peso - tango

2010-03-05 Thread Sasha Sobol
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4408427522/ comments and critique welcome. --Sasha -- 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: Kx test sets and first impression review.

2010-03-05 Thread Rob Studdert
On 05/03/2010, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Things that the K100 do better: More comfortable shape optical depht of field preview visible focus points You can set the green button to optical DOF preview, I have mine set to digital preview as I find it more useful. I'm not sure I

RE: peso - tango

2010-03-05 Thread Bob W
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4408427522/ comments and critique welcome. Love it -- 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 - Canon Coffee -anyone?

2010-03-05 Thread AlunFoto
With my consume of coffe, I'd have to convert the FA* 600/4... :-) Jostein 2010/3/5 Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org: How would you like you coffee? With Canon'jac please... :-) http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/canon-captures-your-coffee-in-a-70-200mm-telephoto-lens/ -- PDML

RE: L'internet '69

2010-03-05 Thread Bob W
Computer punch cards originally derive from 18th or 19th century technology to drive a loom. I can't recall the details any longer. :-) Those demmed Frenchies again, always inventing the future. Surely you remember Joseph-Marie Jacquard and his loom*?

Re: OT GESO - summery streets

2010-03-05 Thread Keith Whaley
David Savage wrote: Ebony ivory On 05/03/2010, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 1:06 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Doing some more 'street', while I still can http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_02/10_02_summerstreet/index.htm

Re: Developing Chemical Disposal

2010-03-05 Thread mike wilson
Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 7:12 AM, John Graves jh.gra...@verizon.net wrote: eckinator wrote: Color chemistry can be all over the map with regards toxicity and environmental impact ... but why anyone in their right mind would do a home color

RE: L'internet '69

2010-03-05 Thread mike wilson
John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au wrote: On a side note, I heard yesterday that, in the '80's, a university in Europe transmitted an 863GB file over a 16800km link in just over 1000 seconds! That must have been the sum of all data held on all computers at the time. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Zeiss on Pentax

2010-03-05 Thread eckinator
On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 2:06 PM, Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com wrote: I have hard that most modern Zeiss lenses are made by Voigtlander now. Voigtlander have their own lenses (all manual focus because Zeiss wants af for himself). So you mean they have factory built-in limited lifetime? Hey,

Re: peso - tango

2010-03-05 Thread paul stenquist
I like the way you were able to follow the action here and blur the background. Well done. Paul On Mar 5, 2010, at 3:25 AM, Bob W wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4408427522/ comments and critique welcome. Love it -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: We still need more photos for the 2010 PDML Photo Annual - two days left

2010-03-05 Thread mike wilson
Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On 3/4/10, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: Re: We still need more photos for the 2010 PDML Photo Annual - two days left Hopefully Mark won't mind me divulging

Re: L'internet '69

2010-03-05 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-03-05 3:35, Bob W wrote: Those demmed Frenchies again, always inventing the future. Surely you remember Joseph-Marie Jacquard and his loom*? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacquard_loom A, Jacquard! That was the name I was trying to remember. The worst part about it is that I

Re: PESO: Out with the old

2010-03-05 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 9:47 PM, Cory Waters cbwat...@bellsouth.net wrote: We've been busy this week replacing the old PA system at the Dome.  Here's a shot that represents the old stuff: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4407954696_b99b1c81b4_o.jpg CW Looks like they don't dust very

Re: We still need more photos for the 2010 PDML Photo Annual - two days left

2010-03-05 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Re: We still need more photos for the 2010 PDML Photo Annual - two days left It's all good. We had already decided to leave your picture out of the book anyway. ;-) To be totally honest, we're keeping your photo, but we're

Re: peso - tango

2010-03-05 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 3:13 AM, Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4408427522/ comments and  critique welcome. GREAT shot! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Taking the cake

2010-03-05 Thread Bruce Walker
frank theriault wrote: On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 9:30 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Freshly baked Maple Almond cake, as done in a crockpot ... http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/4388239287/ That looks good! Mind you, anything with maple in it has to be good...

