 7:38 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: And your the top of the heap. Good shot Frank. All smiles Thanks Dave and Marnie for commenting! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Peso Birds, Boo and Snow

2009-01-30 Thread ann sanfedele
Allison Trueman wrote: I have heard that too about the kneading...but mine after kneading will start grooming me (seriously, she tries to lick my hair) and then she bites the hell out of my scalp. And of course, she always decides to do this around 3am. she also brought me a dead

Re: PESO Bummer Construction Project Update

2009-01-30 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 9:58 AM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: alas, I think you need to toss it... despite the editorial comment in subject matter - because you are so much better a photographer than that indicates.. but clearly you think so too :-) of course, I then took the

Re: Lens bag

2009-01-30 Thread Christine Aguila
That'll work! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, January 30, 2009 2:49 AM Subject: Re: Lens bag On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 01:00:30AM -0600, Christine Aguila wrote: # # - Original

Re: PESO Bummer Construction Project Update

2009-01-30 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com alas, I think you need to toss it... despite the editorial comment in subject matter - because you are so much better a photographer than that indicates.. but clearly you think so too :-) yea, the shot's crap; Just

Re: Lens bag

2009-01-30 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 1:30 AM, John Coyle jco...@powerup.com.au wrote: This might be the epitome of Too Much Gear: but at least he is taking a photo! http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~jco...@powerup.com.au/Toomuch.jpg Not mine BTW - it was posted here some time ago, but I can't remember by

Re: PESO Bummer Construction Project Update

2009-01-30 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 9:58 AM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: alas, I think you need to toss it... despite the editorial comment in subject matter - because you are so much better a photographer than

Re: PESO Tulip Shake 1 or 2?

2009-01-30 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com The sneezed a lot part was just a joke, an association from your text, not from the picture. The pictures alone are delicate :-) I know :-). cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO 2009 - 011 - GDG

2009-01-30 Thread ann sanfedele
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: One of my test photos taken shortly after I received the G1 in December. Very early morning (about 10 minutes past sunrise) in soft, clear light. you passed the test :-) ann http://homepage.mac.com/godders/011-turning.jpg Ginko Leaves Turning - Sunnyvale

Re: FS: Various Pentax items

2009-01-30 Thread wendy beard
I have a whole cupboard full of those but I'm saving them for a rainy day :-) On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 6:40 AM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 30/1/09, wendy beard, discombobulated, unleashed: Epson P-2000 photo storage thingy. Includes extra (aftermarket) battery - $CDN 150 I have a few

Re: You're never too old to be a newbie

2009-01-30 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 3:11 AM, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: Thankfully not a Pentax user. http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/fail-owned-camera-fail.jpg regards, Anthony I think that's Cotty in drag. cheers, frank ;-) -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.

Re: You're never too old to be a newbie

2009-01-30 Thread David J Brooks
Macro self portrait Dave On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 3:11 AM, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: Thankfully not a Pentax user. http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/fail-owned-camera-fail.jpg regards, Anthony -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Routine

2009-01-30 Thread David J Brooks
Good tiltle on this one. The Friday, I can go home soon, look Dave On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 9:51 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I was undecided between this and Down a Dark Stairwell, then decided on the latter, then decided to post both. ;-)

Re: PESO 2009 - 011 - GDG

2009-01-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like this. Excellent light. The layering of the light and position of the leaves gives it a three-dimensional look. On Jan 30, 2009, at 11:24 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: One of my test photos taken shortly after I received the G1 in December. Very early morning

Re: PESO Bummer Construction Project Update

2009-01-30 Thread ann sanfedele
Frank and I have SUCH good taste! ann Christine Aguila wrote: - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 9:58 AM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: alas, I think you need to toss it... despite the editorial comment in

Re: OT - DVD-R recommendations

2009-01-30 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 09:35:55AM +, Cotty wrote: Why is it that with all the resources of the world available through the internet, I still keep coming back to the wisdom of the PDML when it comes to reviews and recommendations? Serious answer: because recommendations are much more

Re: You're never too old to be a newbie

2009-01-30 Thread Bruce Walker
David J Brooks wrote: Macro self portrait Dave On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 3:11 AM, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: Thankfully not a Pentax user. http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/fail-owned-camera-fail.jpg Circus performer: The Human Dustcap -bmw -- PDML

Re: PESO Bummer Construction Project Update

2009-01-30 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 09:26:56AM -0600, Christine Aguila wrote: - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 9:58 AM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: alas, I think you need to toss it... despite the editorial comment in

Re: PESO 2009 - 011 - GDG

2009-01-30 Thread Joseph McAllister
On 29/1/09, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: One of my test photos taken shortly after I received the G1 in December. Very early morning (about 10 minutes past sunrise) in soft, clear light. http://homepage.mac.com/godders/011-turning.jpg Ginko Leaves Turning - Sunnyvale 2008

