Re: GESO 2013 - 166-191 - GDG

Thanks BobW! I seem to be reacquiring my FourThirds lens kit. Another ZD 50-200/2.8-3.5 arrived today, and a ZD EC-14 will arrive in two more days. The 50-200 works beautifully on the E-M1, and of course is also compatible with the E-1. Superb lenses. :-) G On Dec 2, 2013, at 11:30 PM, Bob W

Re: GESO 2013 - 166-191 - GDG

Arrgh … sorry for the misspell. I'll fix it tomorrow. "{Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree,} How faithful are your needles …" in Deutsch, of course. ;-) G On Dec 2, 2013, at 11:28 PM, Bob W wrote: > It's 'how true are your leaves'. Should be 'wie treu...'. > > B > >> On 3 Dec 2013, at

Re: GESO 2013 - 166-191 - GDG

That's a vg set. I particularly liked the olive branches, but there are plenty of good ones, very atmospheric. B > On 3 Dec 2013, at 02:47, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > Given the time pressures of work and other stuff this year, most of what I've > been making photographs of are friends at gat

Re: GESO 2013 - 166-191 - GDG

It's 'how true are your leaves'. Should be 'wie treu...'. B > On 3 Dec 2013, at 03:49, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > That's a very sad scene - says a lot. I also am particularly fond of 173 > (but you will have to translate your title) and 179. > > glad you shared > > ann > >> On 12/2/2013 21:

Re: PESO - Shop 'til you Drop 2013

Yes indeed! Godfrey > On Dec 2, 2013, at 8:58 PM, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > > Great Group Photo! I think the dog makes it, as well as the > expression on the dude on the right. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >> On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 10:16 PM, kna

Re: I know it's desirable, but ....

On 02/12/2013 1:36 PM, CollinB wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMC-Pentax-A-200mm-F4-Macro-ED-lens-Full-Frame-200-1 -4-/190984332207?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item2c778da3af That is substantially more than I paid for my FA*200/4 Macro. Is it a substantially better lens? It's a FREE design, my expe

Re: Peso - more of my flowering corn plant

Alan - YOu weren't around last year for the full story :-) The plant rarely blooms as a house plant from what I was told. I've had it for at least 20 years.. It bloomed for the first time last year and I had not seen it at all until the blooms were 3 times this size.. Have a look here for the

Re: Peso - more of my flowering corn plant

Ann, what I find is the florets open in the early evening and close in the morning. The fragrance is always strongest in the evening & that's when the insects arrive. In our hot climate, the flowers only last a few days - probably longer in your cooler climate. The blooms don't get any bigger. I

Re: FSF: K-5 (Canon ee-S, magnifying eye piece), DA 21, DFA 50 macro

Ricoh has a number of Pentax things on sale at a discount. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 10:49 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Now I am starting to wonder too, just like Miserere. > > I seem to be offering sensible gear for sensible money and no one appears to > be interested... > > What is wrong? > > Boris

Re: PESO - Valley Of Fire

Been there several times - with the right light it is other worldly ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Don Guthrie" Subject: Re: PESO - Valley Of Fire Very nice. I have thought of checking that out if I get to Vegas some Sp

Re: PESO - Shop 'til you Drop 2013

Great Group Photo! I think the dog makes it, as well as the expression on the dude on the right. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 10:16 PM, knarf wrote: > Very busy weekend. > > Yesterday was the third or fourth annual Shop 'til you Drop Alley

Re: PESO - Near the Train Station

Very complex but pleasing geometry. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 6:56 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > in San Diego: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17616306&size=lg > > (K-5, DA 50-200) > > The antithesis of the "chaos" PUG theme. I'm

Re: PESO - Valley Of Fire

Wonderful portrayals of a delightful venue. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 2:39 PM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: > This place is more amazing than Zion, IMHO. > > http://alunfoto.blogspot.no/2013/12/valley-of-fire.html > > -- > PDML Pentax

Re: FSF: K-5 (Canon ee-S, magnifying eye piece), DA 21, DFA 50 macro

Now I am starting to wonder too, just like Miserere. I seem to be offering sensible gear for sensible money and no one appears to be interested... What is wrong? Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Peso - more of my flowering corn plant

Jack - Not lilies - dracaena fragrans - common name Flowering Corn plant. Or did you mean the lilies in the poster? did you see the one I took earlier? this: http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Botanical-Gardens/7966405_SrB5XV/1/2933484629_FkVKwzX/Large photographically - yeah a li

Re: Before Calling C. R. I. S.

