Re: PESO: Black Cat on Frozen Lake

2011-04-29 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thanks Frank, That one was quite happy and working against natural selection while devoring the remains of fish offered by the restaurant owner nearby :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/

Re: PESO: Black Cat on Frozen Lake

2011-04-29 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thank You, Dan, It was one of those rare moments that one suddenly notes that the shot is going to be good even before tripping the shutter... Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/

Re: OT Thirty Five years ago.

2011-04-29 Thread Ecke PDML
35 years ago I was five years old and snapping my first photos with this plasticky boxy job with flash cubes. I think the photos are still at my parents's house somewhere. other than that I was pretty much cooling at the playground most of the time... :) 2011/4/29 Bob Sullivan

Re: PESO: Wet red metal

2011-04-29 Thread Tim Bray
Hand-made means I fiddle with Lightroom and Photoshop elements and pick the right paper and feed it into the Canon i9900 in my basement and write my name on it. Um... it's not exactly paying the rent. But the handful I've sold pay dividends in happiness. -T On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 7:01 PM, Tim

PESO: Eagle among pinecones

2011-04-29 Thread Tim Bray
Dramatic albeit imperfectly composed: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2011/04/29/-big/RUNE0751.jpg.html The big Tokina 400mm f5.6 is *not* an easy-handling lens. But I think my struggles with it are teaching me things. There's another less-dramatic eagle pic in the enclosing blog entry

Re: LR 3.4 and lenses correction profiles (whole lot more)

2011-04-29 Thread SV Hovland
I noticed that this one, http://attilaacs.wordpress.com/2010/05/03/download-my-adobe-lens-profile-for-pentax-10-17mm-fisheye-lens/ , seems to be better with the CA. Stig Vidar Hovland Fra: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] p#229; vegne av

Re: test

2011-04-29 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-04-28 10:30 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: On 29 April 2011 12:14, Paul Stenquistpnstenquis...@gmail.com wrote: test I'm getting pdml mail now at this gmail address. But I still can't seem to post. Hi Paul, All's well however when posting via gmail you won't see your post until someone

Re: PESI - My Kodachrome Pic

2011-04-29 Thread drd1135
Nice. I guess it's hard to plan a shot like that. ;-) -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenquis...@gmail.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:41:25 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESI -

Re: PESO: Wet red metal

2011-04-29 Thread Tim Øsleby
Thanks. More or less as I assumed. I should probably have said a small business ;-) I have no intention of making a living out of my photography, just trying to turn some of the photo cashflow in the right direction. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2011/4/29 Tim Bray

Archimedes moment or Homer moment?

2011-04-29 Thread AlunFoto
In the AF-540FGZ manual it says there is an absolute minimum usable distance in P-TTL (0.7 m). I always thought that was because the flash was unable to quench its output fast enough to operate at shorter distances. I thought so because quenching the blink was how the old TTL system worked. Then,

Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-29 Thread AlunFoto
Leon, I don't have any A lens suitable for testing right now, but I'm a bit curious. How is the lens described in the file metadata? Is there any difference between K-7 and the older cameras there? Jostein 2011/4/24 Leon Altoff leon.alt...@gmail.com: I need to find out more about this, because

Locked out of the PDML

2011-04-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
I've noticed most of those who are still able to post on the PDML are using gmail. Apparently, the folks at google don't subscribe to the same spam service that many other e-mail providers use. That service has blocked PDML mail for about a week. We're still missing numerous members of course,

Re: OT Thirty Five years ago.

