Re: ?

2011-08-05 Thread David Mann
On Aug 5, 2011, at 6:01 AM, Bob W wrote: Well, my first rule is, I don't tell anyone about my password policy... The first rule of keeping a secret is to keep it a secret that you have a secret to keep. (Humphrey Appleby said something like that.) Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Re: RE: Hands on Pentax O-GPS1

2011-08-05 Thread Jens
I just got my O-GPS1 in the mail today. It certainly works like a dream! Please take a look at my very first mini-test here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157627360951848/ Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On Jul 12, 2011 21:57 Jens

Re: Which Monitor Color Calibration device?

2011-08-05 Thread Darren Addy
No experience, but the reviews are positive on one that is VERY reasonable on price: Huey Pro. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=Huey+Prooe=utf-8rls=org.mozilla:en-US:officialclient=firefox-aum=1ie=UTF-8tbm=shopcid=3001592643111293849sa=Xei=m947Tt2tNIW80AGsgpn2Awved=0CDcQ8wIwAQ and

Re: Which Monitor Color Calibration device?

2011-08-05 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2011-08-05 8:18, Darren Addy wrote: No experience, but the reviews are positive on one that is VERY reasonable on price: Huey Pro. I can't help with the Huey products, as I haven't used them. But I've been using the Spider 3 Pro for several wears with good results in a multiple monitor

Re: Digital Body and Manual Lens Question

2011-08-05 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM, Norm Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Ahh, the infamous green button... What about angle of view issues? Just turn your head a bit more and you will be fine Dave Tks, Norm -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net

RE: Digital Body and Manual Lens Question

2011-08-05 Thread Norm Baugher
From: David J Brooks On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM, Norm Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Ahh, the infamous green button... What about angle of view issues? Just turn your head a bit more and you will be fine Ok Dave, I'll try the 360 deg spin. Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Which Monitor Color Calibration device?

2011-08-05 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I wouldn't buy a Huey model. One of my clients had one and we had a lot of difficulty getting two displays on identical systems to match, both situated in the same room. Switching it for my Eye One Display 2, they matched on the first try. On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 5:18 AM, Darren Addy

Re: OT: was Capture Camera Clip now my injured son

2011-08-05 Thread John Sessoms
Good to hear that he's pulling through ok. From: Charles Robinson He's been out of the O/R for about 18 hours now. C5 vertebra was removed and replaced with a titanium cage. Front of C4-C6 were fused, then they flipped him over and fused C3-C6 as well. Today he's up and about. Sitting,

FS Friday

2011-08-05 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Pentax smc A 35-80 zoom 4-5.6 - $35.00 inclu shipping (in USA) Outside USA it will be whatever it is for first class mail international. K-1000 body in excellent working condition and cosmetics fine to - the strap is narrow and a bit worn. Make me an offer, please. plus $10 ship. On ebay

Re: Which Monitor Color Calibration device?

2011-08-05 Thread Christine Aguila
A good how-to video on the X-Rite i1 Display Pro can be found here http://www.xritephoto.com/ph_product_overview.aspx?id=1454catid=109action=overview Cheers, Christine On Aug 4, 2011, at 2:57 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 12:13 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com

Re: OT: was Capture Camera Clip now my injured son

2011-08-05 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent news, Charles. So glad for him, you, and your family. Cheers, Christine On Aug 4, 2011, at 6:19 PM, Bob W wrote: On Aug 4, 2011, at 12:37, steve harley wrote: yeegads, it sounds like a frightening accident; hope he heals well He's been out of the O/R for about 18 hours

Re: Peso - Fed-Up

2011-08-05 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 8/4/2011 14:16, John Sessoms wrote: From: Ann Sanfedele On 8/2/2011 23:37, Bob Sullivan wrote: Ann, Moire pattern from the screen to be sure. Regards, Bob S. I think that is true but I won't rule out artwork until I go over there and see it. A screen door is unlikely to exist in my

Re: K-5 at high ISO

2011-08-05 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent shot and set, Larry! Go K-5! Cheers, Christine On Aug 4, 2011, at 5:01 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I was photographing some friends playing in a bar tonight, and decided to see how the K-5 would do with the 18-250. In order to shoot Livia at 250mmm, 1/40 Sec and f/6.3 I had to

