Re: The Sartorialist

2011-01-09 Thread Derby Chang
On 8/01/2011 10:14 AM, Cotty wrote: On 8/1/11, Derby Chang, discombobulated, unleashed: Yes, going out there every day and letting yourself fall in love is exactly what it feels like. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5NgG5koPZU Absolutely first rate video. Superb, love the insight. Thanks

Re: TOP likes 645D

2011-01-09 Thread Eactivist
So they finally did it. Kudos. Marnie aka Doe In a message dated 1/6/2011 5:24:25 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, bran.everseek...@sasktel.net writes: http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2011/01/cam era-of-the-year-2010.html http://tinyurl.com/26be8ly -- PDML

RE: GESO - Chicago White Sox

2011-01-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Ann Sanfedele wrote: ttp://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/WhiteSox/ Chris Getz and teammate (can't see the other guys name and really don't follow thiss stuff anymore ) Based on the scoreboard shot it's Podsednik. Surprised that you as a long term Chicagoan didn't get that :-)

RE: The Sartorialist

2011-01-09 Thread Bob W
-Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Derby Chang OK, but bring your swimming togs, Cotty. Aagh! Now I have to scrub the inside of my skull with Vim to remove the images... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: January PUG is up!

2011-01-09 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, 09 Jan 2011 07:57 +0200, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you, Brian. You surely have started from the right foot. My personals faves are: The Fern Look by Subash The Dipping of the Fronds by Rob Studdert Excellent gallery! Yes it is and, after looking at most of

Re: What to charge for a friend's wedding

2011-01-09 Thread Cotty
On 9/1/11, John Celio, discombobulated, unleashed: A friend asked me to shoot her wedding next August. shudder Any suggestions? Don't do it!! ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: Re: Re: Pentax 67 resolution compared to 15 MP Digital

2011-01-09 Thread Jens
Yes. The digital backs for Hasselblad was made by a Danich company, that did merge with Hasselblad (Sweden) a few years back. I guess the scanners came from the very same company - which now is a part of the Hasselblad concern. Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On

Re: Pentax 67 resolution compared to 15 MP Digital

2011-01-09 Thread Jens
Yes, I quite happy with the FA* 2.8 28-70mm AL. It acturally outperforms many of my primes, except maybe my Limited lenses such as the 43mm and 77mm - and of cource my old 1.8 85mm, whic is the best portrait lens I've had so far. I do understand now, thanks to the answers from PDML members,

Re: PESO - Smoking

2011-01-09 Thread Brian Walters
On Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:02 -0500, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I don't usually shoot street people, but I made an exception here. Hopefully you'll agree that this was a shot worth taking despite the breach of privacy (obscured somewhat, at least, by the steam):

Re: What to charge for a friend's wedding

2011-01-09 Thread paul stenquist
I shot a wedding for some very close friends I gave them the files, some pics and a wedding book as a gift. For a friend of a friend, who I knew quite well, I gave them the files and a few pics and charged them $300. In your case, if the person is a close friend and is paying for your travel,

PESO First Post

2011-01-09 Thread Larry Colen
I saw this and it made me chuckle: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5338966962/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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

Still more on Vivian Maier

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Jan 9, 2011, at 4:27 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 1/6/2011 5:24:25 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, bran.everseek...@sasktel.net writes: http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2011/01/cam era-of-the-year-2010.html The above led me to this at the

Re: I don't suppose we have a pdml member in N. Munich?