Re: peso - tango

2010-03-05 Thread Jack Davis
Dynamic shot! Love their body positions as they launch themselves. Jack --- On Fri, 3/5/10, Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com wrote: From: Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com Subject: peso - tango To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, March 5, 2010, 12:13 AM

PESO - Happy Hours

2010-03-05 Thread frank theriault
Went for a walk with my camera last night. Came across this lovely sign: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/03/happy-hours.html The G really is the only lit letter (in other words it's not like the letters light in sequence and I just caught it when only the G was lit), which adds to the

Re: Peso Camel meets Arrow

2010-03-05 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 9:09 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Had the luxury on Thursday to take a group to the Air and Space Museum at the old Downsview.DeHavlin air base in Toronto.I have Never been there and after spending 3 hours there, glad i accepted. Say the machine Dad

Re: Peso's The Sigma 300 F4 and natural light

2010-03-05 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Feb 26, 2010 at 2:01 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Had the Sigma 300 F4 APO on the K10D the other day trying to get a cardinal shot. He flew away. So, what better subjects than Lucy and Boo: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10737294 K10D 300 f4, F 4.0, 1/20

Re: PESO - Furness Library

2010-03-05 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 10:04 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: The fine old Victorian pile known as the Furness Building houses a very handsome library.  Windows open into it from the building's third floor.  I leaned out through one for this shot; things were too tight to use the

Re: PESO - Happy Hours

2010-03-05 Thread Bruce Walker
frank theriault wrote: Went for a walk with my camera last night. Came across this lovely sign: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/03/happy-hours.html The G really is the only lit letter (in other words it's not like the letters light in sequence and I just caught it when only the G was

Re: GESO: Surf N Turf (#6)

2010-03-05 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 8:30 PM, David Mann dm...@bluemoon.net.nz wrote: Yet another swim run race. This week the race was held at Scarborough Beach at the eastern edge of the city.  We had much better weather but the surf wasn't safe to do the full swim course.  So the swim-only events

Re: PESO - Happy Hours

2010-03-05 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 8:43 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Is the interior of the Rosebud as well maintained as the sign?  I'd imagine that about three of every four bar stools would be broken or missing. Hey, if you shoot in the Rosebud you should get lots of ceilings in the

Re: Boston PDML Thursday?

2010-03-05 Thread Mark Roberts
The Greater Boston PDML meet took place last night. John Graves and Miserere couldn't make it but Sam Longley showed up and we had a surprise visit from Christine of www.crapmanagement.com and her husband. Seems she's been lurking on list and decided to stalk us. Amazingly, after observing us from

Re: Peso Camel meets Arrow

2010-03-05 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: Re: Peso Camel meets Arrow Nice shot. Poor Arrow - our national pride is still stung by that one. The reality is, if Dief hadn't dismantled the Arrow program voluntarily, we would have had a regime change up here and the

Re: Need advice on a picture (Warning: high cute kitty index)

2010-03-05 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 12:53 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I'm submitting a picture for an SPCA charity event, i.e., if someone buys it the SPCA keeps the money.  This will be a print.  I'd like to hear some of your expert suggestions. http://chemistry.wlu.edu/~desjardins/

Re: Peso Camel meets Arrow

2010-03-05 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 8:57 AM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: The reality is, if Dief hadn't dismantled the Arrow program voluntarily, we would have had a regime change up here and the Arrow would have been taken by force. The Arrow scared the living hell out of Eisenhower and his Cold

Re: Boston PDML Thursday?

2010-03-05 Thread Sam Longley
On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 8:56 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: The Greater Boston PDML meet took place last night. John Graves and Miserere couldn't make it but Sam Longley showed up and we had a surprise visit from Christine of www.crapmanagement.com and her husband. Seems she's

KX Viewfinder

2010-03-05 Thread frank theriault
More than one person on this list has mentioned that the KX might fit my needs in a body. I just read a post from Mark where he mentions that the viewfinder's a bit small and darkish. Is anyone able to compare the KX viewfinder with that of the *istD? The *istD's bright viewfinder is actually

Re: Need advice on a picture (Warning: high cute kitty index)

2010-03-05 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault wrote: On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 12:53 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I'm submitting a picture for an SPCA charity event, i.e., if someone buys it the SPCA keeps the money.  This will be a print.  I'd like to hear some of your expert suggestions.

