Re: EVFs ...

2009-05-13 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On May 12, 2009, at 8:12 PM, Graydon wrote: ... I hate them with a mad inhuman passion. ... My apologies. I thought I was having a discussion with a sane human being. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Netbook doubles as an imagetank

2009-05-13 Thread Toine
LR 2.3 runs snappy on the little machine. In the next days I will import (all) my PEF files from the desktop to see if and when it crashes. Tagging and sorting should be no problem. The screen and LED backlight isn't good enough for serious editing or calibrating. Only problem I noticed is the

Re: EVFs ...

2009-05-13 Thread Jos from Holland
Wrong argument Godfrey, with such low lighting ratios, the contrast of the scene is dominantly determined by the white to black ratio of the subject, this will be a lot higher otherwise it would result in a very dull picture, it can be higher than even the human eye can cover. Did I

PESO Lake Michigan Waves

2009-05-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: I believe this is my 1st wave shoot. I probably shot about 90 pics, but this was the best of the bunch. The others weren't very interesting mainly because I didn't time the shots right or the wave didn't turn out as dramatic as I thought it might or the composition was

Re: PESO - Alex Rides!

2009-05-13 Thread mike wilson
Christian christ...@skofteland.net wrote: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.com/2009/05/first-place-to-aryeh.html Funny, my friend Jim has a Cervello and sent me that link before I checked my mail here. Obviously he is following your blog. I really like the traditional geometry and

Re: Pentax and GFM

2009-05-13 Thread mike wilson
Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 12/5/09, Doug Brewer, discombobulated, unleashed: Actually, there will be opportunity to examine the cameras (yes, plural) throughout the weekend, and maybe some other stuff to examine/test/fondle. Warm up those SD cards, boys. Daddy's got the goods.

Re: OT PESO - Dales Gorge

2009-05-13 Thread Toine
Yes, Beautiful. Must look great hanging on a high wall (or door). Toine 2009/5/13 David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com: G'day All, Yet another from my Pilbra trip: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/3524804483/ Direct link (~230kb)

Re: PESO Lake Michigan Waves

2009-05-13 Thread mike wilson
Joking aside, I think you need to get closer. Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Everyone: I believe this is my 1st wave shoot. I probably shot about 90 pics, but this was the best of the bunch. The others weren't very interesting mainly because I didn't time the

Re: Pentax and GFM

2009-05-13 Thread Derby Chang
Cotty wrote: On 12/5/09, Doug Brewer, discombobulated, unleashed: Actually, there will be opportunity to examine the cameras (yes, plural) throughout the weekend, and maybe some other stuff to examine/test/fondle. Warm up those SD cards, boys. Daddy's got the goods. Thanks go out to the

Re: OT PESO - Dales Gorge

2009-05-13 Thread Derby Chang
David Savage wrote: G'day All, Yet another from my Pilbra trip: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/3524804483/ Direct link (~230kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3524804483_ed943eeb19_o.jpg 4 frames processed in LR stitched in PTGui. The web version doesn't do the original

Re: A Pentax 16-50mm F2.8 DA* a little sad story

2009-05-13 Thread Angel Ramos
Good news! I got a confirmation email from Pentax. The lens will be fixed under warranty as I expected. It seems there was a defect on it. I will update when I receive it with information on what was the real problem. Angel Angel Ramos wrote: Hopefully, you know Murphy's Law is always

Re: New K body coming... official !

2009-05-13 Thread Frits Wüthrich
Thibouille wrote: There are now teasers and /or countdown timers on multiple official Pentax websites including: http://www.pentax.jp/japan/index.php http://www.pentax.es/home.htm Pentax Europe (Germany) is even looking for people (10 max) for spreading the word on the net (youtube, forums

Re: Netbook doubles as an imagetank

2009-05-13 Thread Tim Øsleby
A few days ago I tried a test version LR 2.3 at a notebook I borrowed. With about 100 files it was snappy. Faster than my 1.4 installation at my regular box. But after importing a few more it slowed down considerably. So I would appreciate it if you reported back after some more use. --

Re: New K body coming... official !

