Re: OT PESO: Stars Moons

2011-12-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
Brilliant. Like some others, I do find the crooked horizon a bit distracting, but that's a simple fix. Well done. Paul On Dec 11, 2011, at 5:57 AM, David Savage wrote: G'day All, A shot from Friday night http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/6491672871/in/photostream/lightbox/ Direct

Re: Lens optimized for nonexistent camera

2011-12-12 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 11, 2011, at 10:24 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I take it that it's specially designed for the MZ-D, (or K-1 as it was rebranded by Pentax marketing in Japan or maybe somebody else). What I don't understand is why the optical stabilization would not work with film DSLRs. On

Re: Lens optimized for nonexistent camera

2011-12-12 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 12, 2011, at 12:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Dec 11, 2011, at 10:24 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I take it that it's specially designed for the MZ-D, (or K-1 as it was rebranded by Pentax marketing in Japan or maybe somebody else). What I don't understand is why the optical

Re: A Stranger Email from Pentax Forums

2011-12-12 Thread Cotty
On 11/12/11, Steven Desjardins, discombobulated, unleashed: It appears Mr. Johnson is not the only source of Q unhappiness. This line was the one from a recent email from Pentax Forums: Now, in an absence of any new camera announcements from Pentax, we've turned to the camera that Pentax should

Re: OT PESO - DNA of a Lightpainter

2011-12-12 Thread Cotty
On 12/12/11, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: G'day All, One more from a photographically productive weekend: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/6490253041/in/photostream/lightbox/ Direct link: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6490253041_1b368790d8_o.jpg D700, AF-S 14-24mm @

UK Amazon Bargain - 55 - 300

2011-12-12 Thread Peter Jordan
Currently on offer for GBP 135.32 which is a heck of a bargain. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentax-smc-55-300mm-4-0-5-8-Lens/dp/B0012QCYNM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8qid=1323686423sr=8-1 Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: UK Amazon Bargain - 55 - 300

2011-12-12 Thread Bulent Celasun
... is a heck of a bargain. Indeed! Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun 2011/12/12 Peter Jordan

Re: Could you do an SDM adaptall?

2011-12-12 Thread Mark Roberts
Igor Roshchin wrote: I even suggested a business idea for a photoshop/LR plugin that would draw a large format frame around your photo, making it look as if it was shot that way. I've discovered that such tools for Photoshop already exist. I've downloaded a collection of Brush Shapes that are

Re: Lens optimized for nonexistent camera

2011-12-12 Thread P. J. Alling
On 12/12/2011 3:41 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Dec 12, 2011, at 12:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Dec 11, 2011, at 10:24 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I take it that it's specially designed for the MZ-D, (or K-1 as it was rebranded by Pentax marketing in Japan or maybe somebody else). What I don't

Re: Peso: River Walk

2011-12-12 Thread Steven Desjardins
The branches are pretty much all there is. I had to do quite a bit of climbing to get most of it behind me. On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 12:02 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: The texture and color of the water is really cool, but the twigs are a bit distracting.  Cheers,

Re: OT PESO - DNA of a Lightpainter

2011-12-12 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a very appealing and interesting image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 12:06 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, One more from a photographically productive weekend:

Re: Could you do an SDM adaptall?

2011-12-12 Thread P. J. Alling
On 12/12/2011 7:04 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Igor Roshchin wrote: I even suggested a business idea for a photoshop/LR plugin that would draw a large format frame around your photo, making it look as if it was shot that way. I've discovered that such tools for Photoshop already exist. I've

RE: Lens optimized for nonexistent camera

2011-12-12 Thread John Sessoms
From: Igor Roshchin It's kind of funny: This description of Sigma 70-200/2.8 (for Pentax!) says that the lens is Optimized for Pentax Full-Frame DSLRs: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/833526-REG/Sigma__70_200mm_f_2_8_EX_DG.html/ Also, I wonder, if there is indeed and optical stabilizer

Re: Lens optimized for nonexistent camera

2011-12-12 Thread John Sessoms
From: Larry Colen On Dec 11, 2011, at 10:24 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I take it that it's specially designed for the MZ-D, (or K-1 as it was rebranded by Pentax marketing in Japan or maybe somebody else). What I don't understand is why the optical stabilization would not work with film DSLRs.