Not that I'm aware of. ;-) Jack   - Original Message - From: Stan Halpin To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Monday, December 2, 2013 3:56 PM Subject: Re: Before Calling C. R. I. S. Can you post a sound recording of the event? On Dec 2, 2013, at 5:15 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Thank

Re: Peso - more of my flowering corn plant

Seems very pale, wispy and lacking detail. Especially the lilies. Needs a touch of color and certainly, contrast. Background not ideal.? Jack - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Monday, December 2, 2013 7:57 PM Subject: Peso - more of my flo

Peso - more of my flowering corn plant

This on December 1st - http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Botanical-Gardens/7966405_SrB5XV/1/2945171750_M2tT76j/Large Will the blooms get larger? Will the fragrance come back? comments botanical welcome ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: GESO 2013 - 166-191 - GDG

That's a very sad scene - says a lot. I also am particularly fond of 173 (but you will have to translate your title) and 179. glad you shared ann On 12/2/2013 21:47, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Given the time pressures of work and other stuff this year, most of what I've been making photographs

PESO - Shop 'til you Drop 2013

Very busy weekend. Yesterday was the third or fourth annual Shop 'til you Drop Alleycat. For those of you who may be new-ish around here an alleycat is an unsanctioned (and kind of illegal) bike messenger race through the city streets. There are checkpoints but otherwise routing and order is up

GESO 2013 - 166-191 - GDG

Given the time pressures of work and other stuff this year, most of what I've been making photographs of are friends at gatherings, the City Center district in Santa Clara, and walks in San Jose's Guadalupe River Park on Saturday mornings. Over the past week and some, I've done two City Center

Re: PESO - Near the Train Station

Aargh! My eyes! On Dec 2, 2013, at 7:16 PM, Miserere wrote: > Or here for an overload of square: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/giannigalassi?view=sq > > > Cheers, > > > —M. > >\/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com > >http://EnticingTheLight.com >A Quest for Photographi

Re: PESO - Morgan Stanley

I disagree with Ken -- my crop would be from the bottom to take out the words which draw your eye away from the interesting reflection. Now go take some photos of the Del Coronado - :-) ann On 12/2/2013 19:04, Rick Womer wrote: Thanks, Ken. Tried that crop and didn't like it--not enough of t

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

Collin, What kind of shape is the K1000 in? Is the shutter slow? On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 5:56 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > And that's a *very* nice price on the FA50/1.4. > > At my end ... I sometimes don't wait until Friday ... > > Here's a bunch of stuff FS that's not on eBay yet. Just in ca

Re: PESO - Valley Of Fire

Then you didn't spend enough time in Zion..:-) Too bad you didn't get to Bryce at all Nice shot though ann On 12/2/2013 14:39, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: This place is more amazing than Zion, IMHO. http://alunfoto.blogspot.no/2013/12/valley-of-fire.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Li

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

The shift function of the lens is far less interesting than the tilt for me. I've no wish to invest in a camera system capable of providing tilt though I agree it's the preferred way to acheive the effect. Keystone distortion can be lossy but generally a few shots off a pano rig will provide you wi

Re: PESO - Near the Train Station

Or here for an overload of square: http://www.flickr.com/photos/giannigalassi?view=sq Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment On 2 December 2013 19:12, Miserere wrote: > Gianni Galassi would be

Re: PESO - Near the Train Station

Gianni Galassi would be proud of you, Rick! http://www.blurb.com/b/496590-square-the-exhibition-catalogue Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment On 2 December 2013 18:56, Rick Womer wrote: > in

Re: PESO - Morgan Stanley

Thanks, Ken. Tried that crop and didn't like it--not enough of the sunny southern California je-ne-sais-quoi, maybe. Cheers, Rick On Dec 1, 2013, at 7:19 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > Nice work - good eye. I think it would be a stronger image if the LH side of > the image was cropped slightly to e

Re: PESO - Morgan Stanley

Thanks, Dan and Christine. More geometry on the way. Rick On Dec 1, 2013, at 11:32 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > That's nice geometry, Rick. I like it. Cheers, Christine > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Dec 1, 2013, at 1:57 PM, Rick Womer wrote: >> >> After my meeting in New York, I had thr

PESO - Near the Train Station

in San Diego: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17616306&size=lg (K-5, DA 50-200) The antithesis of the "chaos" PUG theme. I'm craving order these days. Comments? Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Before Calling C. R. I. S.