2011-01-09 Thread eckinator
as in North Munich, Germany? 2011/1/9 Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com: Or does a PDML-er have a good friend or relative in N. Munich? I'm sure the chances are between Slim and None, but if there is one or more, please contact me. Thanks. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML

Re: What to charge for a friend's wedding

2011-01-09 Thread mike wilson
Tell her you will match the lowest quote she gets or you will do it for free. Make sure she understands that the quality will not be any different in either case nor, in either case, will you have insurance. Then let her make her own mind up. On 09/01/2011, John Celio n...@neovenator.com wrote:

Re: What to charge for a friend's wedding

2011-01-09 Thread eckinator
If you've never done it for a paying customer and depending how much you value her friendship, you may want to take Cotty's advice or give her the appropriate warnings. Personally I've never shot a wedding and the only way I'd agree to do it is if I'm not the only one. Cheers Ecke 2011/1/9 John

Re: What to charge for a friend's wedding

2011-01-09 Thread Bong Manayon
On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 3:45 PM, John Celio n...@neovenator.com wrote: Any suggestions? Thanks, John Cotty's advice works...but if you're a friend enough to want to do it, my advice is to ask them what are their expectations from you. They might actually expect the works when all you were

Re: PDML Photo Annual - Week 1 report

2011-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
I'm still trying to find 3 i like to send. Its a god thing i'm going to get 1 anyway.:-) Hope every one likes blue jays or cemeteries. Dave On Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 2:47 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: After just a week since opening for submissions we have 14 photographers and 8

Re: PESO - Smoking

2011-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
Excellent Dave On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 12:02 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I don't usually shoot street people, but I made an exception here. Hopefully you'll agree that this was a shot worth taking despite the breach of privacy (obscured somewhat, at least, by the

Re: PESO First Post

2011-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
It made me laugh Dave On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 6:54 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I saw this and it made me chuckle: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5338966962/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

OT Firefox and favorites

2011-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
I'm just in the process of getting the iMac going. I have been looking and searching to find out how to copy and import my firefox favorites from the iBook to the iMac when i upload Firefox to it. I can find out how to export from IE but those links are not visible when i look for export in fire

Watched batteries

2011-01-09 Thread Luiz Felipe
Boris, do accept the offer - I just can't wait to see the K-5 at work in those same conditions... I won't jump out of any windows if the K-5 proves much better than the K-r... ...well, maybe one at ground level... Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe

My last roll of Kodachrome

2011-01-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
I took 2 rolls into my local photo shop on December 28th. They called with the processed slides on Thursday and I picked them up on Saturday, January 8th. I shot snow scenes with the MZ-S and 77mm limited. Same subject matter I have been shooting with the K-5 31mm. As always, the Kodachrome is

Re: Miserere, check your off list email

2011-01-09 Thread Miserere
On 9 January 2011 02:22, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: cheers, Christine Roger that! —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT Firefox and favorites

2011-01-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I am not a big user of FireFox, but I believe the way to do this is the following: - Go to the Bookmarks menu - Pick Organize Bookmarks - Click on the third button on the toolbar (top) ... You should see a submenu with Backup..., Restore menu, Import HTML..., Export HTML - Choose Backup...,

Re: Any new info on K-5 sensor stains?

2011-01-09 Thread Miserere
On 6 January 2011 23:11, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Has anyone heard anything more than some of the K-5s have spots on their sensors, and Pentax says they'll do something about it? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est I've not heard anything more from my official

Re: OT Firefox and favorites

2011-01-09 Thread Miserere
Dave, The best method, which also gives you an added layer of security by storing your bookmarks offsite, is by using Xmarks: http://www.xmarks.com I have 4 computers and am able to keep all my bookmarks synchronised amongst them thanks to this neat add-on. Cheers,    —M.     \/\/o/\/\ --

Re: Watched batteries

2011-01-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jan 9, 2011, at 10:20 AM, Luiz Felipe wrote: Boris, do accept the offer - I just can't wait to see the K-5 at work in those same conditions... I won't jump out of any windows if the K-5 proves much better than the K-r... I don't think the K-5 is noticeably better in terms of noise. The

Re: What to charge for a friend's wedding

2011-01-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
wise advice... On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 5:54 AM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I shot a wedding for some very close friends I gave them the files, some pics and a wedding book as a gift. For a friend of a friend, who I knew quite well, I gave them the files and a few pics and

Re: OT Firefox and favorites

2011-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 10:48 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: I am not a big user of FireFox, but I believe the way to do this is the following: - Go to the Bookmarks menu - Pick Organize Bookmarks - Click on the third button on the toolbar (top) ... Ah ha. Thats were that

