Finally getting some new from 2011 pictures on my Website.

2012-02-08 Thread Theodore Beilby
Between all the computer problems we have had this year, and all the miles I drove to take pictures, I guess that I should post some. I have added some new pages to my website: www.beilbyvisualarts.com Index for Roadtrip 2011 http://www.beilbyvisualarts.com/id28.html shots

OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Cotty
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/olympusem5/ Very cool. It's a viewfinder Jim but not as we know it -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: Nice

2012-02-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 8 February 2012 10:42, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: The colour noise that the D800E an produce is something I don't want to have to deal with. The D800E looks like a good landscape tool, despite the ridiculous additional cost to practically leave something out. -- Rob Studdert

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 8 February 2012 19:44, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/olympusem5/ Very cool. It's a viewfinder Jim but not as we know it Nice ;) -- Rob Studdert (Digital  Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa:

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 8, 2012, at 12:44 AM, Cotty wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/olympusem5/ Very cool. It's a viewfinder Jim but not as we know it About 35 years ago I was very intrigued by the OM-1. Now, if I were forced to use a small sensor, I think I know what camera I may want.

February PUG is Up - All Aboard1!

2012-02-08 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all There was a late rush of submissions this month, giving us 26 themed images and a very nice bird of prey in the Open Gallery. As usual it's difficult to pick favourites as the theme has been interpreted widely. I especially like Dario's high contrast black and white as well as

Re: OT: Nice

2012-02-08 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 4:05 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: The D800E looks like a good landscape tool, despite the ridiculous additional cost to practically leave something out. I suspect part of the thinking is to make sure that the D800 (non-E) is the default purchase, so

OT: xkcd

2012-02-08 Thread Matthew Hunt
The webcomic xkcd strays into photographic territory today. Be sure to hover your mouse over the comic to read the bonus caption. http://xkcd.com/1014/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread P. J. Alling
That's more like what the k-01 should be. Still it's mostly ascetics that makes it an OM-D It has no connection to the OM system in any real way. On 2/8/2012 3:44 AM, Cotty wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/olympusem5/ Very cool. It's a viewfinder Jim but not as we know it --

Re: GESO: Boat geometries

2012-02-08 Thread Christine Nielsen
Boathouses is my favorite -- +1! :) -c On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:31 AM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: I’ve got myself mixed up with Boat People, doing Boat Things.  Boats have interesting shapes: https://plus.google.com/u/0/107606703558161507946/posts/d3nseprzEJF -- PDML

Re: OT: Nice

2012-02-08 Thread Mark Roberts
Matthew Hunt wrote: On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 4:05 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: The D800E looks like a good landscape tool, despite the ridiculous additional cost to practically leave something out. I suspect part of the thinking is to make sure that the D800 (non-E) is the

Re: PESO: House of the Sun

2012-02-08 Thread Christine Nielsen
Very nice. I've enjoyed seeing all of your vacation photos... You've been making good use of your time in Hawaii... and making some of us winter-bound folks quite jealous. Lucky! :) -c On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

RE: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling That's more like what the k-01 should be. Still it's mostly ascetics that makes it an OM-D It has no connection to the OM system in any real way. I think you mean aesthetics. Ascetics are very skinny old

Re: Frosty AM

2012-02-08 Thread Christine Nielsen
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 11:58 PM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: On Feb 8, 2012, at 9:23 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Like that first one best.. Same here, it's a fantastic photo.  It almost looks as if it was shot in IR. I was thinking the same thing! Well done. :) -c -- PDML

Re: PESO - Wesley

2012-02-08 Thread Christine Nielsen
Both this and Happy made me smile... part of a series of character portraits, perhaps...? Although, I read your comments about approaching/being approached, and I understand it's complicated... Anyway, nice work! :) -c On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 9:14 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com

RE: GESO: Boat geometries

2012-02-08 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tim Bray I've got myself mixed up with Boat People, doing Boat Things. Boats have interesting shapes: https://plus.google.com/u/0/107606703558161507946/posts/d3nseprzEJF I look forward to seeing all your picture of

Re: GESO: Boat geometries

2012-02-08 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/8/2012 7:45 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote: Boathouses is my favorite -- +1! :) -c Make that another +1! On a side note, in my bleary-eyed state upon first checking my email, I could have sworn the subject line said Goat cemeteries. -- Walt On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:31 AM, Tim

Re: OT: Nice

2012-02-08 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 8:50 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: In all seriousness, the extra cost .. But isn't this what some one mentioned when i bought the k-5 that the price of the D700 would plunge on this announcement, which would be days after my K-5

Re: PESO 2012 - 023 - GDG

2012-02-08 Thread David J Brooks
Love the detail and texture here Dave On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:51 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: Another from the train yard in Felton ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6836926373/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6836926373/ Thanks for looking.