Can you post a sound recording of the event? On Dec 2, 2013, at 5:15 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Thanks, Zos, but I'm failing to accurately describe the problem. As many on > this list can attest, I've shot with this body/lens combination extensively > for the past 'prox two years. What I'm attempt

Re: I know it's desirable, but ....

The Buy It Now price is too high, but I'm guessing that at LEAST one person will be bidding at the opening bid at the end. I'm guessing it will sell for a bit over $1900. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 3:42 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: > Way too much! Might as well buy a 250-600 at that rate. Its not even min

Re: PESO 2013 - 165 - GDG

Quite Striking! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 11:51 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Wow! You did well for not-your-type-of-thing :-). Lovely colors! Cheers, > Christine > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Nov 26, 2013, at 7:04 PM, Godfrey DiGior

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

And that's a *very* nice price on the FA50/1.4. At my end ... I sometimes don't wait until Friday ... Here's a bunch of stuff FS that's not on eBay yet. Just in case anyone is interested.: 1. Pentax K1000 with Ricoh "P" 50/1.7 lens. Well-used but priced for the student. $35 2. Pentax Program Plus

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

You are a wise woman with exquisite taste, Christine :-) Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment On 2 December 2013 17:38, Christine Nielsen wrote: > Ooo... Me! Possibly... Will send you a messag

Surprisingly pleasing

Picked up today (actually it came in the mail) an old PKA/R Tokina 35-70/3.5-4.8 macro zoom. Does not say RMC or SD on it. Works quite well on the K5. The Lower Left shot shows some of the box fuzz and the lower right shows the locator dot on the A50/1.4. Glare is partly due to the flash, but you c

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

Ooo... Me! Possibly... Will send you a message off list. :) -c On Dec 2, 2013, at 4:57 PM, Miserere wrote: Wow, no bites at all? Now y'all are going to force me to go sell my wares at Pentax Forums :-\ By the way, anyone interested in a black 31 Ltd? Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ --> http

Re: Before Calling C. R. I. S.

Thanks, Zos, but I'm failing to accurately describe the problem. As many on this list can attest, I've shot with this body/lens combination extensively for the past 'prox two years. What I'm attempting to describe is something new. IOW, it's much more specific to what I'm describing than the com

Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

John, Deal on PS12 still working for me, plus B&H has it for $49 anyway. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 3:50 PM, John wrote: > Shit! Sale ended at 4:00 EST, and I just walked in the door from my piano > lesson. > > On 12/2/2013 3:07 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: >> >> Near as I can tell it's

Re: PESO - Valley Of Fire

Very nice. I have thought of checking that out if I get to Vegas some Spring soon. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2013 20:39:37 +0100 From: Alunfoto - Jostein ?ksne To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: PESO - Valley Of Fire Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; for

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

Wow, no bites at all? Now y'all are going to force me to go sell my wares at Pentax Forums :-\ By the way, anyone interested in a black 31 Ltd? Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment On 29 Nove

PDML Cyber Monday reminder

The PDML Photo Annual (any year) makes a great gift! http://www.blurb.com/user/store/MarkRoberts The hard cover version(s) of the 2013 book will only be available until the end of December (I retire all the hard cover editions to keep the online store manageable and because they're kind of "unoffi

Re: Before Calling C. R. I. S.

I must ask. Is this in AF.C or AF.S? In AF.C that's to be expected if it shifts focus between foreground and background and is hunting. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 4:51 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: > Sounds like it is hunting for focus. Try some other lenses. The da > 55-300 hunts a bit from what I have read

Re: Before Calling C. R. I. S.

Sounds like it is hunting for focus. Try some other lenses. The da 55-300 hunts a bit from what I have read. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 4:49 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > I'll attempt a description of an odd event I'm experiencing when shooting > with the K-5, DA 55~300 combination. At this point, I've

Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

The computer I was thinking of putting it on is Windoze 7 64bit, but it's moot, the sale was over before I got home. On 12/2/2013 3:20 PM, David Parsons wrote: Is your OS Vista or higher (or the equivalent for Mac)? You'll need that first. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 2:36 PM, John wrote: On 12/2

Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

Shit! Sale ended at 4:00 EST, and I just walked in the door from my piano lesson. On 12/2/2013 3:07 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Near as I can tell it's a full version, not just an upgrade. Here's a link to the full e-mail they sent. http://tinyurl.com/lsrrshx -p On 12/2/2013 1:36 PM, John wro

Before Calling C. R. I. S.