2011-04-29 Thread Keith Mosier
On 28 Apr 2011 15:55:59 -0700 Stan Halpin wrote: Have you come to an answer yet?  stan I am still being asked that same question by my friends who retired from the Corps.  I still kick myself for not following up on that offer from the AP.  I guess the answer was and still is security for my

Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
I hadn't looked at the metadata from my A400 in detail until you asked. From a recent shoot with the K-5, it's described as an A series lens, and the focal length is noted as 400mm. The focal length was apparently derived from the shake reduction setting, because with a couple of shots where I

Re: He's back

2011-04-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
Welcome to the Collective. Resistance was futile. On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 9:26 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenquis...@gmail.com wrote: Gave up on comcast being restored to the good graces of the list gods (despite Doug's continuing efforts), so I just resubscribed with a gmail address. Paul --

Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-29 Thread Leon Altoff
Hi Jostein, The metadata shows the lens as A series lens in Adobe Bridge or A lens in Pentax Digital Camera Utility. It's the same for if the lens is on the K7 or the K10D. Leon On 29 April 2011 22:05, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Leon, I don't have any A lens suitable for testing

Re: Archimedes moment or Homer moment?

2011-04-29 Thread Dario Bonazza
AlunFoto wrote: In the AF-540FGZ manual it says there is an absolute minimum usable distance in P-TTL (0.7 m). I always thought that was because the flash was unable to quench its output fast enough to operate at shorter distances. I thought so because quenching the blink was how the old TTL

Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-29 Thread Leon Altoff
Hi Paul, The A 400 seems to be behaving the same as my setup when recording the information. I have discovered that if I set the shake reduction the flash behaves differently and doesn't fire at full power all the time. I normally don't bother to set it as it seems unnecessary given I'm

Re: Archimedes moment or Homer moment?

2011-04-29 Thread Leon Altoff
Hi Jostein, This may have something to do with my P-TTL problems and my macro set up, given that I am running 2 flashes at a distance of 5 to 10 cm. Though I'm metering the preflash with the aperture closed to f16 on a 38 mm or 20mm lens with up to 25cm of extension, so it's unlikely that the

Re: PESO: Eagle among pinecones

2011-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
You picked it off nicely in both instances, Tim. I like the look of that lens. Jack --- On Fri, 4/29/11, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com Subject: PESO: Eagle among pinecones To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, April 29, 2011,

Re: Locked out of the PDML

2011-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
Yahoo still unlocked. Jack --- On Fri, 4/29/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenquis...@gmail.com wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenquis...@gmail.com Subject: Locked out of the PDML To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, April 29, 2011, 5:07 AM I've noticed most of those who are

Re: Locked out of the PDML

2011-04-29 Thread Paul Ewins
I've only just got emails coming back to my inbox. If you can see this then they are going out as well. Which will be just in time for me to unsubscribe as I will be travelling to the UK on Sunday. Paul Ewins Melbourne, Australia On 29/04/2011, at 11:06 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Yahoo still

Yayayay! I'm back in!

2011-04-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Peso to follow.. breakfast first OPened email this morning to a number of posts FROM PDML phew! ann -- 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: Locked out of the PDML

2011-04-29 Thread Cory Waters
I've had this happen a couple times over the years. It took some time working with my ISP to tell them I actually did want all this mail, but I got back each time. CW On 4/29/2011 8:07 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I've noticed most of those who are still able to post on the PDML are using

Locked Out?

2011-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
I may have spoken too soon. I posted a message a few minutes ago that Yahoo wasn't locked out. That message and the one immediately prior have yet to appear in my PDML folder.(?) This get through? Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Yayayay! I'm back in!

2011-04-29 Thread Brian Walters
On Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:23 -0400, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Peso to follow.. breakfast first OPened email this morning to a number of posts FROM PDML phew! Well that's good news. I'll check out the PESO in the morning. Time to hit the sack Cheers Brian

Re: Yayayay! I'm back in!

2011-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
Good News, Ann. :) Jack --- On Fri, 4/29/11, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Yayayay! I'm back in! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, April 29, 2011, 6:23 AM Peso to follow.. breakfast first OPened email this

Re: Locked Out?

2011-04-29 Thread AlunFoto
You get through, Jack. :-) 2011/4/29 Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com: I may have spoken too soon. I posted a message a few minutes ago that Yahoo wasn't locked out. That message and the one immediately prior have yet to appear in my PDML folder.(?) This get through? Jack -- PDML

Re: Locked Out?

