Re: Little write-up on Pentax stuff

2009-10-18 Thread David Mann
On Oct 18, 2009, at 4:20 AM, Adam Maas wrote: Interestingly, one of the main reasons I prefer the LX to the K2 is the meter readout. The analog needle is just too hard to see in poor light. Oh yes I did forget about the inability to see the K2's needle in low light. My beef with the LX

Re: Bargain Bin Score

2009-10-18 Thread Carlos R
Adam Maas escribió: Just picked up a *istDS, good condition, for $150. Didn't need another camera but at that price I couldn't resist. Question for anybody using Adaptall-2 kit on their Pentax's, I've got a proper KA adapter but it doesn't seem to pass aperture info to the body. I'm

On-topic at last!

2009-10-18 Thread Bob W
For the first time in how many years? I'm writing an on-topic post. I was mooching around in one of the camera shops in Central London yesterday and noticed in one of their cabinets a SMC-A 28-80/3.5-4.5 lens, and it was only about £69- if I remember correctly. Now, back in the day when I used

OT: Sweden - a nation of bunny-boilers

2009-10-18 Thread Bob W
Oh well, back to my normal off-topic gibberish: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8309156.stm Bob -- 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: OT: Sweden - a nation of bunny-boilers

2009-10-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Bob W wrote: Oh well, back to my normal off-topic gibberish: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8309156.stm Bob and here I thought the bunnies were being boiled for stew... -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with

Re: On-topic at last!

2009-10-18 Thread Boris Liberman
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Now, back in the day when I used Pentax gear I would have killed to find one of these lenses - they seem to be quite rare over here, and I never did own one, although the non-SMC version is quite common. I was very tempted to

RE: Question re GPS and geotagging

2009-10-18 Thread Stig Vidar
Glad to hear that someone find it useful. Stig Vidar Hovland Mobile phones with GPS are rather cheap today ( http://www.dustinhome.no/pd_5010198934.aspx ) and can run car navigation software, terrain nav. software or simple GPX loggers. I did this on our trip to London and my phone was

Re: OT: Sweden - a nation of bunny-boilers

2009-10-18 Thread Brian Walters
Biomal fuels. Now that's a word I hadn't come across before. Wonder if it could be applied to our over supply of feral camels? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:37

Re: Bargain Bin Score

2009-10-18 Thread Adam Maas
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 5:10 AM, Carlos R carlos_r...@teleline.es wrote: Adam Maas escribió: Just picked up a *istDS, good condition, for $150. Didn't need another camera but at that price I couldn't resist. Question for anybody using Adaptall-2 kit on their Pentax's, I've got a proper KA

Re: GESO Altimate indulgence

2009-10-18 Thread Bob Sullivan
Love it, complete with sprinkles... And then the ice cream mutash! Get those shots now, he'll be a teenager before you know it. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 9:45 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, A couple of pics of my little guy enjoying a timeless treat

Re: PESO: Plagiarising Godfrey

2009-10-18 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Oct 14, 2009 at 11:57 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: No point hiding the obvious. I stumbled across this scene and immediately thought WWGD?. But seeing as he was on the other coast, I had to man up and take the shot myself. Maybe I should've titled it Godfrey's Over There.

Re: OT PESO - Painted Desert.

2009-10-18 Thread David Savage
2009/10/18 Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com: On 16/10/2009, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: Taken at sunrise in the Painted Desert near Arckaringa Station. 11 frame hand held pano, D700. AF-S 70-200mm. Very nicely done Dave, have you made a pano bracket for that behemoth yet? Nah.

Re: PESO Elan

2009-10-18 Thread David Savage
2009/10/18 Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com: On 16/10/2009, Christian christ...@skofteland.net wrote: Nice.  sigh 2 more months and I'll be there.  Can't wait.  We should start planning the Oz/Sydney PDML meet. :-) Great idea, was thinking a drive down the coast day trip or more might

RE: Bargain Bin Score

2009-10-18 Thread Desjardins, Steve
Good score. The *ist D is a tough little camera and a remarkably useful backup. I have an *ist D with the grip and an A 50 f1.7 at the office. I ignore it, abise it, grab it as needed, and it always gets the job done. I am reminded of using the my old MX. -Original Message- From:

RE: GESO Altimate indulgence

2009-10-18 Thread Desjardins, Steve
The second one with the featured tongue is classic. It's important to save these. They grow up so soon, and you suddenly realize that you need embarrassing photos to show to their college friends. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf

RE: OT: Sweden - a nation of bunny-boilers

2009-10-18 Thread Desjardins, Steve
MPB (Miles per bunny). Doesn't OZ have a bunny problem? Y'all could be the next Saudi Arabia. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Brian Walters Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2009 7:34 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT:

RE: OT: Sweden - a nation of bunny-boilers

2009-10-18 Thread Desjardins, Steve
BTW, thanks Bob. We are just starting the hydrocarbon fuel portion of my environmental chemistry class and this will make a superb opening section. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Desjardins, Steve Sent: Sunday, October 18,

Re: OT: Sweden - a nation of bunny-boilers

2009-10-18 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 10/18/2009 2:40:44 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, p...@web-options.com writes: Oh well, back to my normal off-topic gibberish: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8309156.stm Bob Yeah, can't let that on topic stuff go to your head. Marnie aka Doe ;-)

Re: OT: Sweden - a nation of bunny-boilers

2009-10-18 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 10/18/2009 7:28:33 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, desjard...@wlu.edu writes: Biomal fuels. Now that's a word I hadn't come across before. Wonder if it could be applied to our over supply of feral camels? Cheers Brian == How about feral turkeys? Marnie aka

Re: Photos from Boston's Pentaxian meetup

2009-10-18 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 1:15 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Mark realises that he's just medet me: http://lh4.ggpht.com/_i6tc3TCyOTA/StaFEfRc3iI/Cpg/UxmGEz_lTAw/IMGP6102-small.jpg Thats the way he looks after his GFM hike.:-) Dave Another kiss captured on camera:

Re: Bargain Bin Score

2009-10-18 Thread Adam Maas
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 10:22 AM, Desjardins, Steve desjard...@wlu.edu wrote: Good score.  The *ist D is a tough little camera and a remarkably useful backup.  I have an *ist D with the grip and an A 50 f1.7 at the office.  I ignore it, abise it, grab it as needed, and it always gets the job

Re: OT: Sweden - a nation of bunny-boilers

2009-10-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Industry used to be fueled by whale oil, bunnies are kind of lean thought. Desjardins, Steve wrote: BTW, thanks Bob. We are just starting the hydrocarbon fuel portion of my environmental chemistry class and this will make a superb opening section. -Original Message- From:

Re: Question re GPS and geotagging

2009-10-18 Thread AlunFoto
Stig, Sorry about late reply. Thanks for the offer on the GPS log files, but in case of Greenwich I think I have pretty good control on the placenames. :-) I wasn't aware that GPS enabled cellphones were that cheap now. Thanks for the tip! Makes me regret buying the GlobalSat unit since my old

RE: OT: Sweden - a nation of bunny-boilers

2009-10-18 Thread Bob W
A fine sport could be devised by mounting a harpoon on a land yacht, and heading for Watership Down Industry used to be fueled by whale oil, bunnies are kind of lean thought. Desjardins, Steve wrote: BTW, thanks Bob. We are just starting the hydrocarbon fuel portion of my

Re: OT: Sweden - a nation of bunny-boilers

2009-10-18 Thread Toine
With an average of 70% water it won't help much in heating your home. I would suggest burning mummified bunnies. Toine 2009/10/18 Bob W p...@web-options.com: Oh well, back to my normal off-topic gibberish: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8309156.stm Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - If They Say So

2009-10-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 09:30:08PM -0400, frank theriault wrote: Couldn't resist this one - oh those wacky guerrilla artists! http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2009/10/if-they-say-so.html Great shot! Had to leave it in colour, didn't I? Hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

Re: Peso - Washington, DC Zoo

2009-10-18 Thread Larry Colen
Excellent shots! On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 11:25:08PM -0700, gldnbearz wrote: In addition to the wide angle zooms, I was able to find room for the DA 55-300 in my luggage. These are from the Smithsonian National Zoo.

OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread Cotty
I think I might have posted the same thing exactly one year ago. gloat Congrats Jenson, F1 Champion! GO BRITS. /gloat -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

RE: OT: Sweden - a nation of bunny-boilers

2009-10-18 Thread Bob W
Don't tell me, tell Bennie and Björn. Bjöb With an average of 70% water it won't help much in heating your home. I would suggest burning mummified bunnies. Toine 2009/10/18 Bob W p...@web-options.com: Oh well, back to my normal off-topic gibberish:

PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-18 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
...no matter what the background looks like. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/18931516 As always... :-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web

Re: OT: Sweden - a nation of bunny-boilers

2009-10-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Bob, you're such a romantic. Bob W wrote: A fine sport could be devised by mounting a harpoon on a land yacht, and heading for Watership Down Industry used to be fueled by whale oil, bunnies are kind of lean thought. Desjardins, Steve wrote: BTW, thanks Bob. We are just starting

