Re: PESO - Dusk Walk

2014-12-13 Thread Rob Studdert
I'm late to the party but I love that second shot, superb Mr. On 5 December 2014 at 06:55, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Love the tree, but Dusk Walk is outstanding. The walkers are spot on in the right place. Well done old chap! Chris On 29 November 2014 at 18:31, Paul

Re: OT - Peter Lik has a better camera than anyone else ...

2014-12-13 Thread P.J. Alling
What? You think that there might be manipulation of a market, where every perception, of value, is totally subjective, and there are lots of consumers who's taste is entirely in their mouths? Maybe not even there if you take into account some fine, and very expensive, vintages? Well I

Difference M 2/35 mm, FA 2/35 mm, DA 2.4/35 mm

2014-12-13 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Hello all, I'm thinking about replacing my trusted M 2/35 mm through a AF lens. A look at Bojidar's website has taught me that the M has 7 elements in 7 groups while the FA and DA versions both have 6 elements in 5 groups where one is an aspherical element. Is there anyone who's ever been

Tele for K-3?

2014-12-13 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
I'm still looking for a tele lens for my K-3. Seems like my trusted old Pentacon 4/300 mm has become heavier over the years and it's optical quality is no longer as good with the K-3's 24 MPix sensor as it was with my previous cameras. Looks like we're both getting old... Something around 300

Re: Difference M 2/35 mm, FA 2/35 mm, DA 2.4/35 mm

2014-12-13 Thread P.J. Alling
I can only go from general principles as I have no direct experience with either lens. However if Pentax tells the truth and the DA is optimized for an APS-C sensor I'd expect that there could be more light fall off in the edges and corners of the frame of an APS-C camera. Otherwise I'd

Re: Tele for K-3?

2014-12-13 Thread P.J. Alling
Keh.com has a couple of FA*300mm f4.5s in stock at around $800. I have no idea how close that will get to €1000 after adding in shipping from Atlanta and whatever import duties you might get stuck paying. On 12/13/2014 9:24 AM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: I'm still looking for a tele lens for

Check out “Six Photographs: René Burri” by PORT on Vimeo

2014-12-13 Thread Eric Weir
Check out “Six Photographs: René Burri” by PORT on Vimeo. The video is available for your viewing pleasure at http://vimeo.com/68146128 Perhaps some of you have seen this. If not, I imagine you’ll enjoy it. I’ve never heard of this guy. But then I don’t know much about photography at all.

Re: Check out “Six Photographs: René Burri” by PORT on Vimeo

2014-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
That was very enjoyable on several levels. Thanks for sharing the link, Eric! On Sat, Dec 13, 2014 at 9:02 AM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Check out “Six Photographs: René Burri” by PORT on Vimeo. The video is available for your viewing pleasure at http://vimeo.com/68146128

Re: Tele for K-3?

2014-12-13 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 13.12.14 um 15:46 schrieb P.J. Alling: I have no idea how close that will get to €1000 after adding in shipping from Atlanta and whatever import duties you might get stuck paying. About 700 euro for the lens plus an estimated 50 for shipping = 750 plus 19 percent import VAT on the total =

Re: Tele for K-3?

2014-12-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
Jack Davis has gotten some excellent results shooting birds with the 50-300. Paul On Dec 13, 2014, at 9:24 AM, Ralf R Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de wrote: I'm still looking for a tele lens for my K-3. Seems like my trusted old Pentacon 4/300 mm has become heavier over the years and it's

Re: Tele for K-3?

2014-12-13 Thread Alan C
Yes, I agree. I'm saving for one to replace my FA 100-300mm. Alan C -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 6:02 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Tele for K-3? Jack Davis has gotten some excellent results shooting birds with the 50-300.

