OT: Interesting sunset photo

2012-08-21 Thread David Mann
It's amazing what you can snap with a suitable vantage point. http://epod.usra.edu/blog/2012/08/sunset-above-the-atlantic-ocean.html Dave -- 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

More pathology

2012-08-21 Thread Larry Colen
Tonight, there was a blues/fusion dance at 418, the space I asked about processing images from. There was no band, and the room was lit with the blue LED spots, and with some red incandescent bulbs. In some ways, the lighting was even more bizarre than it was on the band Saturday night. It

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 20, 2012, at 3:56 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: What would be the best, most affordable option -- best bang for the lowest buck -- for the wider landscapes? All I really care about is the focal length and IQ -- everything else is mere window dressing as far as I'm concerned. I'm

Re: Sigma 70-300

2012-08-21 Thread Jos from Holland
Hi Darren, I have the Sigma 70-300 /4-5.6 APO DG, I like its sharpness and I made some very nice macro's with it (it has a macro switch for 200-300mm) It is bulky but supprisingly light weight. Recently I did a comparitive test with some lenses a had that covered 200mm. I took pictures at

Flame ahead Re: PESO: Ugli Fungi

2012-08-21 Thread Derby Chang
Dan, I have to make a comment. Bob, Ann and Jeffrey's posts were pretty amusing. It is what keeps a list enlivening to read. From a neutral Aussie point of view, I immediately saw James Carville as a somewhat dangerous and bulbous mushroom to be approached with caution. Did not see any

Re: PESO - In the Flow

2012-08-21 Thread Derby Chang
I have the same rule, and the same one to be broken. Love the tonal separation on his profile, and apropos of the recent pedal discussion, that focus on this feet. Works for me. On 20/08/2012 11:59 AM, frank theriault wrote: I kind of broke a personal rule (or, more accurately,

Re: More pathology

2012-08-21 Thread Derby Chang
This one is very groovy http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7829610438/ You have an iconic t-shirt design on the left there. On 21/08/2012 5:59 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Tonight, there was a blues/fusion dance at 418, the space I asked about processing images from. There was no band, and

Re: Peso: I Hear the Train A'Comin'

2012-08-21 Thread David J Brooks
Excellent shot Dave On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 9:43 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-2ZB3pxc/0/X2/train-X2.jpg -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - The Three Caballeros

2012-08-21 Thread David J Brooks
Nice portrait shot Dave On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 9:59 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I originally started talking to the fellow with the boater; I wanted to get the hat for Real Canadians Wearing Real Hats (haven't posted on that blog in months). However they wanted me

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 4:27 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: It seems to me that the least expensive way to get wide angles and high image quality is to stitch multiple exposures together in a panorama. Put the 50mm prime on your camera, mount it on the tripod in vertical

The dream cruise pics

2012-08-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
My take on the dream cruise, including 20 photos. The one example I posted here didn't make the cut, probably because the Maserati isn't a typical dream cruise machine. http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/21/the-woodward-dream-cruise-rediscovers-its-strut/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: The dream cruise pics

2012-08-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Nice work! and I love that pink Bel-Air - though I prefer it in Aqua :-) ann On 8/21/2012 07:34, Paul Stenquist wrote: My take on the dream cruise, including 20 photos. The one example I posted here didn't make the cut, probably because the Maserati isn't a typical dream cruise machine.

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread Darren Addy
No, I believe it is a Super Q that takes K-mount lenses in AF. The idea, from Pentax's viewpoint is to sell more lenses. Pentax is doubling down on the Q (as well they should). A near Q with an AF K-mount and this range of normal lens is going to be awesome. It is the perfect time to make people

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread Darren Addy
This guy certainly gets it link: http://www.seriouscompacts.com/f90/pentax-q-real-world-user-review-11773/index4.html#post91442 You'll find Pinholecam on seriouscompacts.com and pentaxforums.com On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 7:46 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: No, I believe it is a Super

