Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread Doug Franklin
Scott Loveless wrote: Also take a look at LightZone for Linux. It seemed very capable when I was using their free beta. Or Picasa. Seriously, now that it has a clone stamp I don't even worry about Photoshop anymore. I know most of you put more effort into processing your images than I do,

Has anyone tried the Korean 85/1.4 ?

2009-02-23 Thread Larry Colen
I've seen them sold under a couple of different brand names, seem to go for $270-400 brand new. It seems to be manual focus/auto exposure (A-lens). Is this a cheap dog? A decent value for the money? Or a knockout sleeper deal? -- Photographs are like sentences, the best ones have both subjects

Re: PDML Annual !

2009-02-23 Thread ann sanfedele
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan Subject: Re: PDML Annual ! The print quality looks good - we look like pros. Wow! Woops, how the hell did that happen? William Robb he meant everyone ELSE'S looked like pros - not yours ... relax :-) ann

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread Adam Maas
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 5:52 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Adam Maas Wipe drive, re-install OS and applications without Norton (Which is a system-killer, not an anti-virus). Get a real anti-virus program like AVG or Avira. -Adam On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 8:21 AM,

Re: PDML Photo Annual famousness once again on the ascendency

2009-02-23 Thread Christine Aguila
From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 3:08 PM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: but I am always reachable by phone - alas, Norm does have my number ann What number does he NOT have.:-) Mine! ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Close your eyes and hope for the best.

2009-02-23 Thread pnstenquist
I just checked. It'a there and accessible. Paul - Original Message - From: Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 6:59:04 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: PESO: Close your eyes and hope for the best. All I get

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread Adam Maas
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 7:14 PM, Graydon o...@uniserve.com wrote: On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 06:37:45PM -0500, Doug Franklin scripsit: Larry Colen wrote: I'll be the token linux-weenie and suggest ditching windows and running either Ubuntu or Kubuntu. While it is possible to write a virus that

K20D Price Drop

2009-02-23 Thread John Celio
I'm surprised no one's mentioned this yet: http://www.ok1000pentax.com/2009/02/pentax-k20d-gets-new-low-price-and.html I wish I had the money for this (damned furlough fridays...), but then again, might this be a hint that something new is coming out at PMA? Let the speculation commence!

Re: Bad news for Ritz....

2009-02-23 Thread Adam Maas
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 7:30 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 6:15 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: David J Brooks wrote: Wonder how Henrys will weather this latest down turn. I'm more concerned for the smaller places like Just Cameras,

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/23/2009 4:18:46 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, msrobert...@ysu.edu writes: It *might* even be a hardware issue with the card itself. I've found the most frustrating, intractable problems tend to be traceable to hardware rather than software. == Yes. Marnie

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread Graydon
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 07:28:29PM -0500, Doug Franklin scripsit: Graydon wrote: Cinepaint. http://www.cinepaint.org/ I'll try it, again, but the last time, a year or so ago, it wasn't ready for prime time. Mind me asking why not? (I have no idea how anybody else's workflow goes; if it's

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread John Graves
Larry, I like linux also. The problem is that we all sit around and say that Chocolate is best and the next guy says yes but raspberry does the hoop dance better. That's all true, but nobody but the geeks really care. The rest of the world sees it as Windoes or Apple. Choose one of

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread Scott Loveless
On 2/23/09, John Graves jh.gra...@verizon.net wrote: But if do I choose linux I still have twenty decisions to make. And that's before I figure out how to install the bugger. I will admit it's getting better. But you can't take a disk and install it with worrying that something will raise

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread Graydon
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 08:49:34PM -0500, John Graves scripsit: [snip] But if do I choose linux I still have twenty decisions to make. And that's before I figure out how to install the bugger. I will admit it's getting better. But you can't take a disk and install it with worrying

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread Larry Colen
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 08:49:34PM -0500, John Graves wrote: # Larry, # # I like linux also. The problem is that we all sit around and say that # Chocolate is best and the next guy says yes but raspberry does the # hoop dance better. That's all true, but nobody but the geeks really #

Re: PDML Photo Annual is raising!

2009-02-23 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:21:14 +0100, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it said: Other books which were there have been blown away, while ours is ranking up: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/popular Wow! Dario Wow indeed. I wonder how many have been sold. What is even more amazing is

Re: OT - British PM

2009-02-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Feb 23, 2009, at 11:03 AM, Cotty wrote: In London last night, up before dawn this morning for a 2 camera shoot on board a train. My camera is on the P.M http://www.itvlocal.com/meridian/news/?void=286718 That's Thatcher, Major, Blair and Brown, to date :-) :-) Very cool. Good

The Book...