  I'll attempt a description of an odd event I'm experiencing when shooting with the K-5, DA 55~300 combination. At this point, I've not tried it with any other lenses. As near as I can come to the sound I hear from the lens, is a rapid fire focus motor machine gun. It's most often heard after h

Re: PESO - Morgan Stanley

Thanks, Don. More San Diego pix in the works. I had 4 overnight trips in a month (3 work, 1 pleasure), which was a bit too much. The photo interludes help preserve what sanity I have. Rick On Dec 2, 2013, at 16:37 , Don Guthrie wrote: > 1st I don't know whether to envy your travels or pity

Re: I know it's desirable, but ....

Way too much! Might as well buy a 250-600 at that rate. Its not even minty. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 2:36 PM, CollinB wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/SMC-Pentax-A-200mm-F4-Macro-ED-lens-Full-Frame-200-1 > -4-/190984332207?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item2c778da3af > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: PESO - Morgan Stanley

1st I don't know whether to envy your travels or pity your psyche. But I like the photographs so keep on as you can. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 6 Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 14:57:10 -0500 From: Rick Womer To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Morgan Stanley Message-ID:<5ff73b4b-639c

Re: PESO - Valley Of Fire

Well composed, colorful, geology shots Nice, Jostein!   Jack From: Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Monday, December 2, 2013 11:39 AM Subject: PESO - Valley Of Fire This place is more amazing than Zion, IMHO. http://alunfoto.blogspot.no/2013/12/valley-of-fire.html

Re: GESO 2013 - TDay Dinner - GDG

Looks like a congenial group and a lovely presentation. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 5 Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:09:03 -0800 From: Godfrey DiGiorgi To: PAW Picture-A-Week project, PDML List , SeePhoto Talk, BAPhotoShooters BAPA Subject: GESO 2013 - TDay Dinner - GDG Mes

Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

>From the Adobe site you can buy an upgrade for $79 which will take you to LR5 >from 1.x, 2.x, 3.x or 4.x You can buy the full version for $109, special deal through Dec 4. (Usually $149 IIRC) So the Adorama saves you some but direct from Adobe isn't that much more. stan On Dec 2, 2013, at 2:3

Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

On Mon, Dec 02, 2013 at 02:36:57PM -0500, John wrote: > On 12/2/2013 2:01 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > >If anyone wants/needs to upgrade... > > > >LR5 - $72.99 > > > >http://tinyurl.com/jvgywyg > > > >PSE12 - $49.99 > > > >http://tinyurl.com/mtwkb9p > > > >-p > > > > Will it upgrade from LR3? I migh

Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

Is your OS Vista or higher (or the equivalent for Mac)? You'll need that first. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 2:36 PM, John wrote: > On 12/2/2013 2:01 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: >> >> If anyone wants/needs to upgrade... >> >> LR5 - $72.99 >> >> http://tinyurl.com/jvgywyg >> >> PSE12 - $49.99 >> >> http:/

Fwd: Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

If you want it, you need to jump on it. The deal expires at 4PM EST Original Message Subject: Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama Date: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 14:07:57 -0600 From: Paul Sorenson To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Near as I can tell it's a full version, not just an upgrad

Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

Near as I can tell it's a full version, not just an upgrade. Here's a link to the full e-mail they sent. http://tinyurl.com/lsrrshx -p On 12/2/2013 1:36 PM, John wrote: On 12/2/2013 2:01 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: If anyone wants/needs to upgrade... LR5 - $72.99 http://tinyurl.com/jvgywyg

PESO - Valley Of Fire

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I know it's desirable, but ....