Speaking of Public Photo Preferences: My Niece Lilly

2011-12-12 Thread Evan Hanson
To quote my wife, I like the more colorful one. But that's ok, Lilly's so cute you can't make a bad picture of her. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6498996259_9e5f3d1f68_z.jpg Evan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO - Venice

2011-12-12 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Christine. I don't know what's going on with contrast in my recent posts.  I suspect I need to get a more sophisticated calibration device than my Huey Pro. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To:

Re: Lens optimized for nonexistent camera

2011-12-12 Thread John Sessoms
On Dec 12, 2011, at 12:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Dec 11, 2011, at 10:24 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I take it that it's specially designed for the MZ-D, (or K-1 as it was rebranded by Pentax marketing in Japan or maybe somebody else). What I don't understand is why the optical stabilization

Re: Lens optimized for nonexistent camera

2011-12-12 Thread P. J. Alling
On 12/12/2011 8:44 AM, John Sessoms wrote: On Dec 12, 2011, at 12:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Dec 11, 2011, at 10:24 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I take it that it's specially designed for the MZ-D, (or K-1 as it was rebranded by Pentax marketing in Japan or maybe somebody else). What I don't

Re: PESO - Venice

2011-12-12 Thread Evan Hanson
Very very nice. Venice in winter is wonderful. I hope we see more from your trip soon. Evan -- 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.

PESO 2011 - 150 - GDG

2011-12-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Took a little time to process some of the film work with the M4-2 ... Another in the Communicating 2011 series: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6499273207/in/set-72157625844414410/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6499273207/in/set-72157625844414410/ Thanks for

Re: PPG

2011-12-12 Thread Darren Addy
Well, here's a clue. Apparently nobody using the Pentax Photo Gallery web site can view my last submission. My last submission is the only one of my three that has been APPROVED. Therefore, it seems that artist voting is an OPTIONAL part of the process and I'm guessing that someone with approval

Re: A Stranger Email from Pentax Forums

2011-12-12 Thread Darren Addy
The email's opening lines are the ones that are the most telling: Now, in an absence of any new camera announcements from Pentax, we've turned to the camera that Pentax should have made: the Fuji X10. This snotty tone combined with other actions, like getting a petition going to Ricoh/Pentax for

Re: A400/5.6 birds with and without flash

2011-12-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
As a footnote to this discussion, I should note that when I went to do a 100% comparison, I found that the shot with flash fill is a bit out of focus, while the other is not. That explains the muted detail in the flash pic, but I do see some lost highlights in the center of the bird's beast as

Re: PESO - At the Outlet Mall

2011-12-12 Thread Charles Robinson
On Dec 8, 2011, at 21:30, frank theriault wrote: I went shoe shopping with the missus last weekend. For her shoes, not mine. We went to an outlet mall. I'd never been to an outlet mall. I was so bored I started taking photos of myself at the shoe store:

Re: PESO - At the Outlet Mall

2011-12-12 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault wrote: I went shoe shopping with the missus last weekend. For her shoes, not mine. We went to an outlet mall. I'd never been to an outlet mall. I was so bored I started taking photos of myself at the shoe store: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/12/at-outlet-mall.html

Re: PESO - At the Outlet Mall

2011-12-12 Thread Don Guthrie
Frank wonderful shot and you do an incredible Buster Keaton face. On 12/8/2011 10:30 PM, frank theriault wrote: I went shoe shopping with the missus last weekend. For her shoes, not mine. We went to an outlet mall. I'd never been to an outlet mall. I was so bored I started taking

RE: PAW--Week 49--Winter is a Coming

2011-12-12 Thread Don Guthrie
There are lots of great shots here for a simple walk-around. PS You can never have too many sharp lenses or perfectly lit days. From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Sent: December 11, 2011 12/11/11 To: PDML List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PAW--Week 49--Winter is a Coming Hi Everyone:

Re: UK Amazon Bargain - 55 - 300

2011-12-12 Thread Dario Bonazza
The 50/1.4 is also very very interesting: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentax-SMC-50mm-f1-4-Lens/dp/B5ABC5/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronicsie=UTF8qid=1323706290sr=1-3 Dario - Original Message - From: Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent:

Re: PESO - Venice

2011-12-12 Thread Don Guthrie
I've never been to Italy but it looks just like the Las Vegas Venitian. Inviting view. I like the way it shows just another day on the canal. I agree with Christine on the contrast FWIW. On Dec 11, 2011, at 8:24 PM, Rick Womer wrote: I came back from a week on our inpatient service and six

