Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread John Francis
On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 11:10:17PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola My first computer was an Apple ][. Great computer. I loved it. I learned Basic, Pascal, Assembler and even a bit of machine language programing on it. It certainly wasn't plug -and-play, but it was

Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread steve harley
on 2012-08-25 15:39 Darren Addy wrote I'm sure that most of you know that patents exist to reward innovators and stimulate innovation, for the good of society. that is indeed the intent of the patent system, but most _software_ patents are issued to large corporations and are often issued for

Re: Mounting a laser behind K-mount lenses

2012-08-26 Thread steve harley
on 2012-08-24 1:23 Larry Colen wrote On Aug 19, 2012, at 8:02 PM, steve harley wrote: no idea about laser sources, but if you'd like the K-mount and immediately surrounding chassis from an old A3000 i'll send it to you for shipping; [...] I think I'll take you up on that. Shipping

Re: OT A basic guide to the correct use of English,, profanity.

2012-08-26 Thread David Mann
On Aug 26, 2012, at 5:48 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I'm sure she'll send the photographer out for a walk with the corgis. Is that anything like sending someone to sleep with the fishies? http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/europe/7517045/Queens-corgis-attack-Beatrices-pet-dog

Re: My NEX-7 Post

2012-08-26 Thread steve harley
on 2012-08-24 12:12 Tom C wrote My apologies Steve and Don. You were kind enough to reply and unfortunately I was in a ranting and raving mood about a number of subjects this morning and you got caught in the cross-hairs, and I went trash-talking behind your back. I hate when my wife does that

Sydney photo exhibition

2012-08-26 Thread David Mann
For those who might be interested I just saw this on the BBC's Day In Pictures from a couple of days ago. Eugène Atget : Old Paris http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/eugene-atget/ I'd go if I could :( Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman On 8/25/2012 8:43 PM, Bob W wrote: Google, the Big Man? Apple's the biggest company in the world at the moment. B Let me rephrase, your honour. Google - the big man of Android ecosystem. Hasn't

RE: Sydney photo exhibition

2012-08-26 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Mann For those who might be interested I just saw this on the BBC's Day In Pictures from a couple of days ago. Eugène Atget : Old Paris http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/eugene-atget/ I'd go if I

PESO Tim don't look

2012-08-26 Thread Larry Colen
We saw this little fellow and moved him over to a bouquet as a prettier background. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7862470568/in/set-72157631248738570 And Tim, whatever you do don't don't look at the rest of the set: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157631248738570/ --

Happy Birthday Godders

2012-08-26 Thread Larry Colen
I hope that it's a good one. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: Sydney photo exhibition

2012-08-26 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting David Mann dmann...@gmail.com: For those who might be interested I just saw this on the BBC's Day In Pictures from a couple of days ago. Eugène Atget : Old Paris http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/eugene-atget/ I'd go if I could :( Thanks for the reminder. I was at

Re: OT: A comment on Canada

2012-08-26 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 12:38 AM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: We could use more whiskey. On its way Dave -- Walt On 8/25/2012 9:27 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: We also sent you Celine Dion. You're welcome... ;-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof

Re: PESO - Noodles for You?

2012-08-26 Thread David J Brooks
LOL Good eye Dave On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 10:38 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I know I've shown this young lady before, but it was at night time and (I think) it was black and white. Here she is in glorious colour:

Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'm sure to be smacked for this, but I think Microsoft might be a winner in all this. Windows 8 and it's mobile version are very different from iOS and it's available. If Android runs into patent issues, Win 8 is the obvious alternative. On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 3:46 AM, Bob W

Re: PESO - Noodles for You?

2012-08-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
Great shot, On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 7:52 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: LOL Good eye Dave On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 10:38 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I know I've shown this young lady before, but it was at night time and (I think) it was black and

Peso: I'll just watch from out here

2012-08-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
Not a great photo but the situation is amusing. http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-Mn4vjWR/0/XL/introvert-XL.jpg -- 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 link

Re: Happy Birthday Godders

2012-08-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
Happy Birthday. Buy yourself another Leica !!! On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 4:23 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I hope that it's a good one. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO Tim don't look

2012-08-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's a good one. Love the colors. On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 4:14 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: We saw this little fellow and moved him over to a bouquet as a prettier background. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7862470568/in/set-72157631248738570 And Tim, whatever you do