Re: PDML Photo Annual - Week 1 report

2011-01-09 Thread drd1135
My favorites! -Original Message- From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Sun, 9 Jan 2011 09:59:31 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PDML Photo Annual - Week 1 report I'm still

Re: My last roll of Kodachrome

2011-01-09 Thread Miserere
On 9 January 2011 10:44, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: I took 2 rolls into my local photo shop on December 28th. They called with the processed slides on Thursday and I picked them up on Saturday, January 8th. I shot snow scenes with the MZ-S and 77mm limited. Same subject matter

Re: More on Vivian Maier

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Jan 8, 2011, at 10:06 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: was there a link? Yes, in the message with the link to the video. Here it is again: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragstamp/with/3155991381/ -- Eric Weir

Re: My last roll of Kodachrome

2011-01-09 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jan 9, 2011, at 10:21, Miserere wrote: On 9 January 2011 10:44, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: I took 2 rolls into my local photo shop on December 28th. They called with the processed slides on Thursday and I picked them up on Saturday, January 8th. I shot snow scenes with

RE: What to charge for a friend's wedding

2011-01-09 Thread J.C. O'Connell
never use an unfamiliar camera for a wedding... -- 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 Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net

Re: My last roll of Kodachrome

2011-01-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 8:31 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: I just *knew* someone was going to ask him for scans.  For my money, there is no more-difficult film to scan than Kodachrome. lol ... I'm scanning the roll of Ilford XP2 Super I put through the Trip 35 and had processed

Re: My last roll of Kodachrome

2011-01-09 Thread Bob Sullivan
Miserere, I suppose I could fire up the scaner. But I might have to find the software first to load it on the new machine. Part of the joy of Kodachrome is in the details, and my scanning skills will never do it justice. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 10:21 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com

Re: What to charge for a friend's wedding

2011-01-09 Thread George Sinos
A long time ago a pro wedding photographer told me that when working for friends, he either does it for free or charges double. Either way, the friend would end up mad. GS George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 1:45 AM, John Celio

PESO: the weight of the world

2011-01-09 Thread Subash
http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/Peso#5560232050031788402 taken with my new old A 100/4 which i quite enjoy using... would love to hear your comments -- regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

RE: My last roll of Kodachrome

2011-01-09 Thread Chris Mitchell
Bob Sullivan wrote Sent: 09 January 2011 16:54 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: My last roll of Kodachrome Miserere, I suppose I could fire up the scaner. But I might have to find the software first to load it on the new machine. Part of the joy of Kodachrome is in the details,

Re: Re: Pentax 67 resolution compared to 15 MP Digital

2011-01-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I occasionally get nostalgic and think I want to work with film again. Then I shoot a roll of film, have it processed, and work through the scanning business. After that, and after I look at the photos the process creates, I put the film camera away until the next time I feel nostalgic. Going

OT LR3 Catalogues

2011-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
iMac seems to be up and running fine. Now, a question re LR3. I installed the up grade to LR3.3 on this new machine, seems to be fine. I hooked up my external HD and imported the last saved catalogue from a week ago. It seems to have loaded, but when i click on a file on the left side menu, i

PAW Week 1

2011-01-09 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: Probably not a good idea to do this after DagT's ultra stunning year of PAW, but I was inspired by his photographic eye, of course, but mainly by the discipline requisite for such a project. As I mentioned when I first joined the PDML, I'm flawed: I like geese, and my degree of

Re: OT LR3 Catalogues

2011-01-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
What do you mean imported the last saved catalogue from a week ago? - If you have the Lightroom catalog folder AND the the original image files on the same external drive, you just open the .LRCAT file on that drive with Lightroom and everything should work fine. - If you have moved the

Re: FS: SMC 75-205 f4.5, ME Super body, A 50 2.0, M 50 1.4, GraLab 451, more

2011-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
That's because, it's priceless. On 1/8/2011 8:19 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Funny, but there were no prices anywhere in that for sale post. -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! --Marvin the Martian. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Still more on Vivian Maier