Re: Happy Birthday Walt

2011-08-05 Thread Christine Aguila
Happy B-day, Walt! Cheers, Christine On Aug 4, 2011, at 4:28 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I know that last year was a rough one for you, here's wishing that next year gets better in every way. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Hands on Pentax O-GPS1

2011-08-05 Thread Christine Aguila
Neato! Good to hear it works well. The tracking stars feature looks fun. Cheers, Christine On Aug 5, 2011, at 6:32 AM, Jens wrote: I just got my O-GPS1 in the mail today. It certainly works like a dream! Please take a look at my very first mini-test here:

Re: Which Monitor Color Calibration device?

2011-08-05 Thread John Sessoms
From: Darren Addy Never quite understand these products that some people just love and some people just hate. It sounds like the Huey Pro allows you to compensate for ambient light also. Read the reviews. Most of them are pretty specific about what is liked/disliked about the product.

Re: Enablement

2011-08-05 Thread Christine Aguila
On Aug 4, 2011, at 12:05 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I've found USB printer connections fast and reliable. I keep my R2880 on the floor. That ensures that it won't be subject to vibration or shaking that can screw up a print. Paul That's interesting. Never heard of that. Hmm. On

Re: Happy Birthday Walt

2011-08-05 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 8/5/2011 12:01, Christine Aguila wrote: Happy B-day, Walt! Cheers, Christine what she said ann On Aug 4, 2011, at 4:28 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I know that last year was a rough one for you, here's wishing that next year gets better in every way. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com

Re: Happy Birthday Walt

2011-08-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
I don't if I answered this yet. If I did, I still think you should have a happy birthday. On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 12:11 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: On 8/5/2011 12:01, Christine Aguila wrote: Happy B-day, Walt!  Cheers, Christine what she said ann On Aug 4, 2011, at 4:28

Re: PESO - From Fruit to Nuts

2011-08-05 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent! Very funny. Well seen, Frank. Cheers, Christine On Aug 3, 2011, at 6:44 AM, frank theriault wrote: Oh those whacky Presbyterians: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/08/from-fruit-to-nuts.html I wonder if John Knox would approve such fun and frivolity at the place of

Re: Boris Peso #29 - Nocturne

2011-08-05 Thread Christine Aguila
I like it! Cheers, Christine On Aug 3, 2011, at 11:57 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Here is a nocturn(al flower)e... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2011/08/peso-2011-29-nocturne.html Have your brutal and honest say... Thanks. -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO: Bath (11 pictures)

2011-08-05 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent set, Chris. Great to get the rooftop views. Made me think of Austen's novel Persuasion--I'm, I'm--for Bath Cheers, Christine On Aug 3, 2011, at 1:12 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: From our Cotswold Way trip in May. http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Bath2/index.html Comments and

Re: PAW--Week 30--At the Beach

2011-08-05 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Frank. Much appreciated. Cheers, Christine On Aug 3, 2011, at 11:16 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Jul 31, 2011 at 9:40 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Thanks everyone for participating in the little field test. Here's a black and white, Ann. I kinda

RE: GESO: Bath (11 pictures)

2011-08-05 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Excellent set, Chris. Great to get the rooftop views. Made me think of Austen's novel Persuasion--I'm, I'm--for Bath Cheers, Christine Ah, yes! Jane Austen, Bath, polite society and regency

Way OT - which 50/1.4 for N's?

2011-08-05 Thread Igor Roshchin
Hi All, A question to the people who had experience with the Nikons. I need an urgent advice. I am buying a 50/1.4 lens for my brother who has a Nikon D90. I tried to read comparisons on the net of the G and D. (Looking for an AF one.) Most of the opinions are anecdotal and inconclusive. Also,

My K-5 has developed a bad pixel - advice sought

2011-08-05 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Just arrived home from visiting a friend. I've been shooting in room light at ISO around 800-1600 for like 1/2 an hour and towards the end I noticed a burnt pixel on the review screen of the camera. Arrived home. Opened it in LightRoom. LightRoom is smart and it shows briefly then

Re: Which Monitor Color Calibration device?