2011-04-29 Thread Brian Walters
On Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:27 -0700, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I may have spoken too soon. I posted a message a few minutes ago that Yahoo wasn't locked out. That message and the one immediately prior have yet to appear in my PDML folder.(?) This get through? Yes and so did your

Re: Locked Out?

2011-04-29 Thread Doug Brewer
On 4/29/11 9:27 AM, Jack Davis wrote: I may have spoken too soon. I posted a message a few minutes ago that Yahoo wasn't locked out. That message and the one immediately prior have yet to appear in my PDML folder.(?) This get through? Jack I bet you're one of those people who think

Re: PESO 2011 - 059 - GDG

2011-04-29 Thread David J Brooks
Great. The feel to this is wonderful Dave On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 9:18 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: Another new one in the Communicating series: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5667511666/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5667511666/ Thanks for

Re: PESO: Eagle among pinecones

2011-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I really like the one with the bird atop the tree. That is the way I recall seeing them in Alaska. Dan On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 4:30 AM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Dramatic albeit imperfectly composed: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2011/04/29/-big/RUNE0751.jpg.html The big

Re: PESO: Eagle among pinecones

2011-04-29 Thread David J Brooks
Nicely done. I remember back in 1975 trying to sneak up on them when i was in the Queen Charllote Is. Tough job Dave On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 4:30 AM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Dramatic albeit imperfectly composed:

OT: I'm not here... (test post)

2011-04-29 Thread Charles Robinson
Could someone please reply to me directly if this hits the list? I've seen nothing since about mid-afternoon yesterday. Boy did I get a lot of work done! -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: PESI - My Kodachrome Pic

2011-04-29 Thread David J Brooks
Nice, my favorite 50's car Dave On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 9:41 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenquis...@gmail.com wrote: Better late than never. A pic from 1977. Uncle Sam showed up while I was shooting this 57 Chevy drag car. He just happened to be in the hood I guess. I think the camera was my

Re: OT: I'm not here... (test post)

2011-04-29 Thread David J Brooks
Good here Dave On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 9:52 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: Could someone please reply to me directly if this hits the list? I've seen nothing since about mid-afternoon yesterday.  Boy did I get a lot of work done!  -Charles -- Charles Robinson -

Re: K7, A Lenses and PTTL (was Re: What next in an SLR?)

2011-04-29 Thread AlunFoto
Leon, Combining the info from this thread and another, you have a setup with two AF-360FGZ flashes, a 30mm (or thereabouts) lens on bellows with up to 25mm extension. The lens is stopped down to f/16, and the flash-to-subject distance is about 10 cm for both flashes. I assume both flashes are in

Re: OT: I'm not here... (test post)

2011-04-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'm now here twice. Comcast support is back -- thanks doug -- but I subscribed my gmail address yesterday. (I knew that would result in a fix:-). I'll have to unsub one one of them. Paul On Apr 29, 2011, at 9:52 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: Could someone please reply to me directly if this

Thanks Doug!

2011-04-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Doug has fixed the list, and based on what little I know, it was anything but easy. Sorry you had to work so hard, but you can be sure that your efforts are deeply appreciated by all. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESI - My Kodachrome Pic

2011-04-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks David. Nowadays it would be considered a sin to butcher a '57 Chevy like this, but back in '76 it was perfectly okay. Paul On Apr 29, 2011, at 9:53 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Nice, my favorite 50's car Dave On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 9:41 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenquis...@gmail.com

Sadness

2011-04-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
I just learned, via Facebook, that Doug lost two close relatives in the recent tornado carnage. Let's keep listguy and his family in our thoughts and prayers. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: Thanks Doug!

2011-04-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
We are all indebted to him! Dan On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 10:47 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenquis...@gmail.com wrote: Doug has fixed the list, and based on what little I know, it was anything but easy. Sorry you had to work so hard, but you can be sure that your efforts are deeply appreciated by

Re: Thanks Doug!