Re: PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-18 Thread Graydon
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 10:18:13PM +0200, Ralf R. Radermacher scripsit: ...no matter what the background looks like. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/18931516 Did you get one with just the one bud rose? The foreground roses are both very pretty and well shot, but I

Re: PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-18 Thread Miserere
2009/10/18 Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de: ...no matter what the background looks like. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/18931516 As always...  :-) Ralf Yeah, that works for me. BW would work even more, though... ;-) --M. --

Re: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I've come to the conclusion that F1 is like all-in wrestling...people pretending that they are fighting... (and no, I won't change my mind if Alonso starts to win again next year with Ferrari...) Congratulations anyway. Jaume, the wet blanket... - Mensaje original De: Cotty

Re: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/10/09, Jaume Lahuerta, discombobulated, unleashed: Jaume, the wet blanket... LOL. Hardly. I think they really do fight. We see a nice packaged up wrapping to it all, but at the end of the day it's a sweaty hell of drivign as fast as you can. Have you ever gone karting? After 15 minutes of

Re: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread Miserere
2009/10/18 Cotty cotty...@mac.com: Have you ever gone karting? After 15 minutes of that I am absolutely shattered, and have aches for days But isn't that because you're a grumpy old man...? I'm just askin' ;-) --M. -- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

Re: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/10/09, Miserere, discombobulated, unleashed: But isn't that because you're a grumpy old man...? I'm just askin' ;-) Well, one out of three ain't bad!!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-18 Thread ann sanfedele
Ralf - this just doesnt work for me... The roses aren't at all attractive -they look fake - which may just be the ultra sharpness and harsh light. The buildings need to be sharp or much more out of focus. I'm definitely a fan of yours, you know - you have so many spectacular and beautifully

Re: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 18, 2009, at 14:36 , Cotty wrote: On 18/10/09, Jaume Lahuerta, discombobulated, unleashed: Jaume, the wet blanket... LOL. Hardly. I think they really do fight. We see a nice packaged up wrapping to it all, but at the end of the day it's a sweaty hell of drivign as fast as you

RE: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread Bob W
[...] Have you ever gone karting? After 15 minutes of that I am absolutely shattered, and have aches for days I don't think you're doing it right: http://www.worldofstock.com/slides/TAN2685.jpg You should get a modern one that's easier to unload:

Re: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/10/09, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: I don't think you're doing it right: http://www.worldofstock.com/slides/TAN2685.jpg You should get a modern one that's easier to unload: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpUYdtVUGqwfeature=related Excellent! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O)

PESO: To be or not to be ...

2009-10-18 Thread Jens
Hello list I gave my new K-7 some exersize this weekend, visiting a local Safari Park. It's very nice to use. I especially enjoy the speed and the rather accurate metering a lot. But of cource I had trouble finding all the right buttons and settings, that have changed place since the K20D ...

Re: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
- Mensaje original De: Cotty cotty...@mac.com On 18/10/09, Jaume Lahuerta, discombobulated, unleashed: Jaume, the wet blanket... LOL. Hardly. I think they really do fight. We see a nice packaged up wrapping to it all, but at the end of the day it's a sweaty hell of drivign

PESO - Oh Yeah?

2009-10-18 Thread frank theriault
It felt like a direct challenge that I couldn't resist... http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/10/oh-yeah.html ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread Bob W
I have, and of course it must be really hard, I didn't mean that it is an easy thing to do... ...but I think that there are too many things between the driver's ability and the final result that I can't really see it as a true sport. And then there is the flags and anthems thing...when

Re: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 18/10/09, Jaume Lahuerta, discombobulated, unleashed: Jaume, the wet blanket... LOL. Hardly. I think they really do fight. We see a nice packaged up wrapping to it all, but at the end of the day it's a sweaty hell of drivign

Re: PESO - Oh Yeah?

2009-10-18 Thread P. J. Alling
When faced with the announcement that's the title of this piece, I felt sort of the same way... http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20nupdtp.html frank theriault wrote: It felt like a direct challenge that I couldn't resist...

Re: PESO - Oh Yeah?

2009-10-18 Thread Jack Davis
I just tried to bring out your image, but what with the shadow grain and a camera in your face, all I could make out was glasses and a bit of grey..er..that is..light colored hair. Very well seen, Frank. Jack --- On Sun, 10/18/09, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank

Re: PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 5:06 PM, Graydon o...@uniserve.com wrote: On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 10:18:13PM +0200, Ralf R. Radermacher scripsit: ...no matter what the background looks like. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/18931516 Did you get one with just the one bud rose?  