2011-08-05 Thread Igor Roshchin
Thanks a lot to all who responded! I've got quite some information to think about and to research further. So far, - Various version of i1 Display, eye-one, etc. as they come up in the search on Amazon are somewhat confusing. Godfrey, - if /when you get to compare i1 Display vs ColorMunki,

Re: My K-5 has developed a bad pixel - advice sought

2011-08-05 Thread William Robb
On 05/08/2011 12:24 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Here is a sample (400% magnification): http://liberman-family.com/boris/temp/k-5_bad_pixel.png Any opinions (as long as they are not pun, thank you) will be welcome. It's a hot pixel. Run the pixel mapping utility on the camera and see if

PESO - Sellin Out

2011-08-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
Drove up into Michigan's thumb this morning to shoot a car but had to stop for this one. The thum, as it's called is a peninsula in Lake Huron that looks like the thumb on the mitten that is Michigan. It's very rural and sparsely populated, but quite nice in a very rural way. Anyway, someone

PESO(s) -- A bit of photographic noodling

2011-08-05 Thread P. J. Alling
Saw this globular lamp at dusk when it's inner glow was just barely overcame the light of slightly overcast sky, so I did a couple of studies. I kind of like it. Converted to BW mainly due to the mixed lighting with color balance all over the place.

Re: My K-5 has developed a bad pixel - advice sought

2011-08-05 Thread P. J. Alling
It's too late Boris, just send it to me, I'll see to it that it gets proper internment. On 8/5/2011 2:24 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Just arrived home from visiting a friend. I've been shooting in room light at ISO around 800-1600 for like 1/2 an hour and towards the end I noticed a burnt

Re: Way OT - which 50/1.4 for N's?

2011-08-05 Thread P. J. Alling
Photozone has tests of the G and D Nikon f1.4 50s. They are tests using a 10mp body but still a useful comparison. On 8/5/2011 2:08 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Hi All, A question to the people who had experience with the Nikons. I need an urgent advice. I am buying a 50/1.4 lens for my

Re: Way OT - which 50/1.4 for N's?

2011-08-05 Thread P. J. Alling
Hum, I suppose a link would be good wouldn't it. http://www.photozone.de/nikon--nikkor-aps-c-lens-tests/216-nikkor-af-50mm-f14-d-review--lab-test-report Photozone has tests of the G and D Nikon f1.4 50s. They are tests using a 10mp body but still a useful comparison. On 8/5/2011 2:08 PM,

Re: PESO - Sellin Out

2011-08-05 Thread Bob Sullivan
Anywhere near Houghton and Michigan Tech? Lots and lots of snow there... Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 2:17 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Drove up into Michigan's thumb this morning to shoot a car  but had to stop for this one. The thum, as it's called is a

Re: Re: RE: Hands on Pentax O-GPS1

2011-08-05 Thread Jan van Wijk
Hi Jens, On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:32:01 +0200 Jens wrote: I just got my O-GPS1 in the mail today. It certainly works like a dream! Indeed it does, I have had mine for a week now, over 200 'tagged' photos :-) Have only used the info from withing Lightroom 3 sofar (links to Google maps) You are

RE: PESO - Sellin Out

2011-08-05 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Drove up into Michigan's thumb this morning to shoot a car but had to stop for this one. The thum, as it's called is a peninsula in Lake Huron that looks like the thumb on the mitten that is Michigan.

RE: PESO - Sellin Out

2011-08-05 Thread Bob W
Anyway, someone wants us to make an offer. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13939233size=lg Buy it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2JRySPVol0 This shows it better: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXQEI0V8bvc I'd buy it and become a hellfire damnation preacher. What a life!

Re: Which Monitor Color Calibration device?

2011-08-05 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Thanks a lot to all who responded! I've got quite some information to think about and to research further. So far, - Various version of i1 Display, eye-one, etc. as they come up in the search on Amazon are somewhat

Re: Way OT - which 50/1.4 for N's?

