Re: PESO: a bunch of reprobates

Har! Exactly :-) ann On 4/9/2018 10:19 PM, Subash Jeyan wrote: On Sun, 8 Apr 2018 21:18:29 +0100 "Steve Cottrell" wrote: On 8/4/18, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm working on the 2018 PRML Book Pentax Reprobates Mailing List what the subject line says:

Re: Galloway update

Morris, i hope you get better soon... On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 21:26:13 -0500 Morris Galloway wrote: > Health concerns force me to withdraw participation.  It has been a > great run and I thank all of you who have corresponded. May God Bless > Us All! > > -- PDML

Re: Galloway update

Geez - that is simply not permitted-- that is , concerns about your health - not permitted. nonono Hugs old chum, ann On 4/9/2018 10:26 PM, Morris Galloway wrote: Health concerns force me to withdraw participation.  It has been a great run and I thank all of you who have corresponded. May

Re: Galloway update

Morris, I'm so sorry to hear of this. I hope that you feel better soon. On April 9, 2018 7:31:35 PM PDT, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Hi Morris, >Sorry to hear you have health problems. I will keep you in my prayers. >Best, >Paul > >> On Apr 9, 2018, at 10:26 PM, Morris Galloway

Re: Galloway update

Hi Morris, Sorry to hear you have health problems. I will keep you in my prayers. Best, Paul > On Apr 9, 2018, at 10:26 PM, Morris Galloway > wrote: > > Health concerns force me to withdraw participation. It has been a great run > and I thank all of you who

Galloway update

Health concerns force me to withdraw participation.  It has been a great run and I thank all of you who have corresponded. May God Bless Us All! -- 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

PESO: a bunch of reprobates

On Sun, 8 Apr 2018 21:18:29 +0100 "Steve Cottrell" wrote: > On 8/4/18, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: > >I'm working on the 2018 PRML Book > > Pentax Reprobates Mailing List what the subject line says: a bunch of reprobates discussing more OT than pentax

Re: black-winged stilts in marshland

thank you Jack. they look remarkably similar... On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 11:57:06 -0700 Jack Davis wrote: > Razor sharp images, Subash. > We have "Black necked" stilts > here in CA. > Have snapped many. > > >

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

thanks Ann. about the banner stuff, too much work. not having a banner at all works for me :) On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 19:54:45 -0400 ann sanfedele wrote: > Like your stilts - and I see Jack has already mentioned we have their > cousins over here.. > I saw the banner on first

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

Thanks. Much better. Paul > On Apr 9, 2018, at 9:21 PM, Bill wrote: > >> On 4/9/2018 3:05 PM, Gonz wrote: >> It'd be nice to get a glimpse into their lens release timeline. At >> one point there was one. Has there been an update? Anyone know? > > Here, this one

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

This page is so low res, the lens names can’t be read. It also comes with a warning from Safari that it may be a phishing site and has an expired certificate. Paul > On Apr 9, 2018, at 9:19 PM, Bill wrote: > >> On 4/9/2018 3:05 PM, Gonz wrote: >> It'd be nice to

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

On 4/9/2018 3:05 PM, Gonz wrote: It'd be nice to get a glimpse into their lens release timeline. At one point there was one. Has there been an update? Anyone know? Here, this one is better: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/products/lens/images/K_Mount_Lens.pdf bill -- PDML

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

On 4/9/2018 3:05 PM, Gonz wrote: It'd be nice to get a glimpse into their lens release timeline. At one point there was one. Has there been an update? Anyone know? https://pentaxrumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pentax-K-mount-lens-roadmap-487x550.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO Hanging On

 nailed it,  as usual :-) ann On 4/9/2018 11:54 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: This shot of a male Downy Woodpecker on a pine tree illustrates the capability of the 150-450 and DA 1.4X converter combination. The shot is at 630mm, F8, 1/640th, ISO 2400, cropped to about 50% of frame.

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

Like your stilts - and I see Jack has already mentioned we have their cousins over here.. I saw the banner on first visit... agree about making it slimmer... I think you might be able to fool the system by trimming the photo, thenchanging canvas size with the expanded canvas as the bottom half

Re: Pentax K3ll

You must be reading it all on your phone.(?) J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2018, at 4:03 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > > Jack Davis wrote: >> I don't do my own indenting. The >> system makes those choices. > > Exactly. Some mail clients are braindead and don't show

Re: Pentax K3ll

Jack Davis wrote: I don't do my own indenting. The system makes those choices. Exactly. Some mail clients are braindead and don't show the proper chain of replies when people follow the 30-40 year standard of inline replies to the content rather than top-posting. That has caused me

Re: Pentax K3ll

Jack Davis wrote: I disabled "Distortion Correction." a couple or three days ago. Is that what your referencing, Larry? Yes. That was what was causing me lots of problems. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Pentax K3ll

I don't do my own indenting. The system makes those choices. J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2018, at 3:04 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > Sorry about that. Your attribution indents seem a bit weird, I wonder if you > actually saw my interspersed comments. > > In any case

