Thanks for the comments, Alan. Rail in this country is being crapped on by
underinvestment by successive governments. The lines are falling apart and
there's no political motivation to repair them. Here's an example of a local
authority who are trying to rescue the situation.
/1370864/PESO/slides/66734.html
http://tinyurl.com/oq9ezwb
Further details here:
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/australian-cricketer-phillip-hughes-dead-at-25-20141127-11vd48.html
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Yeah, same here. Everything is going to the dogs - a big shortage of locos
wagons mostly because of poor maintenance. (At the moment the majority of
freight is transported by thousands of 26 wheelers carrying 40 ton loads. 60
trucks trailers = 1 block train. We have 1500 operating between
this image a few years ago so I hope you'll indulge me if I
do so again.
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/66734.html
http://tinyurl.com/oq9ezwb
Further details here:
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/australian-cricketer-phillip-hughes-dead-at-25-20141127-11vd48.html
Terrific shot, David!
Jack
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Subject: PESO: A Good Head Of Steam
I forgot I'd taken this, but a couple of weekends ago we spent a night in
Hanmer Springs. Just
Wishing a happy Thanksgiving to all, whether a traditional celebration or not.
Sad to realize that not all will eat today.
Cheers!
Jack
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Darren Addy wrote:
By now you have probably seen the Sony announcement for the 24.3 MP
a7ii full frame with in-body 5-axis image stabilization. This camera
is has specs that are pretty close to what I expected from a first
Pentax FF camera, and I think the most surprising thing about it the
price
pentax is not in direct competition with the sony a7ii because pentax is
a DSLR with a k mount, and the sony is a mirrorless with a sony mount.
On 11/27/2014 12:15 AM, Darren Addy wrote:
By now you have probably seen the Sony announcement for the 24.3 MP
a7ii full frame with in-body 5-axis
The A7 has been disruptive and this will prove even more so. I know
more than a few photographers that are buying them or are seriously
considering it. Adding IBIS kind of seals the deal for many people.
I'd be more interested if their were more affordable native lens
options. Part of what has
On 27/11/14, J C OConnell, discombobulated, unleashed:
pentax is not in direct competition with the sony a7ii because pentax is
a DSLR with a k mount, and the sony is a mirrorless with a sony mount.
With the greatest of respect, if I am in the market to buy a good camera
with a kit lens, in
On 27/11/14, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed:
The name wont mean a lot unless you're a cricket lover but, if you are
you'll be aware that a fine young cricketer was seriously injured when
hit on the back of the head during a match on Tuesday and died today
without regaining
I'll get right on it.
The owners of the chairs, and the people in them, might be bothered
with everything turning grey, though. I'll refer any complaints to
you.
http://photo.net/photos/RickW
On Thu, Nov 27, 2014 at 2:44 AM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote:
Thanks. Now can you do that
If all you want is a camera and kit lens, might as well buy a point and
shoot
if your buying with intent to buy multiple lenses, then the mount
matters because its the
lens system your stuck with.
On 11/27/2014 11:02 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote:
On 27/11/14, J C OConnell, discombobulated,
Point taken, Cotty.
I would imagine that JC is speaking from the perspective of someone
who already has an inventory of Pentax glass. And in that case he may
be right if one puts the emphasis on his use of the word direct.
However, and short flange to sensor mirrorless camera that has an
adapter
On 27/11/14, J C OConnell, discombobulated, unleashed:
If all you want is a camera and kit lens, might as well buy a point and
shoot
if your buying with intent to buy multiple lenses, then the mount
matters because its the
lens system your stuck with.
I want to buy a good camera with a
I dont think the $1500 cameras are for beginners who dont know anything
about cameras and lenses.
jco
On 11/27/2014 11:37 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote:
On 27/11/14, J C OConnell, discombobulated, unleashed:
If all you want is a camera and kit lens, might as well buy a point and
shoot
if your
Thanks, Jack...and Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating today.
We are indeed fortunate. Here's hoping the world will be a better
place this time next year.
-p
On 11/27/2014 9:00 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
Wishing a happy Thanksgiving to all, whether a traditional celebration or not.
On Thu, Nov 27, 2014 at 10:55 AM, J C OConnell hifis...@gate.net wrote:
I dont think the $1500 cameras are for beginners who dont know anything
about cameras and lenses.
If you worked in one of the (rapidly dwindling) camera stores around
the country, or spent some time observing in one, I
On Nov 27, 2014, at 7:16 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote:
Darren Addy wrote:
By now you have probably seen the Sony announcement for the 24.3 MP
a7ii full frame with in-body 5-axis image stabilization. This camera
is has specs that are pretty close to what I expected from
On Nov 27, 2014, at 12:10 PM, Paul pentax1...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks, Jack...and Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating today. We
are indeed fortunate. Here's hoping the world will be a better place this
time next year.
-p
On 11/27/2014 9:00 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
Wishing
On Nov 27, 2014, at 8:37 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote:
I put it to you that Pentax is in direct competition with Sony and all
of the above makes.
The A7 would make a great body for your beloved Pentax 16 and 85 mm lenses...
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A big win for da bears would be a good start!