2009-05-13 Thread David Savage
2009/5/9 William Robb war...@gmail.com: - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts  Subject: Re: New K body coming... official ! I'm looking forward to the annual Running of the Seals through the streets of Ottawa. They are importing talent for it this year:

Re: OT PESO - Dales Gorge

2009-05-13 Thread David Savage
2009/5/13 Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au: David Savage wrote: G'day All, Yet another from my Pilbra trip: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/3524804483/ Direct link (~230kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3524804483_ed943eeb19_o.jpg 4 frames processed in LR stitched in

Re: PESO Lake Michigan Waves

2009-05-13 Thread paul stenquist
Pretty scene. Nice light and good timing. I'd like to see you try something more dramatic. Perhaps get in tighter of use a longer lens, so the closest breaking wave fills more than half the frame and overflows it in places. Paul On May 13, 2009, at 2:50 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi

Wedding Photographer

2009-05-13 Thread Christian
http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bfs/1126049517.html -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/ -- 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 Lake Michigan Waves

2009-05-13 Thread David Savage
Nothing wrong with those. My only suggestion would be to go for a square crop. The LH side adds nothing to the shot IMHO. If you ever make it down to this remote outpost of humanity I'll take you to some places that have awesome waves :-) DS 2009/5/13 Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net:

Re: Wedding Photographer

2009-05-13 Thread Derby Chang
Christian wrote: http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bfs/1126049517.html I own a camera therefore I can take photos like the pros, who charge alot more. MARK...MARK...MARK -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT PESO - Dales Gorge

2009-05-13 Thread Derby Chang
David Savage wrote: 2009/5/13 Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au: David Savage wrote: G'day All, Yet another from my Pilbra trip: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/3524804483/ Direct link (~230kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3524804483_ed943eeb19_o.jpg 4 frames processed

Re: Wedding Photographer

2009-05-13 Thread David Savage
ROTFLMAO. DS 2009/5/13 Christian christ...@skofteland.net: http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bfs/1126049517.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

Re: Sample Image - A70-210 on digital was RE: DA* 60-250 at BH

2009-05-13 Thread James
Look at the first image here. www.eftel.net.au/~james_bradford/peso.htm taken with an A70/210 at F32 on macro setting with a K10D, no flash. That lens has been pulled apart and fungus cleaned off. (not by me) James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Wedding Photographer

2009-05-13 Thread Doug Brewer
Christian wrote: http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bfs/1126049517.html that's freaking awesome -- 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 Lake Michigan Waves

2009-05-13 Thread Jack Davis
Very nice timing, Christine. I believe I prefer the composition of the one including the second jogger. Not because of the jogger, but because you don't need that much left side. Overall wave action is great and grabbing two crashing waves with the jogger in between makes it special. Jack

Re: Some snaps

2009-05-13 Thread Doug Brewer
Always a pleasure seeing your work, Bob. That last one is a classic. Congrats. -- 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: Wedding Photographer

2009-05-13 Thread Doug Franklin
Christian wrote: http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bfs/1126049517.html I think we should all vote for it as a Best of Craigslist entry. I'm sure that his wit will be wasted on some people, and he'll actually get queries. :-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: New K body coming... official !