Re: Peso Camel meets Arrow

2010-03-05 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: Re: Peso Camel meets Arrow I think what really happened is that the US military-industrial complex kicked into high gear, lobbied Washington, who informed Dief that he would sell zero Arrows to the US, any other NATO country or

Re: Kx buffer size- nevermind

2010-03-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's OK. It's not a real Pentax until someone complains . . . ;-) On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 1:46 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I hate it when I shoot of my mouth (or fingers in this case) without double checking. I'm not sure why I was having troubles earlier, but they aren't

Re: Kx buffer size- nevermind

2010-03-05 Thread Dario Bonazza
Steven Desjardins wrote: It's not a real Pentax until someone complains . . . ;-) mark, Mark, MARK! Dario -- 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: PESO Cactus in the snow

2010-03-05 Thread Igor Roshchin
Thu Mar 4 20:15:21 CST 2010 ann sanfedele wrote: frank theriault wrote: On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 10:07 PM, Igor Roshchin str at komkon.org wrote: Central Texas got a huge snowfall this week: 1-5 inches of snow in the grass (according to the news reports)

Helmet cam help.

2010-03-05 Thread William Robb
OK, this is a long shot, but does anyone on list have one of these: http://is.gd/9KJQf I got given one yesterday and can't seem to make it work. I just got the hardware, no software, no instructions. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Need advice on a picture (Warning: high cute kitty index)

2010-03-05 Thread Igor Roshchin
On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 12:53 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1135 at gmail.com wrote: I'm submitting a picture for an SPCA charity event, i.e., if someone buys it the SPCA keeps the money. This will be a print. I'd like to hear some of your expert suggestions.

FS: Sigma 100-300/4 now on ebay

2010-03-05 Thread wendy beard
I've now listed it on ebay. Auction ends on Sunday Sigma EX 100-300 f4 APO DG for Pentax AF http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=220564219206 Canon EF 15mm f2.8 fisheye and ST-E2 also listed. -- Wendy Beard Carp, Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Happy Hours

2010-03-05 Thread mike wilson
frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 8:43 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Is the interior of the Rosebud as well maintained as the sign?  I'd imagine that about three of every four bar stools would be broken or missing. Hey, if you

PESO: Tyra

2010-03-05 Thread wendy beard
http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/122485791 Late afternoon, the sun was almost gone behind the trees. K7, Sigma EX 100-300 f4 -- Wendy Beard Carp, Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO - Happy Hours

2010-03-05 Thread Igor Roshchin
frank theriault wrote: Went for a walk with my camera last night. Came across this lovely sign: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/03/happy-hours.html The G really is the only lit letter (in other words it's not like the letters light in sequence and I just caught it when only the

Re: Button, button, who's got the Button

2010-03-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
If I cut and paste the entire line, I get page not found. If I delete f/6.7 and f/8 from the addresses, they both work. Dan On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 11:19 PM, Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com wrote: On 2010-03-04 20:55, frank theriault wrote: On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 12:00 AM, Doug

Re: L'internet '69

2010-03-05 Thread John Sessoms
From: Doug Franklin On 2010-03-04 20:14, John Coyle wrote: Interesting: although I have been in IT since 1983, I had not realised just how old the technology that we use today really is. Computer punch cards originally derive from 18th or 19th century technology to drive a loom. I can't

Re: peso - tango

2010-03-05 Thread Igor Roshchin
Sasha, Paul described my thoughts well. Nice shot. I am not a stickler, - but some would claim it is not tango, but ballroom tango. ;-) Igor Fri Mar 5 06:59:14 CST 2010 paul stenquist wrote: I like the way you were able to follow the action here and blur the background. Well done. Paul

Re: PESO: Tyra

2010-03-05 Thread Jack Davis
Classically done, Wendy. Jack --- On Fri, 3/5/10, wendy beard pointyp...@gmail.com wrote: From: wendy beard pointyp...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Tyra To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, March 5, 2010, 7:22 AM http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/122485791 Late

FS Friday - *istD plus accessories

2010-03-05 Thread Steve Sharpe
I'm selling my *istD, battery grip, CF cards, NiMH batteries and charger. Beautiful condition, less than 3200 actuations. http://halifax.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-cameras-camcorders-Pentax-istD-DSLR-accessories-W0QQAdIdZ177848717 Price for PDML people is $250...Canadian funds if you are in

Re: OT - Canon Coffee -anyone?