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Re: OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

On 12/2/2013 2:01 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: If anyone wants/needs to upgrade... LR5 - $72.99 http://tinyurl.com/jvgywyg PSE12 - $49.99 http://tinyurl.com/mtwkb9p -p Will it upgrade from LR3? I might buy it if so (even though I don't use the Lightroom 3 I already have, I might want to use

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

Sometimes I get a value judgement from the list that says "You can't have one because I don't want one." or "You have to buy one because I think it's useful." or "You can only want/need something is I say you can." I ignore 'em, even though it does irritate me a bit. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

No. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 12:15 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > Isn't that like asking why you would want a 16-50 when you have a lot lens? > > Bruce Walker wrote: >>Not to seem surly, but there are no new film cameras, and film is >>rapidly disappearing. Why would I want to spend $900 on a new lens t

OT: Adobe deals at Adorama

If anyone wants/needs to upgrade... LR5 - $72.99 http://tinyurl.com/jvgywyg PSE12 - $49.99 http://tinyurl.com/mtwkb9p -p -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the P

OT: Samsung EVO 1TB SSD for $490

if you have been in the market for an SSD, there is currently an Amazon lightning deal on this well-regarded 1TB unit; apologies if you receive this after the deal expires; of course it may be cheaper in late December i h

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

On Mon, Dec 02, 2013 at 12:23:44PM -0600, Darren Addy wrote: > Funny you should say that. I have a friend who loves Swype and a text > he sent me last night that was supposed to say "blood, sweat and > tears" came out "blood, sweat and teats". Funniest typo ever (at least > if you have 6th grader s

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

Funny you should say that. I have a friend who loves Swype and a text he sent me last night that was supposed to say "blood, sweat and tears" came out "blood, sweat and teats". Funniest typo ever (at least if you have 6th grader sensibilities, as I do). On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 12:13 PM, Larry Colen

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

On Mon, Dec 02, 2013 at 09:15:54AM -0800, Larry Colen wrote: > Isn't that like asking why you would want a 16-50 when you have a lot lens? Damn autocorrect. "kit lens" not "lot lens" Swype does just good enough of a job to lull me into not checking that it gets the right word every time. -- La

OT: Help Needed Please

I am aware that everyone on the list are photographers but I am at my last straw here. I normally don't post anything personal but I am truly desperate. This month is starting out bad financially and what I am asking is that if you can look at my site photocapturesbyjeffery.com purchase any pri

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

I got interested in this topic a few months ago. Two references I found: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/tilt-shift-lenses1.htm http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/tilt-shift-lenses2.htm I also found a couple of other lenses - this was the least expensive: http://www.zenit-camer

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

Isn't that like asking why you would want a 16-50 when you have a lot lens? Bruce Walker wrote: >Not to seem surly, but there are no new film cameras, and film is >rapidly disappearing. Why would I want to spend $900 on a new lens to >use with a $50 camera and hard to get film? > >Besides, it's c

Re: Japanese Knife (17 image focus stack)

A little grease helps to run it smoothly. If I remember correctly one full turn on the knob is 1 mm movement. I painted a few white marks on the knob to have some reference while moving the setup. at best you get .1 mm steps Never had the patience to do some real stacking photography. On 1 Decembe

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

If you need (or WANT) a perspective control lens, that seems like a reasonable price. I expect Amazon/6ave are perfectly willing to take your money now whether they have it in stock or not while B&H is a little more up front about not having it in stock yet. The "full-frame vs APS-C" just se

Re: GESO, something messier

>Or would it assume that it is a solid tripod and you'd get reverse correction? This. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 10:32 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > On Mon, Dec 02, 2013 at 08:01:57AM -0600, Darren Addy wrote: >> Larry, >> I'm very impressed by what you got, particularly considering your > Thank you Darr

Re: GESO, something messier

On Mon, Dec 02, 2013 at 08:01:57AM -0600, Darren Addy wrote: > Larry, > I'm very impressed by what you got, particularly considering your Thank you Darren. > challenge in finding dark skies. Where were these taken? If you look at the photo on flickr, and click on where it says Rincon california,

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

>For a thousand dollars, a photographer who is going to make a lot of use >of this sort of lens would be better off buying a used monorail camera. > >Bill Yup. Couple that with an old scanning back and you're off to the races. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mai

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

>Yes, some losses when correcting in software do happen. Yes. You potentially lose data. Not so when moving the lens (or body). As to the coverage issue, to get much tilt or shift a lens' coverage must be increased. Can't do that with a standard lens too well. (So perhaps my last suggestion wa

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

>Besides, it's circular. Tilt-shift is mostly useful on film. With a >digital camera I can easily do perspective distortion in software. A little reading will show you that there is a little more to shift than that. Still, I understand. What might be better would be a technical camera where the m