2009-05-13 Thread Matthew Miller
On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 11:49:57AM +0200, Frits Wüthrich wrote: I read on the Dutch Pentax web site http://www.pentax.nl/nl/photo/news/71/ there is a new X70 camera, combining a SLR with teh comfort of a compactcamera (point and shoot) and the functions of a video camera. The X in X70

Re: Wedding Photographer

2009-05-13 Thread Matthew Miller
On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 07:21:47AM -0400, Christian wrote: http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bfs/1126049517.html Wow, that's priceless. The I own a camera therefore I can take photos like the pros, who charge alot more line reveals it as definitely a fake, but it's still funny. I think my

PESO - Simple Pleasure

2009-05-13 Thread frank theriault
Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bicycle. -- John F. Kennedy http://mondociclismo.blogspot.com/2009/05/simple-pleasure.html Scroll down and click on the pic to make it bigger. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson --

Re: OT PESO - Dales Gorge

2009-05-13 Thread mike wilson
David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: Your wish...(~3MB): http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/D700/0111_lrg.jpg Not quite full size. The top half (rocks, not trees) seems to be out of focus. Is that deliberate? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Sample Image - A70-210 on digital was RE: DA* 60-250 at BH

2009-05-13 Thread JC OConnell
I can see using f32 for macro dof issues, but the lens is sharper in the f8-f11 range JC O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom - Thomas Jefferson -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of

Re: PESO - Simple Pleasure

2009-05-13 Thread mike wilson
frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bicycle. -- John F. Kennedy http://mondociclismo.blogspot.com/2009/05/simple-pleasure.html Scroll down and click on the pic to make it bigger. They look like they don't have to share

Re: EVFs ...

2009-05-13 Thread Luiz Felipe
Boris, I have a little more 645 experience and agree about the finder. Also still use 35mm cameras, mostly the Mx and have used the Lx since early 1982. I think those are among the better optical finders. Ever. Yes, did try F2, F3, owned and used F1n. Make mine optical. While I'm still to

Re: Yet more DA lenses on film

2009-05-13 Thread Luiz Felipe
Boris Liberman escreveu: Haven't got anything just yet, but I don't give up hope. Derby Chang wrote: I promised I'd send Boris a few more tests of DA lenses on film. That is one BORING way to spend a morning, but the results are interesting. The files are on their way to you via

Re: Yet more DA lenses on film

2009-05-13 Thread Luiz Felipe
Sorry, live round this time... Again, thanks! - I had hopes on the 50~200... Well, we really can't always get what we want. Still hoping one or two of those longish zooms would cover 35mm, not too bad, not too expenive... LF Boris Liberman escreveu: Haven't got anything just yet, but

Re: New K body coming... official !

2009-05-13 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Matthew Miller Subject: Re: New K body coming... official ! Think this one isn't very exciting. It's a small-sensor super-zoom PS camera that I don't think Pentax even designed themselves -- it's suspiciously like the Nikon Coolpix P90. I think both

Re: Wedding Photographer

2009-05-13 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Christian Subject: Wedding Photographer http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bfs/1126049517.html At least he's honest about it, probably even down to being able to take pictures like the pros. And think about it in relation to the divorce rate and how

Re: Pentax and GFM

2009-05-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bill, Just order one. You know what's gonna happen. Lots of chatter on how nice the new camera is, several pictures. Resistance is futile... Regards, Bob S. On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 10:20 PM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Stan Halpin Subject: Re:

ot, but still pentax-related: an apology

2009-05-13 Thread Luiz Felipe
No, it's not about the joke on Boris... I have just finished a tough project, and the last few days I simply skimmed the PDML daily looking for specific bits that would allow me to get the most out of my current photo gear in the photographic part of said project. The interesting part is the

Re: Netbook doubles as an imagetank

2009-05-13 Thread Paul Sorenson
Me, too. I use an Acer w/a 120GB HD. The optical drive would be a nice addition, but I just picked up a 320GB portable HD for about 70USD which works well for additional storage. The Acer has two SD slots and three USB ports so even flash drives for additional storage are viable options.

Re: EVFs ...too much engery consumption?

2009-05-13 Thread Luiz Felipe
Well, the optical finders really are close to battery free, depending on the amout of zooming - and assuming the finder as zoom-capable. Taking DSLRs into account, the EVF replaces the entire mirror assembly, wich would present some battery use when winding - after each shot. Add some other

RE: Pentax and GFM

2009-05-13 Thread Desjardins, Steve
And people will say this even if it's terrible, just to make you buy it. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 9:57 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax and GFM Bill, Just

Re: New K body coming... official !