2009-02-23 Thread Stan Halpin
... arrived today. Thanks to the editors - you did a super job in preparation and layout! One thing that impressed me about the photos is the range of genres represented. It is always interesting to see the variety of PESO's etc. linked to messages here, but seeing a collection like this

Re: OT - British PM

2009-02-23 Thread Stan Halpin
Doesn't work with Safari 3.2.1. It doesn't recognize that I have Cookies turned on, and it doesn't show a scroll bar next to the long message explaining how to set cooky preferences. I know how to get around the missing scrollbar, but as I move down the page to see what browsers they even

Re: PESO - Shy Smile?

2009-02-23 Thread Graydon
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 04:08:44PM -0500, frank theriault scripsit: http://knarf-underground.blogspot.com/2009/02/shy-smile.html Comments always welcome. It's vaguely disturbing to see a careful artistic photo of some place I've been. Think the flirting couple is notable excellent. --

Re: Bad news for Ritz....

2009-02-23 Thread John Mullan
Well, I'm looking at less than a month left before Circuit City closes its doors the last time and I am looking. Ritz et al still have some time. - Original Message - From: Cory Waters cbwat...@bellsouth.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009

Re: Bad news for Ritz....

2009-02-23 Thread John Mullan
Assurant is a spin-off from GE Financial. jm - Original Message - From: Steve Sharpe s...@delith.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 6:26 PM Subject: Re: Bad news for Ritz At 4:22 PM -0500 2/23/09, John Mullan wrote: I wouldn't worry too

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread John Graves
Larry et al: Found some lukewarm coffee. I am a linux user, not an expert. I have a linux server, and at one time or another, have had my hands on ubuntu, debian, and fedora. I make no claim for any of them. For somethings, linux is a great toolbox. As has been mentioned, for some

Re: Bad news for Ritz....

2009-02-23 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Feb 23, 2009, at 17:07 , Adam Maas wrote: I like Downtown, but shy away from Vistek. I don't like the way I talked down to, if i have to actually ask a question. The 4-5 times i tried to buy something, i just walked out and went to Henrys, were i was treated with a bit more respect,

Re: Bad news for Ritz....

2009-02-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: Steve Sharpe At 4:22 PM -0500 2/23/09, John Mullan wrote: I wouldn't worry too much about the extended waranty, they are usually underwritten by an insurance/warranty company. Circuit City warranties were done by Assurant Solutions and I expect Ritz is similar. The reserves that need

Re: Bad news for Ritz....

2009-02-23 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Feb 23, 2009, at 19:39 , John Sessoms wrote: From: Steve Sharpe At 4:22 PM -0500 2/23/09, John Mullan wrote: I wouldn't worry too much about the extended waranty, they are usually underwritten by an insurance/warranty company. Circuit City warranties were done by Assurant Solutions and

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread Subash
On Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:49:34 -0500 John Graves jh.gra...@verizon.net wrote: Larry, [...] John G \Sorry for the rant...I need some coffee. ;-) on top of all that, i use linux because it gives *me* the control of how i want my computer set up. of course you are right, it is a matter of pure

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread Subash
On Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:49:34 -0500 John Graves jh.gra...@verizon.net wrote: If the process is as interesting as the end result, Linux is the system for you. for me it is, to go a bit OT (sorry Bill, after all, the list guy did give us OS chest-thumping licence in the foreword, didn't he?

Re: OT - British PM

2009-02-23 Thread Paul Sorenson
I watched on a Windows box w/Firefox - you have to not only set FF to accept cookies, you also have to enable it to accept third party cookies. -p John Sessoms wrote: From: Cotty In London last night, up before dawn this morning for a 2 camera shoot on board a train. My camera is on the

Re: PESO: Close your eyes and hope for the best.

2009-02-23 Thread Jack Davis
The title pretty much speaks to how many handle life. That's deep, huh? ;-) Intense action shot, Paul and well caught. Jack --- On Mon, 2/23/09, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO: Close your eyes and hope for the best.