2011-01-09 Thread Bob W
http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2011/0 1/cam era-of-the-year-2010.html The above led me to this at the same site. http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/blog_i ndex.html There is some discussion about what her status should be in

RE: Re: Pentax 67 resolution compared to 15 MP Digital

2011-01-09 Thread Bob W
I occasionally get nostalgic and think I want to work with film again. Then I shoot a roll of film, have it processed, and work through the scanning business. After that, and after I look at the photos the process creates, I put the film camera away until the next time I feel nostalgic.

Re: January PUG is up!

2011-01-09 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm http://pug.komkon.org/ Great gallery! I'm with most people; so many great shots--hard to pick favorites. Skill, technique very high in this 1st PUG for 2011. And I notice some new names! Excellent! Thanks so

Re: enablement - hood advice sought - fs friday late entry

2011-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
On 1/8/2011 9:01 PM, eckinator wrote: The plastic clip on hood that came with the 85mm f2.0 and 100mm f2.8 works well with a 50mm on APS-C. got my first manual focus prime in the mail yesterday, smc-m 50/1.7 in great shape. can anyone recommend a 49 mm screw on or clip on hood to use with it

RE: OT LR3 Catalogues

2011-01-09 Thread Bob W
iMac seems to be up and running fine. Now, a question re LR3. I installed the up grade to LR3.3 on this new machine, seems to be fine. I hooked up my external HD and imported the last saved catalogue from a week ago. It seems to have loaded, but when i click on a file on the left side

Re: PESO - Stylin' and Not

2011-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
I thought that Peter Boyle had died... On 1/8/2011 8:56 AM, paul stenquist wrote: A coffee shop portrait K-5, DA* 60-135, f11, ISO 3200 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12217970size=lg -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! --Marvin

RE: PAW Week 1

2011-01-09 Thread Bob W
Hi Everyone: Probably not a good idea to do this after DagT's ultra stunning year of PAW, but I was inspired by his photographic eye, of course, but mainly by the discipline requisite for such a project. As I mentioned when I first joined the PDML, I'm flawed: I'm floored! I thought you

Re: Pentax K-r and QC (update)

2011-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
I only read it for the special tips and techniques section... On 1/8/2011 5:48 PM, Bob W wrote: -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ken Waller If all else fails read the f**king manual ! that only helps if you don't know how to

Re: PESO: The Drum Major Redux

2011-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
He tells everyone he still wears the same pants size as he did in college... On 1/8/2011 9:44 PM, paul stenquist wrote: I like this better. It focuses one's attention on the interesting figure. Paul On Jan 8, 2011, at 6:29 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Cropped version to focus more on the

Re: PAW Week 1

2011-01-09 Thread Cotty
On 9/1/11, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: Well, I found the what seems to be the perfect bag, and I'm all giddy--the Domke F803 camera satchel. Oh my gosh, am I happy. Here it is: http://www.tiffen.com/displayproduct.html?tablename=domkeitemnum=701-83N The dark navy will go with

Re: PAW Week 1

2011-01-09 Thread Cotty
On 9/1/11, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: Anyway, here's the 1st post for week one. http://aguilapaw.posterous.com/ Very nice shot Christine. A great start! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: PESO: the weight of the world

2011-01-09 Thread Jack Davis
Very good IQ! Background blur well done. Jack --- On Sun, 1/9/11, Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com wrote: From: Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: the weight of the world To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, January 9, 2011, 9:01 AM

Re: GESO - Chicago White Sox

2011-01-09 Thread Christine Aguila
Love this! http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/WhiteSox/slides/_IGP2431.html We don't water wickets in the States; we hose down the infield :-) http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/WhiteSox/slides/_IGP2428.html Fun, fun, fun group, Chris! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Chris

Re: OT LR3 Catalogues

2011-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 12:35 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: What do you mean imported the last saved catalogue from a week ago? I clicked on the last .LRCAT file i have on the external. It then said it would be updated to reflect the LR3 version. I can now see all of my folders

What to charge for a friend's wedding

2011-01-09 Thread Luiz Felipe
Quite a number of sound ideas and advices so far, so I might only add: beware of Murphy. Of course, you are welcome to keep reading the rest. Around here a wedding photo album offers great cash values AND still greater responsibility. Fail to do the job and you have a life-long enemy squad.