2009-05-13 Thread Thibouille
K-7 picture leaked. http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/593539-post169.html This is NO fake :) -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT PESO - Dales Gorge

2009-05-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, You seem noteably sharper at the bottom water falls than at the top. Is that just the lens or what? Is it possible to change focus over the pano? Cool image none the less... Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 6:07 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: 2009/5/13 Derby Chang

Re: PESO - Simple Pleasure

2009-05-13 Thread Luiz Felipe
Very, very interesting Frank! Great moment. Couldn't help but wonder how it'd look in color... LF frank theriault escreveu: Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bicycle. -- John F. Kennedy http://mondociclismo.blogspot.com/2009/05/simple-pleasure.html Scroll down and click on

Re: Wedding Photographer

2009-05-13 Thread Luiz Felipe
Really amazing... LF Christian escreveu: http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bfs/1126049517.html -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Pentax and GFM

2009-05-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
The bean counters at Pentax Canada have a separate profit center set-up for Saskatchewan just because of Bill. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 9:10 AM, Desjardins, Steve desjard...@wlu.edu wrote: And people will say this even if it's terrible, just to make you buy it. -Original

Re: OT PESO - Dales Gorge

2009-05-13 Thread Graydon
On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 09:15:39AM -0500, Bob Sullivan scripsit: Dave, You seem noteably sharper at the bottom water falls than at the top. Is that just the lens or what? It might be a deliberate decision to make it look that little bit more like what you'd actually see, standing at the base

Re: EVFs ...

2009-05-13 Thread Adam Maas
On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 2:45 AM, Jos from Holland jos_from_holl...@onsnet.nu wrote: Did I understand well, that the ease of manual focussing is not because the view finder is so super bright or clear etc, but more because of the strong focusing aid? I can immagen that that could be a basic

Re: PESO Lake Michigan Waves

2009-05-13 Thread Luiz Felipe
That's good Christine! Nice timing, I like the composition - to the point I miss the shoreline in the second crop, even as I don't particularly enjoy the dark clad person. I don't have particularly interesting waves shot, but in my attempts I found some rithm present in all cases, with the

Re: PESO Lake Michigan Waves

2009-05-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Christine, I like the second one a bit better, but it's a tough choice. The strongest element in these is the curved shore. I love it. Catching the big splashes can be tough. You did well. Go in stronger winds or worse weather for more chances, but watch where you're standing or you'll be wet or

Re: PESO - Brugge Station

2009-05-13 Thread Luiz Felipe
Disturbing, Rick. Very interesting, I'd choose the second but there is some human, yellow clad reflection that should go, IMHO. Wonder about a softer light, with less shadows. Really not the Brugge I have in mind. LF Rick Womer escreveu: I have mixed feelings about these. They are not the

Re: New K body coming... official !

2009-05-13 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Thibouille Subject: Re: New K body coming... official ! K-7 picture leaked. http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/593539-post169.html This is NO fake :) Wow, these guys have a time machine now. How did I miss that? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Pentax and GFM

2009-05-13 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan Subject: Re: Pentax and GFM Bill, Just order one. You know what's gonna happen. Lots of chatter on how nice the new camera is, several pictures. Resistance is futile... Like I need your help for this. Thanks Bob. William Robb -- PDML

Re: New K body coming... official !

2009-05-13 Thread Thibouille
The background is fake of course but I suspect this really is not the interesting bit? No fake meant the picture of the camera, Bill. Thought it was obvious =D -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB

Re: PESO 2009 - 061, 062, 063 - GDG

2009-05-13 Thread Luiz Felipe
Very interesting indeed, Godfrey. Make mine #2. LF Godfrey DiGiorgi escreveu: A trio of still life photos from this morning walk: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3526297701_e58c817b3b_o.jpg 061 - Four Two Crossing - Sunnyvale 2009 ISO 100 @ f/2.8 @ 1/60 sec flickr page:

Re: EVFs ...