2010-03-05 Thread Igor Roshchin
Pardon my late-night typo. Was supposed to be: With Canognac, please... Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:39:09 -0500 (EST) From: Igor Roshchin How would you like you coffee? With Canon'jac please... :-)

Robert Frank Detroit Pics at DIA

2010-03-05 Thread P N Stenquist
The Detroit Institute of the arts is hosting a show of the work Frank did in Detroit as part of his 1955 national photo tour. Sounds like a Detroit PDML field trip. http://www.dia.org/exhibitions/item.asp?webitemid=2161 Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Tyra

2010-03-05 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: wendy beard Subject: PESO: Tyra http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/122485791 Late afternoon, the sun was almost gone behind the trees. Is she related to my Bella (Charlotte's B litter)? Bella has the same white fur around the snout going on.

FS Friday: D-BG2 Battery Grip and Battery for the K10D/K20D

2010-03-05 Thread Matthew Montgomery
Hi all, I recently upgraded to a K-7 and am selling my previous battery grip (D-BG2) and spare battery (D-LI50). All in excellent shape. Because of my packaging pack-rat nature, I have all the original boxes, manuals etc. If anyone is interested, I am looking for $100 US plus shipping.

Re: Tyra

2010-03-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bill, Is that white snout age related? I didn't think Bella was that old. My son's giant Golden Retreiver is going white in the face with age. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 9:50 AM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: wendy beard Subject: PESO: Tyra

Re: KX Viewfinder

2010-03-05 Thread Subash
On Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:12:30 -0500 frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Is anyone able to compare the KX viewfinder with that of the *istD? The *istD's bright viewfinder is actually quite important to me and if the KX' is dark, that would be a real sore point with me. Frank, i never

Re: Tyra

2010-03-05 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 10:09 AM Subject: Re: Tyra Bill, Is that white snout age related? I didn't think Bella was that old. My son's giant Golden Retreiver is going white in the face with age. Bella was under 2 when she started going

Re: Peso Camel meets Arrow

2010-03-05 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 9:24 AM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: The Arrow was the most advanced aircraft of the day, whether perfect or not is immaterial. Ike had one short meeting with Dief, and that was enough to scrap the project. I strongly doubt that it was a touchy feely negotiation

Re: KX Viewfinder

2010-03-05 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 9:12 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: More than one person on this list has mentioned that the KX might fit my needs in a body. Run, they're here, they're here. Dave I just read a post from Mark where he mentions that the viewfinder's a bit small

Amazon K-7 Friday price

2010-03-05 Thread gldnbearz
Just checking my Amazon cart - if anyone is on the fence for the K-7 and missed the recent $899 special, the body only is $938 today. Just a little weekend enablement assistance for those that need a little nudge. - Pat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Happy Hours

2010-03-05 Thread David J Brooks
More than 1 happy hour.:-) Love it Dave On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 8:32 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Went for a walk with my camera last night.  Came across this lovely sign: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/03/happy-hours.html The G really is the only lit letter

Re: PESO Cactus in the snow

2010-03-05 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice. Dave On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 10:07 PM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Central Texas got a huge snowfall this week: 1-5 inches of snow in the grass (according to the news reports) http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Mixed-2010/_IR_5256.jpg

Re: Peso Camel meets Arrow

2010-03-05 Thread John Sessoms
From: William Robb From: frank theriault Nice shot. Poor Arrow - our national pride is still stung by that one. The reality is, if Dief hadn't dismantled the Arrow program voluntarily, we would have had a regime change up here and the Arrow would have been taken by force. The Arrow