Re: GESO - Canadian Hats Week 4

2011-01-09 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent! Great expression and bw rendering. When did those kinds of hats become popular. I was at the Vivian Maier opening reception Friday night and bunches of folks, mostly young, were wearing them. While I love the photo, I don't see the attraction to the hat. Cheers, Christine

Re: Pesos: two shots

2011-01-09 Thread Christine Aguila
I prefer the 2nd one. You might want to tweak the rendering just a bit to give it more pop. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2011 12:56 PM Subject: Pesos: two

Re: PAW Week 1

2011-01-09 Thread Jack Davis
In support of your giddy, may it adds to your photo swagger and protect your treasures. ;) Jack --- On Sun, 1/9/11, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net Subject: PAW Week 1 To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, January 9, 2011, 9:33 AM Hi

Re: PESO - January Bouquet

2011-01-09 Thread Christine Aguila
Very nice, Paul. Technically well executed with very strong interest. Love it. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 4:29 PM Subject: PESO - January Bouquet

Re: PESO First Post

2011-01-09 Thread Christine Aguila
That is funny! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2011 5:54 AM Subject: PESO First Post I saw this and it made me chuckle: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5338966962/

Re: More on Vivian Maier

2011-01-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Eric Weir wrote: On Jan 8, 2011, at 10:06 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: was there a link? Yes, in the message with the link to the video. Here it is again: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragstamp/with/3155991381/

Re: More on Vivian Maier

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Jan 9, 2011, at 1:21 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Eric Weir wrote: On Jan 8, 2011, at 10:06 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: was there a link? Yes, in the message with the link to the video. Here it is again: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragstamp/with/3155991381/ ah thanks... He's

Re: More on Vivian Maier

2011-01-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Eric Weir wrote: On Jan 9, 2011, at 1:21 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Eric Weir wrote: On Jan 8, 2011, at 10:06 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: was there a link? Yes, in the message with the link to the video. Here it is again:

Watched batteries

2011-01-09 Thread Luiz Felipe
Well, I'd hope they have much in common. Still, there should be some diff at sensor level, or DXOMARK wouldn't give them diff rankings (82 vs. 72). I do agree with your point, Paul. The K-5 advantage will most probably be noticed only in more extreme situations. Still, I suspect there will some

help needed with pentax software and card reader

2011-01-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Ok so it is true confessions time. I'm totally flummoxed by something I though I should be able to figure out. First of all I want to let you guys know that one of you, Steve Desjardins to be precise, loaned me an elderly DSL - indefinitely _ a PENTAX - so I can honestly take photos for

Re: Still more on Vivian Maier

2011-01-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
People can always come up with esoteric reasons why things can't be true even when the contrary is obvious. Maier can be a great photographer simply based on her own work, influence be damned. But even that makes little sense. She can now influence the way we see Chicago during her time and her

Re: PDML Photo Annual - Week 1 report

2011-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
I believe that God has little to do with it. On 1/9/2011 9:59 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I'm still trying to find 3 i like to send. Its a god thing i'm going to get 1 anyway.:-) Hope every one likes blue jays or cemeteries. Dave On Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 2:47 PM, Mark Robertsm...@robertstech.com

Re: Still more on Vivian Maier

2011-01-09 Thread Darren Addy
Keep in mind that the works on the blog have apparently been selected BY MALOOF, who was not even into photography before his discovery. Now either he is a natural curator with an excellent eye, or he has relied on some help, or her work is just empiracally and obviously excellent. What we have