Re: GESO: Boat geometries

2012-02-08 Thread David J Brooks
Yes, must go with #3 as my favorite Dave On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:31 AM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: I’ve got myself mixed up with Boat People, doing Boat Things.  Boats have interesting shapes: https://plus.google.com/u/0/107606703558161507946/posts/d3nseprzEJF -- PDML

Re: OT: xkcd

2012-02-08 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/8/2012 6:47 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: The webcomic xkcd strays into photographic territory today. Be sure to hover your mouse over the comic to read the bonus caption. http://xkcd.com/1014/ It's like a page ripped right out of my autobiography! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Frosty AM

2012-02-08 Thread David J Brooks
Really like the first one. The winding road and angle shot really adds here. Dave On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 2:58 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Yesterday was one of those frost kissed mornings that demanded to be photographed. With no time to go home for my Pentax I had to use my

Re: February PUG is Up - All Aboard1!

2012-02-08 Thread David J Brooks
Great job again everyone. Dave On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 5:17 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all There was a late rush of submissions this month, giving us 26 themed images and a very nice bird of prey in the Open Gallery. As usual it's difficult to pick favourites as

Re: PESO - Certainteed Regular

2012-02-08 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 11:19 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I get the feeling that you're usually in a good mood and primed to be amused. That's a compliment. Frank. I, also, get the humor often associated with such a scene. Jack Frank is always in a good mood, even after a rough

Re: PESO: House of the Sun

2012-02-08 Thread David J Brooks
Great Dave On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15128459size=md Comments and criticisms are appreciated. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - With Mom's Shadow

2012-02-08 Thread David J Brooks
Good shot Rick. Well framed and good textures Dave On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 10:06 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: In Rittenhouse Square in Philly last week: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15117215size=lg (K-7, FA 24-90) Comments cordially invited. Rick -- PDML

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread p. j. alling
TraditionalDamn spell checker!/traditional On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 8:52 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling That's more like what the k-01 should be.  Still it's mostly ascetics that makes it an OM-D It has

Re: PESO - With Mom's Shadow

2012-02-08 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Frank! Some will like the PUG shot and some won't.  It is ever thus. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 11:18 PM

Re: PESO: House of the Sun

2012-02-08 Thread Rick Womer
Outstanding, Dan; the best of the whole series, IMHO. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 9:59 PM Subject: PESO: House of the Sun

Re: February PUG is Up - All Aboard1!

2012-02-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
I love trains, and this month's PUG is MAGIC for me. It's a wonderful job by all. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 4:17 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all There was a late rush of submissions this month, giving us 26 themed images and a very nice bird of prey

Kodak's former sensor division

2012-02-08 Thread Mark Roberts
Kodak's former sensor division, which they sold off recently (and which makes the sensor for the 645D) has got a name now: Truesense Imaging I don't know that this changes anything but at least the employees now have an answer when people ask them where they work!

OT PESO - Skipping Sparks

2012-02-08 Thread David Savage
G'day All, This is how light painters dress up a boring beach side sunset: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/6841553405/in/photostream/lightbox/ Direct link: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6841553405_bf5460e43e_o.jpg D700, 14-24mm @ 20mm, 5 seconds @ f18, ISO 200, and the direction:

Re: OT PESO - Skipping Sparks

2012-02-08 Thread Bruce Walker
Freakin' spectacular, Dave! Coming soon to a poster shop near you? It should be! :) On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 10:52 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, This is how light painters dress up a boring beach side sunset:

Re: OT PESO - Skipping Sparks

2012-02-08 Thread Walt Gilbert
This is the sort of thing that I like -- and that's about all my covetous, passive-aggressive will permit me to say about it. -- Walt On 2/8/2012 9:52 AM, David Savage wrote: G'day All, This is how light painters dress up a boring beach side sunset:

Re: February PUG is Up - All Aboard1!

