RE: Lightroom vs Sigma 18-250 question

2012-12-02 Thread Gerrit Visser
I 'solved' my problem by editing the CameraRaw.dll. Overwrote a lens I won't ever have with my information and set the lens id to '8 8'. CameraRaw, although it reads the .lcp files, doesn't use that information on import as far as I can tell. It uses its internal idea of lenses for that. Seems

Re: PESO playing with lights

2012-12-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Well done; very interesting and illuminating. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 2:41 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I took some pictures at the lighted boat parade in Santa Cruz tonight. I had fun combining a flash to freeze the

Re: Advice on Selection of Macro Lens

2012-12-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
there is no difference in performance, until the day after they get soaking wet. LOL! That is what I assumed, but when I assume, I make an ass of u and me. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 12:50 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On

Re: PESO - Charles Bridge

2012-12-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Dec 2, 2012, at 1:16 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: On Dec 2, 2012, at 10:39 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like I was wrong. A few did comment. It's just that gmail for some reason shunted them off onto a new thread. Apple Mail splits PDML

Re: PESO - Charles Bridge

2012-12-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
It is an iconic image of Charles Bridge and Praha. The reflections in the water are just perfect for the scene. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 9:05 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Prague's famous Charles Bridge, with its statuary

Re: Peso Lucy by candle

2012-12-02 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 9:51 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Nice, Dave. I like the serene mood. But one thing: it doesn't look as warm as I'd expect for candle light. It kinda looks like it could have been lit by LEDs or something. They were about 2.5' away. maybe that was it,

Re: Advice on Selection of Macro Lens

2012-12-02 Thread John Sessoms
An aside on one of the joys of Pentax here ... I go to a weekly brunch with a group of local photographers. Recently one of them came in and said, You shoot Pentax don't you? When I answered affirmatively, he handed me a small box labeled: ASAHI PENTAX SMC CLOSE UP LENS 49mm S40 Still new in

Re: OT: Blog advice

2012-12-02 Thread George Sinos
Hi Brian - I'm not having any trouble here in the midwest USA. gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 10:47 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com: Daniel,

Re: PESO - Charles Bridge

2012-12-02 Thread David J Brooks
Thats quite lovely Dave On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 9:05 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Prague's famous Charles Bridge, with its statuary in silhouette: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16629695size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) I think the next few will be daylight shots...

Re: Geso Stouffville Santa Claus parade, in December even

2012-12-02 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 10:05 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2012-santaclausparade/album/index.html# Annual parade shot in front of my friend house on the main drag. D200, 18-70, SB800 for fill unadjusted basic jpg's dragged into jalbum Dave

Re: Geso Stouffville Santa Claus parade, in December even

2012-12-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
If my FongDong were... Oh never mind, it's just too juvenile, even for this list. Fun photos, Dave. We had our Santa parade here in New Toronto, too. Actually it started in Mimico and went to Long Branch, I think. Haven't seen our parade since I moved here a few years ago, and I have to

RE: PESO playing with lights

2012-12-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Just looked at the one (for now) and that is an excellent photo! Your innovative (to me at least) technique makes for a spectacular image imho. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: December 2, 2012 12/2/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

RE: PESO playing with lights

2012-12-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Looked at the rest of the set. Pretty cool - or should I say, Far out, man! ;-) What type of water bird is that in the middle of.the set? cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: December 2, 2012 12/2/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO 2012 - 133 - GDG

2012-12-02 Thread David J Brooks
Marvelous feel to this Dave On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 10:39 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: A new photo to enjoy: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/8227448328/lightbox Comments always appreciated! Thanks for looking. Godfrey -- a photo blog:

Re: PESO: Strings

2012-12-02 Thread David J Brooks
Second shot is great. Dave On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM, SV Hovland pdml...@heime.org wrote: Strings: https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2D01AE85E70E90E2!133396authkey=!AIyAxTQCxZK82G4 https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2D01AE85E70E90E2!133395authkey=!AMgGcD--CDJBReQ Stig Vidar

Re: PESO - Tram and Castle

2012-12-02 Thread David J Brooks
Well done Rick Dave On Sun, Nov 25, 2012 at 10:04 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: From my recent trip to Prague (a few days' holiday and a few days' work), taken from the Manes Bridge: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16629693size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) In other news, I

Re: OT: Blog advice

2012-12-02 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 11:47 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: I don't know if this is a specific problem in my part of the world but I'm having all sorts of problems getting Blogger to work effectively. As I mentioned in my previous reply to Dan, I set up a Blogger account to

Re: Help!--with udate

2012-12-02 Thread Bruce Walker
Christine: now that you've rescued your images, you should format the card (or cards) involved with this problem in your K-5. I would not trust the filesystem on them at this point and formatting is the best way to ensure it's fixed. On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 11:53 PM, Christine Aguila

Are Pentax chargers glued or snapped together?