PESO 2011 - 150 - GDG

2011-12-12 Thread Don Guthrie
Godfrey, you have really hit your stride on the last few photos in this series. Thanks for sharing. Message: 10 Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:54:18 -0800 From: Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com To: SeePhoto Talk seeph...@micapeak.com,PAW Picture-A-Week project

Re: Lens optimized for nonexistent camera

2011-12-12 Thread John Sessoms
From: P. J. Alling On 12/12/2011 8:44 AM, John Sessoms wrote: On Dec 12, 2011, at 12:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Dec 11, 2011, at 10:24 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I take it that it's specially designed for the MZ-D, (or K-1 as it was rebranded by Pentax marketing in Japan or maybe somebody

Re: PESO: From PDML Boston

2011-12-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Yah, love that squirrel! Plus it's good to see you rounded up the usual subjects. :-) Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 7:43 PM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Thanks!  That was the fattest squirrel I have ever seen.  And bold!! I guess if you're gonna be a fat squirrel,

Re: Re: Pentax 67II - lenses

2011-12-12 Thread Dario Bonazza
Jens wrote: Thanks Dario For the fast answer. You're a real friend! I believe you once mailed me two Pentax bagdes (If IRC), which I now wear on my photo vest - the vest came with a Canon-badge on it - and I certainly wouldn't want to walk around with that... I'm here to solve the biggest

OT: The Joy of Old MF Lenses

2011-12-12 Thread Darren Addy
One of the reasons that Pentax originally appealed to me when I was shopping for my first DSLR (which turned out to be the K200D... now shooting with a K-x) was the combination of their in-camera Image Stabilization and the fact that legacy K-mount and m42 lenses could be used on them. I knew that

Re: A400/5.6 birds with and without flash

2011-12-12 Thread Larry Colen
Paul, I don't think that your problem is that you are using flash, but that the flash is on the camera. Is there any chance that you could pick up an inexpensive flash extension cord and talk Grace into being a smart lightstand? Have her stand with the flash as far from the camera as

Re: OT: Duet of Bagpipes Harmonica

2011-12-12 Thread Larry Colen
On 12/11/2011 2:26 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: It isn't actually off topic except that it has no Pentax content in it. http://gallery.me.com/godders#100418 Very fun. The tune was one that I felt I should know, but couldn't place. In a similar vein, what sort of pipes were those? Smaller

Re: OT: Duet of Bagpipes Harmonica

2011-12-12 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Bagpipes are one of the many topics that I know just enough to embarrass myself with. Mark! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PAW--Week 49--Winter is a Coming

2011-12-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Christine, I especially appreciated the deer shots. They rarely stay in one place long enough to photograph! The tone of the gallery kind of grows on you. Usually, I would rather see the colors of winter, late fall really. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 7:09 PM, Christine Aguila

Re: UK Amazon Bargain - 55 - 300

2011-12-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Usually ships within 1-2 MONTHS!!! On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 10:29 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: The 50/1.4 is also very very interesting: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentax-SMC-50mm-f1-4-Lens/dp/B5ABC5/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronicsie=UTF8qid=1323706290sr=1-3 Dario -

Re: A Stranger Email from Pentax Forums

2011-12-12 Thread Mark Roberts
Darren Addy wrote: This snotty tone combined with other actions, like getting a petition going to Ricoh/Pentax for a full frame DSLR, would seem to indicate that Pentax Forums is feeling their oats (as we say in farm country). Tail attempting to wag the dog. They seem to be overestimating their

Re: UK Amazon Bargain - 55 - 300

2011-12-12 Thread Dario Bonazza
Bob Sullivan wrote: Usually ships within 1-2 MONTHS!!! On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 10:29 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: The 50/1.4 is also very very interesting: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentax-SMC-50mm-f1-4-Lens/dp/B5ABC5/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronicsie=UTF8qid=1323706290sr=1-3

Re: OT: Duet of Bagpipes Harmonica

2011-12-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
kkOn Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 9:05 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On 12/11/2011 2:26 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: It isn't actually off topic except that it has no Pentax content in it. http://gallery.me.com/godders#100418 Very fun.  The tune was one that I felt I should know, but

Re: Could you do an SDM adaptall?