2012-02-08 Thread Bruce Walker
This has got to be one of the absolutely best PUGs ever. Just wonderful! Biggest faves: - Night Time ... - Frank Theriault - 153 R - Pete McIntosh - Curves - Dario Bonazza On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 5:17 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all There was a late rush of

Re: OT: Nice

2012-02-08 Thread Tom C
From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Nice Message-ID:        calqig0gsfnccc9dh2-czq+1slqzozmpgdooqghbq-gfynrx...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Yeah, I was also thinking bout the price difference.

Re: PESO - Certainteed Regular

2012-02-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yes well, that was before I'd had my first coffee... ;-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Sent: February 8, 2012 2/8/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: Nice

2012-02-08 Thread David Savage
On 9 February 2012 00:37, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Nice Message-ID:        calqig0gsfnccc9dh2-czq+1slqzozmpgdooqghbq-gfynrx...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain;

RE: February PUG is Up - All Aboard1!

2012-02-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
A terrific gallery. Hard to pick a favourite from among so many amazing photos, but I will: Steve Sharpe's CP train near London, Ontario is spectacular. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From:

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
Still, we only have to remember the reaction to the K-01 to understand why they do it. Making the K=01 look like a smaller version of a Spotmatic would have been a much better design choice form a sales POV than the what they did. As mentioned, fabulous spell checker miscue! On Wed, Feb 8, 2012

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
See, my from/form error and extra the aren't nearly as amusing. On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 11:47 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Still, we only have to remember the reaction to the K-01 to understand why they do it.  Making the K=01 look like a smaller version of a Spotmatic would

New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread Bipin Gupta
Hello Walt, that DA 50/1.8 looks good if it is going to be loads cheaper than the good old FA's. But honestly I have tried 50mm lenses on my K20D / K-5 and find it is one of the oddest focal lengths on an APS-C - 75 mm. I can't use it inside my home - Birthdays, Prayer Meets, others - I have to

Re: OT: Nice

2012-02-08 Thread Bruce Walker
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 11:44 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: On 9 February 2012 00:37, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Yeah, I was also thinking bout the price difference.  $3K vs. $10K is a really big difference. especially when the

RE: February PUG is Up - All Aboard1!

2012-02-08 Thread Steve Sharpe
At 4:45 PM + 2/8/12, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: A terrific gallery. Hard to pick a favourite from among so many amazing photos, but I will: Steve Sharpe's CP train near London, Ontario is spectacular. Thanks! I took that one a few days after Christmas 2011. It was cold and snowy

Re: February PUG is Up - All Aboard1!

2012-02-08 Thread Mark Roberts
Frank wins the award for Best Photo Title. (Gotta love Warren Zevon) -- 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: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread Bruce Walker
It's an odd FL all right. Guess that explains why a third of all the shots I've ever taken have been at 50-55mm. :) On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 12:16 PM, Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Walt, that DA 50/1.8 looks good if it is going to be loads cheaper than the good old FA's. But honestly

Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread Tim Bray
I use the 40mm pancake Limited a lot, and at no time have I ever thought gosh, I wish this were just a little longer. Related: when I go poking around lenses for sale at eBay or equivalent, it seems like around 50% are 50mm's of some flavor or another. So I'm also a little puzzled at this one.

Re: OT: xkcd

2012-02-08 Thread Bruce Walker
Har! Excellent. On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 7:47 AM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: The webcomic xkcd strays into photographic territory today. Be sure to hover your mouse over the comic to read the bonus caption. http://xkcd.com/1014/ -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Certainteed Regular

2012-02-08 Thread Jack Davis
I think I understand.. give me coffee and no one gets hurt! Jack ;-) - Original Message - From: knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 8:41 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Certainteed Regular Yes well,

Re: PESO: House of the Sun

2012-02-08 Thread Bruce Walker
Wow, Dan, that's a stunner. The colours are so rich and deep, yet the sun is almost level with you. Well done! On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15128459size=md Comments and criticisms are appreciated. Dan

Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread Darren Addy
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com wrote: I am truly bamboozled. Please help point me to why I should keep the 50 mm?? IMHO there is no focal length that is useless and there is no focal length that is good for only certain types of photography. Even portraiture as a

Re: Optio WG-2

2012-02-08 Thread Toine
I love my W60. The WG2 specs look great. The packaging of all those goodies is mindbogglingly ugly. Toine On 8 February 2012 00:11, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: Now that's a worthwhile PS to carry around all the time. See the specs.