2009-05-13 Thread Graydon
On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 11:03:56PM -0700, Godfrey DiGiorgi scripsit: On May 12, 2009, at 8:12 PM, Graydon wrote: ... I hate them with a mad inhuman passion. ... My apologies. I thought I was having a discussion with a sane human being. Note to self; rhetorical exaggeration of limited

Re: Netbook doubles as an imagetank

2009-05-13 Thread Nick Wright
As cheap as memory cards are (taking into account that they are reusable), you could just copy the cards to the netbook and then mail the card home. That would save you the extra step of toting around a DVD burner, and the DVDs. Plus I'm guessing it might be a bit cheaper to mail an sd card

Re: Pentax and GFM

2009-05-13 Thread Scott Loveless
On 5/13/09, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan Subject: Re: Pentax and GFM Bill, Just order one. You know what's gonna happen. Lots of chatter on how nice the new camera is, several pictures. Resistance is futile... Like I need

Test -- Again

2009-05-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola, Esq
Help! I usually read PDML mail and respond via gmail. For some time, however, I have been unable to post messages to PDML from my gmail account. Some of my replies to other threads get through, but some do not. I have, therefore opened a new account using my office email account. That

Re: PESO - Simple Pleasure

2009-05-13 Thread Christian
frank theriault wrote: Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bicycle. -- John F. Kennedy http://mondociclismo.blogspot.com/2009/05/simple-pleasure.html Scroll down and click on the pic to make it bigger. Nice grab, frank. -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/

Re: Test -- Again

2009-05-13 Thread Nick Wright
Is your email client set to simple text? On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 10:22 AM, Daniel J. Matyola, Esq d...@stanleypmlaw.com wrote: Help! I usually read PDML mail and respond via gmail.  For some time, however, I have been unable to post messages to PDML from my gmail account.  Some of my replies

Re: Netbook doubles as an imagetank

2009-05-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Last trip I used 2 - 8Gb cards and a single 16GB card. Downloaded these to my laptop, but didn't erase until I backed them up at home. That really worked just fine. 32 Gb is getting to be a bit much for my laptop to swallow. Driving next time, so maybe I'll take a portable hard drive. Regards, Bob

Re: PESO - Simple Pleasure

2009-05-13 Thread Jack Davis
Ya' really nailed this one, Frank! Everything about it works for me. Composition, his expression, etc..etc. I think most of us remember that moment. Jack --- On Wed, 5/13/09, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO -

OT - Ring My Bell

2009-05-13 Thread frank theriault
My little show was pushed up by a week (I found this out late last week), so I was in Toronto's city hall until late last night mounting and hanging and changing my mind and hanging in a different order and changing my mind again... But as of this morning all 18 prints were hanging in the west

Re: Test -- Again

2009-05-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Nick's suggestion is good - plain text ony. Don't let anything re-set your sending mode (Think responding to a JCO post). I had trouble with gmail until I told the pdml to send me an acknowledgment post. I don't know what that did, but no troubles now and still getting acknowledgements.

Re: OT - Ring My Bell

2009-05-13 Thread Scott Loveless
That's very cool, Frank. Congrats! But how is this OT? On 5/13/09, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: My little show was pushed up by a week (I found this out late last week), so I was in Toronto's city hall until late last night mounting and hanging and changing my mind and

Re: OT PESO - Dales Gorge

2009-05-13 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 6:53 PM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, Yet another from my Pilbra trip: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/3524804483/ Direct link (~230kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3620/3524804483_ed943eeb19_o.jpg 4 frames processed in LR stitched

