A year in the life of a press photographer

2011-12-18 Thread Bob W
A great little story here: < http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-16180487> B -- 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: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Dec 18, 2011, at 21:24 , Christine Aguila wrote: >> From: David J Brooks >> >>> An acquaintance of mine (his wife is a bus drive so we have meet a few >>> times) is slowly starting a photography club here in Stouffville. He >>> is not really promoting it just yet, wants to keep it small until

Re: OT - Photographic Oasis

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Congrats and looking forward to the pictures. Cheers, Christine On Dec 18, 2011, at 5:45 PM, Cotty wrote: > I sold a video camera - so have some readies. Taking a chance but have > ordered an X10 (the camera Pentax shoulda made ;-) > > I think my photographic wilderness is just coming to a cl

Re: PAW102 - Santa was here...

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Funny and nicely Dagesque. Cheers, Christine On Dec 18, 2011, at 3:59 PM, DagT wrote: > A bit early, but he passed by the playground. > http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html > K-5, DA*16-50mm@45mm, 1/15s, f/2.8, ISO100. > > DagT > http://www.thrane.name/ > > -- > PDM

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
> From: David J Brooks > >> An acquaintance of mine (his wife is a bus drive so we have meet a few >> times) is slowly starting a photography club here in Stouffville. He >> is not really promoting it just yet, wants to keep it small until >> things get going next month and then go from there a

Re: PAW--Week 50--Holiday Window Reflection plus One other

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Ann. The Huddle House shot is a deep crop; I should have moved to the middle of the street. But any-hoo :-). Cheers, Christine On Dec 18, 2011, at 10:49 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Love 'em both, Christine > Great find on the first and the Huddle house is my kinda place > > ann > >

OT: iPhones vs Canons

2011-12-18 Thread Larry Colen
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Re: PAW--Week 50--Holiday Window Reflection plus One other

2011-12-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Love 'em both, Christine Great find on the first and the Huddle house is my kinda place ann On 12/18/2011 23:43, Christine Aguila wrote: A little holiday window stuff and a sentimental photo. Cheers, Christine http://aguilapaw.posterous.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.ne

PAW--Week 50--Holiday Window Reflection plus One other

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
A little holiday window stuff and a sentimental photo. Cheers, Christine http://aguilapaw.posterous.com/ -- 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: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread P. J. Alling
The reviews at Photozone are pretty comprehensive, and would give you a good idea which was the better performer. On 12/18/2011 8:25 AM, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Has anyone been able to compare the 4/15 mm limited and the DA 2.8/14 mm lenses? Maybe even together with the 12-24 mm? I'm in the

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread P. J. Alling
The local camera club here is made up of Canonites and the De facto leader is a Canon bigot. Everybody it seems must own Canon equipment even if it's the cheapest D-Rebel made with the crappiest kit lens, otherwise they won't be truly accepted. I felt decidedly unwelcome, (classic lenses, why

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

2011-12-18 Thread J.C. O'Connell
I don't see any point in a FF camera from pentax that doesn't fully support K,M,A,F, FA lenses with regards to aperture actuation and autofocus where applicable. The aperture has to be auto, no manual stop down prior to taking a pic. In other words, same functionality as their entire lineup of APSC

Re: PESO Stormtrooper of perpetual indulgance

2011-12-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Based on the photo, his people are galactic stripper/flapper bounty hunters. On 12/18/2011 2:08 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: And who exactly are "his people"? ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Steven Desjardins Sent: December 18, 2011 12/18/11 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail

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

2011-12-18 Thread P. J. Alling
A large portion of the size difference between a DSLR and a SLR is the thickness of the body needed for the rear LCD screen. If they were to make it thinner the camera would need a shorter register distance, (compromising K mount compatibility), or removing the rear screen altogether, somethin

Re: Drink out of a Camera Lens

2011-12-18 Thread David Savage
http://youtu.be/uDHQ5lXZGTo DS On 19/12/2011, John Sessoms wrote: > Just take your eye off of it for a few seconds, and you're going to be > dismayed that some SOB has taken your cup of coffee. > > Although, not perhaps as dismayed as the SOB will be when he finds out > it's not a lens. > > From