Re: Keeping gear from being stolen

2009-01-30 Thread Otis C. Wright, Jr.
Have heard some good things about Creative Home Engineering. However they may be more into turnkey and parts. http://www.hiddenpassageway.com/ Otis Wright Larry Colen wrote: My house got burglarized three times. I don't know who did it the first time, but I'm sure that it was some (probably

Re: PESO 2009 - 011 - GDG

2009-01-30 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks for all the comments, everyone! On Jan 30, 2009, at 11:08 AM, Joseph McAllister wrote: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/011-turning.jpg But you've got to do something about that light falloff! lol ... I added that special... ];-) G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Peso Barn, Box, Boards

2009-01-30 Thread David J Brooks
Taken on a small photo drive today. Some one had to go to the office with the paper work.:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8555681 Not sure if i like it with the OOF fence, would a better DOF help this one. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8555687 One of our super boxes in

Re: Peso Barn, Box, Boards

2009-01-30 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 2:28 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Taken on a small photo drive today. Some one had to go to the office with the paper work.:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8555681 Not sure if i like it with the OOF fence, would a better DOF help this one.

Re: Peso Barn, Box, Boards

2009-01-30 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Jan 30, 2009, at 11:28 , David J Brooks wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8555681 Not sure if i like it with the OOF fence, would a better DOF help this one. It's fine with the OOF fence. Fills the foreground, couters the angle of the fence in the back. Nice composition

Re: FS: Various Pentax items

2009-01-30 Thread wendy beard
Pics are up on the page (scroll down) http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/forsale I need a light tent :-) Wendy On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 12:39 AM, wendy beard pointyp...@gmail.com wrote: I'm selling a number of items. Prices in Canadian Dollars. Shipping extra. Feel free to make me an offer on

Re: Peso Barn, Box, Boards

2009-01-30 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Dave: I agree with Frank about the Church Door--just lovely! Cheers, Christine From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 2:28 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Taken on a small photo drive today. Some one had to go to the office with the paper

Re: Peso Barn, Box, Boards

2009-01-30 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 2:57 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 2:28 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Taken on a small photo drive today. Some one had to go to the office with the paper work.:-)

Re: PESO Bummer Construction Project Update

2009-01-30 Thread Christine Aguila
From: John Francis jo...@panix.com But I think you already knew that. It was fairly obvious from your original comments that it wasn't the photograph that you wanted. You painted a pretty good word picture of the image that you were after, but that wasn't what you showed us. Agreed! And I

Re: Peso Barn, Box, Boards

2009-01-30 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 2:59 PM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: On Jan 30, 2009, at 11:28 , David J Brooks wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8555681 Not sure if i like it with the OOF fence, would a better DOF help this one. It's fine with the OOF fence. Fills the

Re: PESO Bummer Construction Project Update

2009-01-30 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 3:04 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Agreed! And I made my disappointment public-- probably should keep it private next time :-). Cheers, Christine I don't think there's any problem telling the list of your frustrations from just missing ~the one~.

Re: Peso Barn, Box, Boards

2009-01-30 Thread Jack Davis
Like'm, Dave! The OOF down front fence,also, bothers me a tiny bit. Block of snow capped mail boxes not my favorite. The snow covered pine draped door is very nice. I'd like it even better if it were straightened. Jack --- On Fri, 1/30/09, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From:

Re: Peso Barn, Box, Boards

2009-01-30 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Jan 30, 2009, at 12:08 , David J Brooks wrote: I love this tool. MARK! Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com “If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn’t need to lug a camera.” –Lewis Hine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: OT - DVD-R recommendations

2009-01-30 Thread Ken Waller
Why is it that with all the resources of the world available through the internet, I still keep coming back to the wisdom of the PDML when it comes to reviews and recommendations? You're a glutton for punishment ? Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message -

Re: PESO 2009 - 011 - GDG

2009-01-30 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/29/2009 6:25:26 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, ramar...@mac.com writes: One of my test photos taken shortly after I received the G1 in December. Very early morning (about 10 minutes past sunrise) in soft, clear light. http://homepage.mac.com/godders/011-turning.jpg

Re: OT - DVD-R recommendations

2009-01-30 Thread Margus Männik
Hi Cotty, Short answer - Verbatim Archival Grade is the best, known brands work fine, avoid cheap media. Long answer ( if you are interested) based to some research we made here last autumn (our local magazine ordered a story about it). First of all - DVD-drive matters. Without a good one

Re: PESO - Routine

2009-01-30 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/30/2009 6:51:50 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: I was undecided between this and Down a Dark Stairwell, then decided on the latter, then decided to post both. ;-) http://knarf-underground.blogspot.com/2009/01/barely-containing-his-excitement