Re: My last roll of Kodachrome

2011-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Now's the time to start a Bring Back Kodachrome movement, before all the processing equipment is scrapped. It won't work, but any time in the future it will be too late. On 1/9/2011 10:44 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: I took 2 rolls into my local photo shop on December 28th. They called with the

Re: More on Vivian Maier

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Jan 9, 2011, at 1:35 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Pun indended, I assume, in your last line Actually not, but thanks for calling it to my attention. Caused a spontaneous little chuckle at myself. -- Eric

Re: enablement - hood advice sought - fs friday late entry

2011-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Actually I wrote about the clip, I should really pay attention to where the cursor is before I start to type. Then again I should probably proof read these posts too... On 1/9/2011 12:38 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: On 1/8/2011 9:01 PM, eckinator wrote: The plastic clip on hood that came with

Re: I don't suppose we have a pdml member in N. Munich?

2011-01-09 Thread Darren Addy
Yes: Munich northern district, Germany -- 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: the weight of the world

2011-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Nice and sharp. I work with A lenses all the time, what's not to like? On 1/9/2011 12:01 PM, Subash wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/Peso#5560232050031788402 taken with my new old A 100/4 which i quite enjoy using... would love to hear your comments -- Where's the Kaboom?

Re: GESO - Canadian Hats Week 4

2011-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
You found a refugee from the '50's. On 1/8/2011 6:42 AM, frank theriault wrote: Only four new shots for Real Canadians Wearing Real Hats this week (short week due to the holidays. Here's my fave: http://realcanadianhats.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-post_08.html (scroll down and click on the

Re: PAW Week 1

2011-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
On 1/9/2011 12:50 PM, Bob W wrote: Hi Everyone: Probably not a good idea to do this after DagT's ultra stunning year of PAW, but I was inspired by his photographic eye, of course, but mainly by the discipline requisite for such a project. As I mentioned when I first joined the PDML, I'm

Re: PAW Week 1

2011-01-09 Thread P. J. Alling
On 1/9/2011 12:33 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: Probably not a good idea to do this after DagT's ultra stunning year of PAW, but I was inspired by his photographic eye, of course, but mainly by the discipline requisite for such a project. As I mentioned when I first joined the

Re: help needed with pentax software and card reader

2011-01-09 Thread John Francis
The one big thing is that you will have to give up using Canon Zoom Browser; that program can't handle RAW files from a Pentax camera. But not to worry. When you plug your CF card reader into your USB slot, it shows up as an external hard drive (probably drive E:). If you've got things set up

Re: OT LR3 Catalogues

2011-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 1:05 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 12:35 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: What do you mean imported the last saved catalogue from a week ago? I clicked on the last .LRCAT file i have on the external. It then said it

Re: PDML Photo Annual - Week 1 report

2011-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 2:13 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I believe that God has little to do with it. Well, i do follow him on Twitter, so just maybe Dave On 1/9/2011 9:59 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I'm still trying to find 3 i like to send. Its a god thing i'm

Re: PAW Week 1

2011-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 12:33 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: h Anyway, here's the 1st post for week one. http://aguilapaw.posterous.com/ Cheers, Christine Very nice. love it. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: More on Vivian Maier

2011-01-09 Thread Eric Weir
On Jan 9, 2011, at 1:35 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: You certainly can do street photography with your DS, and as someone pointed out earlier, you don't need to be in da big city. Oh, I know that. It was just the silliness of wanting a camera like hers -- as if that would make a damn bit of

Re: PESO: the weight of the world

2011-01-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 12:01 PM, Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/pdml.live/Peso#5560232050031788402 taken with my new old A 100/4 which i quite enjoy using... would love to hear your comments -- regards, subash Very nice. Good colours and composition as

Re: 645D fiddling

2011-01-09 Thread Larry Colen
On Jan 8, 2011, at 2:31 AM, Cotty wrote: On 8/1/11, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed: * Jostein does not like LV, Video and in-camera PPP's (post-processing presets)... Count me in too. When I got my K-x, I did not at all care about the video, but I've found it a pleasant