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/18/2011 21:39, Bipin Gupta wrote: Quote Ann: done a few workshops for them (photography clubs) how little many of the members knew about basic photographic ... Oh dear, Bipin, actually wasn't me that said that.. (it's the last thing in the world I'd do. :-) ) I have no exp

Re: Consumerist Thinks "Becoming a Photographer" is one of,, the easiest ways to make money for the holidays

2011-12-18 Thread John Sessoms
Quick too. From: "knarftheria...@gmail.com" I wish I could be that regular. cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: John Sessoms John 11:35 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: Drink out of a Camera Lens

2011-12-18 Thread John Sessoms
Just take your eye off of it for a few seconds, and you're going to be dismayed that some SOB has taken your cup of coffee. Although, not perhaps as dismayed as the SOB will be when he finds out it's not a lens. From: Recently received one similar 24 to 105mm - quite a hoot. More than one

Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread Bipin Gupta
Quote Ann: done a few workshops for them (photography clubs) how little many of the members knew about basic photographic ... My experience has been just the opposite - the members knew much more than the basics - composition, exposure - ISO, shutter, aperture, ... In fact the

RE: Re: Test

2011-12-18 Thread John Sessoms
Counter argument! From: David Parsons Response. On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 12:45 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Test -- 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 di

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

2011-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
A FF compact a la the Fuji X100 with a nice prime. Pentax does have some history making a premium body and there is an apparent market for premium compacts. Who knows? A slim bodied APS-C mirrorless with new lenses but can AF newer K mounts (DA) with an adaptor would be nice. On Sun, Dec 18, 201

Re: OT - Photographic Oasis

2011-12-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 3:45 PM, Cotty wrote: > I sold a video camera - so have some readies. Taking a chance but have > ordered an X10 (the camera Pentax shoulda made ;-) > > I think my photographic wilderness is just coming to a close. I hope you enjoy the X10! Many folks seem to find it st

OT - Photographic Oasis

2011-12-18 Thread Cotty
I sold a video camera - so have some readies. Taking a chance but have ordered an X10 (the camera Pentax shoulda made ;-) I think my photographic wilderness is just coming to a close. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps

Re: Drink out of a Camera Lens

2011-12-18 Thread Mark C
I was in one of the Porter's camera shops in Iowa this summer, and they had a pencil holder made out of a real lens... Or at least the outer casing of a a real lenses.Don't remember what it was except it was not Pentax and was a consumer grade zoom - maybe a 100-300 f 4-5.6. You'have to fish a

Re: Snow Crystals In Zeit Photo Blog

2011-12-18 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Toine! On 12/18/2011 4:21 PM, Toine wrote: Congrats and great PR (how did you manage to do that?) Toine On 17 December 2011 22:38, Mark C wrote: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

RE: Test

2011-12-18 Thread Jeffery Johnson
If I pass do I get something for my efforts :) Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 11:45

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

2011-12-18 Thread Larry Colen
On 12/18/2011 2:30 PM, Tim Bray wrote: n Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 2:18 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: > Paul Stenquist wrote: > >> I'm betting they won't do it at all. There's no natural progression of >> buyers for such a camera. >> On the other hand, they've sold a lot of APS-C cameras and DA*

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Jim King
Ralf R. Radermacher wrote on Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:25:29 -0800 > Has anyone been able to compare the 4/15 mm limited and the DA 2.8/14 mm > lenses? Maybe even together with the 12-24 mm? I have all three. I haven't compared their diffraction stars, but he 12-24 probably offers the best overall I

Re: Snow Crystals In Zeit Photo Blog

2011-12-18 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Ken. The book is still out there - in it's third printing I believe: http://www.amazon.com/Story-Snow-Science-Winters-Wonder/dp/0811868664/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1324247338&sr=8-1 There are Japanese and Korean translations as well, although I have not yet seen a copy in Korean. Mark