2011-04-29 Thread Stan Halpin
On Apr 29, 2011, at 10:47 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Doug has fixed the list, and based on what little I know, it was anything but easy. Sorry you had to work so hard, but you can be sure that your efforts are deeply appreciated by all. And all PDMLers say Amen to that, Brother! stan --

Re: Sadness

2011-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
Extremely sorry to read of your loosing two close friends to the recent devastating tornadoes. Jack --- On Fri, 4/29/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Sadness To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday,

OT - cleaning a PS from dust? - Need advice.

2011-04-29 Thread Igor Roshchin
Hi All: I just looked at my wife's Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and found that it has 3 spots that seem to be dust particles. They show up on the photos, and I can see them in the live view. I don't think it is directly on the sensor and here is why: The camera has 2 macro modes: AF macro and Macro

Re: Thanks Doug!

2011-04-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I second that!! phew! so happy! ann Paul Stenquist wrote: Doug has fixed the list, and based on what little I know, it was anything but easy. Sorry you had to work so hard, but you can be sure that your efforts are deeply appreciated by all. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: I'm not here... (test post)

2011-04-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Charles asked me to write that he has gotten off list replies now... but apparently he still isnt getting the list mail coming in ann Charles Robinson wrote: Could someone please reply to me directly if this hits the list? I've seen nothing since about mid-afternoon yesterday. Boy did I

Yahoo Problem

2011-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
I'm getting nothing back on Yahoo. Anyone else? Jack -- 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: Sadness

2011-04-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I saw that a few minutes after he posted and replied on facebook... then to the notice I was back on pdml - very, very sad ann Paul Stenquist wrote: I just learned, via Facebook, that Doug lost two close relatives in the recent tornado carnage. Let's keep listguy and his family in our

am I there?

2011-04-29 Thread Christine Aguila
or am I still here? -- 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 - cleaning a PS from dust? - Need advice.

2011-04-29 Thread Igor Roshchin
Not expecting much, I just called Panasonic Tech Support. Their service center can send me a refurbished camera as a replacement for $128 and change (I'd need to send my camera to them!). A brand-new camera (DMC-ZR3 - the current version of ZR1) can be purchased from Amazon for $149. Oh...

Re: am I there?

2011-04-29 Thread Rick Womer
I can't deal with existential questions on Fridays. --- On Fri, 4/29/11, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: or am I still here? -- 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

Re: am I there?

2011-04-29 Thread Scott Loveless
It's Saturday somewhere. On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 12:28 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: I can't deal with existential questions on Fridays. --- On Fri, 4/29/11, Christine  Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: or am I still here? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: am I there?

2011-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
You're here! Jack --- On Fri, 4/29/11, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net Subject: am I there? To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, April 29, 2011, 9:17 AM or am I still here? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Sadness

2011-04-29 Thread Boris Liberman
On 4/29/2011 18:12, Paul Stenquist wrote: I just learned, via Facebook, that Doug lost two close relatives in the recent tornado carnage. Let's keep listguy and his family in our thoughts and prayers. The saddest news indeed. My condolences to Doug whom I will keep in my thoughts... Boris

Re: am I there?

2011-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
YES! J --- On Fri, 4/29/11, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: am I there? To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, April 29, 2011, 9:28 AM I can't deal with existential questions on Fridays. --- On Fri, 4/29/11,

Re: am I there?

2011-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
Yes, you're here! Jack --- On Fri, 4/29/11, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: From: Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com Subject: Re: am I there? To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, April 29, 2011, 9:33 AM It's Saturday somewhere. On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at

FS Friday - few zoom lenses

2011-04-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! The following lenses (*) are for sale: - SMCP FA J 18-35/4-5.6. Good sample, surprising optical quality for the price. - SMCP FA 24-90/3.5-4.5. Bought from a fellow list member. Not in use due to Sigma 24-60/2.8 that's been bought at the same time as this one. - Tamron 28-75/2.8. Also

Re: am I there?

