Re: PESO - Invitation to Vacation

2016-09-16 Thread David Mann
Just needs a book and a drink :) Cheers, Dave > On Sep 17, 2016, at 1:02 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > In New Hampshire a whole long month ago: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18285764=lg > > (K-5, DA 50-200) > > Comments appreciated. > > Rick > > > > > >

Re: PESO: Spring Daffodils

2016-09-16 Thread David Mann
Yeah if I'd been forced to show just one, that would have been it. I just figured the others were pretty enough to post as well. Cheers, Dave > On Sep 17, 2016, at 11:36 AM, Ken Waller wrote: > > The third one has the most interest for me David. > > > -Original

Anybody here discuss DXOMark's review of the K-1 Sensor yet?

2016-09-16 Thread Darren Addy
Ricoh is touting it on Facebook: "Their conclusion : this ‘full frame marvel’ boasts one of the best camera sensor they’ve ever tested. In fact, it’s the best sensor in its price range and the third best they’ve ever tested." Published yesterday:

PESO - Invitation to Vacation

2016-09-16 Thread Rick Womer
In New Hampshire a whole long month ago: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18285764=lg (K-5, DA 50-200) Comments appreciated. Rick -- 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: Two weeks into the semester

2016-09-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
No doubt! Paul via phone > On Sep 16, 2016, at 7:43 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > > ...and I can tell already that I like teaching a "photography" course > much more than a "Photoshop" course. > > -- > Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia > www.robertstech.com > >

Two weeks into the semester

2016-09-16 Thread Mark Roberts
...and I can tell already that I like teaching a "photography" course much more than a "Photoshop" course. -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO: Spring Daffodils

2016-09-16 Thread Ken Waller
The third one has the most interest for me David. -Original Message- >From: David Mann >Subject: PESO: Spring Daffodils > >Sneaking in some quick pesos while Mummy and bub get some rest and the washing >is almost finished. "Procrastination" has been replaced by

PESO: Spring Daffodils

2016-09-16 Thread David Mann
Sneaking in some quick pesos while Mummy and bub get some rest and the washing is almost finished. "Procrastination" has been replaced by "multitasking" in my vocabulary! "Sleep" has simply disappeared. These are from the same area where I took the previous daffy pic. I feel like I should

Re: PESO: Knoppiesdoring

2016-09-16 Thread Gonz
Thats a serious flower profusion! Wow! Nice capture, I'd love to see it right after sunset too! On Wed, Sep 14, 2016 at 1:42 PM, Alan C wrote: > A large Knoppiesdoring (Acacia nigrescens - our commonest Acacia) flowering > profusely in a Phalaborwa garden. The English

Re: PESO - The Boatshed

2016-09-16 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 17/9/16, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed: >Almost every visitor to Tasmania spends at least one day at Cradle >Mountain and all of those take photos of the old boatshed on Dove Lake. >There must have been countless thousands of photos taken of the boatshed >- but that didn't stop me

PESO - The Boatshed

2016-09-16 Thread Brian Walters
Almost every visitor to Tasmania spends at least one day at Cradle Mountain and all of those take photos of the old boatshed on Dove Lake. There must have been countless thousands of photos taken of the boatshed - but that didn't stop me from adding one more...

Re: Leica enters Lomo territory!

2016-09-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
There are some who will buy anything with the Leica brand and gladly pay whatever is asked. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Sep 16, 2016 at 2:19 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Leica just announced an instant film camera with their own

Re: 5DmkIV sensor almost as good as K-1

2016-09-16 Thread Alan C
Well said Igor & PJ. There is truth in both sides of the argument. Most young people don't embrace conventional cameras any more but many still manage to shoot impressive images which shows just how good modern technology can be. Then there are those with the best equipment who will never

Re: PESO - Tension monitor

2016-09-16 Thread Alan C
Amazing. "Giftig" means poisonous in Afrikaans too. Alan C -Original Message- From: Jostein Øksne Sent: Friday, September 16, 2016 6:40 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - Tension monitor Lol. We have only one word in Norwegian. Giftig. Jostein Den 16. september

Leica enters Lomo territory!

2016-09-16 Thread P.J. Alling
Leica just announced an instant film camera with their own instant film. WTF! Didn't Polaroid fail against digital cameras because... This just strikes me as being bizarre, maybe the magic Leica name will carry them through. -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to

Re: PESO - Tension monitor

2016-09-16 Thread Jostein Øksne
Lol. We have only one word in Norwegian. Giftig. Jostein Den 16. september 2016 17.37.53 CEST, skrev John : >http://www.birdandmoon.com/comic/toxic/ > >On 9/16/2016 1:30 AM, mike wilson wrote: >> _Now_ I'm surprised. Not poisonous but venomous - as are all >spiders.