Re: Difference M 2/35 mm, FA 2/35 mm, DA 2.4/35 mm

2014-12-13 Thread Boris Liberman
Ralf, Our listmeister has FA 35/2.0 and he makes wonderful photos with it. I've held DA 35/2.4 in my hands and it feels really plasticky... Boris On 12/13/2014 16:16, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Hello all, I'm thinking about replacing my trusted M 2/35 mm through a AF lens. A look at

Re: Tele for K-3?

2014-12-13 Thread Jack Davis
I'm flattered, Paul. Thanks! Awhile back I noticed Mark R. was, also, using a DA55~300. $346 at BH. A surprising value. Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 8:02:09 AM Subject:

Re: Difference M 2/35 mm, FA 2/35 mm, DA 2.4/35 mm

2014-12-13 Thread Carlos R.
El 13/12/2014 15:16, Ralf R Radermacher escribió: Hello all, I'm thinking about replacing my trusted M 2/35 mm through a AF lens. A look at Bojidar's website has taught me that the M has 7 elements in 7 groups while the FA and DA versions both have 6 elements in 5 groups where one is an

Re: Tele for K-3?

2014-12-13 Thread Steve Sharpe
I replaced my FA 100-300 with the 55-300 WR over the summer and have been very happy with the results. At 6:12 PM +0200 12/13/14, Alan C wrote: Yes, I agree. I'm saving for one to replace my FA 100-300mm. Alan C -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: Saturday, December 13,

Re: Check out “Six Photographs: René Burri” by PORT on Vimeo

2014-12-13 Thread Bob W-PDML
Well, as I guess you've discovered, he is one of the greats from a classic period of photography. Magnum photographers are all great, by definition. B On 13 Dec 2014, at 15:03, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Check out “Six Photographs: René Burri” by PORT on Vimeo. The video is

Re: Difference M 2/35 mm, FA 2/35 mm, DA 2.4/35 mm

2014-12-13 Thread Bill
On 13/12/2014 8:16 AM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Hello all, I'm thinking about replacing my trusted M 2/35 mm through a AF lens. A look at Bojidar's website has taught me that the M has 7 elements in 7 groups while the FA and DA versions both have 6 elements in 5 groups where one is an

Re: Check out “Six Photographs: René Burri” by PORT on Vimeo

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks for posting, Eric. Of course Burri’s comments and photos were interesting and excellent, but in equal measure, I was greatly struck by the lovely quality of the black and white video. The blacks were so rich and the light elegant. Maybe Cotty can tell us what the videographer did.

Re: OT - Peter Lik has a better camera than anyone else ...

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
On Dec 12, 2014, at 1:24 AM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: The turd in a tin is a better work than the photo, and didn't cost millions. The article itself is a turd in type, with its talk about protecting an investment. If the financial value was what mattered the Tate would have

Re: PESO: A LOT OF BULL

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Love it! You caught a good stance there. I like the square crop but for some reason I’d like to see a tad more space on the left—the crop seems a little tight there. Minor nit though, absolutely love the photo! I love elephants! Cheers, Christine On Dec 11, 2014, at 12:57 PM, Alan C

Re: GESO: BONNET BANGERS

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Too funny—though probably not funny if you get hit by one. Never heard of this tree/fruit. Cheers, Christine On Dec 12, 2014, at 12:49 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: The Sausage Tree (Kigelia africana) produces pods weighing from 2-5kg. The one depicted here is in a car-park at

Re: Stolen Merchandise on Photobucket

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks for posting, Mark. For anyone interested, here’s the link http://www.dmca.com/FAQ/What-is-a-DMCA-Takedown Cheers, Christine On Dec 11, 2014, at 7:11 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: There is something called a DCMA Takedown Request that might be worth pursuing -

Re: Stolen Merchandise on Photobucket

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Yep, good news indeed, Paul! Cheers, Christine On Dec 12, 2014, at 8:32 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Phew - good news! ann On 12/12/2014 15:36, Paul Stenquist wrote: Just had a look. My photos have been replaced with a message: Whoa! This image violates our Terms of

Re: OT - Peter Lik has a better camera than anyone else ...

