Gel clips -

2015-05-30 Thread Paul
For Larry...found the source for the gel clips - direct from Buff. Still cheap at 3 bucks a dozen. http://paulcbuff.com/clips.php -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

Upgrading to LR6 without Creative Cloud

2015-05-30 Thread Eric Weir
Decided to try upgrading to LR6 today. Got the impression that currently it’s only available with the Creative Cloud plan, with the only options being paid monthly or prepaid. Googling brought me this link which explains how to upgrade the standalone version. It appears Adobe’s not eager for

GESO May 2015 faves

2015-05-30 Thread Larry Colen
I was a lot more prolific with my shooting than with my editing this month, so this gallery is bigger than my past six combined (25 shots, on the assumption I don't get any amazing photos today). Even so, I don't think there are really any clunkers in the set.

Re: GESO May 2015 faves

2015-05-30 Thread J C OConnell
I like 11493, the color and contrast is excellent. jco On 5/30/2015 4:42 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I was a lot more prolific with my shooting than with my editing this month, so this gallery is bigger than my past six combined (25 shots, on the assumption I don't get any amazing photos today).

depth of field, focal length and macros

2015-05-30 Thread Larry Colen
A question for the macro mavens, Is there an noticeable difference in depth of field of the subject, when using different focal length lenses? For example, if I were to come in to the distance where I'm at 1:1 magnification with my 35, 50 and 90mm macros, and focus on the 10cm mark on a

Re: Upgrading to LR6 without Creative Cloud

2015-05-30 Thread Eric Weir
On May 30, 2015, at 3:16 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Ummm… the link? Sorry about that. I do it often. Here it is (I promise): http://owenbillcliffe.co.uk/lightroom-6-standalone-upgrade/ The 16-45 is my most-used lens by far--I bought it shortly after getting my istD 10

Re: Gel clips -

2015-05-30 Thread Larry Colen
Thanks a bunch Paul wrote: For Larry...found the source for the gel clips - direct from Buff. Still cheap at 3 bucks a dozen. http://paulcbuff.com/clips.php -p -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Short zooms vs. short primes

2015-05-30 Thread Eric Weir
On May 16, 2015, at 9:56 AM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Thanks again to all who responded to my request for input regarding wide angle zooms. FWIW,regarding them, I’m leaning toward the pentax 16-45/4 or the new sigma 17-40/2.8. The latter is especially attractive, though more

Re: Upgrading to LR6 without Creative Cloud

2015-05-30 Thread Rick Womer
Ummm… the link? The 16-45 is my most-used lens by far--I bought it shortly after getting my istD 10 years ago. I hope you enjoy it. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Sat, May 30, 2015 at 2:53 PM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Decided to try upgrading to LR6 today. Got the

Re: depth of field, focal length and macros

2015-05-30 Thread Larry Colen
Bulent Celasun wrote: I had asked a similar question recently at another forum. The answer was for the same magnification DOF is practically the same. So, there was nothing to be won by using either of the 100mm or 180 mm lenses (my question involved these on a medium format body) as long as

Re: depth of field, focal length and macros

2015-05-30 Thread J C OConnell
DOF is essentiially the same for same optical magnification, but not for same magnification done via non optical pp tricks. On 5/30/2015 4:20 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Bulent Celasun wrote: I had asked a similar question recently at another forum. The answer was for the same magnification DOF

Re: PESOs: Meeting with Larry Colen in San Francisco

2015-05-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Chris. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, May 29, 2015 at 7:45 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Super portraits Dan. Larry is a bit of a cheeky bugger isn't he? Chris On 24 May 2015 at 21:31, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com

Re: depth of field, focal length and macros

2015-05-30 Thread Mark Roberts
On 5/30/2015 2:05 PM, Larry Colen wrote: A question for the macro mavens, Is there an noticeable difference in depth of field of the subject, when using different focal length lenses? For example, if I were to come in to the distance where I'm at 1:1 magnification with my 35, 50 and 90mm

Re: GESO (17) - PDML at the White Horse

2015-05-30 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Don. The company was the scruffy, inebriated, disruptive, slightly malodorous sort Joy and I usually hang around with, because we blend right in. Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Sat, May 30, 2015 at 12:25 PM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: They were the kind

Re: GESO (17) - PDML at the White Horse

2015-05-30 Thread Bob W-PDML
They were the kind of people who are prepared to hang out with Rick, so make of that what you will. B On 30 May 2015, at 16:51, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Lovely collection, some universal some perfectly English. Don't know about the company you were keeping. We got back

Re: depth of field, focal length and macros

2015-05-30 Thread Mark C
What Bulent said - at the same magnification DOF is essentially the same. I read that in a book yeas ago and at the time it seemed counter intuitive, but I did the test you describe and found that the there was no real difference in DOF. On 5/30/2015 2:05 PM, Larry Colen wrote: A question for

Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-30 Thread Darren Addy
Good point Matthew. True. Thanks for the kind words Rick. It's funny because that shot was the last of a series in the same general location and almost an afterthought. I didn't think it would really be worth it because the sun was against me, throwing most of the tractor (from this perspective)

Paper

2015-05-30 Thread Bill
I am finding myself a little out of touch regarding good printing papers. I'm looking for matte surface, roll paper up to 17 is fine. I would prefer to buy from a Canadian dealer. Any advice will be appreciated. thanks bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO -- Double CCmpound

2015-05-30 Thread P.J. Alling
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20---%20%20doublecompound.html Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/vmc Vivitar 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 (Komine) As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality

Re: Short zooms vs. short primes

2015-05-30 Thread Mark C
I'm sure you'll be happy with your selection, Eric - it's an excellent lens. Mark On 5/30/2015 2:58 PM, Eric Weir wrote: On May 16, 2015, at 9:56 AM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Thanks again to all who responded to my request for input regarding wide angle zooms. FWIW,regarding

Re: PESO - 'Hanging out'

2015-05-30 Thread Mark C
Nice - like pearls on a string. The spider probably slept in till the the dew dried up. Mark On 5/29/2015 2:38 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Taken in Seney National Wildlife Reserve, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on an early, dewy August morning. The spider took the day off for this image.