Re: OT - Ring My Bell

2009-05-13 Thread Jack Davis
All totally cool, Frank. Congratulations!! Jack --- On Wed, 5/13/09, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: OT - Ring My Bell To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 9:02 AM My little show

Re: Pentax and GFM

2009-05-13 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Re: Pentax and GFM Bill, Just order one. You know what's gonna happen. Lots of chatter on how nice the new camera is, several pictures. Resistance is futile... Like I need your help for this. Thanks Bob. The only way

Re: Test -- Again

2009-05-13 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola, Esq Subject: Test -- Again Does anyone have any ideas as what I can to to get my posting privileges back? Sucking up to Doug might help. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Ring My Bell

2009-05-13 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Re: OT - Ring My Bell That's very cool, Frank. Congrats! But how is this OT? It's a success story of a photographer who uses Pentax? Would someone please tell me why it's snowing again? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Netbook doubles as an imagetank

2009-05-13 Thread Toine
Imported 700 K20D PEF in LR without any problems. Runs as smooth as my big desktop. Rendering previews takes more time as expected with a small atom cpu. This netbook has 2Gb which makes all the difference. Also discovered I can set the resilotion to 1024x768 which enables scrolling but all the

Re: PESO 2009 - 061, 062, 063 - GDG

2009-05-13 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 8:47 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: A trio of still life photos from this morning walk: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3526297701_e58c817b3b_o.jpg  061 - Four Two Crossing - Sunnyvale 2009  ISO 100 @ f/2.8 @ 1/60 sec  flickr page:

Re: Pentax and GFM

2009-05-13 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 11:53 AM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: I'll hold out for the pro model, thank you. Are they not making it in black? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Pentax and GFM

2009-05-13 Thread Graydon
On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 12:38:48PM -0400, frank theriault scripsit: On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 11:53 AM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: I'll hold out for the pro model, thank you. Are they not making it in black? Only Japan will get the black model. For Canada Pentax marketing is still

Re: OT - Ring My Bell

2009-05-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Frank, Here's hoping it's the first of many. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 11:02 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: My little show was pushed up by a week (I found this out late last week), so I was in Toronto's city hall until late last night mounting and hanging

DA* 60-250/4 - the first intoxicating tests

2009-05-13 Thread AlunFoto
In one cautious sentence: I think this one has indeed been worth waiting for. Jostein Btw, Anyone want to buy a cheap Sigma EX 70-200 f/2.8? -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Ring My Bell

2009-05-13 Thread Christian
That's awesome, frank. You better be working on a book of bicycle/messenger photos. -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/ frank theriault wrote: My little show was pushed up by a week (I found this out late last week), so I was in Toronto's city hall until late last night

Re: PESO 2009 - 061, 062, 063 - GDG

2009-05-13 Thread Ken Waller
Nice, simple captures all. I was surprised they were all in color ! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com Subject: PESO 2009 - 061, 062, 063 - GDG A trio of still life photos from this morning walk:

GESO - the terrible beauty

2009-05-13 Thread Doug Brewer
http://www.drivingtheflies.com/?p=1214 -- 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: Test -- Again

2009-05-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, guys for the suggestions. This is being sent from gmail with plain text. Please let me know if that solves the problem Dan M On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 11:53 AM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: DA* 60-250/4 - the first intoxicating tests

2009-05-13 Thread paul stenquist
Mine is scheduled to arrive today. I'm looking forward to playing with it. Paul On May 13, 2009, at 1:25 PM, AlunFoto wrote: In one cautious sentence: I think this one has indeed been worth waiting for. Jostein Btw, Anyone want to buy a cheap Sigma EX 70-200 f/2.8? --

OT: Ten Tips for Shooting People

2009-05-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Intended for rank amateurs, not pros like us, but still interesting: http://www.bspcn.com/2009/05/11/10-tips-for-people-photography/ Please note: This is also a test to see if you problem posting through gmail has been resolved. I would appreciate hearing from someone to confirm that this post