2014-12-13 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 13 Dec 2014, at 18:37, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: On Dec 12, 2014, at 1:24 AM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: [...] My house looks like a work of modern art since yesterday morning when the kitchen ceiling fell down. Perhaps Nick Serota would like to buy

Re: PESO - Big Kiss

2014-12-13 Thread John
What about it makes it offensive? On 12/12/2014 9:49 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Am I the only one that finds the sculptures a little offensive? I know the _photo_ well, Dan - the one Alfred Eisenstadt shot for LIFE Magazine - and I actually saw back then as my parents subscribed to both LIFE and

V. Maier Documentary a tiny SURPRISE!

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: Well, I just finished watching the Vivian Maier documentary, which I purchased from iTunes. I do recommend a look-see. They’ve made great progress in learning more about her life etc, so definitely worth a watch for those discoveries. Hearing her voice via some of her tape

Re: GESO: BONNET BANGERS

2014-12-13 Thread Mark C
I never head of these before - they look a little like corn dogs hanging from the tree. The Wikipedia article says that a sort of beer is made out of the fruit. Have you ever had any? Mark On 12/12/2014 1:49 AM, Alan C wrote: The Sausage Tree (Kigelia africana) produces pods weighing from

Peso-Northern Shoveler

2014-12-13 Thread Jack Davis
Bedraggled Shoveler. K-5 back up w/DA16~45 f/4 Comments and grins sought. ;-) Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=869 -- 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: Difference M 2/35 mm, FA 2/35 mm, DA 2.4/35 mm

2014-12-13 Thread Henk Terhell
Ralf, Don't know about the DA 2.4/35, but there are data on the M 2/35 and FA 2/35 on Yoshihiko's site http://www.takinami.com/yoshihiko/photo/lens_test/pentax_35.html The FA 2/35 is one of my favorite lens so I have no need for the DA version. Henk Ralf R Radermacher schreef op 13-12-2014 om

OT: One Word Essays

2014-12-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://yougottobekidding.wordpress.com/2013/03/05/one-word-essays/ 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 and

Re: PESO - Big Kiss

2014-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
If ya have to ask, ya don't know :-) ann On 12/13/2014 14:50, John wrote: What about it makes it offensive? On 12/12/2014 9:49 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Am I the only one that finds the sculptures a little offensive? I know the _photo_ well, Dan - the one Alfred Eisenstadt shot for LIFE

Re: Peso-Northern Shoveler

2014-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Do these feathers make me look fat? ann G On 12/13/2014 17:30, Jack Davis wrote: Bedraggled Shoveler. K-5 back up w/DA16~45 f/4 Comments and grins sought. ;-) Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=869 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: V. Maier Documentary a tiny SURPRISE!

2014-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
HOpe I can get that on Netflix... I've been wanting to see it. (Just for the record - make it -Joel- not Joey Meyerowitz. One of my fave photogs - especially CAPE LIGHT.) I find Mary Ellen Mark's stuff hard to look at - her subject matter is hard to deal with, hard to face - but she's good

Re: GESO: BONNET BANGERS

2014-12-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
People are also killed by falling coconuts from time to time, although the number has been greatly exaggerated in various urban legends and article comparing coconuts deaths and shark deaths. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Dec 13, 2014 at 1:47 PM, Christine

Re: Peso-Northern Shoveler

2014-12-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
that is one curvaceous chick! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Dec 13, 2014 at 5:30 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Bedraggled Shoveler. K-5 back up w/DA16~45 f/4 Comments and grins sought. ;-) Jack

PESO - Stinkbug II

2014-12-13 Thread Mark C
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/stinkbug-ii A while back I shot its head, this time it is the tail - the tips of its wings at the tail end, I upgraded the macro rails from the almost antique Pentax Macro Rails III to a new set of Kiwi macro rails. I wound up going to the