2012-12-02 Thread Gerrit Visser
We are getting ready for a 90 day cruise and have to bring a WG2 and a K5 charger along. Also a K100D but it uses aa rechargeables. Not wanting to pack 2 cords, let alone use 2 outlets in a cabin that usually only has one. I thus want to drive 2 chargers off 1 cord, with a bit of soldering and

Re: Geso Stouffville Santa Claus parade, in December even

2012-12-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, I enjoyed the look at the annual parade. You sure have a lot of trucks. And your garage looks well equipped. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 9:05 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2012-santaclausparade/album/index.html# Annual parade shot

Re: PESO: Strings

2012-12-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Stig, I like both, but the 2nd has more pop. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 10:08 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Second shot is great. Dave On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 5:38 PM, SV Hovland pdml...@heime.org wrote: Strings:

Re: Geso Stouffville Santa Claus parade, in December even

2012-12-02 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Dave, I enjoyed the look at the annual parade. Thanks You sure have a lot of trucks. Yes we do, its gravel pit country And your garage looks well equipped. Not mine, a friends Dave Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Dec

Re: PESO: Strings

2012-12-02 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 11:32 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Stig, I like both, but the 2nd has more pop. I feel this thread will balloon Dave Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 10:08 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Second shot is great. Dave On Fri,

Re: GESO

2012-12-02 Thread Walter Hamler
I'm a teetotaler, so they went over my head, except maybe Old Crow and Wild Turkey ? Walt On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 7:27 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice set, especially the third one (moonshine?). How did you get those reflected lights in the LR of number four? I

Re: Are Pentax chargers glued or snapped together?

2012-12-02 Thread Stan Halpin
An alternative that may solve part of your problem: Pearstone.com has a Compact Battery Charger with many different cradle modules available; I have one that works with the K5 D-L190. It plugs directly to the wall with no cord. (It also has a USB port so that you can charge any USB-powered

Re: GESO

2012-12-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 2, 2012, at 4:27 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Very nice set, especially the third one (moonshine?). How did you get those reflected lights in the LR of number four? I like that effect very much. Those were lights on a boat in the foreground. They aren't reflected, they're just out

Re: GESO answers

2012-12-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 2, 2012, at 9:11 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: I'm a teetotaler, so they went over my head, except maybe Old Crow and Wild Turkey ? Old Crow (and pepsi) Wild Turkey Moonshine and soda Irish Mist. Walt On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 7:27 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PESO playing with lights

2012-12-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 2, 2012, at 7:43 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Looked at the rest of the set. Pretty cool - or should I say, Far out, man! ;-) Thanks. And thanks for the compliment in your previous reply. What type of water bird is that in the middle of.the set? western grebe

OT: Today's top news story

2012-12-02 Thread Bob W
If you like taking photos of unusual equids, get your ass over to Pyongyang: http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2012/201211/news29/20121129-20ee.html B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

RE: GESO answers

2012-12-02 Thread Bob W
Old Crow (and pepsi) I thought it was Pepsi Crowla B -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen Sent: 02 December 2012 17:18 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: GESO answers On Dec 2, 2012, at 9:11 AM, Walter Hamler wrote:

Re: Advice on Selection of Macro Lens

2012-12-02 Thread Boris Liberman
I couldn't possibly tell as I have none of the two. I am certain that the likes of pbase.com or pixelpeeper.com will provide ample amount of images including some at full resolution. On 12/2/2012 7:25 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: How much of a difference is there (in performance) between the

Re: Help!--with udate

2012-12-02 Thread Christine Nielsen
Sorry to hear about your day, Christine... some are like that, in my experience. :( Sounds like you're on the road to recovery, but I wonder... do you always import directly into LR from the card? I've never seen that error message in LR... What do I know, but I move files from card to drive,

Re: PESO playing with lights

2012-12-02 Thread Mark Roberts
Larry Colen wrote: If you are really missing all those drugs you took in the sixties, the rest of the set is at: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157632151268990/ Cool stuff. Kinda like Dave Savage on acid ;-) -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com

Re: PESO playing with lights

2012-12-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 2, 2012, at 9:53 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Larry Colen wrote: If you are really missing all those drugs you took in the sixties, the rest of the set is at: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157632151268990/ Cool stuff. Kinda like Dave Savage on acid ;-) Now that