2011-08-05 Thread Igor Roshchin
Thank you P.J. for the link! Igor -- 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: Re: Re: RE: Hands on Pentax O-GPS1

2011-08-05 Thread Jens
No, actually I wasn't aware of the firmwar v. 1.11. I'll make sure to download it shortly. Thanks. Regards Jens -- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself. On Aug 5, 2011 21:54 Jan van Wijk pen...@dfsee.com wrote: Hi Jens, On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:32:01 +0200 Jens wrote: I just

Re: PESO - Sellin Out

2011-08-05 Thread Jack Davis
Well seen, Paul. Composition and exposure handled quite nicely. Jack --- On Fri, 8/5/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO - Sellin Out To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, August 5, 2011, 12:17 PM

Re: PESO - Sellin Out

2011-08-05 Thread Ann Sanfedele
WE like it - nice look and funny too. so when do you move in? ann On 8/5/2011 15:17, Paul Stenquist wrote: Drove up into Michigan's thumb this morning to shoot a car but had to stop for this one. The thum, as it's called is a peninsula in Lake Huron that looks like the thumb on the mitten

Re: PESO - Sellin Out

2011-08-05 Thread drd1135
Nice counterpoint to Frank's fruit and nut sign. --Original Message-- From: Paul Stenquist Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List ReplyTo: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Sellin Out Sent: Aug 5, 2011 3:17 PM Drove up into Michigan's thumb this morning to

Re: PESO - Sellin Out

2011-08-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Jack. A bit of dodging and burning to match the church and sky. Paul On Aug 5, 2011, at 4:56 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Well seen, Paul. Composition and exposure handled quite nicely. Jack --- On Fri, 8/5/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist

Re: Which Monitor Color Calibration device?

2011-08-05 Thread Rick Womer
A couple of comments on the Huey Pro (since I have one): First, it does not measure luminance, and since the BIG difference between my on-screen displays and prints is luminance, I am also in the market for a new calibrator. Second, the Amazon review have something that is a red flag to me: a

Re: Which Monitor Color Calibration device?

2011-08-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Aug 5, 2011, at 9:03 PM, Rick Womer wrote: A couple of comments on the Huey Pro (since I have one): First, it does not measure luminance, and since the BIG difference between my on-screen displays and prints is luminance, I am also in the market for a new calibrator. My Spyder 2

Re: A Digital First

2011-08-05 Thread Mark C
I sometimes feel like I am just my own army of monkeys, randomly pressing the shutter button, getting a lot of gibberish, but every now and then a nice photo emerges and I pull that one off the pile of debris and proudly acclaim I did this! I'll take the random hits as they come - to me the

Re: GESO: Bath (11 pictures)

2011-08-05 Thread Christine Aguila
Woof, woof. On Aug 5, 2011, at 12:07 PM, Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Excellent set, Chris. Great to get the rooftop views. Made me think of Austen's novel Persuasion--I'm, I'm--for Bath Cheers, Christine Ah,

Re: PESO - Sellin Out

2011-08-05 Thread Christine Aguila
What Steve said. Well seen, Paul. Cheers, Christine On Aug 5, 2011, at 5:51 PM, drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Nice counterpoint to Frank's fruit and nut sign. --Original Message-- From: Paul Stenquist Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List ReplyTo:

Re: PESO(s) -- A bit of photographic noodling

2011-08-05 Thread Christine Aguila
I like the lamp. Cheers, Christine On Aug 5, 2011, at 1:57 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Saw this globular lamp at dusk when it's inner glow was just barely overcame the light of slightly overcast sky, so I did a couple of studies. I kind of like it. Converted to BW mainly due to the mixed

PESO: Hooker Headers

2011-08-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entry=112 Comments Welcome Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Well that was most annoying.

2011-08-05 Thread P. J. Alling
It seems that the latest version of Avast will no longer support Win2K. Of course the way the publisher decided to let current users know was to cause all real time scanners to shut down after the latest program update. I've just spent the last few hours trying to track down the source of

Re: Well that was most annoying.

2011-08-05 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:56:13 -0400 P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I finally was able to find another Virus scanner that will offer at least some level of protection. Might take a peek at http://www.immunet.com/main/index.html . its based on ClamAV the FOSS scanner for linux