Re: Peso-Northern Shoveler

2014-12-13 Thread Jack Davis
Great line, Ann. Big grin here! Thanks! Jack - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 3:57:55 PM Subject: Re: Peso-Northern Shoveler Do these feathers make me look fat? ann G On 12/13/2014

Re: PESO - Stinkbug II

2014-12-13 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a very ugly subject, but magnificent macro work! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Dec 13, 2014 at 7:17 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/stinkbug-ii A while back I shot its head, this time it

Fwd: Peso-Northern Shoveler (coirrection)

2014-12-13 Thread Jack Davis
(missed my nap) Equipment should have shown; K-3 W/DA55~300. J - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 2:30:12 PM Subject: Peso-Northern Shoveler Bedraggled Shoveler. K-5 back up w/DA16~45 f/4 Comments

Re: OT: One Word Essays

2014-12-13 Thread Jack Davis
Much enjoyed, Dan! Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 3:46:23 PM Subject: OT: One Word Essays http://yougottobekidding.wordpress.com/2013/03/05/one-word-essays/ Dan Matyola

PESO 2014 - 318 - GDG

2014-12-13 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
A quick portrait of Jack during breakfast on Thursday morning … https://flic.kr/p/qp9XWq enjoy! Godfrey --- The fact that nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: Difference M 2/35 mm, FA 2/35 mm, DA 2.4/35 mm

2014-12-13 Thread J C OConnell
with rumours of a FF Pentax dslr coming soon, doesnt seem like a good time to unload FF lenses. On 12/13/2014 6:01 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: Ralf, Don't know about the DA 2.4/35, but there are data on the M 2/35 and FA 2/35 on Yoshihiko's site

Re: OT - Peter Lik has a better camera than anyone else ...

2014-12-13 Thread Ken Waller
Ken - many of yours are much,much better Thanks s much Ann. but without a marketing arm and a known name, I guess I'll just keep posting here ! As for the 'overly saturated Antelope Canyon shot - I don't think its too far off from some of the places I've shot - particularly in the

Re: PESO - Welcoming Light

2014-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
red filter dark -- I like it ann On 12/8/2014 20:07, Rick Womer wrote: G'day Brian, Compositionally lovely; but methinks the sky is way too dark--I can almost hear the Crack of Doom. Rick On Dec 8, 2014, at 4:11 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all One of the problems when travelling is

Re: PESO - Stinkbug II

2014-12-13 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Nice stinkbug. Jeffery Johnson Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com http://www.Facebook.com/photocapturesbyjeffery https://twitter.com/PhotoCaptures Bringing joy and happiness to lonely and depressed walls across the nation with wonderful eclectic photography and Pet

Epson R3000 head replacement... or a new printer (recommendations?)

2014-12-13 Thread Igor PDML-StR
My brother has Epson R3000 Coincidentally just a couple days after my question here about my R2880, my brother, who has an Epson R3000, asked me for an opinion. After not using his printer for a few months, he turned it on and tried to print, but even after running the head cleaning procedure

Re: OT: One Word Essays

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Some fun ones there. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Dec 13, 2014, at 5:46 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://yougottobekidding.wordpress.com/2013/03/05/one-word-essays/ Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola --

Re: Peso-Northern Shoveler

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Playful looking creature. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Dec 13, 2014, at 4:30 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Bedraggled Shoveler. K-5 back up w/DA16~45 f/4 Comments and grins sought. ;-) Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=869 --

Re: PESO - Stinkbug II

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Great macro to be sure but the color is really beautiful here, Mark. I don't think I saw the head shot. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Dec 13, 2014, at 6:17 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/stinkbug-ii A while back I shot

Re: V. Maier Documentary a tiny SURPRISE!

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
I just checked, Anne, and it's not in their streaming list, but if you order DVDs through the mail version of Netflix maybe it's available there. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Dec 13, 2014, at 6:09 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: HOpe I can get that on Netflix... I've

Re: PESO 2014 - 318 - GDG

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
I really like the pose and expression here s lot, and the bw rendering is great as usual. That black line in the art behind the subject is noticeable and a little distracting. Still nice one. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Dec 13, 2014, at 6:53 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi

Re: V. Maier Documentary a tiny SURPRISE!