Re: PESO playing with lights

2012-12-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 2, 2012, at 10:20 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Dec 2, 2012, at 9:53 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Larry Colen wrote: If you are really missing all those drugs you took in the sixties, the rest of the set is at: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157632151268990/ Cool

Re: Help!--with udate

2012-12-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Throw the utili Paul Stenquist On Dec 2, 2012, at 12:48 PM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Sorry to hear about your day, Christine... some are like that, in my experience. :( Sounds like you're on the road to recovery, but I wonder... do you always import directly into LR

Re: Help!--with udate--and now pics

2012-12-02 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Christine Gang: Well, I have a Lexar card reader, which attaches to the computer via USB. For the last several years, I have been using this kit to import from card into Lightroom. It's been easy-peasy, except for last night . I'm going to pitch those cards--they were el-cheapos

Re: Help!--with udate

2012-12-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Meant to say throw the uv filters in the trash and don't replace them. They are only a minus. Paul Stenquist On Dec 2, 2012, at 12:48 PM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Sorry to hear about your day, Christine... some are like that, in my experience. :( Sounds like you're on

Re: PESO: Strings

2012-12-02 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 11:34 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 11:32 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Stig, I like both, but the 2nd has more pop. I feel this thread will balloon I think you have inflated expectations. -- -bmw -- PDML

Re: B-Ball Frustration

2012-12-02 Thread Christine Aguila
On Dec 1, 2012, at 6:51 PM, jn289 jn...@verizon.net wrote: Christine, if you look at all my Sports, Basketball photos, they are all manual focus. You have to follow the ball or just pre focus at the basket or mid court. If you are going to use auto focus, make sure you use spot focus.

December PUG - Last Call

2012-12-02 Thread Brian Walters
G'day all Looks as if this will be the smallest gallery of the year - only 10 submissions. I'll be closing submissions on Wednesday so, if you're still planning to participate, don't delay. The details: Theme: Oldness. Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines

Re: PESO: Strings

2012-12-02 Thread Christine Aguila
Love the second one, Stig! Cheers, Christine On Nov 30, 2012, at 4:38 PM, SV Hovland pdml...@heime.org wrote: Strings: https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2D01AE85E70E90E2!133396authkey=!AIyAxTQCxZK82G4

Re: December PUG - Last Call

2012-12-02 Thread Christine Aguila
Roger that! I'll try to get something in! Cheers, Christine On Dec 2, 2012, at 3:23 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Looks as if this will be the smallest gallery of the year - only 10 submissions. I'll be closing submissions on Wednesday so, if you're

K-mount 50mm f/1.4 or f/1.2

2012-12-02 Thread Daniele Procida
My 50mm f/1.7 is my favourite lens, but I'd love to try a 1.4 or even a 1.2, for the extra light. But the prices! I have no use for an A-model lens, but even so, the prices for used lenses are shocking, with the 1.2 models quite extraordinary. Were these much more expensive when they were

Re: Peso Lucy by candle

2012-12-02 Thread Christine Aguila
I like it! Cheers, Christine On Dec 1, 2012, at 8:42 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Hey gang. Now that the weather has gone south, so no more Friday beers in the garage, i thought what better time than to get the K-5 and DA F 50 out and do some low light again.

Re: PESO - Charles Bridge

2012-12-02 Thread Christine Aguila
That's pretty, Rick. The light and color are lovely. Cheers, Christine On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 9:05 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Prague's famous Charles Bridge, with its statuary in silhouette: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16629695size=lg -- PDML

Re: Advice on Selection of Macro Lens

2012-12-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 1 December 2012 14:18, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I want a versatile macro lens for my K-r, that would be suitable when eventually I upgrade to a K-5 series or whatever comes along. Without getting too exotic or pricey, I would like fairly wide max aperture and good

Re: K-mount 50mm f/1.4 or f/1.2

2012-12-02 Thread William Robb
On 02/12/2012 3:27 PM, Daniele Procida wrote: My 50mm f/1.7 is my favourite lens, but I'd love to try a 1.4 or even a 1.2, for the extra light. But the prices! I have no use for an A-model lens, but even so, the prices for used lenses are shocking, with the 1.2 models quite extraordinary.

Re: GESO

2012-12-02 Thread kwaller
You captured great detail in the Raven. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Subject: GESO Beverage Puns: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157632147595351/ -- Larry Colen

Re: Geso Stouffville Santa Claus parade, in December even

2012-12-02 Thread kwaller
Oh never mind, it's just too juvenile, even for this list. Oh really? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Geso Stouffville Santa Claus parade, in December even If my FongDong were...