Re: PESO 2009 - 011 - GDG

2009-01-30 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 3:39 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: snip Although I wish all the panny discussion would go off list. snip He had a Pentax lens on it. It's relevent. :-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO 2009 - 011 - GDG

2009-01-30 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/30/2009 12:56:05 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 3:39 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: snip Although I wish all the panny discussion would go off list. snip He had a Pentax lens on it. It's relevent. :-) cheers,

RE: OT - DVD-R recommendations

2009-01-30 Thread John Celio
Short answer - Verbatim Archival Grade is the best, known brands work fine, avoid cheap media. Long answer ( if you are interested) based to some research we made here big snip Very informative! Thanks for relaying that so succinctly. I had always figured Verbatim was a cheapo brand, but

Re: Signs of Africa

2009-01-30 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/29/2009 3:21:10 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, p...@web-options.com writes: I particularly enjoyed the last of these signs: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7853656.stm Bob = Interesting. The Stop/Rhino Crossing sign is something you really don't

RE: OT - DVD-R recommendations

2009-01-30 Thread JC OConnell
+r will not work in nearly as many standard DVD players for video applications. -r is more compatible for video usage. I only use -r for years now because of this even though all my current sony dvd video players are +r compatible. JC O'Connell hifis...@gate.net -Original Message-

Re: PESO 2009 - 011 - GDG

2009-01-30 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 4:01 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Didn't mean that (lots of us share photos not shot with Pentax). :-) Long threads discussing panny. Think it's gone a bit far. Should be Pentax. I mean I have a Canon, I shoot Canon almost exclusively, but I only mention it

Re: OT - DVD-R recommendations

2009-01-30 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/30/2009 1:04:52 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, n...@neovenator.com writes: Now, would someone remind me of the difference between DVD-R and DVD+R? John Not much. It was an attempt to make HP drives proprietary and wide spread (for a long time they only wrote

Re: PESO 2009 - 011 - GDG

2009-01-30 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/30/2009 1:12:35 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: I tend to filter out equipment talk anyway. I mean I like my Pentax gear, but hell, I'm using such old technology (my *istD is positively stone age by current standards, and I'm still shoot

Re: Peso Birds, Boo and Snow

2009-01-30 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/28/2009 10:45:00 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, pentko...@gmail.com writes: Like Frank has mentioned, we are getting a day of snow here. City seems to be getting less than us, but I blame that on their mayor.:-) Any way, put the Sigma 300 F4 APO on the K10D (sr on)and shot

Re: OT Panasonic threads ...

2009-01-30 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Perhaps I'll set up a Panasonic G1 mailing list where we can discuss scotch, curious bits of BBC news, world events, puffins (need our own bird...), everyone's favorite grandson, the lack of marketing acumen for great Panasonic cameras of the past, and whine about the availability of

WTB - Takumar 57mm push-on cap (for 18mm fisheye)

2009-01-30 Thread John Celio
I've been hunting around ebay for the last few weeks, trying to find a Takumar lens cap that fits my 18mm fisheye lens (so maybe it will sell next time I put it up). I bought a 60mm, but it's too big. My micrometer says the lens is actually 57mm wide (duh, shoulda checked that first), but I

Re: PESO: more night shots and a software discovery

2009-01-30 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/26/2009 2:15:48 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, fotor...@gmx.de writes: Both, very nice, of course. But find the first building a bit bland, so like the second better. Also really like lines and perspective in second. Thanks for software link, looks interesting. (Could be

Re: Peso Barn, Box, Boards

2009-01-30 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/30/2009 11:28:56 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, pentko...@gmail.com writes: Taken on a small photo drive today. Some one had to go to the office with the paper work.:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8555681 Not sure if i like it with the OOF fence, would a better

Re: WTB - Takumar 57mm push-on cap (for 18mm fisheye)

2009-01-30 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 02:25:23PM -0700, John Celio wrote: # I've been hunting around ebay for the last few weeks, trying to find a # Takumar lens cap that fits my 18mm fisheye lens (so maybe it will sell # next time I put it up). I bought a 60mm, but it's too big. My Is that the same as this

Re: OT Panasonic threads ...

2009-01-30 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 01:23:59PM -0800, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: # Perhaps I'll set up a Panasonic G1 mailing list where we can discuss # scotch, curious bits of BBC news, world events, puffins (need our own A friend of mine has some nice puffin shots:

RE: WTB - Takumar 57mm push-on cap (for 18mm fisheye)

2009-01-30 Thread John Celio
Completely different. My 18mm is a fisheye pancake lens and has a max aperture of f11. Also, it's M42. It's not a bad lens, it's just more of a collector's item than anything else, and I need an appropriate cap to complete the set. The 3rd party cap I have is making it harder to sell. Here is

RE: OT Panasonic threads ...