Paul via phone
On Nov 27, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Stanley Halpin s...@stans-photography.info
wrote:
On Nov 27, 2014, at 12:10 PM, Paul pentax1...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks, Jack...and Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating today. We
are
://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/australian-cricketer-phillip-hughes-dead-at-25-20141127-11vd48.html
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On 27 November 2014 at 16:03, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote:
On 27/11/14, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed:
The name wont mean a lot unless you're a cricket lover but, if you are
you'll be aware that a fine young cricketer was seriously injured when
hit on the back of the head
/australian-cricketer-phillip-hughes-dead-at-25-20141127-11vd48.html
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Happy Thanksgiving
Dave
On Thu, Nov 27, 2014 at 10:00 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote:
Wishing a happy Thanksgiving to all, whether a traditional celebration or not.
Sad to realize that not all will eat today.
Cheers!
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Just one other thought regarding the a7ii and contrasting with Pentax...
Sony's announcing this camera prior to Black Friday and then
announcing that it will be available/shipping for the holiday season
will result in a lot of additional sales for them. Pentax NEVER seems
to release products with
On 27/11/14, J C OConnell, discombobulated, unleashed:
I dont think the $1500 cameras are for beginners who dont know anything
about cameras and lenses.
There ya go again!
There are plenty of people out there who know nothing about photography
who will pay that.
Just like there are plenty of
On 27/11/14, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed:
The A7 would make a great body for your beloved Pentax 16 and 85 mm lenses...
Actually I sold the K15/3.5 but I would consider buying the camera just
for use with the A85/1.4 purely as a portrait rig.
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On Nov 27, 2014, at 1:21 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote:
The A7 would make a great body for your beloved Pentax 16 and 85 mm lenses...
Actually I sold the K15/3.5 but I would consider buying the camera just
for use with the A85/1.4 purely as a portrait rig.
You'd like it. I use
On 27/11/2014 9:26 AM, J C OConnell wrote:
pentax is not in direct competition with the sony a7ii because pentax is
a DSLR with a k mount, and the sony is a mirrorless with a sony mount.
Sony is, however, in direct competition with Pentax for camera body
sales to people who want to use
On 27/11/2014 10:55 AM, J C OConnell wrote:
I dont think the $1500 cameras are for beginners who dont know anything
about cameras and lenses.
They may not be for beginners but beginners buy them in droves. I hang
out ona forum dedicated to Fuji Mirrorless these days, there are a lot
of rank
NO as always, anyone who posts an opposing opinion to yours is called
ignorant. Im sick of your postsYour last sentence was not necessary.
On 11/27/2014 5:21 PM, Bill wrote:
On 27/11/2014 10:55 AM, J C OConnell wrote:
I dont think the $1500 cameras are for beginners who dont know anything
/australian-cricketer-phillip-hughes-dead-at-25-20141127-11vd48.html
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On 27/11/2014 4:50 PM, J C OConnell wrote:
NO as always, anyone who posts an opposing opinion to yours is called
ignorant.
No John, just the ignorant ones.
Im sick of your posts
Why don't you stop reading them then
Your last sentence was not necessary.
Your tasteless and opinionated
On Nov 27, 2014, at 5:56 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote:
On 27/11/2014 4:50 PM, J C OConnell wrote:
NO as always, anyone who posts an opposing opinion to yours is called
ignorant.
No John, just the ignorant ones.
Im sick of your posts
Why don't you stop reading them then
That's easily fixed:
http://preview.tinyurl.com/mmp27bd
http://preview.tinyurl.com/olta26a
HTH, but you're on your own finding a death-ray.
On 11/25/2014 4:47 PM, Mark C wrote:
Reminds me of a Dalek (though missing the toilet plunger right arm...)
Mark
On 11/25/2014 2:40 PM, P.J. Alling
On 11/26/2014 1:01 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
(Not mine):
http://goo.gl/AYr5ZC
Enjoy!
Igor
Yep. It definitely looks like a cat.
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On 11/27/2014 10:00 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
Wishing a happy Thanksgiving to all, whether a traditional celebration or not.
Sad to realize that not all will eat today.
Cheers!
Jack
Support your local food pantry rescue missions. A small contribution
multiplies like loaves fishes.
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On 11/27/2014 12:15 AM, Darren Addy wrote:
By now you have probably seen the Sony announcement for the 24.3 MP
a7ii full frame with in-body 5-axis image stabilization. This camera
is has specs that are pretty close to what I expected from a first
Pentax FF camera, and I think the most surprising
On 11/27/2014 6:14 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote:
On Nov 27, 2014, at 5:56 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote:
On 27/11/2014 4:50 PM, J C OConnell wrote:
NO as always, anyone who posts an opposing opinion to yours is called
ignorant.
No John, just the ignorant ones.
Im sick of your
Now at the New Britain Museum of American Art. Thru Jsn 18 2015, New
Britain CT.
http://www.nbmaa.org/index.php?option=com_contenttask=viewid=32Itemid
In case anyone's in the area and interested.
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Further details here:
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Western Sydney Australia
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On 11/27/2014 5:14 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote:
Ah, ’tis the holiday season filled with good cheer and never-ending family
squabbles about who it was that broke Gramma’s favorite relish dish 27 years
ago and whose turn it is to wash the pots after dinner. Better than watching
football on the
A view of the St Kilda Pier from the beach. I know it's a stretch to call the
pier the main subject :)
http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/838/#peso
Cheers,
Dave
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On Nov 28, 2014, at 12:05 AM, Paul pentax1...@gmail.com wrote:
On 11/27/2014 5:14 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote:
Ah, ’tis the holiday season filled with good cheer and never-ending family
squabbles about who it was that broke Gramma’s favorite relish dish 27 years
ago and whose turn it is
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17913683size=md
Comments are invited.
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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