Re: Pentax 67 resolution compared to 15 MP Digital

2011-01-09 Thread Adam Maas
On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 5:13 AM, Gasha cir...@konts.lv wrote: Pentax 67 takes a lot more time to shoot. If you walk around with your friens, you can shoot something with digital SLR. In contrast, when you walk with Pentax 67 (and tripod), you cannot take your friends with you :) Gasha

Re: Re: Pentax 67 resolution compared to 15 MP Digital

2011-01-09 Thread Adam Maas
On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: I occasionally get nostalgic and think I want to work with film again. Then I shoot a roll of film, have it processed, and work through the scanning business. After that, and after I look at the photos the process

Re: 645D fiddling

2011-01-09 Thread Adam Maas
On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 1:04 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 1/8/2011 3:17 PM, paul stenquist wrote: I find the video mildly useful and entertaining on the K-5. Wouldn't want it on a 645D. Don't use any presets or post processing. I have used live view when necessary to get a

Re: Watched batteries

2011-01-09 Thread Larry Colen
On Jan 9, 2011, at 7:20 AM, Luiz Felipe wrote: Boris, do accept the offer - I just can't wait to see the K-5 at work in those same conditions... I won't jump out of any windows if the K-5 proves much better than the K-r... ...well, maybe one at ground level... Luiz, I am quite

Re: Pentax K-r and QC (update)

2011-01-09 Thread mike wilson
On 09/01/2011, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com Subject: RE: Pentax K-r and QC (update) -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net

Re: PAW Week 1

2011-01-09 Thread paul stenquist
Excellent shot. An interesting juxtaposition and, of course, my favorite football team. I like the warm tonality as well. Paul On Jan 9, 2011, at 12:33 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: Probably not a good idea to do this after DagT's ultra stunning year of PAW, but I was inspired by

Is a P5 worth anything?

2011-01-09 Thread Larry Colen
Saw this ad on craigslist: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/pho/2144182087.html $30 for P5, m50/1.7, Rikenon 35-70mm 1:3.5-4.5, and a small flash I expect that the zoom isn't really worth anything, and the 50/1.7 is probably worth the $30. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est

Re: Is a P5 worth anything?

2011-01-09 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, 09 Jan 2011 12:53 -0800, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Saw this ad on craigslist: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/pho/2144182087.html $30 for P5, m50/1.7, Rikenon 35-70mm 1:3.5-4.5, and a small flash I expect that the zoom isn't really worth anything, and the 50/1.7 is

Re: My last roll of Kodachrome

2011-01-09 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:53 -0600, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Miserere, I suppose I could fire up the scaner. But I might have to find the software first to load it on the new machine. Part of the joy of Kodachrome is in the details, and my scanning skills will never do it

Re: OT Firefox and favorites

2011-01-09 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:18:50 -0500 David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Any tips. I am not looking forward to hand balming these. install xmarks and or firefox synch can move bookmarks cookies and passwords. as well as keep them backed up. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: help needed with pentax software and card reader

2011-01-09 Thread Ann Sanfedele
John Francis wrote: The one big thing is that you will have to give up using Canon Zoom Browser; that program can't handle RAW files from a Pentax camera. Yeah I already discoverd that... it can't slide show even canon raw files _ I have to extract the jpgs to slideshow it. But not to

Re: What to charge for a friend's wedding

2011-01-09 Thread John Celio
? Quite a number of sound ideas and advices so far, so I might only add: beware of Murphy. Of course, you are welcome to keep reading the rest. Thanks for the responses, everyone. Just to clear a few things up: - If I could own a K-5 (or K-7) before the wedding, I would, but I don't think I

Is a P5 worth anything?

2011-01-09 Thread Luiz Felipe
well, the P5 is quite an interesting camera with the drawbacks listed by Brian below. The 50mm in question looks like either a K or M 50mm, and the price is rather interesting - a clean one in BR goes somewhere between $70 and $130. I'd rather an A/ FA 50mm myself, actually. I'm quite happy

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