2009-01-30 Thread Bob W
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7762652.stm Perhaps I'll set up a Panasonic G1 mailing list where we can discuss scotch, curious bits of BBC news, world events, puffins (need our own bird...), everyone's favorite grandson, the lack of marketing acumen for great Panasonic

Re: OT - DVD-R recommendations

2009-01-30 Thread Margus Männik
Hi, there are actually three competitive recordable DVD formats - DVD-RAM (oldest), DVD-R(W) and DVD+R(W). DVD-R and DVD+R are actually not compatible at all as the data layouts and error management technologies are different. DVD-R comes from Pioneer, DVD+R from DVD+RW Alliance (Philips,

Re: OT Panasonic threads ...

2009-01-30 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com A friend of mine has some nice puffin shots: http://www.rockslidephoto.com/random/ssptest/puffins/ Tell your friend those are great fun, especially that 1st one. I like it quite a bit. Cheers, Christine -- PDML

Re: OT Panasonic threads ...

2009-01-30 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 4:23 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@mac.com wrote: snip ... maybe even show a picture or two now and again. ]'-) snip Then I'm there! ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

light tent was Re: FS: Various Pentax items

2009-01-30 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:04:19 -0500 wendy beard pointyp...@gmail.com wrote: I need a light tent :-) http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-make-a-inexpensive-light-tent -- Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own... Jealousy is a disease,

RE: OT - DVD-R recommendations

2009-01-30 Thread John Whittingham
Sent to me by an expert, some time back, the following information: The plus type of DVD recordable discs entered the market AFTER the minus types. And, as the newer type of disc, they had more time to develop their product design, technically. As a result, the plus discs have improved error-

Re: You're never too old to be a newbie

2009-01-30 Thread Cotty
On 30/1/09, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: http://failblog.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/fail-owned-camera-fail.jpg regards, Anthony I think that's Cotty in drag. cheers, frank ;-) ROTFL!!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: Peso Barn, Box, Boards

2009-01-30 Thread Rick Womer
I really like the fence-and-barn (though I'm in the fence-in-focus-would-improve-it camp) and the church door. I'm glad we don't have that snow here in Oxford--there would be absolutely no place to put it! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Fri, 1/30/09, David J Brooks

Re: OT Panasonic threads ...

2009-01-30 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 30, 2009, at 1:44 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com A friend of mine has some nice puffin shots: http://www.rockslidephoto.com/random/ssptest/puffins/ Tell your friend those are great fun, especially that 1st one. I like

PESO--No Thanks!

2009-01-30 Thread Rick Womer
Posted for the amusement I got from its message, not for artistic merit. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8543260size=lg (K10D and DA 50-200) Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Lens bag

2009-01-30 Thread Pasvorn Boonmark
On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 10:05 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: If I'm going to continue buying lenses, or want to have access to some of my second kit I really need to get a bag for carrying lenses. How do other folks solve this issue? I don't want to call having this many lenses a

Re: PESO--No Thanks!

2009-01-30 Thread Jack Davis
Now, have a pleasant day. (I know the feeling. Wish It were possible to do something like that on my phone). |-[ Jack --- On Fri, 1/30/09, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Subject: PESO--No Thanks! To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, January 30,

Re: Signs of Africa

2009-01-30 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I want a rhino crossing sign for my porch! ;-) G On Jan 29, 2009, at 3:20 PM, Bob W wrote: I particularly enjoyed the last of these signs: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/7853656.stm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Peso Birds, Boo and Snow

2009-01-30 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 4:18 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: == I really like that you're feeding the birds. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. And they sure seem to appreciate it. Marnie aka Doe :-) We are retired now, so it seems like the thing to do.:-) No, really, we live

Re: Peso Barn, Box, Boards

2009-01-30 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Jack and every one else that comment. As far as the church door is concerned, i shot it as is, its leaning a tad.:-) I was concerned about the barn and oof fence, i think it would be beter in focus, Thanks all Dave On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 3:16 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote:

Re: Signs of Africa

2009-01-30 Thread John Francis
Err, guys - that's a *Hippo*, not a Rhino. Big difference. On Fri, Jan 30, 2009 at 04:03:09PM -0800, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I want a rhino crossing sign for my porch! ;-) G On Jan 29, 2009, at 3:20 PM, Bob W wrote: I particularly enjoyed the last of these signs:

Re: light tent was Re: FS: Various Pentax items

2009-01-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:04:19 -0500 wendy beard pointyp...@gmail.com wrote: I need a light tent :-) http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/tentdetail.cfm?PRODUCTS__productID=IN2100 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

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