Re: OT: Interesting sunset photo

2012-08-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Amazing indeed! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 3:20 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: It's amazing what you can snap with a suitable vantage point. http://epod.usra.edu/blog/2012/08/sunset-above-the-atlantic-ocean.html Dave --

Re: Sigma 70-300

2012-08-21 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks for that Dave On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 4:47 AM, Jos from Holland jos_from_holl...@onsnet.nu wrote: Hi Darren, I have the Sigma 70-300 /4-5.6 APO DG, I like its sharpness and I made some very nice macro's with it (it has a macro switch for 200-300mm) It is bulky but supprisingly light

Re: Flame ahead Re: PESO: Ugli Fungi

2012-08-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Derby, there are many places where politics and political humor can be discussed among those who wish to do so. I have participated in other internet groups that once were lively and dynamic, and provided a valuable exchange of information and ideas, but have been torn apart by the injection of

Re: The dream cruise pics

2012-08-21 Thread Stan Halpin
Thanks for the report! We were at the other end of the state and I couldn't manage the trip down. Maybe next year . . . stan Sent from my iPad On Aug 21, 2012, at 7:34 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: My take on the dream cruise, including 20 photos. The one example I posted

Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread Darren Addy
Hate him, or Really hate him, RiceHigh is early with a leak: ricehigh.blogspot.com The pics are probably accurate, but I don't think the description probably is. This is your K-5 upgrade. -- The key to seeing the world's soul, and in the process wakening one's own, is to get over the confusion

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread Darren Addy
I haven't done the math, but I'm guessing around 4x. That makes the kit lens a 16-400mm in 35mm FOV equivalency. Think iPhone quality sensor only LARGER instead of so much smaller than APS-C. Even Pentax Full Frame buyers are going to own an X-5. It is like the Ultimate 4x Teleconverter for all

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread Charles Robinson
On Aug 21, 2012, at 7:29, Darren Addy wrote: Hate him, or Really hate him, RiceHigh is early with a leak: ricehigh.blogspot.com The pics are probably accurate, but I don't think the description probably is. This is your K-5 upgrade. PS Superzoom. -Charles -- Charles Robinson -

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Walt, I have some lenses that I am willing to loan out. Tamron 300/5.6. M100/4 macro M28/2.8 (second edition, same as the A but w/o the A setting) Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread Charles Robinson
On Aug 21, 2012, at 8:16, Darren Addy wrote: I haven't done the math, but I'm guessing around 4x. That makes the kit lens a 16-400mm in 35mm FOV equivalency. I see no mechanism/switch/whatever for removing the lens. The promo refers to the camera itself (not the supplied lens) as a 26x

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 21, 2012, at 5:46 AM, Darren Addy wrote: No, I believe it is a Super Q that takes K-mount lenses in AF. The idea, from Pentax's viewpoint is to sell more lenses. I don't see any sort of a lens release button on the pictures. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est --

Re: Mailing list change?

2012-08-21 Thread George Sinos
Tim - I noticed the same thing and had been chalking it up to gmail. For a while, I would see re: on replies in the message list. When I opened the message gmail would display the full thread with the original subject line at the top of the list. Now I don't even see the re: in the message list.

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread Bruce Walker
It's a bridge camera. Superzoom non-detachable lens. On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 8:32 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Actually, I sort of missed the lens. 4.0 to 105mm ? 4mm. Clearly this is not a full frame. On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 7:29 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com

Re: More pathology

2012-08-21 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 21, 2012, at 5:44 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Oh yeah! This is teetering dangerously close to being Fine Art, Larry. You better watch out. I doubt my work even qualifies as art, and I'm at least a gallery exhibit and a pretentious artist statement from any of those photos being fine art.

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread Igor Roshchin
It is obvious that it is non-changeable lens: words 16 megapixels are written on the lens. (and as couple of people mentioned, - no lens release button is visible) Igor On Aug 21, 2012, at 5:46 AM, Darren Addy wrote: No, I believe it is a Super Q that takes K-mount lenses in AF. The idea,

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread George Sinos
You can rent various Pentax wide angle lenses for two weeks for well under $50 at borrowlenses.com. Cost varies by lens and length of rental period. http://www.borrowlenses.com/category/penax_wide_angle I'm not sure how long you'll be gone, but this seems like a good way to use a high quality

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 21, 2012, at 4:22 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 4:27 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: It seems to me that the least expensive way to get wide angles and high image quality is to stitch multiple exposures together in a panorama. Put the 50mm prime on

Re: More pathology

2012-08-21 Thread Igor Roshchin
- Doctor, when I do this, it hurts... - Don't do that! ;-) I experimented a bit taking photos in the ambient mixed blue or blue and red light 1-2 years ago, albeit not in as dark space as in your case. If you are curious, - take a look here: The first few photos here:

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Toine
Maybe the old Tokina RMC 17mm f/3.5. If you can find one it should be very cheap. I would prefer the DA18-55 II for the best price/performance. Toine On 21 August 2012 00:56, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: . . . and give me your thoughts. Say you're going to be leaving for the Black

Re: Peso: I Hear the Train A'Comin'

2012-08-21 Thread Rick Womer
Haven't been in the Convention Center in at least 10 years, so I didn't recognize the mural.  I may have to pay a visit. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday,

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
Well, that's good to know. I guess maybe I am over-preparing a bit. But, this could turn out to be a once-in-a-lifetime kind of thing, so I just have the better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it mentality. I'll probably temper it a little between now and then. -- Walt

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 8/21/2012 3:27 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Aug 20, 2012, at 3:56 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: What would be the best, most affordable option -- best bang for the lowest buck -- for the wider landscapes? All I really care about is the focal length and IQ -- everything else is mere window dressing

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 8/20/2012 8:19 PM, steve harley wrote: on 2012-08-20 16:56 Walt Gilbert wrote [...] and I'd like to have something wider for landscapes. I have a Takumar 28/2.8, but it's really a pretty crappy lens compared to the others. What would be the best, most affordable option -- best bang for

Re: Mailing list change?

2012-08-21 Thread John Sessoms
I think I may be the only current *actively posting* digest subscriber. I've never seen anyone else get bitched out for screwing up the threading. I try to pay attention to the subject line when I post a reply manually put the RE: in if it's not already there. From: Anthony Farr I

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thanks, Toine! I'll look into that one and see if I can find a nice deal. I really would like to have a decent short prime -- one that's better than my Tak 28/2.8. But, if I can't come up with one, I suppose my 18-55 will be fine. -- Walt On 8/21/2012 9:34 AM, Toine wrote: Maybe the old

Re: Re: Re: Reponses Photo on what to expect

2012-08-21 Thread Tom C
From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com It's not often that logic and Pentax appear together in the same thought. Mark! LOL. That's sort of what if say about rap. Rap and music do not belong in the same sentence unless the words 'is not' is between them. I screwed up the Re:'s on this post on

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thank you, Collin! I may very well take you up on one or more of those and will happily pay the shipping when the time comes and I still haven't come up with anything. I very much appreciate the offer! -- Walt On 8/21/2012 8:29 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: Walt, I have some lenses that I

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread John Sessoms
From: Darren Addy No, I believe it is a Super Q that takes K-mount lenses in AF. The idea, from Pentax's viewpoint is to sell more lenses. It says right in the blog that it's a super-zoom point shoot. Previous Pentax 'X' cameras: X70

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread Darren Addy
Yep, well I've been convinced that this is not an interchangable lens camera (and that it is the same sensor size as the Q), which means that they used some of their Q knowledge to make it. I guess it confuses me that they make the Q and K-01 interchangeable lens but no viewfinder, and then make

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Darren Addy
I have to admit that it is a little hard to put oneself in your shoes because your objectives seem at odds with each other. You started off saying you wanted wide (for landscapes) and then say that f3.5 is too slow for you. Few landscapes are shot wide open, and most wide lenses are going to be

Peso: I Hear the Train A'Comin'

2012-08-21 Thread Don Guthrie
Wow that's cool. Good photography there. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 2 Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:43:52 -0400 From: Steven Desjardinsdrd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Peso: I Hear the Train A'Comin' Message-ID:

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
That's most likely what'll happen. I was just hoping there might be a glut of some great short lens out there that everyone has in their kit just because they're so great and readily available. -- Walt On 8/20/2012 10:39 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote: Borrow something. Walt Gilbert

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thanks, George. I'll be sure to check out the rental option between now and then. I was hoping I might be able to buy a nice, older lens for a really cheap price -- maybe even get one on an old film body. I've got my eyes peeled for all kinds of opportunities. I'd much prefer to have one for

re: PESO - The Three Caballeros

2012-08-21 Thread Don Guthrie
Good street portrait, I like the attitude. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:59:17 -0400 From: frank theriaultknarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail ListPDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - The Three Caballeros Message-ID:

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread Tom C
Sorry I'm feeling prankish today so take what I say in that light. :) I guess it confuses me that they make the Q and K-01. Yes that confuses me also. I really don't know why they would engineer a 4-105mm for a Q-sized sensor. I don't know why they would engineer a Q. I'm sure it takes

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 8/21/2012 11:01 AM, Darren Addy wrote: I have to admit that it is a little hard to put oneself in your shoes because your objectives seem at odds with each other. You started off saying you wanted wide (for landscapes) and then say that f3.5 is too slow for you. Few landscapes are shot wide

PESO - Omaha Stormchasers

2012-08-21 Thread George Sinos
A few members of the Omaha Camera Club spent Saturday evening at the Omaha Stormchaser's game. The Stormchasers are the farm team for the KC Royals and were called the Omaha Royals for many years. When they moved from Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha to the much smaller Werner Park in Papillion, they

Re: Peso: I Hear the Train A'Comin'

2012-08-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
Thanks for the comments. The mural is in the Philadelphia Convention center, part of which is an old train station. Igor: There was too much distracting stuff down there so I had to crop it. On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 7:16 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent shot Dave On

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread John Sessoms
From: Walt Gilbert Well, I was thinking there may be third-party lenses that might make the cut, so I thought that might make it semi-OT. But, since they'd be K-mounts, I guess I was just being a little extra cautious. I wanted to carry three bodies just to make sure I have a fairly long zoom

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 8/21/2012 9:45 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Walt Gilbert Well, I was thinking there may be third-party lenses that might make the cut, so I thought that might make it semi-OT. But, since they'd be K-mounts, I guess I was just being a little extra cautious. I wanted to carry three bodies

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread Don Guthrie
Darren, interesting thoughts. Is there verification that it has inter-changeable lens? I have played around with Pen 4/3s and if I had money to throw away he Q might be useful I never looked at it seriously. If this new one is PS I have an older Nikon with articulating screen that is my least

Re: Reponses Photo on what to expect

2012-08-21 Thread Doug Brewer
On 8/21/12 11:15 AM, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: The team of French magazine Réponses Photo is either always well informed or particularly good at guessing. Their prognosis ahead of Photokina in earlier years have usually been spot on. Here's what they predict for this year's show: | All logic

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
I do know one other Pentaxian who lives locally, though he's not a PDML'er. I'll see what he has and is willing to loan out for a few days. I'm not sure he's got much glass at all, but it certainly wouldn't hurt to ask. I do appreciate the offer, though. Is it true that the focusing rings

Re: The dream cruise pics

2012-08-21 Thread John Sessoms
From: Ann Sanfedele Nice work! and I love that pink Bel-Air - though I prefer it in Aqua :-) ann On 8/21/2012 07:34, Paul Stenquist wrote: My take on the dream cruise, including 20 photos. The one example I posted here didn't make the cut, probably because the Maserati isn't a typical dream

Re: Flame ahead Re: PESO: Ugli Fungi

2012-08-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
I've concluded that it's generally better to mix photography with one's politics than to mix politics with one's photography. -- Walt On 8/21/2012 7:56 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Derby, there are many places where politics and political humor can be discussed among those who wish to do so.