2011-12-12 Thread John Francis
On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 10:55:59PM -0500, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 10:51 PM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: I even suggested a business idea for a photoshop/LR plugin that would draw a large format frame around your photo, making it look as if it was shot that

light modifiers bounce/snoot

2011-12-12 Thread Larry Colen
I used to have a very handy gadget that would velcro to my flash as either a bounce, or a snoot. Even better it could be carried flat in my camera bag, next to the grey card I keep in the laptop pocket. Unfortunately, it has disappeared. I'm considering replacing it, and was wondering if

Re: Lens optimized for nonexistent camera

2011-12-12 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 08:44:09AM -0500, John Sessoms wrote: On Dec 12, 2011, at 12:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Dec 11, 2011, at 10:24 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I take it that it's specially designed for the MZ-D, (or K-1 as it was rebranded by Pentax marketing in Japan or maybe somebody

Re: Could you do an SDM adaptall?

2011-12-12 Thread Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts wrote: Igor Roshchin wrote: I even suggested a business idea for a photoshop/LR plugin that would draw a large format frame around your photo, making it look as if it was shot that way. I've discovered that such tools for Photoshop already exist. I've downloaded a collection of

Re: Lens optimized for nonexistent camera

2011-12-12 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 11:45:46AM -0500, John Sessoms wrote: From: P. J. Alling On 12/12/2011 8:44 AM, John Sessoms wrote: On Dec 12, 2011, at 12:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Dec 11, 2011, at 10:24 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I take it that it's specially designed for the MZ-D, (or K-1 as

Re: A400/5.6 birds with and without flash

2011-12-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Larry, Your suggestion would certainly work, but not for birds, which only stay in place for a matter of seconds. No time to aim a flash, via a second party. But an on-camera flash can provide nice light as long as it's fill and the ambient light is the main light. I just have to dial it

Re: UK Amazon Bargain - 55 - 300

2011-12-12 Thread Larry Colen
On 12/12/2011 9:37 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Bob Sullivan wrote: Usually ships within 1-2 MONTHS!!! On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 10:29 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: The 50/1.4 is also very very interesting:

Re: Lens optimized for nonexistent camera

2011-12-12 Thread Mark Roberts
John Francis wrote: My PZ-1p has exactly the same set of contacts as my K-5. The digital signals flowing over the signal path may be different, but the physical electrical interface is the same. Are there digital signals involved? My understanding has always been that the PZ contacts never

Re: OT: Duet of Bagpipes Harmonica

2011-12-12 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 5:26 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: It isn't actually off topic except that it has no Pentax content in it. http://gallery.me.com/godders#100418 Oh Cotty! Godfrey (I tested this video playing in Safari and FireFox on Mac OS X Lion. Works fine here.

PESO: Water meets Food Coloring

2011-12-12 Thread Liz Masoner
I've been lurking for quite a while now. Multiple family members have had numerous health issues, my brother got married, my grandmother passed away, and work has been one series of drama after another. I'm hoping things are calming down now where I can start joining in discussions again.

Re: OT PESO - DNA of a Lightpainter

2011-12-12 Thread David J Brooks
Great work Dave On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 12:06 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, One more from a photographically productive weekend: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/6490253041/in/photostream/lightbox/ Direct link:

Re: PESO: Water meets Food Coloring

2011-12-12 Thread David J Brooks
Nice, i like the flow to this onew. Dave On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 1:54 PM, Liz Masoner lizmaso...@bellsouth.net wrote: I've been lurking for quite a while now.  Multiple family members have had numerous health issues, my brother got married, my grandmother passed away, and work has been one

Gift idea: 500 Cameras: 170 Years of Photographic Innovation

2011-12-12 Thread Mark Roberts
Need a gift for a photographer friend? (or for yourself?) Give this a try: 500 Cameras: 170 Years of Photographic Innovation, by Todd Gustavson http://eastmanhouse.gostorego.com/books-1/500-cameras-170-years-of-photographic-innovation-by-todd-gustavson.html Don't know how good it is but GEH

Das Asahi Pentax Buch --- For Collectors

2011-12-12 Thread Bulent Celasun
I have come accross this title from 1970 at the local Ebay equivalent. It might be of interest to collectors, I guess. The price is below USD 20. (I have no connection with the seller). Bulent -

Re: Das Asahi Pentax Buch --- For Collectors

2011-12-12 Thread Bulent Celasun
... and the link is below (site in Turkish): http://urun.gittigidiyor.com/kitap-dergiler/sdr-das-asahi-pentax-buch-fotograf-makinesi-21169235 Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/