Re: Button, button, who's got the Button

2010-03-05 Thread John Sessoms
In Thunderbird, both are showing up as links with the underlining only extending as far as .JPG ... the f/6.8 and f/8 don't show up as part of the link. When I click on the links the images open in FireFox with no problem. Doug mentioned Based on the reaction to the photos, you're not missing

Re: Peso Camel meets Arrow

2010-03-05 Thread John Sessoms
From: David J Brooks On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 9:24 AM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: The Arrow was the most advanced aircraft of the day, whether perfect or not is immaterial. Ike had one short meeting with Dief, and that was enough to scrap the project. I strongly doubt that it was a

Re: KX Viewfinder

2010-03-05 Thread Larry Colen
On Mar 5, 2010, at 6:12 AM, frank theriault wrote: More than one person on this list has mentioned that the KX might fit my needs in a body. I just read a post from Mark where he mentions that the viewfinder's a bit small and darkish. Is anyone able to compare the KX viewfinder with that of

Re: peso - tango

2010-03-05 Thread Sasha Sobol
Thanks to everyone. I think it my best shot I took at that dance performance. --Sasha On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 7:30 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Sasha, Paul described my thoughts well. Nice shot. I am not a stickler, - but some would claim it is not tango, but ballroom tango.

Re: Peso Camel meets Arrow

2010-03-05 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: John Sessoms Subject: Re: Peso Camel meets Arrow That's why all those engineers were available to be hired; because of one man's spite, they were all suddenly unemployed. Well, that's one person's spin, anyway. :-) William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO Cactus in the snow

2010-03-05 Thread ann sanfedele
Igor Roshchin wrote: Thu Mar 4 20:15:21 CST 2010 ann sanfedele wrote: You could put the first one on your cell phone and call it an IPAD... I am not sure I got that. Ah - The leaves of the cacti are called pads -- I like the primroses, but the folk building the snowman gave

Re: Helmet cam help.

2010-03-05 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Mar 05, 2010 at 08:55:07AM -0600, William Robb wrote: OK, this is a long shot, but does anyone on list have one of these: http://is.gd/9KJQf I got given one yesterday and can't seem to make it work. I just got the hardware, no software, no instructions. Any help greatly appreciated.

Re: peso - tango

2010-03-05 Thread David J Brooks
Great timing, pan and motion blur Welldone Dave On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 3:13 AM, Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4408427522/ comments and  critique welcome. --Sasha -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Boston PDML Thursday?

2010-03-05 Thread Miserere
On 5 March 2010 08:56, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: The Greater Boston PDML meet took place last night. John Graves and Miserere couldn't make it but Sam Longley showed up and we had a surprise visit from Christine of www.crapmanagement.com and her husband. Seems she's been lurking

Re: OT - Canon Coffee -anyone?

2010-03-05 Thread David J Brooks
I';m afraid i would need not only your 600 but Kens as well.:-) Dave, the shaky, Brooks On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 3:29 AM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: With my consume of coffe, I'd have to convert the  FA* 600/4... :-) Jostein 2010/3/5 Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org: How would you like

Re: PESO: Tyra

2010-03-05 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice , and a great ad for you 100-300 for sale.;-) Dave On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 10:22 AM, wendy beard pointyp...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/122485791 Late afternoon, the sun was almost gone behind the trees. K7, Sigma EX 100-300 f4 -- Wendy Beard Carp,

Re: GESO My little stormtrooper

2010-03-05 Thread Miserere
On 4 March 2010 20:59, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I think that Bob Sullivan hit the nail on the head when he was (trying) to explain theriaultian to Miserere some time ago. I think he succeeded :-) Theriaultian, adj. Relating to or being in accordance with the

Re: OT - Canon Coffee -anyone?

2010-03-05 Thread eckinator
2010/3/5 Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org: How would you like you coffee? With Canon'jac please... :-) http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/04/canon-captures-your-coffee-in-a-70-200mm-telephoto-lens/ one word: pancakes ]=) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Helmet cam help.