PESO - Omaha Stormchasers

2012-08-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Great shot. I lived in Omaha for 7 years. Wonderful city. Miss it more all the time. Went to the old Rosenblatt, but haven't had a chance to see the new park yet. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott --

Re: The dream cruise pics

2012-08-21 Thread Tom C
On Aug 21, 2012, at 7:34 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: My take on the dream cruise, including 20 photos. The one example I posted here didn't make the cut, probably because the Maserati isn't a typical dream cruise machine.

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread P. J. Alling
It depends on three things 1.) Quality of the lens, 2.) Quality of the firmware, 3.) Processing speed, otherwise it's just another me to ZLR with cosmetics to make it look like a K-5. Let's face it, if it's just another PS camera the market is saturated with them. Now I have to go shower,

Re: Mailing list change?

2012-08-21 Thread steve harley
on 2012-08-21 9:01 John Sessoms wrote I think I may be the only current *actively posting* digest subscriber. I've never seen anyone else get bitched out for screwing up the threading. i detected those who reply to digests by searching for In-reply-to: headers that include mailman; this works

Reponses Photo on what to expect

2012-08-21 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
The team of French magazine Réponses Photo is either always well informed or particularly good at guessing. Their prognosis ahead of Photokina in earlier years have usually been spot on. Here's what they predict for this year's show: | All logic suggests that Pentax will stick to the APS-C

Re: More pathology

2012-08-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Oh yeah! This is teetering dangerously close to being Fine Art, Larry. You better watch out. Really fun shots. On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 6:03 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: This one is very groovy http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7829610438/ You have an iconic t-shirt

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread John Sessoms
From: Darren Addy Hate him, or Really hate him, RiceHigh is early with a leak: ricehigh.blogspot.com The pics are probably accurate, but I don't think the description probably is. This is your K-5 upgrade. Probably not - 16 Megapixel, 26x Ultra-Zoom Point and Shoot Comparable to the Sony

RE: Flame ahead Re: PESO: Ugli Fungi

2012-08-21 Thread Bob W
Photolitics beats poligraphy every time B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walt Gilbert Sent: 21 August 2012 17:53 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Flame ahead Re: PESO: Ugli Fungi I've concluded that it's

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thanks for the heads-up, Steven! I've got a little time to do a little more saving-up. If I can manage to save enough dough, I'll definitely put that in the possibilities pile. -- Walt On 8/20/2012 8:49 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: A K28 3.5. Really sharp. They can be had at KEH for a

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread Darren Addy
Actually, I sort of missed the lens. 4.0 to 105mm ? 4mm. Clearly this is not a full frame. On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 7:29 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Hate him, or Really hate him, RiceHigh is early with a leak: ricehigh.blogspot.com The pics are probably accurate, but I don't

RE: More pathology

2012-08-21 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen On Aug 21, 2012, at 5:44 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Oh yeah! This is teetering dangerously close to being Fine Art, Larry. You better watch out. I doubt my work even qualifies as art, and I'm at least

Re: The dream cruise pics

2012-08-21 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, Good story, excellent photos. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 6:34 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: My take on the dream cruise, including 20 photos. The one example I posted here didn't make the cut, probably because the Maserati isn't a typical dream cruise

Re: The dream cruise pics

2012-08-21 Thread Jack Davis
Yeah, that feels more like it, Paul. ;-)  Sharp image with good DOF and well written article. Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com/ - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist

Re: PESO - Road Eagle

2012-08-21 Thread P. J. Alling
Lebanon CT. I've got about 2000 messages in my PDML folder, I'll be poking around there for a while. Might not respond quickly or at all. On 8/19/2012 7:38 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: That actually took me by surprise.. where were you? ann On 8/19/2012 19:22, P. J. Alling wrote:

Re: OT: Interesting sunset photo

2012-08-21 Thread Igor Roshchin
I always try to take a windows seat, and have my camera bag in my feet (under the seat in front), so that I can pull the camera out quickly. Sunset is my favorite subject, but it doesn't always get spectacular, it depends on the cloud structure and other circumstances. Other typical challenges

Re: PESO - Omaha Stormchasers

2012-08-21 Thread Igor Roshchin
Nice, dramatic image! Igor Tue Aug 21 12:23:33 EDT 2012 George Sinos wrote: There's one pano here http://georges.posterous.com/photo-night-at-omaha-stormchasers and you can click through the link in the blog to see the whole Smugmug gallery. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread steve harley
on 2012-08-21 9:39 Walt Gilbert wrote I've thought about trying my hand at stitching in the past. I may well give it a whirl at some point on this trip. Is there any particular pano stitching software you recommend? i've used Hugin Photoshop; Hugin gives you a lot of control, and is free, but

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread P. J. Alling
Is there really anything on that body that looks like a lens release to you? You know that notiable button which on Pentax K sits in the lower right hand quadrant of the lens mount, say just about where the SR logo is. Anybody who thinks images of the Pentax X-5 represents an interchangeable

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread John Sessoms
From: Walt Gilbert On 8/21/2012 3:27 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Aug 20, 2012, at 3:56 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: What would be the best, most affordable option -- best bang for the lowest buck -- for the wider landscapes? All I really care about is the focal length and IQ -- everything else is

Re: Pentax X-5 photos leaked

2012-08-21 Thread Darren Addy
No, if I forgot to post it here... I have been convinced now that it is not interchangable lens. I do think it will have the Q-sized sensor (since Sony does make a 16mp version) and I think the question now is: will it shoot RAW? If so, it is only the 2nd camera in its class to let you do that. I

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 8/21/2012 2:05 PM, steve harley wrote: on 2012-08-21 9:39 Walt Gilbert wrote I've thought about trying my hand at stitching in the past. I may well give it a whirl at some point on this trip. Is there any particular pano stitching software you recommend? i've used Hugin Photoshop; Hugin

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 8/21/2012 2:41 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Walt Gilbert On 8/21/2012 3:27 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Aug 20, 2012, at 3:56 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: What would be the best, most affordable option -- best bang for the lowest buck -- for the wider landscapes? All I really care about is the

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread lrc
Just the Nikons. Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: I do know one other Pentaxian who lives locally, though he's not a PDML'er. I'll see what he has and is willing to loan out for a few days. I'm not sure he's got much glass at all, but it certainly wouldn't hurt to ask. I do appreciate

Re: The dream cruise pics

2012-08-21 Thread David J Brooks
Good job Paul Dave On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 7:34 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: My take on the dream cruise, including 20 photos. The one example I posted here didn't make the cut, probably because the Maserati isn't a typical dream cruise machine.

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread steve harley
on 2012-08-21 7:54 Larry Colen wrote I didn't say that it was the best way, I just said that it was the cheapest way. actually, the cheapest way is to stitch hand-held shots; it works pretty well if you practice a little; pano software can compensate for a lot; i've only done a few of these,

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread kwaller
If shooting RAW, set all captures to the same RAW setting - anyone but auto. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: steve harley p...@paper-ape.com Subject: Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . . on 2012-08-21

Re: The dream cruise pics

2012-08-21 Thread kwaller
Nice take on the event. I've talked to several participants and they all stated this year's was among the best if not the best. I doubt the weather could have been better. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread David Parsons
It's very easy to do handheld panorama shots if you are doing landscapes where there isn't something close to you that will shift with parallax. On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 7:22 AM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 4:27 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: It seems to

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Mark Roberts
David Parsons wrote: It's very easy to do handheld panorama shots if you are doing landscapes where there isn't something close to you that will shift with parallax. Another good trick is, if there are any objects close you that might cause parallax problems, compose panoramas that put these

Re: The dream cruise pics

2012-08-21 Thread Bruce Walker
Excellent! Terrific article and car shots. On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 7:34 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: My take on the dream cruise, including 20 photos. The one example I posted here didn't make the cut, probably because the Maserati isn't a typical dream cruise machine.

Re: GESO: Castells

2012-08-21 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Christine, I am glad that you had a good time in Spain / Catalonia / Barcelona area (where I live BTW). And yes, Castells are something unique to watch but unfortunately, as you may imagine, there has been some accidents in its more than centenary history. That's why they lately adopted the

Re: PESO - The Three Caballeros

2012-08-21 Thread Bruce Walker
A fine group portrait. I'm ever so slightly perturbed that middle dude's companions are softer than him. Just observing, Frank. :-) On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 9:59 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I originally started talking to the fellow with the boater; I wanted to get the

Re: OT: Why I hate Computers

2012-08-21 Thread Joseph McAllister
Given the following: On Aug 17, 2012, at 14:37 , John Sessoms wrote: Given: L W M as seen by... 1 2 3 MFb 4 5 6 WFb 7 8 9 LFb I see OS choices as 4,2,9 GUI development reached its pinnacle with OS/2 v.3.0 Every change since then has been a step further down a

Re: OT - Why Computers hate John

2012-08-21 Thread Joseph McAllister
Ow Ow Ow!! That hurts my head just reading all that stuff! On Aug 17, 2012, at 15:41 , John Sessoms wrote: From: Igor Roshchin They usually enjoy working late, with the people who feel and enjoy the magic of the night. But they are forced to work from 5am (Ouch!) That's all the

Re: OT - Why Computers hate John

2012-08-21 Thread Joseph McAllister
Aaahh. Much better. I can hear the sea from there. On Aug 17, 2012, at 19:12 , steve harley wrote: on 2012-08-17 16:41 John Sessoms wrote I don't even want to think about what it would have cost me to get a Mac with those specifications. I don't know if I could get a Mac with those

Re: OT Fine art vs portrait photographer

2012-08-21 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Aug 16, 2012, at 22:58 , John Francis wrote: On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 10:51:58AM -0500, Walt Gilbert wrote: I hadn't heard that one before. Knopfler is almost as good a culture critic as he is a guitarist. Almost. I'm still trying to get my head around Knopfler's music being used for a

Nik Silver EFex Pro - Free Download

2012-08-21 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all Silver Exfex Pro is a well-regarded Photoshop filter to help with black and white conversions. This is a legal download that might be useful to some, but there are a couple of gotchas: 1. It's Version 1 2. You have to register with Nik software, so you can expect to receive

Re: The dream cruise pics

2012-08-21 Thread Mark C
On 8/21/2012 7:34 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: My take on the dream cruise, including 20 photos. The one example I posted here didn't make the cut, probably because the Maserati isn't a typical dream cruise machine.

Re: Nik Silver EFex Pro - Free Download

2012-08-21 Thread Adam Montoya
On Tue, Aug 21, 2012 at 5:54 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Silver Exfex Pro is a well-regarded Photoshop filter to help with black and white conversions. This is a legal download that might be useful to some, but there are a couple of gotchas: 1. It's Version

Re: PESO: Critter

2012-08-21 Thread Mark C
Missed this one earlier, but that is a nice mantis shot! Mark On 8/15/2012 10:58 PM, John Sessoms wrote: He just has them folded under and they're kind of hidden from the angle I was photographing him. When he got tired of me poking the lens in his face he hopped down from the rose bush and

Re: PESO - Simple Pleasures

2012-08-21 Thread Mark C
On 8/16/2012 11:22 PM, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/08/simple-pleasures.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank Great capture, Frank! Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

The K-01 revisited...

2012-08-21 Thread Bong Manayon
Out of lurk mode... Got myself a K-01 :) http://bong.manayon.net/2012/08/the-pentax-k-01-revisited.html -- Bong Manayon http://bong.manayon.net -- 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

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