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread Doug Franklin
Graydon wrote: Mind me asking why not? (I have no idea how anybody else's workflow goes; if it's something I never do, hey, learning experience.) I don't mind, but it's been a while and I don't remember the details. As I recall, color management may have been the missing factor. --

Re: Bad news for Ritz....

2009-02-23 Thread Beaker
Not so good for the employees either. On the other hand, the outlet center the about 10 minutes up the road from me. I'll keep an eye out for a going out of business sale. Don't imagine I'll find much in the way of Pentax gear. Still, it's worth a look. BTW- another local camera store has a

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread Larry Colen
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 10:16:55PM -0500, John Graves wrote: # Is there something about technical or semi-technical interests that # drive us so hard. As I said earlier, I only meant to throw a small # bone, and it was linux's turn to play the bone. Next week, we discuss # the foibles of

Re: The Book...

2009-02-23 Thread ann sanfedele
Stan Halpin wrote: ... arrived today. Thanks to the editors - you did a super job in preparation and layout! One thing that impressed me about the photos is the range of genres represented. It is always interesting to see the variety of PESO's etc. linked to messages here, but seeing a

Re: Another stupid computer question

2009-02-23 Thread Doug Franklin
Subash wrote: for me it is, to go a bit OT (sorry Bill, after all, the list guy did give us OS chest-thumping licence in the foreword, didn't he? wouldn't want to let him down). for me it is precisely ten years since i On a daily basis, I use and develop system-level software for Win32,

Re: K20D Price Drop

2009-02-23 Thread Jack Davis
I'd advise waiting to see who lists the K20D at that price and review their reputation. To all still shopping for one, I hope it's true. Jack --- On Mon, 2/23/09, John Celio n...@neovenator.com wrote: From: John Celio n...@neovenator.com Subject: K20D Price Drop To: PDML@pdml.net Date:

Re: The Book...

2009-02-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/23/2009 6:31:58 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, s...@stans-photography.info writes: When I tell people about PDML, I usually mention the number of countries represented, the quality of the photographers who share their work, and the occasional inanity of the conversations

Re: The way is up....

2009-02-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Roman, The 1st and 3rd image suffer from the fact that they don't fit on my computer screen. I can't get a proper impression of the image because I've got to scroll to see it all. Try 750 pixels tall or less. The Pug submission rules are a good guideline. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at

PDML Annual Arrives!

2009-02-23 Thread Christine Aguila
My hardback w/dust jacket arrived earlier this evening. Everything about it is OUTSTANDING Mark crew did a superb job with picture prep and layout etc. All the photographs are just TERRIFIC I would, however, like to make special mention about Doug's Forward, which I thought

Re: OT - British PM

2009-02-23 Thread Christine Aguila
From: Cotty cotty...@mac.com In London last night, up before dawn this morning for a 2 camera shoot on board a train. My camera is on the P.M http://www.itvlocal.com/meridian/news/?void=286718 That's Thatcher, Major, Blair and Brown, to date :-) Fun to see, Cotty, and great job--and

Re: K20D Price Drop

2009-02-23 Thread Scott Loveless
On 2/23/09, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I'd advise waiting to see who lists the K20D at that price and review their reputation. To all still shopping for one, I hope it's true. Jack Looks like BH has already adjusted their prices. The only one of the 3 kits currently in stock is

Re: From the Peak

2009-02-23 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Ira: I think it's better, but I wonder if you cropped too much. I only had in mind to crop out the building on the right and leave everything else as is. Still, I like it. Big cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Ira Bryant irabry...@sbcglobal.net To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: Cleaning the memory card slot

2009-02-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/23/2009 1:20:38 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, jn...@yahoo.com.br writes: My wife gave me a Visible Dust sensor brush, but I am a little concerned, you know... Any help will be appreciated. Take care, João = I've had the Visible Dust brush for several years

Re: PESO - Shy Smile?

2009-02-23 Thread Christine Aguila
I agree with Paul--another one for the book, Frank. I like the title Flirting better as well, but hey call it what you want--great pic either way. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent:

Re: PESO - Shy Smile?