Re: OT GESO - another pleasant Saturday

2012-08-26 Thread Derby Chang
No problem, John. But first, let me grab a whisky bottle. Enhance 34 to 46...pull back...go right, stop...enhance 57 19...track 45 left...enhance 15 to 23, stop...give me a hardcopy right there http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/12/12_08/12_08_om_sat/10.htm (full disclosure, no esper

OT GESO - another pleasant Sunday

2012-08-26 Thread Derby Chang
http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/12/12_08/12_08_sundaymorning/index.htm -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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

Re: Happy Birthday Godders

2012-08-26 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 8/26/2012 08:05, Steven Desjardins wrote: Happy Birthday. Ditto with a capital H B Buy yourself another Leica !!! Do you think he would lika to do that? ann On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 4:23 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I hope that it's a good one. -- Larry Colen

Re: PESO Tim don't look

2012-08-26 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Gosh - I hope Tim doesn't think Katydids are creepy... I think the single shot you chose to highlight has to be a mistake - (and with flikker frames thats easy to do it seems) because it ain't nearly as nice as almost any of the others. The bouquet is barely there the head of the Katy is

Re: PESO - Noodles for You?

2012-08-26 Thread Ann Sanfedele
suitably gross - fun with the guy's expression but wish you had not gotten quite so close to the kitsch - or did you crop? ann On 8/25/2012 22:38, frank theriault wrote: I know I've shown this young lady before, but it was at night time and (I think) it was black and white. Here she is in

PESO: Shred of Turin

2012-08-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
Just a missed shot of the stage at the bike rally that came out looking more interesting -- perhaps serendipitously amusing -- than I thought it would. I still haven't figured out what threw the focus off so badly. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/7863726622/ -- Walt -- PDML

Re: Happy Birthday Godders

2012-08-26 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
LOL! Thank you, Larry, Steve and Ann! ... and thanks for the pun, Ann! I did buy another Leica ... a very nice CL body, just arrived yesterday from The Netherlands. Very nice condition, one of my favorite models—so compact and light weight. I have the M-Rokkor versions of the two original lenses

Re: Happy Birthday Godders

2012-08-26 Thread AlunFoto - Jostein Øksne
If I Ricoh correctly, he fancies some of their optics, at least. Have a great day, Godfrey. Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: On 8/26/2012 08:05, Steven Desjardins wrote: Happy Birthday. Ditto with a capital H B Buy yourself another Leica !!! Do you think he would lika to do that?

Re: OT GESO - another pleasant Sunday

2012-08-26 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 8/26/2012 7:33 AM, Derby Chang wrote: http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/12/12_08/12_08_sundaymorning/index.htm All of them are nice, but I really love the classical-looking pose you captured of the young lady in this one:

Re: Happy Birthday Godders

2012-08-26 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 6:18 AM, AlunFoto - Jostein Øksne p...@alunfoto.no wrote: If I Ricoh correctly, he fancies some of their optics, at least. Have a great day, Godfrey. Hmm, I Summarit to recall that I like the light weight of the 75mm f/2.5 .. :-) Thanks, Jostein! -- Godfrey

Re: OT: Flat lens design form Harvard

2012-08-26 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
fascinating. maybe in the future all lenses will be pancake lenses. will there be enough syrup to go around? ;-) G On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 4:44 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: https://www.seas.harvard.edu/news-events/press-releases/flat-lens-offers-perfect-image What a neat

Re: OT: Flat lens design form Harvard

2012-08-26 Thread Bulent Celasun
Wow! Seems to be the end of (camera / lens) optics as we know it! Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun

Re: Happy Birthday Godders

2012-08-26 Thread Christine Aguila
Happy, Happy Birthday, Godfrey! Hope it's a great day! Big cheers, Christine On Aug 26, 2012, at 3:23 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote I hope that it's a good one. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Shred of Turin

2012-08-26 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Nice bit of comedy on a Sunday Morning! ann On 8/26/2012 09:05, Walt Gilbert wrote: Just a missed shot of the stage at the bike rally that came out looking more interesting -- perhaps serendipitously amusing -- than I thought it would. I still haven't figured out what threw the focus off so

PESO 2012 - 084 - GDG

2012-08-26 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
A new blog post: http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/martial-artist enjoy! Comments always appreciated. Godfrey -- a photo blog: http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: GESO - X2 Ideas - GDG

2012-08-26 Thread Pasvorn Boonmark
Of all the cameras that I have, I like the CL the most, my black Pentax ME, that was stolen, is the second. I really miss using them both. I like you pictures a lot too. -Pasvorn On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 4:03 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: (You'll be amused to note that a CL

PESO - Flower photos

2012-08-26 Thread jn289
The first nine photos are new in this folder. Like or dislike ? Thanks Joe http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1037064 -- 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

Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread William Robb
On 26/08/2012 6:00 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I'm sure to be smacked for this, but I think Microsoft might be a winner in all this. Windows 8 and it's mobile version are very different from iOS and it's available. If Android runs into patent issues, Win 8 is the obvious alternative. Our

Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 12:55 PM, William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Our new smart phones at work run on Win8. So far, they seem OK. Windows Phone 8 devices have not been released yet. Your phones probably run Windows Phone 7 or 7.5. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO Tim don't look

2012-08-26 Thread Tim Øsleby
I did. I don't mind, as long as you treat him well. But I think I'm with Ann on this. Don't think this is the best shot of them. -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ My photo class blog: http://z-fotokurs.blogspot.com/

Re: A Pentax Q set for you (not mine)

2012-08-26 Thread Mark C
You've convinced me to give the Q try - just bought a used Q Kit off ebay (body, viewfinder, 4 lenses, bits bobs). Order a K to Q adapter as well. I'm out of town this week but hop to give it a workout next weekend. Mark On 8/25/2012 6:24 PM, Darren Addy wrote: I've got a cleaning issue

Re: PESO Tim don't look

2012-08-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 26, 2012, at 5:55 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Gosh - I hope Tim doesn't think Katydids are creepy... I think it was Tim (Bray not 0selby) that was complaining about bug pictures. I think the single shot you chose to highlight has to be a mistake - (and with flikker frames thats easy

Re: OT GESO - another pleasant Sunday

2012-08-26 Thread Bruce Walker
I enjoyed the fruits of your pleasant Sunday too, Derby. The clever matching colour scheme in 06 is a standout, and 09 (pooch) made me smile. :-) On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 8:33 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote:

Re: Happy Birthday Godders

2012-08-26 Thread Boris Liberman
Many happy returns, Godfrey! On 8/26/2012 11:23 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I hope that it's a good one. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread Boris Liberman
Then you and I are in complete agreement here, Stan. I don't doubt the jury's decision or the trial itself. I simply try to look wider than specific feud between two big companies. I don't 100% share your sentiment about won ... through good ideas as I am sure not all their practices were

Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/26/2012 8:21 AM, William Robb wrote: It's a Holy War, Boris. Apple is now the little guy whose been given a big stick. Well, holy or not, but layers are rational people and so are executives. So I hope that pragmatism will play its part here. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/26/2012 8:25 AM, William Robb wrote: Stan, I think we are just seeing history repeat itself. Apple is now the BMOC, and they are getting pushy. What is BMOC? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/26/2012 10:46 AM, Bob W wrote: I doubt it. I don't think Apple gives a shit about Android. Apple is a hardware company and is doing what it can to reduce competition in the hardware market. Here we seem to disagree. Apple is very much behind its IOS ecosystem (-- rather modern term as I

Re: Peso: I'll just watch from out here

2012-08-26 Thread Bruce Walker
I can relate. :-) On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 8:04 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Not a great photo but the situation is amusing. http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-Mn4vjWR/0/XL/introvert-XL.jpg -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO Tim don't look

2012-08-26 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 8/26/2012 13:35, Larry Colen wrote: On Aug 26, 2012, at 5:55 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Gosh - I hope Tim doesn't think Katydids are creepy... I think it was Tim (Bray not 0selby) that was complaining about bug pictures. YES - I knew it was Tim Bray... I think the single shot you

RE: PESO: Shred of Turin

2012-08-26 Thread John Sessoms
From: Walt Gilbert Just a missed shot of the stage at the bike rally that came out looking more interesting -- perhaps serendipitously amusing -- than I thought it would. I still haven't figured out what threw the focus off so badly. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/7863726622/

Re: OT: Flat lens design form Harvard

2012-08-26 Thread John Sessoms
On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 4:44 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: https://www.seas.harvard.edu/news-events/press-releases/flat-lens-offers-perfect-image What a neat idea. Look out for the estate of Augustin-Jean Fresnel to sue for patent infringement. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT A basic guide to the correct use of English,, profanity.

2012-08-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Gotta love the Queen's 'dog boy' taking her Corgis for a walk. And weren't Corgis bred to attack rats down holes and in small spaces. Definitely not a Golden Retriever type dog. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 1:58 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: On Aug 26, 2012, at 5:48 AM,

Re: Peso: I'll just watch from out here

2012-08-26 Thread Ann Sanfedele
har! ann On 8/26/2012 14:12, Bruce Walker wrote: I can relate. :-) On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 8:04 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Not a great photo but the situation is amusing. http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-Mn4vjWR/0/XL/introvert-XL.jpg -- Steve Desjardins

Re: Happy Birthday Godders

2012-08-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Happy Birthday Godfrey! Nice to here/see things working out for you. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 8:17 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: LOL! Thank you, Larry, Steve and Ann! ... and thanks for the pun, Ann! I did buy another Leica ... a very nice CL body, just

Re: OT: Flat lens design form Harvard

2012-08-26 Thread DagT
The strangest thing is that it is considered to be news. Diffractive lenses have been known for a long time, though sometimes confused with Fresnel lenses. Only down side is flexibility with respect to focussing distance, contrast and zoom. DagT Den 26. aug. 2012 kl. 15:28 skrev Godfrey

Re: OT: Flat lens design form Harvard

2012-08-26 Thread DagT
The idea is to old, and in addition diffraction is something different. :-) DagT Den 26. aug. 2012 kl. 20:42 skrev John Sessoms: On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 4:44 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: https://www.seas.harvard.edu/news-events/press-releases/flat-lens-offers-perfect-image

Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread John Sessoms
From: Boris Liberman On 8/26/2012 10:46 AM, Bob W wrote: I doubt it. I don't think Apple gives a shit about Android. Apple is a hardware company and is doing what it can to reduce competition in the hardware market. Here we seem to disagree. Apple is very much behind its IOS ecosystem (--

Re: PESO - Flower photos

2012-08-26 Thread Bob Sullivan
Joe, + ~ ~ ~ ++ + ~ + ++ or I like 5 9 best. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 11:46 AM, jn289 jn...@verizon.net wrote: The first nine photos are new in this folder. Like or dislike ? Thanks Joe http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1037064 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Back Button Focus

2012-08-26 Thread George Sinos
I saw a reference to Back Button Focus in the Shroud of Turin thread and thought I make the comment here. After trying Back Button Focus quite some time ago it's become my preferred method of setting focus on the camera. My eyesight has demanded the use of auto-focus for many years and I find

Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread George Sinos
Isn't that Windows has a recycle bin instead of trash can? That was a long time ago and my memory is a bit fuzzy. gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 2:16 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From:

Re: A Pentax Q set for you (not mine)

2012-08-26 Thread William Robb
On 26/08/2012 11:28 AM, Mark C wrote: You've convinced me to give the Q try - just bought a used Q Kit off ebay (body, viewfinder, 4 lenses, bits bobs). Order a K to Q adapter as well. I'm out of town this week but hop to give it a workout next weekend. I am getting quite a kick out of using

Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread William Robb
On 26/08/2012 11:01 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 12:55 PM, William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Our new smart phones at work run on Win8. So far, they seem OK. Windows Phone 8 devices have not been released yet. Your phones probably run Windows Phone 7 or 7.5.

Re: PESO: Shred of Turin

2012-08-26 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 2:38 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Try setting the camera to AF-C and auto-focus to the back AF button only. It took me a little bit of effort to get used to doing it that way (emphasis on little), but it solves the why did it refocus? problem. I'm now

Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread William Robb
On 26/08/2012 11:51 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: On 8/26/2012 8:21 AM, William Robb wrote: It's a Holy War, Boris. Apple is now the little guy whose been given a big stick. Well, holy or not, but layers are rational people and so are executives. So I hope that pragmatism will play its part here.

Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread William Robb
On 26/08/2012 11:52 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: On 8/26/2012 8:25 AM, William Robb wrote: Stan, I think we are just seeing history repeat itself. Apple is now the BMOC, and they are getting pushy. What is BMOC? Big Man On Campus -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: OT A basic guide to the correct use of English,, profanity.

2012-08-26 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: 26 August 2012 19:55 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT A basic guide to the correct use of English,, profanity. Gotta love the Queen's 'dog boy' taking her Corgis for a walk. And weren't

Re: Not that it matters to anyone ...

2012-08-26 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 25/8/12, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: I got a call (voice mail) from my local camera repair guy. My K1000 is ready to go home. He's had it since before my China trip in 2010. I don't know if he finally managed to fix it or he's just tired with messing with it. That the express

Re: OT: Jury verdict is for Apple (vs Samsung)

2012-08-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Danny Boy? I only permitted my mother and my first boss out of law school, a jolly Irish-American politician who was then the Governor, to address me as Danny Boy. I guess when a good argument doesn't come to mind, trying to belittle anyone who disagrees with you might seem like a good idea.

Re: PESO Tim don't look

2012-08-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 26, 2012, at 11:17 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: On 8/26/2012 13:35, Larry Colen wrote: On Aug 26, 2012, at 5:55 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I think the single shot you chose to highlight has to be a mistake - (and with flikker frames thats easy to do it seems) because it ain't

Re: Sydney photo exhibition

2012-08-26 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 26/8/12, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm going to Paris next week for a few days. The current plan is to cycle there and back Bob, that's some motherloving bike you've got there -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche --

Re: PESO Tim don't look

2012-08-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I'm hoppy to look at the images; fine little buggers there. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 4:14 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: We saw this little fellow and moved him over to a bouquet as a prettier background.

Re: PESO Tim don't look

2012-08-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 26, 2012, at 1:11 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I'm hoppy to look at the images; fine little buggers there. Thanks. The shoot was going great until he snatched the pebble from my hand, and then we was outta there. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On

Re: PESO - Flower photos

2012-08-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Well, they're all prettier than the flies. G I like them, especially the last, which is quite graceful in composition. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 12:46 PM, jn289 jn...@verizon.net wrote: The first nine photos are new in this folder.

Re: Peso: I'll just watch from out here

2012-08-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Hilarious, actually. Good catch. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 8:04 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Not a great photo but the situation is amusing.

Re: PESO: Orange Hibiscus

2012-08-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 10:47 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Gorgeous colours, Dan! I really like this one. cheers, frank On Sat, Aug 25, 2012 at 8:28 PM, Daniel J. Matyola

Re: Back Button Focus

2012-08-26 Thread David Parsons
I love back button focusing, though it is a bit confusing picking up someone else's camera or when they pick up mine. It seems to confuse the hell out of some people (photographers no less) when they have to press two buttons to get a sharp picture. At least with the K-5, putting it in green

Re: When you can do it by hand ...

2012-08-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Who needs to do it by hand, when you can draw with a typewriter: http://themetapicture.com/typewriter-artwork/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 2:56 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: ... who needs a camera!

RE: Sydney photo exhibition

2012-08-26 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steve Cottrell On 26/8/12, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm going to Paris next week for a few days. The current plan is to cycle there and back Bob, that's some motherloving bike you've got there Ma

Re: Back Button Focus

2012-08-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 26, 2012, at 12:20 PM, George Sinos wrote: I saw a reference to Back Button Focus in the Shroud of Turin thread and thought I make the comment here. After trying Back Button Focus quite some time ago it's become my preferred method of setting focus on the camera. My eyesight has

Re: GESO: Saturday Sunrise (8 photos)

2012-08-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 25, 2012, at 10:37 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Hi all, I didn't have much photographic luck with the ladies at the biker rally last night, but I did manage to catch a nice sunrise when I got home this morning. If you didn't get home until sunrise, I hope you had luck other than

Re: OT A basic guide to the correct use of English,, profanity.

2012-08-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 26, 2012, at 12:44 PM, Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: 26 August 2012 19:55 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT A basic guide to the correct use of English,, profanity. Gotta love the Queen's 'dog

Re: PESO: Kids in a fountain at night

2012-08-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 25, 2012, at 9:28 AM, David Parsons wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/7857067448/ Very nice! The Rings Fountain on the Rose Kennedy Greenway in Boston is a popular place for kids to play during the heat of the summer. -- David Parsons Photography

Re: You don't have to be terribly visionary to see where still photography is going...

2012-08-26 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 25, 2012, at 7:46 PM, frank theriault wrote: Photography remains the only medium that literally captures a moment in time. Think about it: nothing else does that! As such, it will always be intriguing and valuable to us. For many years the moment in time captured by photography

Re: A Pentax Q set for you (not mine)

2012-08-26 Thread Darren Addy
On Sunday, August 26, 2012, William Robb wrote: It does remarkably well (don't push the ISO too hard), and the build really does make it a pleasure to use. -- Williams's use of the word push reminded me of film days and how we would push films beyond their intended ASA/ISO and would

Re: PESO: Kids in a fountain at night

2012-08-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A fun shot! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 6:09 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Aug 25, 2012, at 9:28 AM, David Parsons wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/7857067448/ Very nice! The Rings Fountain on the Rose

Re: Sydney photo exhibition

2012-08-26 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 26/8/12, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Ma becane: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfpCc8G_cUw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXhRPnh1JSU A great film, by the way. In it Tati invents not only Frank, but also the mobile phone. Excellent! Have you seen Trafic? All time favourite. --

RE: Sydney photo exhibition

2012-08-26 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steve Cottrell On 26/8/12, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Ma becane: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfpCc8G_cUw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXhRPnh1JSU A great film, by the way. In it Tati invents not

Re: Back Button Focus

2012-08-26 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com: I love back button focusing, though it is a bit confusing picking up someone else's camera or when they pick up mine. Back button focus?! I've *really* got to read the manual.. Cheers Brian ++ Brian

Re: Back Button Focus

2012-08-26 Thread David Parsons
The AF button on higher end cameras, or the OK button on the lower end cameras. They can be set in a variety of ways. On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 6:57 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com: I love back button focusing, though it is a bit

PESO: Sunday Afternoon

2012-08-26 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16369072 Comments are Invited. 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 link directly above

Re: A Pentax Q set for you (not mine)

2012-08-26 Thread Darren Addy
I'm admirer of this guy's blog (and Q work). I don't believe he is a PDML member. Blog link is in his photo description. Great photo (and description). http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmflores/7764776594/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: A Pentax Q set for you (not mine)

2012-08-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'll be curious to see how you like using the Q for macro. I'll also be interested in the viewfinder. It's still pretty expensive new. On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 1:28 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: You've convinced me to give the Q try - just bought a used Q Kit off ebay (body,

Re: PESO: Sunday Afternoon

2012-08-26 Thread Jack Davis
Nice water feature, Dan. Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, August

Re: A Pentax Q set for you (not mine)

2012-08-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
I try not to exceed 400 for color and 800 for BW, although if all else fails 1600 is better than a memory at my age. I know that Bob loves the quality, as do I, but they really need a cheaper version ($400) for folks to try so the system can get some followers. Then folks might be wiling to pay

Re: A Pentax Q set for you (not mine)

2012-08-26 Thread Darren Addy
I don't plan on buying the overpriced Pentax optical viewfinder. For the normal lens, I plan on making one of my own that will slip in the hotshoe. For a normal view, just about any wide-normal viewfinder can be stolen from an old thrift store film camera... maybe even a 110. For telephoto work,

Re: A Pentax Q set for you (not mine)

2012-08-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
I have this adaptor, and it has a very handy tripod mount on it. http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Adapter-Q-Series-Mirrorless-Cameras/dp/B006NQ9SVC On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 7:29 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I don't plan on buying the overpriced Pentax optical viewfinder. For the

Re: Back Button Focus

2012-08-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
I use back button focus on the Q since it works well with the ergonomics of the body. Never thought to use continuous focus, however. I'll give it a try. On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 7:04 PM, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: The AF button on higher end cameras, or the OK button on the

Re: PESO: Shred of Turin

2012-08-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
Sense of humor again saves the day! On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 3:34 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 2:38 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Try setting the camera to AF-C and auto-focus to the back AF button only. It took me a little bit of

Re: PESO: Shred of Turin

2012-08-26 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bruce Walker On Sun, Aug 26, 2012 at 2:38 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Try setting the camera to AF-C and auto-focus to the back AF button only. It took me a little bit of effort to get used to doing it that way (emphasis on little), but it solves the why did it

Re: Not that it matters to anyone ...

2012-08-26 Thread John Sessoms
From: Steve Cottrell On 25/8/12, John Sessoms, discombobulated, unleashed: I got a call (voice mail) from my local camera repair guy. My K1000 is ready to go home. He's had it since before my China trip in 2010. I don't know if he finally managed to fix it or he's just tired with messing

Re: A Pentax Q set for you (not mine)

2012-08-26 Thread Darren Addy
Very first attempts... http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/7868291040/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/7868307408/in/photostream Predictably, technique needs work. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

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