Re: Advice on Selection of Macro Lens

2012-12-02 Thread Darren Addy
When someone says without getting too pricey it is hard to know what the means to them. Later in this thread the OP says that the DFA 100mm f2.8 would be good, so assuming that is not too pricey. If that's not too pricey, then I think that is your lens. For any Pentax lens, you can do some

Re: PESO - Charles Bridge

2012-12-02 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Christine! Love that K-5's low-light abilities... Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, December 2, 2012 4:30 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Charles Bridge

Re: Help!--with udate--and now pics

2012-12-02 Thread Rick Womer
Christine, I really like some of these; in particular 1, 2, 5, and 6. What's the problem with the lens? Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, December 2, 2012

Re: PESO - Charles Bridge

2012-12-02 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Dan! I'll spare everyone the 2 dozen or so shots that didn't work so well... 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: Sunday, December 2, 2012 8:41 AM Subject:

Re: Help!--with udate--and now pics

2012-12-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
There are some fine images in there, Christine. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 10:22 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Christine, I really like some of these; in particular 1, 2, 5, and 6. What's the problem with the lens? Rick

Re: PESO - Charles Bridge

2012-12-02 Thread Rob Studdert
That one worked for me Rick ;) On 3 December 2012 14:26, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks, Dan! I'll spare everyone the 2 dozen or so shots that didn't work so well... Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola

RE: Help!--with udate--and now pics

2012-12-02 Thread Gerrit Visser
I think the overall effect, esp. In 3 and 4 is to give a feeling of action. Somewhat like what you might experience in person with not everything being in stop motion. Really good timing to catch some of the action as well. If you showed us some of the Crap shots then we could really compare :-)

RE: Are Pentax chargers glued or snapped together?

2012-12-02 Thread Gerrit Visser
The challenge is that there is only one NA style 110 socket and then a recessed EU 230 socket to work with. The recessed one will barely take an NA type adapter. The cord actually helps as it gets the charger off the desk. (we have spent 8 months on this class of ship so far in the past 4 years so

Re: OT: Audio Stuff

2012-12-02 Thread steve harley
on 2012-12-01 5:29 Collin Brendemuehl wrote The best way to get the best digital recording is to get a Philips or similar CD recorder. Then record your LPs at CD rate (instead of the half-speed computer rate). From there the CD can be ripped to the computer and an audio connection made, or MP3

Re: OT: Audio Stuff

2012-12-02 Thread steve harley
on 2012-12-01 24:09 Larry Colen wrote My gripe with my airport express is that it only works with iTunes. there are several ways to stream to Airport Express or Apple TV without using iTunes; some of them are built-into OS X 10.8 and iOS 6, some are software based like Airfoil, Porthole,

Re: GESO - K-01 first outing

2012-12-02 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/1/2012 12:51 PM, Derby Chang wrote: That said, it is still a fun camera to have. Really feels nice in the hands. Pics from today. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/12/12/K01/index.html Well, Derby-the-man-of-many-traits, I hate you as ever, but you appear to have saved me few hundred

Re: OT: Audio Stuff

2012-12-02 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/1/2012 6:16 AM, William Robb wrote: I have a pretty modern computer and an 1980s era really good quality stereo system. I want them to get married, so to speak., preferably with no wires. How do I make this happen? thanks I've NAD 320 (obviously not as good as your audio gear, Bill)

Re: PESO - Charles Bridge

2012-12-02 Thread David Mann
On Dec 3, 2012, at 2:01 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Apple Mail splits PDML threads up for me all the time since I last upgraded the OS and it's a bit frustrating. Might be something to do with me holding out in the classic view as I didn't like the new IOS-style

Re: Are Pentax chargers glued or snapped together?

2012-12-02 Thread David Mann
On Dec 3, 2012, at 5:20 AM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote: We are getting ready for a 90 day cruise and have to bring a WG2 and a K5 charger along. Also a K100D but it uses aa rechargeables. Not wanting to pack 2 cords, let alone use 2 outlets in a cabin that usually only has one. I

Re: GESO

2012-12-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 2, 2012, at 2:07 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: You captured great detail in the Raven. Thank you, it was pretty much pure dumb luck. -- 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

Re: Help!--with udate--and now pics

2012-12-02 Thread Bulent Celasun
I liked all. No objections at all for your post processing, as can be seen on screen. (As if I knew better!) Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822