Re: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread paul stenquist
On Oct 18, 2009, at 6:35 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 5:36 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 18/10/09, Jaume Lahuerta, discombobulated, unleashed: Jaume, the wet blanket... LOL. Hardly. I think they really do fight. We see a nice packaged up wrapping to it all,

Re: Peso - Washington, DC Zoo

2009-10-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 2:25 AM, gldnbearz gldnbearz.p...@gmail.com wrote: In addition to the wide angle zooms, I was able to find room for the DA 55-300 in my luggage.  These are from the Smithsonian National Zoo.

Re: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 6:53 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Exactly. And the driver's reactions have to be superb. Things happen very fast at that speed. But while reactions have to be immediate, they have to be controlled as well. A responsive race car requires a light

Re: PESO - Oh Yeah?

2009-10-18 Thread David J Brooks
If we could see a bit more of you Frank, that would be great, but its a neat shot none the less. Dave On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 6:20 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: It felt like a direct challenge that I couldn't resist...

Re: PESO - Oh Yeah?

2009-10-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 6:36 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I just tried to bring out your image, but what with the shadow grain and a camera in your face, all I could make out was glasses and a bit of grey..er..that is..light colored hair. Very well seen, Frank. On my (horrible)

Re: PESO - Oh Yeah?

2009-10-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 7:11 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: If we could see a bit more of you Frank, that would be great, but its a neat shot none the less. Do you ~really~ want to see more of me? :-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson

PESO - Just Hanging Around

2009-10-18 Thread frank theriault
In the typical guy in a bar leaning against the wall trying to look nonchalant pose: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/10/just-hanging-around.html Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: Photos from Boston's Pentaxian meetup

2009-10-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 12:26 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 1:15 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Mark realises that he's just medet me: http://lh4.ggpht.com/_i6tc3TCyOTA/StaFEfRc3iI/Cpg/UxmGEz_lTAw/IMGP6102-small.jpg Thats the way he

Re: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread paul stenquist
On Oct 18, 2009, at 7:07 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 6:53 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Exactly. And the driver's reactions have to be superb. Things happen very fast at that speed. But while reactions have to be immediate, they have to be

Re: Question re GPS and geotagging

2009-10-18 Thread Doug Brewer
Stan Halpin wrote: Aha! Blinding flash of the obvious! Thanks Ken. I am very undisciplined about taking notes. But my iPhone does have a voice-notes feature that I might be able to remember to use. Thanks all for your various high and low tech suggestions. stan Stan, search the app store

Re: PESO - Oh Yeah?

2009-10-18 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 10/18/2009 3:21:01 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: It felt like a direct challenge that I couldn't resist... http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/10/oh-yeah.html ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. cheers, frank Heh.

Re: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread Doug Franklin
paul stenquist wrote: Exactly. And the driver's reactions have to be superb. Things happen very fast at that speed. Years ago, I saw a physiology study where they were trying to isolate what was special about different types of athletes. Some were pretty obvious, but they couldn't find

Re: PESO: A rose is a rose...

2009-10-18 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 10/18/2009 1:18:21 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, fotor...@gmx.de writes: ...no matter what the background looks like. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/18931516 As always... :-) Ralf = Departure for you. I like the idea, but think the

Re: PESO: To be or not to be ...

2009-10-18 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 10/18/2009 3:10:23 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, p...@planfoto.dk writes: Hello list I gave my new K-7 some exersize this weekend, visiting a local Safari Park. It's very nice to use. I especially enjoy the speed and the rather accurate metering a lot. But of cource I had

Re: PESO - Oh Yeah?

2009-10-18 Thread ann sanfedele
lol! Guess you escaped without a fine .. ann frank theriault wrote: It felt like a direct challenge that I couldn't resist... http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/10/oh-yeah.html ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. cheers, frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: Sweden - a nation of bunny-boilers

2009-10-18 Thread Gonz
Thats so bunny, er... funny. On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 4:37 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Oh well, back to my normal off-topic gibberish: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/8309156.stm Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 18, 2009, at 15:53 , paul stenquist wrote: Exactly. And the driver's reactions have to be superb. Things happen very fast at that speed. But while reactions have to be immediate, they have to be controlled as well. A responsive race car requires a light touch. If any of you had

Re: OT - F1

2009-10-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 03:13:59PM -0700, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Regarding motor soports I prefer morobikes...there are also big differences in the machines, but I see more fight and good drivers have more chances to show it (like Rossi, who moved from Honda to Yamaha and kept winning).