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Steve Sharpe
Never mind. Looks like they've already been discussed. At 5:58 PM -0400 12/18/11, Steve Sharpe wrote: I'm also looking. Any comments about the two Sigma 10-20mm zooms, or the Tamron 10-24mm? At 2:25 PM +0100 12/18/11, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Has anyone been able to compare the 4/15 mm limi

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

2011-12-18 Thread Tim Bray
I've said this before here, but I scratch my head thinking what the K-5's natural successor is, i.e. what features are gonna make me think seriously about buying another body for the current lens inventory, and I keep coming up blank. Maybe this is crazy, but if I were Pentax, I'd be investing in

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

2011-12-18 Thread Dario Bonazza
Paul Stenquist wrote: I'm betting they won't do it at all. There's no natural progression of buyers for such a camera. On the other hand, they've sold a lot of APS-C cameras and DA* lenses, so they have a built-in market for another camera in that line. It's a no brainer in marketing terms.

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Steve Sharpe
I'm also looking. Any comments about the two Sigma 10-20mm zooms, or the Tamron 10-24mm? At 2:25 PM +0100 12/18/11, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Has anyone been able to compare the 4/15 mm limited and the DA 2.8/14 mm lenses? Maybe even together with the 12-24 mm? I'm in the market for a wide-an

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Toine
Two shots at night with the 12-24 at 12 mm and f4 handheld at 1600iso http://www.toinekuiper.nl/?p=97 I amazed I see star patterns with lens wide open. Toine 2011/12/18 Ralf R. Radermacher : > Stan Halpin wrote: > >> I have both. ... my preference for the 15mm over the 14mm is simply size. > >

PAW102 - Santa was here...

2011-12-18 Thread DagT
A bit early, but he passed by the playground. http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA*16-50mm@45mm, 1/15s, f/2.8, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

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

2011-12-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'm betting they won't do it at all. There's no natural progression of buyers for such a camera. On the other hand, they've sold a lot of APS-C cameras and DA* lenses, so they have a built-in market for another camera in that line. It's a no brainer in marketing terms. Paul On Dec 18, 2011, at

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

2011-12-18 Thread Dario Bonazza
Steven Desjardins wrote: An EVF would be critical on a higher end system like this. Agree. I don't think it has to be thinner but it does have to be smaller and lighter. About a FF system camera, which is high end by definition, I agree. About an APS mirrorless, which screams more portable

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Toine
My copy of the 12-24 is (very) sharp. The stars are visible if stopped down. I need to check if I have any shots at f4 and highlights. Some claim it is as good as a prime I don't know because I don't have a 12 mm prime. Toine 2011/12/18 Ralf R. Radermacher : > Stan Halpin wrote: > >> I have both

Re: Peso: We're done

2011-12-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
From: Steven Desjardins Sent: December 18, 2011 12/18/11 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Peso: We're done Some heartfelt sentiments as my students leave for winter break: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#1637171445_D2bsJxx-O-LB I just had enough FoV for th

Re: Snow Crystals In Zeit Photo Blog

2011-12-18 Thread Toine
Congrats and great PR (how did you manage to do that?) Toine On 17 December 2011 22:38, Mark C wrote: > A German magazine called Zeit is featuring a photoblog of some of my snow > crystals. Here's the link - > > http://www.zeit.de/wissen/2011-12/fs-schneeflocken-2 > > - Mark C. > > -- > PDML Pent

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

2011-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
An EVF would be critical on a higher end system like this. I don't think it has to be thinner but it does have to be smaller and lighter. Given the size of lenses for an FF sensor it will never be pocketable in an sense, but could easily be smaller than one of the C/N FF DSLRs. This could be a g

Re: PESO Stormtrooper of perpetual indulgance

2011-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
By "this" I mean the costume and by "your people" I mean Californians. We in the east hear so many exotic things a about those of you on the Left Coast. On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 2:44 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Dec 18, 2011, at 7:34 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > >> Is this a tradition amongst

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread David Parsons
Road trips are a great benefit to clubs and groups. You get out with like minded people and at times and places that you might not normally do on your own. On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 2:54 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Dec 18, 2011, at 7:13 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > >> An acquaintance of mine (his

Re: Test

2011-12-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, Dec 18, 2011, at 11:45 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Test When? Cheers Brian + Brian Walters Australian Native Plants Society (Australia) http://anpsa.org.au -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - A no graphics, no pop-ups email service

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 18, 2011, at 7:13 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > An acquaintance of mine (his wife is a bus drive so we have meet a few > times) is slowly starting a photography club here in Stouffville. He > is not really promoting it just yet, wants to keep it small until > things get going next month and

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Stan Halpin wrote: > I have both. ... my preference for the 15mm over the 14mm is simply size. I have spent a large part of the afternoon looking at photos taken with the various lenses in the Pentax Photo Gallery. Let me start with the worst news: my initial favourite, the 4/15 mm Limited, is

Re: PESO- Weird Weather (was: Bong, are you OK?)

2011-12-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 18, 2011, at 8:12 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > > On 12/17/2011 17:44, Bong Manayon wrote: >> I guess the term is 'climate change' but we call it 'weird' ('kakaiba'): >> >> http://bong.manayon.net/2011/12/kakaiba.html > > Oh .. lenticulate clouds.. - nice shot, Bong. ominous looking as

Re: PESO Stormtrooper of perpetual indulgance

2011-12-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 18, 2011, at 7:34 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > Is this a tradition amongst your people? ;-) I don't know about "my people" and which aspect you meant by "this", but the description of a lot of my best photos starts with, "we were doing a fetish shoot, and things got silly". The hel

RE: Peso: We're done

2011-12-18 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Even in university... :-) A fun pic. I guess Christmas vacation is Christmas vacation no matter how old the students. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Steven Desjardins Sent: December 18, 2011 12/18/11 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Peso: We're done Some heartfelt sen

Re: Consumerist Thinks "Becoming a Photographer" is one of, the easiest ways to make money for the holidays

2011-12-18 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I wish I could be that regular. ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: John Sessoms John 11:35 -- 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 direct

Re: PESO Stormtrooper of perpetual indulgance

2011-12-18 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
And who exactly are "his people"? ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Steven Desjardins Sent: December 18, 2011 12/18/11 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: PESO Stormtrooper of perpetual indulgance Is this a tradition amongst your people? ;-) On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 2

RE: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: David J Brooks An acquaintance of mine (his wife is a bus drive so we have meet a few times) is slowly starting a photography club here in Stouffville. He is not really promoting it just yet, wants to keep it small until things get going next month and then go from there as far as growing

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

2011-12-18 Thread Dario Bonazza
John Sessoms wrote: Would this be a camera with an electronic viewfinder you can put your eye up to or one of those where you have to hold it out at arms length to look at the little TV screen on the back? Who knows? I'm only afraid that Pentax is going to show silly things for the pure sake

Re: Consumerist Thinks "Becoming a Photographer" is one of, the easiest ways to make money for the holidays

2011-12-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: Miserere On 17 December 2011 11:17, George Sinos wrote: I don't remember if I saw this posted here or elsewhere. ?But if you read the consumerist article and were tempted to start a business, "Missy" has a series of videos that will help. Oh, an

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

2011-12-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: Miserere On 13 December 2011 00:49, David Parsons wrote: I think I've seen Pete Fang start rumor threads at PentaxForums before. ?Tons of speculation that sounds reasonable, but never really pans out. Now it gets even more interesting, as Pete Fang is saying that according to an inter

Re: Snow Crystals In Zeit Photo Blog

2011-12-18 Thread kwaller
Well deserved - excellent work ! Is your book still available ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: Snow Crystals In Zeit Photo Blog A German magazine called Zeit is featuring a photoblog of some of my snow cr

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

2011-12-18 Thread Dario Bonazza
Steven Desjardins wrote: Wouldn't Pentax want back compatibility with their old K mounts FF lenses? I guess they could just extend them out with an adapter. If they get a good senor and make all the basic functions work well this could be a good camera for them. My reply: IMHO, making a mirro

Re: OT PESO - B.

2011-12-18 Thread kwaller
Not bad for the model either! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "David Savage" Subject: OT PESO - B. G'day All, I played second shooter today at a studio shoot for a local bridal & formal dress wholesaler:

Re: Drink out of a Camera Lens

2011-12-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I envision a catastrophy when someone in a sleepy state pours coffee "into" the real lens of some Canon user. ann On 12/18/2011 13:03, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Recently received one similar 24 to 105mm - quite a hoot. More than one person thought it was an actual lens. I was dismayed when I

Re: Drink out of a Camera Lens

2011-12-18 Thread kwaller
Recently received one similar 24 to 105mm - quite a hoot. More than one person thought it was an actual lens. I was dismayed when I started to unwrap the package and noticed the 'Cannon" box. Realistic down to the markings and the rubber grips where the zoom & focus rings would be - even the l

Re: Test

2011-12-18 Thread David Parsons
Response. On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 12:45 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Test > > -- > 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. -- David Parson

Test

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Test -- 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: We're done

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Fun! Cheers, Christine On Dec 18, 2011, at 9:31 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > Some heartfelt sentiments as my students leave for winter break: > > http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#1637171445_D2bsJxx-O-LB > > I just had enough FoV for this. It's a little lounge

Re: PESO--project pic

2011-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
On Dec 18, 2011, at 2:05 AM, "Bob W" wrote: >> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of >> Christine Aguila > >> Hi Everyone: I've spent the day putting together photos of my husband, >> Darrel, for a playful project I'm working on. Out of the 150 photos >> I'v

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 68, Issue 125

2011-12-18 Thread Royal Logan
Royal Sent from my iPhone On Dec 18, 2011, at 10:36 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: > Send PDML mailing list submissions to >pdml@pdml.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > or, via email, send a message wit

Re: Peso: We're done

2011-12-18 Thread Jack Davis
Brings back truly missed nostalgic moments of a treasured past. Jack - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 7:31 AM Subject: Peso: We're done Some heartfelt sentiments as my students leave for winter break: http://

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread David Parsons
Every camera club has it's own voice and feel. Since your friend's club is so new, things will be in flux for a while until it stabilizes. If it doesn't work for you, don't feel bad about not wanting to join it full time. There are likely many groups in your area. There may be an umbrella club

Re: PESO- Weird Weather (was: Bong, are you OK?)

2011-12-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/17/2011 17:44, Bong Manayon wrote: I guess the term is 'climate change' but we call it 'weird' ('kakaiba'): http://bong.manayon.net/2011/12/kakaiba.html Oh .. lenticulate clouds.. - nice shot, Bong. ominous looking as it is. I found out Bong was ok earlier having written him off list,

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/18/2011 10:21, David Savage wrote: I've never been a member of a camera club Nor have I.. , but I've done a few workshops for them (lightpainting). The one thing that really struck me was how little many of the members knew about basic photographic principles/techniques. heh...

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

2011-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Wouldn't Pentax want back compatibility with their old K mounts FF lenses? I guess they could just extend them out with an adapter. If they get a good senor and make all the basic functions work well this could be a good camera for them. On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 10:03 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: >

Re: PESO Stormtrooper of perpetual indulgance

2011-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Is this a tradition amongst your people? ;-) On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 2:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > Things got a little silly today: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6529826701 > -- > Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.

Peso: We're done

2011-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Some heartfelt sentiments as my students leave for winter break: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#1637171445_D2bsJxx-O-LB I just had enough FoV for this. It's a little lounge at the end of a corridor so the camera was maybe 8-9 feet away sitting on a window sill. --

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread George Sinos
Dave - I only have experience with the Omaha Camera Club. I've been a member for several years. You can see a bit about how the club operates at www.OmahaCameraClub.net. One of the activities is a monthly "contest." There is a category with an assigned topic every month, similar to the pug. My

Re: Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread David Savage
On 18 December 2011 23:13, David J Brooks wrote: > An acquaintance of mine (his wife is a bus drive so we have meet a few > times) is slowly starting a photography club here in Stouffville. He > is not really promoting it just yet, wants to keep it small until > things get going next month and the

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Darren Addy
I agree. I have no experience with the Pentax ultrawide zoom for comparison, but I find the Sigma EX 10-20mm f4-5.6 (rectiliniear) to be an excellent lens. Bonus: While designed for digital, it will cover a full frame 35mm negative down to about 13mm. I found a used copy regionally for $350 and it

Photography clubs

2011-12-18 Thread David J Brooks
An acquaintance of mine (his wife is a bus drive so we have meet a few times) is slowly starting a photography club here in Stouffville. He is not really promoting it just yet, wants to keep it small until things get going next month and then go from there as far as growing the club. I am thinking

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Stan Halpin
I have both. The 14mm is in my box of lenses I plan to sell one of these days. I can't comment yet directly on anIQ comparison; my preference for the 15mm over the 14mm is simply size. I don't use wide angle that often, so carrying around a small lens for that just-in-case moment makes more sens

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

2011-12-18 Thread Dario Bonazza
Steven Desjardins wrote: True. They are smaller and lighter than other FF bodies. It's probably a good model of how small you can make a FF body. I don't know if the RF VF is any smaller than the presumed EVF that would be in the Pentax model. My reply: A newly-designed FF mirrorless can pr

2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Bipin Gupta
Hello Ralf, since you mentioned the UWA 12-24 lens, I am tempted to point you over to the Sigma 10-20 thread in the Pentax Forum. It appears to have grown into the largest active thread and the most popular one too. It has attracted such a cult following that I bought this lens from a friend in the

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

2011-12-18 Thread Dario Bonazza
Larry Colen wrote: Doesn't Leica make a mirrorless FF? Sort of. I'd rather call it an UR-Mirrorless, since it cannot provide you a decent LCD, any kind of Live View, exif data such as aperture in use... i.e. features you take for granted when thinking of digicams from entry-level upward.

Re: OT PESO - B.

2011-12-18 Thread David Savage
Thanks Dave The D700 might help a little, but spending time shooting in a studio will help more :-) DS On 18 December 2011 21:44, David J Brooks wrote: > Very well done. So, if i get a D700, will i be good as well.:-) > > Dave > > On Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 1:13 PM, David Savage wrote: >> G'day A

Re: PESO- Weird Weather (was: Bong, are you OK?)

2011-12-18 Thread David J Brooks
Good shot, very dramatic indeed. Just don't start building a mountain from mash potatoes. Dave On Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 5:44 PM, Bong Manayon wrote: > I guess the term is 'climate change' but we call it 'weird' ('kakaiba'): > > http://bong.manayon.net/2011/12/kakaiba.html > > Taken while wonderi

Re: OT PESO - B.

2011-12-18 Thread David J Brooks
Very well done. So, if i get a D700, will i be good as well.:-) Dave On Sat, Dec 17, 2011 at 1:13 PM, David Savage wrote: > G'day All, > > I played second shooter today at a studio shoot for a local bridal & > formal dress wholesaler: > >

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

2011-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
True. They are smaller and lighter than other FF bodies. It's probably a good model of how small you can make a FF body. I don't know if the RF VF is any smaller than the presumed EVF that would be in the Pentax model. On Sun, Dec 18, 2011 at 3:44 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Dec 17, 2011, a

2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

2011-12-18 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Has anyone been able to compare the 4/15 mm limited and the DA 2.8/14 mm lenses? Maybe even together with the 12-24 mm? I'm in the market for a wide-angle and trying to decide what I want. One of my main probs as usual is flare in my high-contrast night scenes with lots of light sources directly i

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

2011-12-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 17, 2011, at 2:32 PM, Miserere wrote: > On 13 December 2011 00:49, David Parsons wrote: >> I think I've seen Pete Fang start rumor threads at PentaxForums >> before. Tons of speculation that sounds reasonable, but never really >> pans out. >> > > > Now it gets even more interesting, a

RE: PESO--project pic

2011-12-18 Thread Bob W
> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Christine Aguila > Hi Everyone: I've spent the day putting together photos of my husband, > Darrel, for a playful project I'm working on. Out of the 150 photos > I've selected (out of 350), I decided I like this one best