2011-04-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I'm reading this on list so you are here ann Christine Aguila wrote: or am I still here? -- 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.

Fw: Yahoo Problem

2011-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
I'm now getting stuff back and from both me and you. RELIEF Jack --- On Fri, 4/29/11, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Subject: Yahoo Problem To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, April 29, 2011, 8:43 AM I'm getting nothing back on

Geso for Savenger II and Peso from zoo

2011-04-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
stuff I tried to post during the hiatus :-) http://annsan.smugmug.com/Other/PDML-Scavenger-hunt/16460181_SXwcL http://annsan.smugmug.com/Works-in-Print/Works-In-Progress/More-Critters/15842756_6QmYN/1/1268213479_g7kd6JD/Large sorry if it is redundant ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: am I there?

2011-04-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Well, looks like I'm there--by you guys, but none of you are coming here. I'm not getting any pdml emails to my EarthLink account and then to outlook express. It's ok. Doug, knows, and it will get sorted out. Not worried. I'll check back later today. Carry on! Cheers, Christine -

Re: am I there?

2011-04-29 Thread Boris Liberman
On 4/29/2011 19:17, Christine Aguila wrote: or am I still here? Yes. Over here I don't notice any hiccups of the list as of late... -- 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

On lens profiles, LR 3.4, etc

2011-04-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi there. I've been playing with lens correction by profile as of lately. Peculiar thing, I am telling you. Mostly, from the very uneducated or inexperienced perspective it corrects distortions and vignetting. Apparently my FA limited lenses do vignette somewhat and FA 31 and FA 43 seem to

OT: local weather acting up

2011-04-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Hello. We had the most peculiar thunderstorm yesterday night. First of all, to have a rain, let alone a thunderstorm, in the very end of April is very rare. But this one was really strange. I saw a lightning that was going practically non-stop for minutes. Strike after strike it went. And I

Re: Archimedes moment or Homer moment?

2011-04-29 Thread Boris Liberman
On 4/29/2011 14:57, AlunFoto wrote: Maybe this was obvious to everyone but me. So, eureka or d'oh? Eureka to me. I would (naively) have thought that P-TTL does take into account the ambient light metering for the whole process, thus varying the pre-flash power from shot to shot. But your

New colors!

2011-04-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's from that other forum: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/141096-new-limited-edition-pentax-k-r-designs-cool.html -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: For the pixel peepers

2011-04-29 Thread Tim Bray
On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 1:31 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: if you keep the strengths and limitations of your gear in mind, then you can get great shots with almost any kit. Related: I can take really shitty pictures with the very best cameras. -T -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com

Re: Sadness

2011-04-29 Thread Ecke PDML
Doug, I am so sorry. Please let us all respect his loss and not start a climate change thread hijack. 2011/4/29 Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com: On 4/29/2011 18:12, Paul Stenquist wrote: I just learned, via Facebook, that Doug lost two close relatives in the recent tornado carnage. Let's

Re: Archimedes moment or Homer moment?

2011-04-29 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 29, 2011, at 4:57 AM, AlunFoto wrote: In the AF-540FGZ manual it says there is an absolute minimum usable distance in P-TTL (0.7 m). I always thought that was because the flash was unable to quench its output fast enough to operate at shorter distances. I thought so because quenching

Re: Sadness

2011-04-29 Thread Doug Brewer
On 4/29/11 11:12 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I just learned, via Facebook, that Doug lost two close relatives in the recent tornado carnage. Let's keep listguy and his family in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks, y'all. We're all still in the surreal, shocked stage, occupied with the thousand

Re: Sadness

2011-04-29 Thread Bulent Celasun
Sorry to hear all that... I sincerely hope that you soon manage to return to your peaceful days. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822

Re: am I there?

2011-04-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
Do you think you are? On 29 April 2011 17:17, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: or am I still here? -- 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: Archimedes moment or Homer moment?