Re: light modifiers bounce/snoot

2011-12-12 Thread Bruce Walker
I have the 8 bounce/snoot from Honl. I liked it because it's quite inexpensive. However it's tricky to use as a bounce; it doesn't hold its shape, or at least the shape I'm trying to give it. It works great as a snoot, but then so does some rolled-up black construction paper. Were I to consider

Re: PPG

2011-12-12 Thread Brian Walters
On Mon, Dec 12, 2011, at 09:11 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Well, here's a clue. Apparently nobody using the Pentax Photo Gallery web site can view my last submission. My last submission is the only one of my three that has been APPROVED. Therefore, it seems that artist voting is an OPTIONAL part

Re: A400/5.6 birds with and without flash

2011-12-12 Thread steve harley
on 2011-12-11 14:58 Mark Roberts wrote Stan Halpin wrote: On Dec 11, 2011, at 11:39 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14783692size=lg Here's the same bird shot with flash fill. It's not full power. The flash comp was set at -1 stop. But -1.5 would have been

Re: Lens optimized for nonexistent camera

2011-12-12 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 01:48:26PM -0500, Mark Roberts wrote: John Francis wrote: My PZ-1p has exactly the same set of contacts as my K-5. The digital signals flowing over the signal path may be different, but the physical electrical interface is the same. Are there digital signals

Re: OT: Duet of Bagpipes Harmonica

2011-12-12 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 01:53:17PM -0500, David J Brooks wrote: On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 5:26 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: It isn't actually off topic except that it has no Pentax content in it. http://gallery.me.com/godders#100418 Oh Cotty! Godfrey (I tested this

Re: UK Amazon Bargain - 55 - 300

2011-12-12 Thread Dario Bonazza
Larry Colen wrote: On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 10:29 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: The 50/1.4 is also very very interesting: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pentax-SMC-50mm-f1-4-Lens/dp/B5ABC5/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronicsie=UTF8qid=1323706290sr=1-3 Strange indeed... Why do they

Re: PESO: Water meets Food Coloring

2011-12-12 Thread Bulent Celasun
Looks like a joyful scene... ...after all that you had to live thorough. Welcome :) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822

Re: A400/5.6 birds with and without flash

2011-12-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Dec 12, 2011, at 3:59 PM, steve harley wrote: on 2011-12-11 14:58 Mark Roberts wrote Stan Halpin wrote: On Dec 11, 2011, at 11:39 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14783692size=lg Here's the same bird shot with flash fill. It's not full power. The

Re: A400/5.6 birds with and without flash

2011-12-12 Thread Darren Addy
Haven't looked at EXIF or anything, but change in background is probably due to underexposure thanks to higher shutter speed with the flash. One reason that leaf shutters are much preferred for flash fill. Shutter speed controls the amount of ambient light getting to the film. Aperture controls

RE: PESO - Venice

2011-12-12 Thread Bob W
I've never been to Italy but it looks just like the Las Vegas Venetian. San Marco! B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Don Guthrie Sent: 12 December 2011 16:31 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Venice I've never been

Re: PAW--Week 49--Winter is a Coming

2011-12-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Don. Yep! Totally agree about light and lens. Cheers, Christine On Dec 12, 2011, at 10:23 AM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: There are lots of great shots here for a simple walk-around. PS You can never have too many sharp lenses or perfectly lit days. From:

Re: PAW--Week 49--Winter is a Coming

2011-12-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Bob. Just a little rendering play with the shots, though the color didn't really appeal to me. Cheers, Christine On Dec 12, 2011, at 11:17 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Christine, I especially appreciated the deer shots. They rarely stay in one place long enough

PESO - Moonset Eclipse

2011-12-12 Thread Tom C
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14792212size=lg I've been up for three hours - Sun's coming up, moon's going down - Frost is forming on the lens hood and camera bags - My toes and fingers are freezing, nose is dripping. Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PAW--Week 49--Winter is a Coming

2011-12-12 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 9:24 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: That's really nice, Christine.  I like the tone, the textures and the geometry. Ditto Dave On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 8:09 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Took a walk in the nature

Re: PESO - Venice

2011-12-12 Thread David J Brooks
Nice, i like the curve effect of the buildings Dave Dave On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 9:24 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: I came back from a week on our inpatient service and six days away for a meeting in Padua, Italy to find 710 unread messages in my PDML inbox.  Wow. The trip was