Re: PESO Lake Michigan Waves

2009-05-13 Thread Ken Waller
Nice captures, but I pick the first cause you gave the seawall more room to the RH edge. Nice use of the seawall as a lead in/out of the image. It could do with less of that blank sky also. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila

Re: Wedding Photographer

2009-05-13 Thread Ken Waller
L O L ! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Christian christ...@skofteland.net Subject: Wedding Photographer http://lynchburg.craigslist.org/bfs/1126049517.html -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: DA* 60-250/4 - the first intoxicating tests

2009-05-13 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: AlunFoto Subject: DA* 60-250/4 - the first intoxicating tests In one cautious sentence: I think this one has indeed been worth waiting for. Shut up. Just STFU. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Ten Tips for Shooting People

2009-05-13 Thread paul stenquist
There's only one tip that counts when shooting people: Make sure you get them with the first shot, so they don't have a chance to return fire. Any other rules are just window dressing. Paul On May 13, 2009, at 1:53 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Intended for rank amateurs, not pros like us,

Re: GESO - the terrible beauty

2009-05-13 Thread paul stenquist
Well documented. Sorry to hear of the loss of property and life. On May 13, 2009, at 1:45 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: http://www.drivingtheflies.com/?p=1214 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: OT: Ten Tips for Shooting People

2009-05-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
As an old Marine, that reminds me of the sniper's motto One shot, one kill. On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 2:11 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: There's only one tip that counts when shooting people: Make sure you get them with the first shot, so they don't have a chance to return

Re: Test -- Again

2009-05-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Reading you loud and clear! On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 12:46 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, guys for the suggestions. This is being sent from gmail with plain text.  Please let me know if that solves the problem Dan M On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 11:53 AM, William Robb

PESO - Plum Twig

2009-05-13 Thread AlunFoto
http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2009/05/plum-twig.html Bill Robb, this link is specially for you: http://turl.no/3lk cheers, Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: GESO - the terrible beauty

2009-05-13 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 1:45 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: http://www.drivingtheflies.com/?p=1214 The last one is especially moving. A awesome series of an awful event. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO - the terrible beauty

2009-05-13 Thread AlunFoto
What Frank said. Devastating. Jostein 2009/5/13 Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com: http://www.drivingtheflies.com/?p=1214 -- 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: OT: Ten Tips for Shooting People

2009-05-13 Thread Charles Robinson
On May 13, 2009, at 12:53, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Intended for rank amateurs, not pros like us, but still interesting: http://www.bspcn.com/2009/05/11/10-tips-for-people-photography/ Post received, but the website is not responding. Ah well! -Charles -- Charles Robinson -

Re: New K body coming... official !

2009-05-13 Thread Thibouille
Back of the camera (look at the useful buttons :) http://www1.picfront.org/picture/zmeljDCTlvW/img/Heute-Journal.jpg Again, camera pic is genuine. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing:

Re: PESO Lake Michigan Waves

2009-05-13 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 2:50 AM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Everyone: I believe this is my 1st wave shoot.  I probably shot about 90 pics, but this was the best of the bunch.  The others weren't very interesting mainly because I didn't time the shots right or the wave

Re: Peso Trillium's

2009-05-13 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, May 12, 2009 at 6:38 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: The Trillium's are now out. I usually leave for my first pick up, 5 minutes early and park on a nice quiet street, in the country, and wait. Perfect opportunity to grab a few shots with out any pressure.

Re: PESO - Plum Twig

2009-05-13 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 2:55 PM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2009/05/plum-twig.html Bill Robb, this link is specially for you: http://turl.no/3lk I like the austere, simple composition. The light/shade is lovely. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a

Re: New K body coming... official !

2009-05-13 Thread Jack Davis
Sorta' boxy looking. I don't want one. There, I feel much better. EEEHHH!! Jack --- On Wed, 5/13/09, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: From: Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com Subject: Re: New K body coming... official ! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, May

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