2010-03-05 Thread eckinator
2010/3/5 John Francis jo...@panix.com: Well, the first thing you need to do is stop looking for somewhere to load the film ... next, it doesn't say Purple Helmet Racing Team anywhere - try something that says ...cycle ]=) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: FS Friday - *istD plus accessories

2010-03-05 Thread eckinator
does anyone know if this can be used for IR and what if any mods are needed? cheers ecke 2010/3/5 Steve Sharpe d...@eastlink.ca: I'm selling my *istD, battery grip, CF cards, NiMH batteries and charger. Beautiful condition, less than 3200 actuations.

Re: KX Viewfinder

2010-03-05 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hey Frank, Since I happen to have 2 *ist D bodies along with the K-x I was able to do the comparison you were wondering about. I tried with a 50/1.4, 50-135/2.8 and 400/5.6 lenses. For all practical comparisons, they are very close. The *istD viewfinder seems just a smidge larger, but only as

Re: PESO: Tyra

2010-03-05 Thread Bruce Walker
wendy beard wrote: http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/122485791 Late afternoon, the sun was almost gone behind the trees. K7, Sigma EX 100-300 f4 Beautiful portrait of a very handsome animal. -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Tyra

2010-03-05 Thread Bruce Dayton
Beautiful shot Wendy! Looks like it belongs on a poster. -- Best regards, Bruce Friday, March 5, 2010, 7:22:26 AM, you wrote: wb http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/122485791 wb Late afternoon, the sun was almost gone behind the trees. wb K7, Sigma EX 100-300 f4 wb -- wb Wendy Beard wb

Re: Developing Chemical Disposal

2010-03-05 Thread eckinator
2010/3/5 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 7:12 AM, John Graves jh.gra...@verizon.net wrote: eckinator wrote: Color chemistry can be all over the map with regards toxicity and environmental impact ... but why

RE: Peso Camel meets Arrow

2010-03-05 Thread Bob W
Perhaps, but if you are really interested in self defence, are you going to depend on weaponry from a foriegn country that potentially could cut off the supply of critical equipment, thereby rendering what you've bought dead weight. That's what we've done over here, so it must be

RE: Peso Camel meets Arrow

2010-03-05 Thread Bob W
Had the luxury on Thursday to take a group to the Air and Space Museum at the old Downsview.DeHavlin air base in Toronto.I have Never been there and after spending 3 hours there, glad i accepted. Say the machine Dad trained in for the RCAF WWII and a mock up of the Avro ArrowA Geso

Re: Boston PDML Thursday?

2010-03-05 Thread Sam Longley
On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 1:20 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Back to Mark's post, I found it funny that Christine took her time observing you guys before she introduced herself. C'mon guys, you've gotta look less shady! :-D She should be commended for being smaht. Would you have come

Re: Peso Camel meets Arrow

2010-03-05 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: Had the luxury on Thursday to take a group to the Air and Space Museum at the old Downsview.DeHavlin air base in Toronto.I have Never been there and after spending 3 hours there, glad i accepted. Say the machine Dad trained in for the RCAF WWII and a mock up of the Avro

RE: L'internet '69

2010-03-05 Thread Bob W
John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au wrote: On a side note, I heard yesterday that, in the '80's, a university in Europe transmitted an 863GB file over a 16800km link in just over 1000 seconds! That must have been the sum of all data held on all computers at the time. It would

RE: Boston PDML Thursday?

2010-03-05 Thread Bob W
[...] Back to Mark's post, I found it funny that Christine took her time observing you guys before she introduced herself. C'mon guys, you've gotta look less shady! :-D Maybe she wanted to make sure they were shady enough! Some ladies like a bit of rough. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: Tyra

2010-03-05 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:22:26 -0500 wendy beard pointyp...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/122485791 Late afternoon, the sun was almost gone behind the trees. K7, Sigma EX 100-300 f4 this shot inspired an huge smile. thanks and sorry i have no valid critique. --

Re: PESO: Tyra

2010-03-05 Thread Christian Skofteland
On 3/5/2010 10:22 AM, wendy beard wrote: http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/122485791 Late afternoon, the sun was almost gone behind the trees. K7, Sigma EX 100-300 f4 Beautiful Christian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: KX Viewfinder

2010-03-05 Thread Adam Maas
The D's viewfinder is a bit bigger but not really brighter (the K-x has one of the nicest pentamirror finders I've seen and the screens have improved since the D), the difference is noticably but not as large as some make out. You're welcome to try out my K-x sometime if you'd like. -Adam On

Re: Kx buffer size

2010-03-05 Thread Adam Maas
The buffer is 5 RAW shots. You can stretch that with a fast card and using the 2fps drive mode. Note that since the K-x buffers the final files, you take a hit to buffer size when shooting RAW + JPEG. -Adam On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 1:35 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I was testing out

Re: FS Friday - *istD plus accessories

2010-03-05 Thread Adam Maas
Yes, the D is quite IR sensitive (all the 6MP bodies are). Only an IR filter is required although you can get the body modified to be a pure IR cameras. -Adam On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 1:39 PM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: does anyone know if this can be used for IR and what if any mods

Re: Tyra

2010-03-05 Thread Ken Waller
Wonderful shot of a gorgeous animal ! Good use of nice side light and a nice exposure on the shady side too. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: wendy beard pointyp...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Tyra http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/122485791

Re: KX Viewfinder

2010-03-05 Thread Bong Manayon
On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 10:12 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Is anyone able to compare the KX viewfinder with that of the *istD? The *istD's bright viewfinder is actually quite important to me and if the KX' is dark, that would be a real sore point with me. I shied away

Re: KX Viewfinder

2010-03-05 Thread Rob Studdert
On 06/03/2010, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Is anyone able to compare the KX viewfinder with that of the *istD? The *istD's bright viewfinder is actually quite important to me and if the KX' is dark, that would be a real sore point with me. Coming from the *istD you will

Re: KX Viewfinder

2010-03-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
Go Frank, Go Frank . . . What color is the important question. Nighttime black or snowy white? Or It's so cold it's turning blue. I won't even mention that other color. On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 4:35 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 06/03/2010, frank theriault

Re: KX Viewfinder

2010-03-05 Thread Sam Longley
On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Go Frank, Go Frank . . . What color is the important question.  Nighttime black or snowy white?  Or It's so cold it's turning blue.  I won't even mention that other color. There are those other cool colors now, too.

Re: Tyra

2010-03-05 Thread paul stenquist
What Ken said. Wonderful pic. Paul On Mar 5, 2010, at 4:21 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Wonderful shot of a gorgeous animal ! Good use of nice side light and a nice exposure on the shady side too. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: wendy beard

Re: FS Friday - *istD plus accessories

2010-03-05 Thread John Sessoms
From: eckinator does anyone know if this can be used for IR and what if any mods are needed? cheers ecke 2010/3/5 Steve Sharpe d...@eastlink.ca: I'm selling my *istD, battery grip, CF cards, NiMH batteries and charger. Beautiful condition, less than 3200 actuations.

peso Endor vacation

2010-03-05 Thread Larry Colen
With redwoods in my backyard, you know I had to get this shot of a stormtrooper on holiday on Endor. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157623431403555/ No ewoks were harmed in the shooting of this photograph. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML

Re: KX Viewfinder

2010-03-05 Thread Bong Manayon
On Sat, Mar 6, 2010 at 5:44 AM, Sam Longley samthegr...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Bong, the focusing is deadly slow in liveview mode, but otherwise to this noob seems quite zippy. Which manner of focusing were you referring to?

Re: Developing Chemical Disposal

2010-03-05 Thread mike wilson
eckinator wrote: 2010/3/5 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 7:12 AM, John Graves jh.gra...@verizon.net wrote: eckinator wrote: Color chemistry can be all over the map with regards toxicity and environmental

Re: PESO: Tyra

2010-03-05 Thread Toine
Lovely shot (and dog!) Toine On 5 March 2010 16:22, wendy beard pointyp...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/122485791 Late afternoon, the sun was almost gone behind the trees. K7, Sigma EX 100-300 f4 -- Wendy Beard Carp, Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

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