Re: PESO - Moonset Eclipse

2011-12-12 Thread Darren Addy
And worth ever bit of it. This one has more cowbell. Reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRzds1HHkas : ) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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: PESO - Moonset Eclipse

2011-12-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent. Should have been published. Paul On Dec 12, 2011, at 5:34 PM, Tom C wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14792212size=lg I've been up for three hours - Sun's coming up, moon's going down - Frost is forming on the lens hood and camera bags - My toes and fingers are

Re: PESO - Moonset Eclipse

2011-12-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Tom, Outstanding!!! It was worth suffering for your art. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 4:34 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14792212size=lg I've been up for three hours - Sun's coming up, moon's going down - Frost is forming on the lens

K-r officially discontinued...

2011-12-12 Thread Darren Addy
...according to a Pentax Forums email that I received about an hour ago. If true, Pentax has a one DSLR line-up. More likely, a new model (or two) is coming. But it still seems odd to me that the old is discontinued before the new is announced. Doesn't seem they did it that way (with the K-x) when

Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-12 Thread Miserere
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=40033351 I'm more inclined to believe the Mayan prophecy for the end of the World in 2012 than I am to believe the above, but I thought I should pass it along for your entertainment. Cheers,    —M.     \/\/o/\/\ --

Re: GESO (15): West Coast

2011-12-12 Thread steve harley
on 2011-12-07 00:42 David Mann wrote These pics are from a trip to the West Coast that we took on November 19-22. The Mrs was going over to do some work on the Monday so we made a weekend of it. The day we went over was the first anniversary of the Pike River mine disaster and they were

Re: K-r officially discontinued...

2011-12-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
If a new entry level DSLR is coming, they might have discontinued K-r production. Perhaps they still have plenty of stock to fill the gap. Or maybe entry level cameras will heretofore be branded Ricoh. Lots of possibilities here. Paul On Dec 12, 2011, at 6:18 PM, Darren Addy wrote:

Re: GESO: Night-time in Suburbia

2011-12-12 Thread Mark C
Excellent job, Paul. Very strong compositions and placement of the elements within the frame. You either paid a lot of attention to the details as you composed these or have a really good eye. 7,8, 9 are excellent, 5 and 10 are not far behind. Mark C. On 12/11/2011 1:44 AM, Paul Ewins

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-12 Thread Stan Halpin
On Dec 12, 2011, at 6:52 PM, Miserere wrote: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=40033351 I'm more inclined to believe the Mayan prophecy for the end of the World in 2012 than I am to believe the above, but I thought I should pass it along for your entertainment.

Re: PESO: From PDML Boston

2011-12-12 Thread Miserere
I'm so sad I missed the meetup! Cormorants AND squirrels, no less. And how many cameras did Ann need??? http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/6495181499/in/set-72157628378542917/ Sadly yours,    —M.     \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com     http://EnticingTheLight.com     A Quest for

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
Doesn't make much sense given the Pentax lens roadmap, but it's a conversation starter. On Dec 12, 2011, at 6:52 PM, Miserere wrote: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=40033351 I'm more inclined to believe the Mayan prophecy for the end of the World in 2012 than I

RE: PESO - Moonset Eclipse

2011-12-12 Thread John Sessoms
From: Tom C http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14792212size=lg I've been up for three hours - Sun's coming up, moon's going down - Frost is forming on the lens hood and camera bags - My toes and fingers are freezing, nose is dripping. Tom C. It's a very nice photo. I hope you don't get

Re: PESO - Moonset Eclipse

2011-12-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Beautiful! Cheers, Christine On Dec 12, 2011, at 4:34 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14792212size=lg I've been up for three hours - Sun's coming up, moon's going down - Frost is forming on the lens hood and camera bags - My toes and fingers

Re: PAW--Week 49--Winter is a Coming

2011-12-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Dave! Cheers, Christine On Dec 12, 2011, at 4:38 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Dec 11, 2011 at 9:24 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: That's really nice, Christine. I like the tone, the textures and the geometry. Ditto Dave On Sun,

Re: A400/5.6 birds with and without flash

2011-12-12 Thread Bruce Walker
Darren, P-TTL is hit-or-miss at the best of times, but trying to measure light bounced back from a bird's breast at the distances Paul is dealing with -- forget it! Manual settings are necessary in this situation. Were you using a flash extender like a Better Beamer here, Paul? On Mon, Dec 12,