Re: PESO - Tension monitor

2016-09-16 Thread Jostein Øksne
Thanks Ann. Particularly encouraging that my latest efforts are the ones you like best. Must be making progress here. Jostein Den 16. september 2016 15.13.43 CEST, skrev ann sanfedele : >what is especially niceabout having her on the leaf is that you get the > >scale... were

Re: 5DmkIV sensor almost as good as K-1

2016-09-16 Thread Igor PDML-StR
P.J., I understand and agree with your point that Paul proficienty and efficiently using the tools he has. And I assume all people on this list learned and developed some tricks to compensate for the shortcomings of the cameras we've been using. (I can say that about myself even if maybe not

Re: PESO - Tension monitor

2016-09-16 Thread Jostein Øksne
Of course. I stand corrected. :-) Jostein Den 16. september 2016 07.30.46 CEST, skrev mike wilson : >_Now_ I'm surprised. Not poisonous but venomous - as are all spiders. >Most >European ones are not able to penetrate human skin, though. Not like >you to >slip up on

Re: PESO - Tension monitor

2016-09-16 Thread John
http://www.birdandmoon.com/comic/toxic/ On 9/16/2016 1:30 AM, mike wilson wrote: _Now_ I'm surprised. Not poisonous but venomous - as are all spiders. Most European ones are not able to penetrate human skin, though. Not like you to slip up on terminology - or were you just slumming? On 15

Re: 5DmkIV sensor almost as good as K-1

2016-09-16 Thread P.J. Alling
On 9/16/2016 7:23 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Paul via phone On Sep 16, 2016, at 1:10 AM, Larry Colen wrote: P.J. Alling wrote: To be fair, the Canon has a better autofocus system with more focus points spread over more of the frame, not to mention much better live view

Re: PESO - Tension monitor

2016-09-16 Thread John
No. After my heart rate came back down to normal, I took the photo. Then I chased it back outside where it could catch its own flies. Then I sealed up the hole it had used to get inside. On 9/15/2016 4:46 PM, Jostein wrote: That's cute. Did you catch a fly for it? :-) Jostein Den 15.09.2016

Re: 5DmkIV sensor almost as good as K-1

2016-09-16 Thread John
Doesn't matter. If I was going to change brands now, it wouldn't be to Canon. On 9/15/2016 7:22 PM, Larry Colen wrote: And at $3500 it is less than twice the cost https://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare/Side-by-side/Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-IV-versus-Pentax-K-1___1106_1075 -- Science - Questions

Re: Pentax Multi Mount.

2016-09-16 Thread Darren Addy
Leitax has been around for quite some time. http://www.leitax.com Years ago, I found a Zeiss T* 85mm f2.8 for $5 at a local camera store that was getting rid of their used lens inventory, in a C/Y mount. I converted it with the Leitax mount and sold it on Pentax Forums. Depending upon the lens,

FSF: APS-C and 645 lenses etc.

2016-09-16 Thread Stanley Halpin
As I mentioned last week, I am consolidating my camera gear, selling off most of my APS-C bodies and lenses, selling off 645Z body and lenses, and accessories associated with those systems. I will focus my energies and resources on the full frame K-1 and any successors. So, on offer are the

Re: PESO - Tension monitor

2016-09-16 Thread ann sanfedele
what is especially niceabout having her on the leaf is that you get the scale... were she only on her web against the sky she could be huge or tiny... this one and "take me to your leader" are my favorites of your tiny critter snaps ann On 9/15/2016 4:53 PM, Jostein wrote: Thanks for

Re: D FA 70-200 follow-up

2016-09-16 Thread Zos Xavius
I should note that for non warranty repairs I decided I would just send everything to japan. The turnaround is about the same frankly. I sent my 12-24 into precision and they for some reason sent it to Japan. It came back like a new lens and I had serious doubts it was repairable, but at least all

Re: 5DmkIV sensor almost as good as K-1

2016-09-16 Thread Paul Stenquist
Paul via phone > On Sep 16, 2016, at 1:10 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > > P.J. Alling wrote: >> To be fair, the Canon has a better autofocus system with more focus >> points spread over more of the frame, not to mention much better live >> view focusing, faster frame rate,