Re: Short zooms vs. short primes

2015-05-30 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net: You would have paid a steep price for my copy of the DA16-45, Eric! Good choice! Yes - hard to find anything bad to say about it. My only regret is that I don't use it as often since I got the 18-135. I've just become more lazy as I get older...

PESO Lapsana dance

2015-05-30 Thread Larry Colen
I couldn't figure out how to work both bug and nipplewort into a provocative title. To my surprise, I got another keeper today. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/18284298582/in/album-72157653722828602/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Short zooms vs. short primes

2015-05-30 Thread Jack Davis
You would have paid a steep price for my copy of the DA16-45, Eric! Good choice! J Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2015, at 3:36 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: The 16-45 is an outstanding value. It shoots much better than it looks or feels. You will like it. Paul via

Re: Short zooms vs. short primes

2015-05-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
The 16-45 is an outstanding value. It shoots much better than it looks or feels. You will like it. Paul via phone On May 30, 2015, at 6:33 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: I'm sure you'll be happy with your selection, Eric - it's an excellent lens. Mark On 5/30/2015 2:58 PM,

PESO - Longhorn Beetle

2015-05-30 Thread Mark C
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/longhorn-beetle Took a somewhat different approach with this one and it seems to have worked out OK. Or maybe the subject is just very photogenic. Be sure to check out the lager view for all the detail. Comments welcome! Mark --- This email

Re: PESO: San Francisco

2015-05-30 Thread Larry Colen
What a clever way to Coit us. Nice triple icon shot On May 28, 2015 6:39:24 PM PDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: The City by the Bay: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18029316size=md K-5 II S, DA 28-135 zoom Comments are invited. Dan Matyola

Re: GESO (17) - PDML at the White Horse

2015-05-30 Thread Chris Mitchell
Lovely set Rick and it was good to see you both. Come again soon! Chris On 30 May 2015 at 03:03, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: We got back to Philly late yesterday afternoon. We had an excellent 9 days in the UK (8 days out of 9 being comfortable and sunny is routine, right?). A

Re: K7 AC power supply in a K3?

2015-05-30 Thread Jan van Wijk
Hi Barry, On Fri, 29 May 2015 18:07:58 -0700 Barry Rice wrote: Tomorrow I'm going to be doing a long term video shoot. I have an AC adapter (D-AC50) for my K7. This supplies 8.3V, 2A. Meanwhile, my K3 requires the same voltage, amperage. The plug is compatible with both. Is it safe to use this

24h time in LR4?

2015-05-30 Thread Rick Womer
Good morning, How does one switch times to a 24 hour clock in LR4? I can find nothing useful on line or in Martin Evening's book. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-30 Thread Darren Addy
I've recently been experimenting with posting in Google+ communities. One thing that I have noticed is that, in default viewing mode, vertical compositions are shown larger (short dimension sized to fit the column) and horizontal compositions are shown smaller (to fit the long dimension within the

Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-30 Thread Rick Womer
Excellent pic, Darren; I've been looking at it for about 10 minutes and keep finding interesting details (such as the way the wind has blown the trees near the church). It certainly merits Flickr's kudo! Cheers, Rick On May 30, 2015, at 11:09 AM, Darren Addy wrote: I've recently been

Re: GESO: MX and FP4 at the White Horse

2015-05-30 Thread Rick Womer
Very nice, Chris! I like the way the people in #3 give scale to the White Horse. There is also really nothing like film-based BW photography... Cheers, Rick On May 29, 2015, at 7:44 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: Six genuine Pentax film photos from our PDML meet with Rick and Joy at the White

Re: PESO: John Deere Model D Steel Wheel on the Prairie

2015-05-30 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Sat, May 30, 2015 at 11:09 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I believe that the majority of people rarely turn their cameras to a vertical orientation, horizontal is the default and probably widely outnumbers verticals in images produced The default depends whether their camera

Re: PESO - 'Hanging out'

2015-05-30 Thread Rick Womer
I like it, Ken. The grasses provide an interesting twist on the wet-spider-web theme. Rick On May 29, 2015, at 2:38 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Taken in Seney National Wildlife Reserve, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on an early, dewy August morning. The spider took the day off for this

Re:PESO - 'Hanging out'

2015-05-30 Thread Don Guthrie
Lovely. Spider inferred. On 5/30/15 10:06 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Fri, 29 May 2015 14:38:26 -0400 From: Ken Wallerkwal...@peoplepc.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - 'Hanging out' Message-ID: E5A07C1C36054C3AA5A020EBD154F14F@kena60ebc3b689

Re: GESO (17) - PDML at the White Horse

2015-05-30 Thread Don Guthrie
Lovely collection, some universal some perfectly English. Don't know about the company you were keeping. On 5/30/15 10:06 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 9 Date: Fri, 29 May 2015 22:03:31 -0400 From: Rick Womerrickpic...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject:

Re: PESO - Once A Rose

2015-05-30 Thread Bulent Celasun
Thank you, Rick. I appreciate your comment. Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822