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread John Francis
On Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 08:44:03AM +, Cotty wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/previews/olympusem5/ Very cool. Hmm. I could see one of these joining the E-PL1 (assuming the price isn't totally unreasonable). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Nice

2012-02-08 Thread John Francis
On Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 08:05:28PM +1100, Rob Studdert wrote: On 8 February 2012 10:42, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: The colour noise that the D800E an produce is something I don't want to have to deal with. The D800E looks like a good landscape tool, despite the ridiculous

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 11:47 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Still, we only have to remember the reaction to the K-01 to understand why they do it.  Making the K=01 look like a smaller version of a Spotmatic would have been a much better design choice form a sales POV than the

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Darren Addy
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 12:07 PM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: I think that depends on how many potential buyers are Middle-Aged Men Who Used To Shoot Chrome and Leather Cameras. Sorry, I don't buy that line of reasoning. People can think that classic cars are cool (and want one) even if

Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/8/2012 11:16 AM, Bipin Gupta wrote: Hello Walt, that DA 50/1.8 looks good if it is going to be loads cheaper than the good old FA's. But honestly I have tried 50mm lenses on my K20D / K-5 and find it is one of the oddest focal lengths on an APS-C - 75 mm. I can't use it inside my home -

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 1:16 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Sorry, I don't buy that line of reasoning. People can think that classic cars are cool (and want one) even if they never personally drove one, or even anything like it. Same is true for many classic camera designs.

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Darren Addy
Talk about hitting one out of the park... if Pentax came out with a digital FF and styled it to look like the Spotmatic? Solid Gold. I'll even give them the new name for it: Pentax SpotmatTech Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Nice

2012-02-08 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 11:44 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: On 9 February 2012 00:37, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Yeah, I was also thinking bout the price

Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread steve harley
on 2012-02-08 10:16 Bipin Gupta wrote So what can I use it for - only portraits? I am truly bamboozled. Please help point me to why I should keep the 50 mm?? i can't answer your question, i can only say that an 50mm A 1.7 has become my default lens; for me aside from the image quality, which

Re: More than product

2012-02-08 Thread steve harley
on 2012-02-06 13:33 Darren Addy wrote See also: Removal of eyebrows and reapplying them by pencil. i met a guy who shaved his eyebrows and reapplied them by tattoo ... about an inch farther up his forehead -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: February PUG is Up - All Aboard1!

2012-02-08 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 10:37 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: I love trains, and this month's PUG is MAGIC for me. It's a wonderful job by all. Regards,  Bob S. So do i, thats why its going to be hard to pick a few fav's Dave On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 4:17 AM, Brian Walters

Re: February PUG is Up - All Aboard1!

2012-02-08 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 5:17 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: http://pug.komkon.org/ It's a great gallery, and I regret not submitting something to bring down the average. My favorites are Pete's mechanical linkage and Dario's high-contrast tracks. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: House of the Sun

2012-02-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Bruce, Rick, David and Christine. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 8:52 AM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Very nice. I've enjoyed seeing all of your vacation photos... You've been making good use of your time in

Re: OT: xkcd

2012-02-08 Thread Sam L
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 7:47 AM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: The webcomic xkcd strays into photographic territory today. Be sure to hover your mouse over the comic to read the bonus caption. http://xkcd.com/1014/ LAF! --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

GFM 2012

2012-02-08 Thread David J Brooks
has a guest speaker:http://www.grandfather.com/sierra-club-ansel-adams-award-winner-ian-shive-to-present-at-the-nature-photography-weekend-june-1-3/ and registration is now April 2 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 8, 2012, at 10:44 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Talk about hitting one out of the park... if Pentax came out with a digital FF and styled it to look like the Spotmatic? Solid Gold. Solid gold? You're thinking of the lx:

Test, please ignore

2012-02-08 Thread John Celio
Hi folks, just testing the new address I'll be using for the PDML. Please disregard this email. Sorry for wasting a bit of bandwidth. :) John -- 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: Test, please ignore

2012-02-08 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 8, 2012, at 10:59 AM, John Celio wrote: Hi folks, just testing the new address I'll be using for the PDML. Please disregard this email. Sorry for wasting a bit of bandwidth. :) You did it now. This thread is going to start with thirty inane replies before devolving into cormorant

Re: Test, please ignore

2012-02-08 Thread John Celio
Larry Colen wrote: If you really want people to ignore an email, you need to post a PESO. MARK! John -- 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: Upside -Down Jellyfish

2012-02-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15135333 Comments and criticisms are appreciated. 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 the

Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 8, 2012, at 10:18 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Hi Bipin, It really surprises me that you don't find the 50mm focal length useful. Since I got my K-50/1.4 I've probably used it for more than 90% of all the shots I've taken. Granted, it takes a good deal of perseverance for me to nail

Re: Test, please ignore

2012-02-08 Thread Doug Brewer
On 2/8/12 2:08 PM, Larry Colen wrote: If you really want people to ignore an email, you need to post a PESO. +1 -- 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: Test, please ignore

2012-02-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
LOL! How True! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:27 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: On 2/8/12 2:08 PM, Larry Colen wrote: If you really want people to ignore an email, you need to post a PESO. +1 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT PESO - Skipping Sparks

2012-02-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is really special. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 10:52 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/6841553405/in/photostream/lightbox/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Comments on the new lenses and Optio WG-2

2012-02-08 Thread John Celio
Since I just figured out how to get Gmail to work with the PDML, I'm pretty behind on all the latest gossip. I'd just like to add my two cents about all the new products Pentax has announced lately. (item list taken from http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_In-development_lenses) 1. smc

Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bipin, I used a M85/2.0 often on film. It facilitated many casual portraits. When the FA77/1.8 limited came along, it too was a favorite on film. With digital, the 50mm would offer a similar field of view as the above. But the FA50/1.4 has never been a favorite on digital??? I recently acquired a

Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread Toralf Lund
On 2/8/12 5:33, Bob Sullivan wrote: Where I've experienced problems with the A series plastic aperture ring is the A28/2.8 lens. The A50's have never caused me any problems, and they are so much more functional then the K's or M's. Well, the A50/1.7 is the only lens I have had such problems

Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread Toralf Lund
On 2/8/12 4:51, William Robb wrote: On 07/02/2012 9:13 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I heard of the new lenses in an email from Pentax forums. I clicked on the link to take a look, and I saw this comment below the announcement: 560mm lens a bit much? 840mm eff? Good luck keeping that steady.

Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
Even at the effective focal length of 75mm, I seem to remember Pentax having a very successful limited lens with a focal length of 77mm. Short teles are very useful. My FA50 is my favorite lens on the K7. On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:49 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Bipin, I used a

Re: Comments on the new lenses and Optio WG-2

2012-02-08 Thread John Francis
On Wed, Feb 08, 2012 at 11:31:54AM -0800, John Celio wrote: 3. smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 I'll probably sell my FA 50mm 1.4 to get this lens. Why? I'd rather have the FA 1.4, myself. 6. Adapter Q for K mount lens This product was inevitable, but I'm glad they're releasing it relatively

Re: Test, please ignore

2012-02-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
Woohoo!! Free for all On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:29 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: LOL!  How True! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:27 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: On 2/8/12 2:08 PM, Larry Colen

Re: More than product

2012-02-08 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/8/2012 12:46 PM, steve harley wrote: on 2012-02-06 13:33 Darren Addy wrote See also: Removal of eyebrows and reapplying them by pencil. i met a guy who shaved his eyebrows and reapplied them by tattoo ... about an inch farther up his forehead I can only imagine the look of surprise

Re: PDML Photo Annual - who's been in all 3 books so far?

2012-02-08 Thread John Sessoms
Well, you only *need* an off-site backup if something happens to your house; like it burns down in a fire or is flooded out in a hurricane or ... From: P. J. Alling I had a similar problem a couple of years ago, but I was able to recover 99% of the raw files simply by keeping local backups.

Re: Test, please ignore

2012-02-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
IF we get up to +4's can we have a golf theme pun thread? ann On 2/8/2012 14:27, Doug Brewer wrote: On 2/8/12 2:08 PM, Larry Colen wrote: If you really want people to ignore an email, you need to post a PESO. +1 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Test, please ignore

2012-02-08 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/8/2012 2:10 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: IF we get up to +4's can we have a golf theme pun thread? ann I'm sure we could sand wedge a pun or two in here, somewhere. -- Walt On 2/8/2012 14:27, Doug Brewer wrote: On 2/8/12 2:08 PM, Larry Colen wrote: If you really want people to ignore an

Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread John Sessoms
So, it doesn't look like Pentax will be announcing a new DSLR at the CP+ show? -- 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: February PUG is Up - All Aboard1!

2012-02-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 2/8/2012 13:47, David J Brooks wrote: On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 10:37 AM, Bob Sullivanrf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: I love trains, and this month's PUG is MAGIC for me. It's a wonderful job by all. Regards, Bob S. So do i, thats why its going to be hard to pick a few fav's Dave All in

Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 3:21 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: So, it doesn't look like Pentax will be announcing a new DSLR at the CP+ show? Are they all done already? According to the CP+ web page, the show doesn't even open until noon Thursday... it's currently early morning

Re: Comments on the new lenses and Optio WG-2

2012-02-08 Thread John Celio
3. smc PENTAX-DA 50mm F1.8 I'll probably sell my FA 50mm 1.4 to get this lens. Why?  I'd rather have the FA 1.4, myself. My 50 1.4 has never been all that great. I got it cheap from KEH (I think it was BGN rated) many years ago and rarely use it. The lens' plastic window over the focus meter

Re: GESO: Boat geometries

2012-02-08 Thread John Sessoms
From: Tim Bray I?ve got myself mixed up with Boat People, doing Boat Things. Boats have interesting shapes: https://plus.google.com/u/0/107606703558161507946/posts/d3nseprzEJF I like the photos, but you do realize, don't you, that a boat is nothing but a hole in the water that you pour

Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread Darren Addy
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:27 PM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 3:21 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: So, it doesn't look like Pentax will be announcing a new DSLR at the CP+ show? Are they all done already? According to the CP+ web page, the show

RE: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Bob W
Talk about hitting one out of the park... if Pentax came out with a digital FF and styled it to look like the Spotmatic? Solid Gold. I'll even give them the new name for it: Pentax SpotmatTech Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska if they pitch it at a young enough market they could call it the

re: PESO: Upside -Down Jellyfish

2012-02-08 Thread Keith Mosier
Very nice shot! Daniel J. Matyola wrote: PESO: Upside -Down Jellyfish -- 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: Kodak's former sensor division

2012-02-08 Thread John Sessoms
From: Mark Roberts Kodak's former sensor division, which they sold off recently (and which makes the sensor for the 645D) has got a name now: Truesense Imaging I don't know that this changes anything but at least the employees now have an answer when people ask them where they work!

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
The Pen-style e-p1 was a huge hit. The new OM-D looks to be popular. I hope for Pentax's sake that those younger folks line up for the K-01. ;-) Seriously, the retro designs seem to cross generational lines. No explanation here, just an opinion based on observations of recent successful

New Sigma compacts with their best sensor

2012-02-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/dp2-merrill-compact-digital-camera.cfm?link=feb_m_2_dp2 There is also one with a 19 mm fixed lens. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

re:PESO 2012 - 023 - GDG

2012-02-08 Thread Don Guthrie
Nice toning textures. Abstract enough that even after the title I am not sure what I am looking at. Enjoyed studying it. Message: 2 Date: Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:51:27 -0800 From: Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com To: PAW Picture-A-Week project p...@micapeak.com, SeePhoto Talk

re PESO: Your Husband Called

2012-02-08 Thread Don Guthrie
Very clever good job spotting it. But not safe for wife viewing especially in Feb. I am planning to get her a new lens -something light so she can carry it for me on photo walks. From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: February 7, 2012 2/7/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

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