2009-02-23 Thread David Savage
Speaking of titles how about Holding Your Own? :-D Cheers, Dave 2009/2/24 Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net: I agree with Paul--another one for the book, Frank.  I like the title Flirting better as well, but hey call it what you want--great pic either way.  Cheers, Christine -

Re: Carnival

2009-02-23 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Toine: Really fun GESO. Loved the angle on #7 the flying guy--excellent there. Looks like everyone is having a great time. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Toine jack.isid...@gmail.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 11:55 AM Subject: Geso:

Re: GESO - Growing up Puppy

2009-02-23 Thread Christine Aguila
You're right--cute pics of cute dogs. Lately I've been thinking it might be nice to have a dog, but then I think about having to walk it during the winter I go off the idea. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: K20D Price Drop

2009-02-23 Thread Paul Sorenson
Adorama has it for 799.99 - body only -p Scott Loveless wrote: On 2/23/09, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I'd advise waiting to see who lists the K20D at that price and review their reputation. To all still shopping for one, I hope it's true. Jack Looks like BH has already

Re: OT - British PM

2009-02-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Cotty, Interesting interview and a somewhat difficult location to shoot in. 9 minutes with two cameras in a moving train. Not anything we see over here. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 1:03 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: In London last night, up before dawn this morning for a 2

Re: Bad news for Ritz....

2009-02-23 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 2/23/2009 11:15:03 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, war...@gmail.com writes: Probably not so good news for anyone holding an extended warranty on equipment from them. http://www.pdnpulse.com/2009/02/ritz-camera-files-for-bankruptcy.html William Robb = I've been

NorCal PDML gathering in Sacramento, Saturday March 14 (2nd announcement)

2009-02-23 Thread Mark Erickson
All, The state of California (finally) has a budget, so they won't be closing and selling off the Capitol grounds in Sacramento. This is the 2nd announcement for our planned 2nd Saturday NorCal PDML gathering. Its a little less than three weeks away. Weather willing, we'll have a great time!

Re: Cleaning the memory card slot

2009-02-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
João, I've got along with the in-camera 'sensor shake' and a rocket blower bulb on the K10D K20D. Both are weather sealed on the memory card slot ( others), so not any problems there. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 10:36 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 2/23/2009

Re: The Book...

2009-02-23 Thread ann sanfedele
eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 2/23/2009 6:31:58 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, s...@stans-photography.info writes: When I tell people about PDML, I usually mention the number of countries represented, the quality of the photographers who share their work, and the occasional

Re: PDML Annual !

2009-02-23 Thread David Savage
I'm officially pi55ed off. Never again am I having things delivered to my home. Those in residence are unreliable after 12pm to say the fucking least. Sorry, but I really needed to vent. DS 2009/2/23 David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com: Mine is en route from New South Wales... Living at the

Re: PDML Annual !

2009-02-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, It will be there tomorrow, and worth the wait. By the way, your sky pix look fantastic, much better on paper than over the Internet. The star trails and the stacks of rock (Pinnacles?) really made a surreal landscape with great depth to it. Felt like I could walk into the page and look

Re: PESO - Shy Smile?

2009-02-23 Thread Bruce Dayton
Nicely done. I like this moment you caught. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, February 23, 2009, 1:08:44 PM, you wrote: ft http://knarf-underground.blogspot.com/2009/02/shy-smile.html ft Comments always welcome. ft cheers, ft frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: One of my favourite spots

2009-02-23 Thread Bruce Dayton
Always a pleasure to view your submissions. You continue to present such fascinating images. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, February 23, 2009, 2:36:18 PM, you wrote: RRR Watching them dump white-hot slag and quench coke, taking photos, making RRR sound recordings, listening to BBC Radio 4 on

RE: OT - British PM

2009-02-23 Thread Anthony Farr
-Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Cotty Sent: Tuesday, 24 February 2009 10:16 AM To: pentax list Subject: Re: OT - British PM On 23/2/09, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: Comes up with a message box that sez I

Re: OT - British PM

2009-02-23 Thread David Savage
2009/2/24 Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com: Interestingly, the system detection told me I was using Safari in Windows NT 5.1 (I'm actually on WinXP Home.  Apparently (in my untrained estimation) Chrome is a Safari based browser even though there's no Safari for Windows. Actually there is a

RE: OT - British PM

2009-02-23 Thread Anthony Farr
-Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Savage Actually there is a Safari for windoze out now. DS Can't hurt to look into it then. Thanks for the heads-up, Dave. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: GESO - Growing up Puppy

2009-02-23 Thread Bob W
You're right--cute pics of cute dogs. Lately I've been thinking it might be nice to have a dog, but then I think about having to walk it during the winter I go off the idea. Cheers, Christine http://www.web-options.com/Snow/content/_2020394_large.html Bob -- PDML

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