2011-04-29 Thread Bulent Celasun
I guess the situation may have something to do with the viewing angle of the flash. The minimum distance probably coresponds to the narrowest angle of view the flash can illuminate. Closer than that, the flash still distibutes its light to a wider area (without knowing the real distance). This,

Re: Archimedes moment or Homer moment?

2011-04-29 Thread Ecke PDML
*dons flame-proof suit* I never liked P-TTL to begin with. My Canon AE-1 Program has better flash metering than that. 2011/4/29 Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com: I guess the situation may have something to do with the viewing angle of the flash. The minimum distance probably coresponds

Re: Locked Out?

2011-04-29 Thread Jack Davis
Yes, I did, Jostein. All seems as was norman. Thanks! Jack --- On Fri, 4/29/11, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: From: AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Locked Out? To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, April 29, 2011, 6:31 AM You get through, Jack. :-)

Re: Archimedes moment or Homer moment?

2011-04-29 Thread Tim Bray
Bah... flashes are for wimps. -Tim ducks for cover On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 12:57 PM, Ecke PDML overpenta...@googlemail.com wrote: *dons flame-proof suit* I never liked P-TTL to begin with. My Canon AE-1 Program has better flash metering than that. 2011/4/29 Bulent Celasun

FS Friday

2011-04-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
step down rings... my ebay listing http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190527510966ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT ann -- 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

Re: Archimedes moment or Homer moment?

2011-04-29 Thread Ecke PDML
what do you do then? burn magnesium in your palm? 2011/4/29 Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com: Bah... flashes are for wimps.  -Tim ducks for cover On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 12:57 PM, Ecke PDML overpenta...@googlemail.com wrote: *dons flame-proof suit* I never liked P-TTL to begin with. My

Re: FS Friday

2011-04-29 Thread Ecke PDML
those are passive, right? the active ones being called impeachment rings? 2011/4/29 Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com: step down rings...  my ebay listing http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=190527510966ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Nowegian posters...

2011-04-29 Thread Ecke PDML
... please keep it down a bit... I am starting to see Google ads for Groupon deals in Norway... =) Cheers Ecke -- 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: Archimedes moment or Homer moment?

2011-04-29 Thread Tim Bray
The demonic glare coming from my eyes usually suffices. -T On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 2:01 PM, Ecke PDML overpenta...@googlemail.com wrote: what do you do then? burn magnesium in your palm? 2011/4/29 Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com: Bah... flashes are for wimps.  -Tim ducks for cover On Fri,

Re: am I there?

2011-04-29 Thread Brian Walters
On Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:17 -0500, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: or am I still here? Yes to the subject line but I'm in no position to judge regarding the message content Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

RE: am I there?

2011-04-29 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila or am I still here? You're everywhere and nowhere, baby. That's where you're at. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Nowegian posters...

2011-04-29 Thread DagT
Sorry! I´ll try to be more ignorable from now on. On Facebook I´m getting dating offers for 50+ because I haven´t registered my marriage there (and I´m not even 50 yet). I´m not sure if I want the offers I get IF I registered as married DagT http://www.thrane.name Den 29. apr. 2011

GESO: My new toy: Zie Zelektor!

2011-04-29 Thread Timber
Hi List, Since a while now I had a Tamron Adaptall SP f2.5 24mm (01BB) that I didn't really use. Lately the only thing I did with this lens is freelensing, but after 10-15 freelensing photos my sensor just got too dirty :D So I've decided to modify the lens into a permanent freelensing solution,

Re: GESO: My new toy: Zie Zelektor!