2014-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I don't stream anything - I could only get it on DVD. I'm not on Netflix right now but I might get back on for a month or two to catch up. However , at the moment I can't make my DVD player work and I can't find the instruction booklet. :-( I was about to watch HEARTBURN which Id never seen

Re: Difference M 2/35 mm, FA 2/35 mm, DA 2.4/35 mm

2014-12-13 Thread Zos Xavius
I don't think its ever a good time. Worst case they perform admirably on the A7. On Sat, Dec 13, 2014 at 8:15 PM, J C OConnell hifis...@gate.net wrote: with rumours of a FF Pentax dslr coming soon, doesnt seem like a good time to unload FF lenses. On 12/13/2014 6:01 PM, Henk Terhell wrote:

Re: BONNET BANGERS (for Christine)

2014-12-13 Thread Alan C
Better? https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/15394143294/ Alan C -Original Message- From: Christine Aguila Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 8:47 PM To: PDML List Subject: Re: GESO: BONNET BANGERS Too funny—though probably not funny if you get hit by one. Never heard of this

Re: BONNET BANGERS

2014-12-13 Thread Alan C
No. The locals still living in the traditional way in rural areas make alcoholic drinks from a variety of fruits but it is a dying art. However, Marula beer made from the fruit of the Marula tree has become very popular. Phalaborwa is the epicentre of the annual week long Marula Festival at

Re: Peso-Northern Shoveler

2014-12-13 Thread Alan C
Nice, Jack. The clown of the duck-world? Alan C -Original Message- From: Jack Davis Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 12:30 AM To: PDML Subject: Peso-Northern Shoveler Bedraggled Shoveler. K-5 back up w/DA16~45 f/4 Comments and grins sought. ;-) Jack

Re: BONNET BANGERS (for Christine)

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Yep, I like that crop very much. I think it makes the elephant pop even more. It would be interesting to hear other people's views on the crop. You have a very nice picture of this elephant, Alan! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Dec 13, 2014, at 10:18 PM, Alan C c...@lantic.net

Re: V. Maier Documentary a tiny SURPRISE!

2014-12-13 Thread John Francis
Just checked Netflix, and Finding Vivian Maier is available on DVD. -- 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.

Waist level viewfinder question

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: Does anyone know of a waist level viewfinder that could be hooked up to the k3? Is there even such a capability? I did a quick search and couldn't find anything. Thought I'd give it a try here just in the off chance there is such s gizmo. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad

Re: V. Maier Documentary a tiny SURPRISE!

2014-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
There ya go, Ann! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Dec 13, 2014, at 10:36 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: Just checked Netflix, and Finding Vivian Maier is available on DVD. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO 2014 - 318 - GDG

2014-12-13 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks Christine! Yes, the line is a little unfortunate … If it were a couple of inches higher or lower it would be less distracting. The blur does separate its plane, but it's a little stronger than I'd like. I played with it some in editing but in the end decided to leave it alone.

Re: Waist level viewfinder question

2014-12-13 Thread Ken Waller
Hi Christine - they're not exactly waist level viewfinders but if you look for refconvertors you'll find what amounts to right angle viewers which attach to the eyepiece and allow viewing while looking down - but your eye needs to up close to the device.

PESO 2014 - 319 - GDG

2014-12-13 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Another Saturday morning walk in the park. https://flic.kr/p/q7ML9w enjoy, Godfrey --- The fact that nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: Epson R3000 head replacement... or a new printer (recommendations?)

2014-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
Igor... no personal experience but if you search YouTube you will find lots of videos and tutorials for unblocking Epson print heads and nozzles. This page outlines the steps: http://www.digitsmith.com/how-unclog-epson-3000-print-heads-11772.html This video is helpful: