Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

2010-04-12 Thread eckinator
2010/4/12 Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com: If only it was f1.8 instead of 2.8!!  Oh well, it'll suffice I guess, I just wish that those damn babies would sit still in low light! Lol. I know that if there was such a thing it would really cost you bad, coming from Pentax. Or anyone for that

RE: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

2010-04-12 Thread John Sessoms
From: J.C. O'Connell wouldn't more unobtrusive be sorta like stating your gas tank is more empty than empty? No. -- 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: Chicago List Thus Far

2010-04-12 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: Paul Sorenson allarou...@earthlink.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 8:37 AM Subject: Re: Chicago List Thus Far Christine - Add my SO, Marcia... Done! Cheers, Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

2010-04-12 Thread Bruce Dayton
Seems like a very sensible decision - someone mentioned the Tamron macro as an alternative. I can give some insight on that. My first good macro was the FA 100/2.8 Pentax lens. It was a very good lens - I didn't have any real complaints with it. At a later time I bought the newest Tamron

Re: Chicago List Thus Far

2010-04-12 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 10:14 AM Subject: Re: Chicago List Thus Far Hint - Look at any of his photos on his site Yea, and my own paperwork. Duh. Ugh. :-) Cheers,

Re: Monthly photo club photos

2010-04-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Stig: Love the fishing picture. The other one is very well executed, but love the fishing picture. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org To: PDML@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 9:08 AM Subject: Re: Monthly photo club photos

OT - Panasonic 4/3rds video camera

2010-04-12 Thread Cotty
MBOI http://www.dpreview.com/news/1004/10041203panasonicagaf100.asp -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Keeping the PESO link in subsequent emails -a plea

2010-04-12 Thread Christine Aguila
actually, I think my outlook express strips the PESO out of the reply thing. I'll have to watch out for that. I think the nutty Norwegians complained to me about that a while back :-). I'll try to play nice and follow the rules--all my friends know that I'm really good at that. :-).

Re: PESO - Downspout

2010-04-12 Thread Christine Aguila
I agree with Dave. Very nice Bruce. cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 9:16 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Downspout Nice light and mood here. Dave On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at

Re: PESO - Roller Coaster

2010-04-12 Thread Christine Aguila
HI Bruce: I love this picture. Everything seems just right to me. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 9:08 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Roller Coaster Neat shot. Well

Re: Cat in Boots

2010-04-12 Thread Larry Colen
On 4/12/2010 7:18 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On the fence with this one. Not sure if seeing more of the front boot would help, but its not bad. That was the original framing, but it wasn't as clear as I'd like. This shot shows the whole boot:

Re: PESO Not another one!

2010-04-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Very cool, Rob. Love the color. Kx is very impressive at ISO 2000. Cheers, chrsitine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 9:12 AM Subject: Re: PESO Not another one! At this size it

Re: Ultra-wide zooms

2010-04-12 Thread Bong Manayon
On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 11:26 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: The Sigma 10-20 comes in two versions f/4-5.6 a constant aperture f/3.5. I have the former and am quite pleased with it, although I'm still learning when and how to use it to maximum advantage. A lot of people

Re: GESO - Prime Lens Sunday

2010-04-12 Thread Rob Studdert
On 13/04/2010, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: I went out with several local shooters on Sunday for a Prime Lens walkabout. The premise is that you use a prime (or one focal length of a zoom), and shoot with that the entire time. I used my A50 f/2.

Re: PESO - Sunning

2010-04-12 Thread Rob Studdert
On 12/04/2010, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10903547size=lg Nice shot Paul, I bet you'd have been kicking yourself had you not had your camera at hand. ;-) -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail,

Re: PESO - Pay Here

2010-04-12 Thread Derby Chang
frank theriault wrote: Taken late one night. Need I tell you it was a rather desolate parking lot? http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/04/pay-here.html Comments always welcome. cheers, frank That would be a dispiriting place to work. And lean-y. I like it -- der...@iinet.net.au

Re: Monthly photo club photos

2010-04-12 Thread Derby Chang
SV Hovland wrote: I have been very busy the last two months with a new job, but try to read pdml anyway. But haven't had time or energy to post any new pictures here. But here are two from the april meeting. An art painter was visiting us and I learned a lot :-)

Re: PESO: Another Jersey Diner

2010-04-12 Thread David J Brooks
Yes it does. Good clean shot here. The wires add to it i think. Next time i'm down at my Dad's house, that my sister lives in, I should pop by our old 60's burger joint hang out. Dave On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: This place used to be a classic

Re: OT - Panasonic 4/3rds video camera

2010-04-12 Thread Rob Studdert
On 13/04/2010, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: MBOI http://www.dpreview.com/news/1004/10041203panasonicagaf100.asp That should stir the market up a bit, might be a chance to get a cheap top end Canon as soon as the wanna haves move on from their current loves. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image

Re: PESO: Sweet Japanese Maple

2010-04-12 Thread Jack Davis
Nice ethereal look. I'd try a bottom crop that cut off the lower end of the limb. I would, however, leave a part of the lower right yellow leaf. Like it as is, however! Jack --- On Mon, 4/12/10, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Subject: PESO:

Re: OT - Panasonic 4/3rds video camera

2010-04-12 Thread paul stenquist
I find this a bit odd in that video is primarily 16/9 these days. 4/3rds would have been good ten years ago. So for most projects much of the sensor would go unused. Right? Paul On Apr 12, 2010, at 5:12 PM, Cotty wrote: MBOI http://www.dpreview.com/news/1004/10041203panasonicagaf100.asp

Re: PESO - Sunning

2010-04-12 Thread paul stenquist
On Apr 12, 2010, at 5:57 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: On 12/04/2010, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10903547size=lg Nice shot Paul, I bet you'd have been kicking yourself had you not had your camera at hand. ;-) Thanks Rob. Yeah, it was

Re: OT - Panasonic 4/3rds video camera

2010-04-12 Thread Larry Colen
On 4/12/2010 3:45 PM, paul stenquist wrote: I find this a bit odd in that video is primarily 16/9 these days. 4/3rds would have been good ten years ago. So for most projects much of the sensor would go unused. Right? Maybe they aren't using the whole sensor for 16/9. They also certainly

Re: PESO - Sunning

2010-04-12 Thread Bruce Walker
paul stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10903547size=lg Great candid. I love it! -bmw -- 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: Sweet Japanese Maple

2010-04-12 Thread Bruce Walker
Jack Davis wrote: Nice ethereal look. I'd try a bottom crop that cut off the lower end of the limb. I would, however, leave a part of the lower right yellow leaf. Like it as is, however! Jack What he said. Your processing nicely suits the subject and works for me. -bmw --- On Mon,

RE: Ultra-wide zooms

2010-04-12 Thread Tanya Love
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Re: Ultra-wide zooms

2010-04-12 Thread David Parsons
directly above and follow the directions. __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5021 (20100412) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

RE: Ultra-wide zooms

2010-04-12 Thread J.C. O'Connell
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Re: PESO -- A lot of glass`

2010-04-12 Thread Bruce Walker
P. J. Alling wrote: I don't know if I acheaved what I was trying for but what the heck https://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20alotofglass.html Equipment: Pentax K20D/smc Pentax FA 43mm f1.9 Limited As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. That's a pretty neat

Re: OT - Panasonic 4/3rds video camera

2010-04-12 Thread Miserere
The new Panny 4/3 cams have a large sensor such that 3:4, 2:3 and 9:16 shooting is all done on 12MP. The future is now. Just not at Pentax :-) --M. On 12/04/2010, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I find this a bit odd in that video is primarily 16/9 these days. 4/3rds would

Re: Ultra-wide zooms

2010-04-12 Thread John Francis
On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 09:26:43AM +1000, Tanya Love wrote: I thought that equivalents were only if you were using FA lenses? I thought that the Das removed this need to convert? Tan. Not so. This is why thinking of it as a focal length conversion is bad. A DA 50mm lens is a 50mm lens, and

Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

2010-04-12 Thread P. J. Alling
On 4/12/2010 7:03 AM, Tanya Love wrote: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or fa 77m f1.8 ltd trying to decide between the two as I can’t afford both – do I want a faster, smaller limited lens or a slower, larger lens with macro? I don’t have a macro lens that I am happy with, BUT I really am loving using my