2011-04-29 Thread Tim Bray
Tilt-shift isn't normally my thing, but that picture of the checkers player is brilliant. -T On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 2:53 PM, Timber tim...@clancode.hu wrote: Hi List, Since a while now I had a Tamron Adaptall SP f2.5 24mm (01BB) that I didn't really use. Lately the only thing I did with

RE: Geso for Savenger II and Peso from zoo

2011-04-29 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele stuff I tried to post during the hiatus :-) http://annsan.smugmug.com/Other/PDML-Scavenger-hunt/16460181_SXwcL http://annsan.smugmug.com/Works-in-Print/Works-In-Progress/More-

Re: peso: Turbulent Waters

2011-04-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Wow - looks more like a clip from a BONES broadcast. tuck it away for a reissue when the PUG theme is What the devil is this? ann David J Brooks wrote: Very nice indeed. Looks more like some kind of fungi or squished cormorant. Dave On Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 7:25 PM, Steven Desjardins

Re: Nowegian posters...

2011-04-29 Thread Ecke PDML
that's a different book altogether... =) 2011/4/29 DagT li...@thrane.name: Sorry! I´ll try to be more ignorable from now on. On Facebook I´m getting dating offers for 50+ because I haven´t registered my marriage there (and I´m not even 50 yet).  I´m not sure if I want the offers I get IF I

Re: peso: Turbulent Waters

2011-04-29 Thread Ecke PDML
crikies... impressive. 2011/4/30 Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com: Wow - looks more like a clip from a BONES broadcast.  tuck it away for a reissue when the PUG theme is What the devil is this? ann David J Brooks wrote: Very nice indeed. Looks more like some kind of fungi or squished

Re: Archimedes moment or Homer moment?

2011-04-29 Thread Ecke PDML
And you set your white balance to frozen hell? 2011/4/29 Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com: The demonic glare coming from my eyes usually suffices. -T On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 2:01 PM, Ecke PDML overpenta...@googlemail.com wrote: what do you do then? burn magnesium in your palm? 2011/4/29 Tim

Re: GESO: My new toy: Zie Zelektor!

2011-04-29 Thread Ecke PDML
I agree. Ze checkers player is zoopurrp! 2011/4/29 Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com: Tilt-shift isn't normally my thing, but that picture of the checkers player is brilliant.  -T On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 2:53 PM, Timber tim...@clancode.hu wrote: Hi List, Since a while now I had a Tamron

Re: OT: local weather acting up

2011-04-29 Thread William Robb
On 29/04/2011 11:09 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hello. We had the most peculiar thunderstorm yesterday night. First of all, to have a rain, let alone a thunderstorm, in the very end of April is very rare. But this one was really strange. I saw a lightning that was going practically non-stop for

Re: On lens profiles, LR 3.4, etc

2011-04-29 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Fri, Apr 29, 2011 at 1:03 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Until I actually saw all of these corrections I did not know that the uncorrected images had, how to put it, issues. And it did not bother me at all. I'm more likely to apply a vignetting effect than to remove it. (And

RE: PESO- Experimenting with the SMC Pentax 1:1.4/50

2011-04-29 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Thanks Brian for the information and the pictures were test pictures but wanted to share what I took with the assistance of the new to me lens. ___ Pictures that I have taken on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/ -Original

RE: Yayayay! I'm back in!

2011-04-29 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Welcome back in Ann... ___ Pictures that I have taken on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011

RE: PESO: Eagle among pinecones

2011-04-29 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Nice capture and as you already know it can be a pain getting a good focus when you have a lot of limbs and branches in the way. ___ Pictures that I have taken on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/ -Original Message- From:

Re: GESO: My new toy: Zie Zelektor!

2011-04-29 Thread Larry Colen
Very cool, and rather evil, the last thing I need right now is another silly project to distract me. Do you need to use a lens with an extra long registration distance? On Apr 29, 2011, at 2:53 PM, Timber wrote: Hi List, Since a while now I had a Tamron Adaptall SP f2.5 24mm (01BB) that I

Re: OT Thirty Five years ago.

2011-04-29 Thread John Sessoms
I was an aircraft electrician in an Assault Helicopter Company, just returned from Basic AIT and about to attend my first Annual Training with the National Guard at Ft. Rucker Alabama. After AT, I got a job with a company that installed serviced fire alarm systems. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

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