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-12 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
LOL - I bet Cotty's getting his hat sauce ready. ... ;-) G On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 4:18 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Doesn't make much sense given the Pentax lens roadmap, but it's a conversation starter. On Dec 12, 2011, at 6:52 PM, Miserere wrote:

Re: PESO: From PDML Boston

2011-12-12 Thread Christine Nielsen
It was epic. We missed you, hope you are feeling better! :) -c On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 7:13 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: I'm so sad I missed the meetup! Cormorants AND squirrels, no less. And how many cameras did Ann need???

Re: K-r officially discontinued...

2011-12-12 Thread Mark Roberts
Paul Stenquist wrote: If a new entry level DSLR is coming, they might have discontinued K-r production. Perhaps they still have plenty of stock to fill the gap. Or maybe entry level cameras will heretofore be branded Ricoh. Lots of possibilities here. I think from now on entry level =

Re: Pentax to Release FF DSLR and APS-C MILC in 2012

2011-12-12 Thread Christine Nielsen
Frick. There goes an hour I'll never get back. I'm a sucker for this rumor-spreading, back forthing, sniping and such. Still no word on the Hello Kitty version, though... let me know if you hear anything. :) -c On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 6:52 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PESO - Moonset Eclipse

2011-12-12 Thread William Robb
On 12/12/2011 4:34 PM, Tom C wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14792212size=lg I've been up for three hours - Sun's coming up, moon's going down - Frost is forming on the lens hood and camera bags - My toes and fingers are freezing, nose is dripping. Noisy blotchy image. yeah,

PDMLers on Facebook - do me a favor?

2011-12-12 Thread Mark Roberts
Could you throw a vote my way in the AMC Photo Contest? My shot is the BW Spring Melt at Pinkham Notch, which I showed as a PESO a couple of weeks ago. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150424877981681.354590.43527081680type=3 (3rd from right in 28th row down) -- Mark Roberts -

Re: PESO - Moonset Eclipse

2011-12-12 Thread Mark Roberts
Tom C wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14792212size=lg I've been up for three hours - Sun's coming up, moon's going down - Frost is forming on the lens hood and camera bags - My toes and fingers are freezing, nose is dripping. Oh yeah, baby. That's what it's all about.

Re: PDMLers on Facebook - do me a favor?

2011-12-12 Thread Larry Colen
On 12/12/2011 5:25 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Could you throw a vote my way in the AMC Photo Contest? My shot is the BW Spring Melt at Pinkham Notch, which I showed as a PESO a couple of weeks ago. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150424877981681.354590.43527081680type=3 (3rd from

Re: PESO - Moonset Eclipse

2011-12-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Dec 12, 2011, at 8:23 PM, William Robb wrote: On 12/12/2011 4:34 PM, Tom C wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14792212size=lg I've been up for three hours - Sun's coming up, moon's going down - Frost is forming on the lens hood and camera bags - My toes and fingers are

Re: PAW--Week 49--Winter is a Coming

2011-12-12 Thread Christine Nielsen
You got some great ones there -- I especially like the deer shots. We've had deer in our yard the past couple of months -- which we've never seen in 9 years here before this fall -- but I haven't had any luck capturing them on camera... I like the cream tone filter, too... I've played with that

Re: PDMLers on Facebook - do me a favor?

2011-12-12 Thread Christine Nielsen
Done! On Mon, Dec 12, 2011 at 8:25 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Could you throw a vote my way in the AMC Photo Contest? My shot is the BW Spring Melt at Pinkham Notch, which I showed as a PESO a couple of weeks ago.

Re: A400/5.6 birds with and without flash

2011-12-12 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Dec 12, 2011, at 7:42 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Darren, P-TTL is hit-or-miss at the best of times, but trying to measure light bounced back from a bird's breast at the distances Paul is dealing with -- forget it! Manual settings are necessary in this situation. Were you using a flash

Re: PDMLers on Facebook - do me a favor?

2011-12-12 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 13/12/2011 12:25 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Could you throw a vote my way in the AMC Photo Contest? My shot is the BW Spring Melt at Pinkham Notch, which I showed as a PESO a couple of weeks ago. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150424877981681.354590.43527081680type=3 (3rd from right

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