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

Some people use a T/S for gaining resolution by taking pictures at the extremes and stitching in post. This at least has the advantage that your alignment never changes. On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 11:10 AM, Bill wrote: > On 02/12/2013 9:41 AM, Darren Addy wrote: >> >> Correct me if I'm wrong, but doe

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

On 02/12/2013 9:41 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't perspective distortion in software comes at a price? Don't you end up with a trapezoidal image shape than then must be cropped to rectangular? Your not wrong, but your point is rather picayune As long as you have eno

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

Yes, some losses when correcting in software do happen. A skilled person doing image processing compensates, just like a skilled person using a tilt and shift lens with a film or digital camera compensates for the issues that arise when you tilt and shift the lens relative to the receiving mediu

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't perspective distortion in software comes at a price? Don't you end up with a trapezoidal image shape than then must be cropped to rectangular? Another possible problem comes with the DOF and orientation of the image plane. With a T/S you have more control over

Re: PESO: Mountain ice

On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 5:29 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > A shot from our Friday-after-Thanksgiving hike in the White Mountains. > Kinda abstract but I like it. > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/ice.jpg > Nice abstract image with interesting patterns. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

Not to seem surly, but there are no new film cameras, and film is rapidly disappearing. Why would I want to spend $900 on a new lens to use with a $50 camera and hard to get film? Besides, it's circular. Tilt-shift is mostly useful on film. With a digital camera I can easily do perspective distort

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

On Mon, Dec 02, 2013, Miserere wrote: > Igor Roshchin wrote: >> >>Also, rather interesting is the phrase in the description on Adorama's >>website: >>"This lens is suitable primarily for full-frame cameras but will work >>just as well with an APS-C crop sensor. " >>I wonder what it is based on...

Re: PESO: Mountain ice

Beautiful, and chaotic. :-) On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 10:29 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > A shot from our Friday-after-Thanksgiving hike in the White Mountains. > Kinda abstract but I like it. > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/ice.jpg > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdm

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

There are plenty of 24x36mm Pentax camera models. They use something called "film". I don't see any reason that one wouldn't want to pull out the film camera to make use of this lens, if one truly wanted/needed the perspective correction. With a FF digital highly likely, you'd also have the lens pr

Re: GESO, something messier

Larry, I'm very impressed by what you got, particularly considering your challenge in finding dark skies. Where were these taken? The beauty of the O-GPS1 is that you don't have to futz with polar alignment. The downside is that you do have to futz with "precise calibration", which would often conf

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

On 02/12/2013 1:02 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: I just came across a new lens for Pentax: Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens for Pentax http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1012957-REG/rokinon_tsl24m_p_tilt_shift_24mm_f_3_5_ed.html I've never used any tilt/shift lenses, but I remember pe

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 9:02 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: > I just came across a new lens for Pentax: > Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens for Pentax > http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1012957-REG/rokinon_tsl24m_p_tilt_shift_24mm_f_3_5_ed.html > > I've never used any tilt/shift lenses,

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

I've been thinking about this lens for a while, I was hoping that it would end up on sale somewhere but seems not. On 2 December 2013 18:02, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > I just came across a new lens for Pentax: > Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens for Pentax > http://www.bhphotovideo.com

Re: Has anybody used Moab Lasal Exhibition Luster paper?

Oops.. The question is: what can you tell about this paper? (good and bad) > Date: Mon, 2 Dec 2013 05:19:22 -0500 (EST) > From: Igor Roshchin > > > > I wonder if anybody here used Moab Lasal Exhibition Luster 300gsm paper? > > For reference: I used and very much liked ILFORD Galerie Smooth Pearl

Has anybody used Moab Lasal Exhibition Luster paper?

I wonder if anybody here used Moab Lasal Exhibition Luster 300gsm paper? For reference: I used and very much liked ILFORD Galerie Smooth Pearl that is now discontinued (and replaced by Ilford Galerie Prestige Smooth Pearl ). Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: New tilt-shift 24mm for Pentax

Igor Roshchin wrote: > >I just came across a new lens for Pentax: >Rokinon Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 ED AS UMC Lens for Pentax >http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1012957-REG/rokinon_tsl24m_p_tilt_shift_24mm_f_3_5_ed.html > >I've never used any tilt/shift lenses, but I remember people mentioning >t