Re: OT - Panasonic 4/3rds video camera

2010-04-12 Thread John Francis
That's an interesting definition of large - a 4/3 sensor is smaller than the so-called APS-C sensor in today's Pentax DSLRs. On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 08:39:48PM -0400, Miserere wrote: The new Panny 4/3 cams have a large sensor such that 3:4, 2:3 and 9:16 shooting is all done on 12MP. The

Re: PESO -- A lot of glass`

2010-04-12 Thread P. J. Alling
On 4/12/2010 5:43 AM, eckinator wrote: 2010/4/12 P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com: I don't know if I acheaved what I was trying for but what the heck I think you damn near did - if you bring the camera up a little higher or shoot from a bit farther away with a longer lens to

Re: OT - Panasonic 4/3rds video camera

2010-04-12 Thread Miserere
On 12 April 2010 21:14, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: That's an interesting definition of large - a 4/3 sensor is smaller than the so-called APS-C sensor in today's Pentax DSLRs. The Panny sensor is larger than the Oly 4/3 sensors so shooting ratios other than 3:4 can be achieved while

Re: Ultra-wide zooms

2010-04-12 Thread P. J. Alling
Ecke, have you been taking spelling lessons from Brooks? On 4/12/2010 6:13 AM, eckinator wrote: Asked myself the same question to be prepared for when I have money to burn and the DA* 11-16 is still not there... Result I found in reviews and forum discussions (Caveat: this is hands off

RE: OT PESOs - Film is king, the king is dead

2010-04-12 Thread John Coyle
Derby, I've always really liked the MZ-S, finding the ergonomics suited me perfectly. Unfortunately, mine blew itself up recently and is now on its way to Japan for repair, Kennedy's being unable to fix it in Australia! John in Brisbane -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net

RE: OT - Panasonic 4/3rds video camera

2010-04-12 Thread J.C. O'Connell
most efficient sensor shape would be a circle, followed by a square, followed by a rectangular shape. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original

Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

2010-04-12 Thread Michael Beacom
On Apr 12, 2010, at 2:44 PM, Tanya Love wrote: Weell, in a dream world, I would be able to get myself an ultra sharp 100mm, f1.8 macro that is small and light, and has beautiful bokeh... ...but, we *are* talking Pentax here, so erm, there are few things that they bring out that are

Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

2010-04-12 Thread P. J. Alling
On 4/12/2010 10:46 PM, Michael Beacom wrote: On Apr 12, 2010, at 2:44 PM, Tanya Love wrote: Weell, in a dream world, I would be able to get myself an ultra sharp 100mm, f1.8 macro that is small and light, and has beautiful bokeh... ...but, we *are* talking Pentax here, so erm, there are

Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

2010-04-12 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Michael Beacom Subject: Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd So, gaffers taping babies to the table is bad form? Sort of a kinder, gentler way of nailing them to a perch? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

2010-04-12 Thread paul stenquist
On Apr 12, 2010, at 10:46 PM, Michael Beacom wrote: On Apr 12, 2010, at 2:44 PM, Tanya Love wrote: Weell, in a dream world, I would be able to get myself an ultra sharp 100mm, f1.8 macro that is small and light, and has beautiful bokeh... ...but, we *are* talking Pentax here, so

PESO - Lattice

2010-04-12 Thread Bruce Dayton
Someone gave me this lattice work to use for a background. I thought I better take a couple of test shots to see how it was. This is my second daughter (the one who is always hogging my storm trooper). http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-00042.htm Comments welcome -- Best regards, Bruce

Re: PESO - Lattice

2010-04-12 Thread Bruce Dayton
I forgot to mention shooting info: Pentax K-x (storm trooper), A 35-105/3.5 ISO 340, 1/125 sec @ f/3.5, Handheld -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, April 12, 2010, 8:31:01 PM, you wrote: BD Someone gave me this lattice work to use for a background. I thought BD I better take a couple of test

PESO - my annual flower photo...

2010-04-12 Thread Doug Brewer
http://www.drivingtheflies.com/2010/04/12/my-annual-flower-photo/ enjoy -- 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: Keeping the PESO link in subsequent emails -a plea

2010-04-12 Thread ann sanfedele
Christine Aguila wrote: actually, I think my outlook express strips the PESO out of the reply thing. I'll have to watch out for that. I think the nutty Norwegians complained to me about that a while back :-). I'll try to play nice and follow the rules--all my friends know that I'm really

Re: PESO - Lattice

2010-04-12 Thread Doug Brewer
Bruce Dayton wrote: Someone gave me this lattice work to use for a background. I thought I better take a couple of test shots to see how it was. This is my second daughter (the one who is always hogging my storm trooper). http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-00042.htm Comments welcome

Re: PESO - Sunning

2010-04-12 Thread Doug Brewer
paul stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10903547size=lg admirable. No way I could bend like that. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

Re: PESO - my annual flower photo...

2010-04-12 Thread P. J. Alling
That's really lovely, you should forward a copy to Mike Johnston. On 4/12/2010 11:38 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: http://www.drivingtheflies.com/2010/04/12/my-annual-flower-photo/ enjoy -- {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Courier New;}}

Re: Chicago List Thus Far

2010-04-12 Thread Stan Halpin
Meg is going to be coming with me. On Apr 11, 2010, at 11:58 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hopefully, I got everyone :-) Let me know of any changes I need to make. Bob Sullivan I have been discussing dinner options for Sat night, so we need to get the number of folks coming as close as

Re: PESO - my annual flower photo...

2010-04-12 Thread Doug Brewer
P. J. Alling wrote: That's really lovely, you should forward a copy to Mike Johnston. thanks, Peter. I will as soon as he finishes going through my Flickr album of funny cat pictures. On 4/12/2010 11:38 PM, Doug Brewer wrote:

Re: Ultra-wide zooms

2010-04-12 Thread Stan Halpin
Bong - Here is a shot with the Pentax 12-24. (somewhat cropped.) http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e260095cd I don't have much experience with this lens, I borrowed my brother's for a day, at the end of which I tried to trade him one of my longer lenses for it. Very nice lens. No

Re: Ultra-wide zooms

2010-04-12 Thread Doug Brewer
Bong Manayon wrote: Thinking of ... 1. Pentax DA 12-24 2. Sigma 10-20 3. Tamron 10-24 Am not into fish-eyes so those options are out. Any votes for or against any of those listed above? Thanks! Bong I have the 12-24. It never disappoints me. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Sweet Japanese Maple

2010-04-12 Thread Ken Waller
A nice capture, but I'd crop some from the top edge to remove as much of the 'dark space' as possible. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Subject: PESO: Sweet Japanese Maple Went out to

Re: PESO - Lattice

2010-04-12 Thread Ken Waller
Very nice, but I'd try to position the lattice so the framing (over her head) wouldn't be in the picture. What a beautiful subject ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com Subject: PESO -

Re: PESO - my annual flower photo...

2010-04-12 Thread Ken Waller
Very nice but I'd crop out most of the branch in the URH corner, also eliminating the dark area in the LRH corner.. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com Subject: PESO - my annual flower photo...

RE: PESO - Lattice

2010-04-12 Thread John Coyle
The lattice works well, and your daughter is lovely, Bruce. A somewhat quizzical look on her face, was she worried about 'her' K-x? John in Brisbane -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Sent: Tuesday, 13 April 2010

PESO - Spring like many others

2010-04-12 Thread Bruce Dayton
Another High ISO K-x shot. I had to sneak out between downpours to hurry and get this shot. Pentax K-x, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro ISO 1600, 1/50 sec @ f/6.3, Handheld http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-00063.htm Comments welcome -- Best regards, Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - my annual flower photo...

2010-04-12 Thread Bruce Dayton
Getting nice blossoms is tough. You have done a very nice job here. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, April 12, 2010, 8:38:25 PM, you wrote: DB http://www.drivingtheflies.com/2010/04/12/my-annual-flower-photo/ DB enjoy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Planning my trip

2010-04-12 Thread Larry Colen
Trying to sort through pdml messages over a span of several months is a bit of a chore. As I understand it, the opening is on Friday from 6PM-9PM. Is there anything planned before that? There's a flight that gets into midway at 4PM on Friday, or for another $55, one that gets in at 3:20.

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