Re: Pentax K3ll

I disabled "Distortion Correction." a couple or three days ago. Is that what your referencing, Larry? J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2018, at 3:04 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > Sorry about that. Your attribution indents seem a bit weird, I wonder if you > actually saw my

Re: PESO Hanging On

Paul Stenquist wrote: This shot of a male Downy Woodpecker on a pine tree illustrates the capability of the 150-450 and DA 1.4X converter combination. The shot is at 630mm, F8, 1/640th, ISO 2400, cropped to about 50% of frame. Paul that photo is proof that you do indeed have a very good

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

Henk Terhell wrote: Op 2018-04-09 om 19:51 schreef Larry Colen: I have the 15-30 which I bought because better wide angle was the majority of the point of going full frame (for me anyways, with everything else but low light the visible difference in quality very very subtle). I also

Re: Pentax K3ll

Sorry about that. Your attribution indents seem a bit weird, I wonder if you actually saw my interspersed comments. In any case the way I phrased it, now that I'm back at a real keyboard, is that the K3-II makes the K1 frame rate seem sluggish. In many ways it is much better for action. Do

Re: Pentax K3ll

Already tried that, P.J., but thanks! J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2018, at 1:32 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > > Try setting the lens to manual focus and see that makes a difference. > > >> On 4/9/2018 4:23 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> Thanks, Mathew! >> AFS setting

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

Op 2018-04-09 om 19:51 schreef Larry Colen: I have the 15-30 which I bought because better wide angle was the majority of the point of going full frame (for me anyways, with everything else but low light the visible difference in quality very very subtle).  I also bought the rokinon 24/1.4

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

It'd be nice to get a glimpse into their lens release timeline. At one point there was one. Has there been an update? Anyone know? On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 10:00 AM, Bill wrote: > On 4/9/2018 8:45 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> Pentax released four bloated zooms

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

The Rokinon sounds like an option I should look into... On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 12:51 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > Henk Terhell wrote: >> >> Gonz, I entirely agree with you. >> Ever since I owned the K-1 I am looking for a wide angle lens for >> landscape work, preferably as a

Re: Pentax K3ll

Try setting the lens to manual focus and see that makes a difference. On 4/9/2018 4:23 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Thanks, Mathew! AFS setting is Shutter Priority. In this setting the focus is set in the first frame and does not change to follow the target even to hold focus. Only to be used for a

Re: Pentax K3ll

Guess I lost you "somewhere between "I have a K3, but am curious about the frame rate of a K3ll." J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2018, at 1:22 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote: > > As I said, the shutter burst rate on it is excellent > >> On April 9, 2018 11:46:14 AM PDT, Jack Davis

Re: Pentax K3ll

Thanks, Mathew! AFS setting is Shutter Priority. In this setting the focus is set in the first frame and does not change to follow the target even to hold focus. Only to be used for a stationary target. It is stated in the specs to fire at a rate of 8.3 frames per second due to it's firing in

Re: Pentax K3ll

As I said, the shutter burst rate on it is excellent On April 9, 2018 11:46:14 AM PDT, Jack Davis wrote: >Your understanding of my post is >likely misunderstood due to my >age. >I do not have a K3ll, my intent was >to glean an opinion or two about it's >shutter's burst

Re: Pentax K3ll

Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2018, at 1:04 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > I don't have a K3ll. I do have a K3. > J > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 9, 2018, at 12:08 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: >> >> Is it possible that a camera setting is the problem? >>

Re: Pentax K3ll

I don't have a K3ll. I do have a K3. J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2018, at 12:08 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: > > Is it possible that a camera setting is the problem? > > The default setting for "Action in AF.C Continuous" (C3.17 in the menu > system) is "Focus priority". That

Re: monitor calibration, was PESO One Tough Lady

IIRC, Macs once used a gamma of 1.8; but a few OS versions ago decided to join the PC world at 2.2. Rick On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 20:55 Larry Colen wrote: > > When my last display died I got a Samsung lu28e510ds from costco. I've > tried calibrating it with my color munki. It

Re: From the archives

On 4/8/2018 4:56 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: On 8 Apr 2018, at 21:48, Larry Colen wrote: Bob W-PDML wrote: On 8 Apr 2018, at 19:29, Mark Roberts wrote: I've found it a real pleasure to go back and read the words of past members from as long as 15

Re: Pentax K3ll

Is it possible that a camera setting is the problem? The default setting for "Action in AF.C Continuous" (C3.17 in the menu system) is "Focus priority". That means the camera will prioritize getting the shot in focus, rather than shooting at the fastest rate. It might seem erratic or slow. You

Re: From the archives

Mark, you should never use Kennyboy's real name in a post.  If it gets repeated three times he'll appear in a cloud of garishly colored smoke and use his CaNikon to steal your soul, and recolor all you images causing them to be absorbed into the Kincade zone, never to be seen by anyone with

Re: Pentax K3ll

That could be it, P. J. Good call! Am still waiting for an opinion re the "H" shutter speed(?) J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2018, at 11:58 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: > > I think that the reason the K3 sells for more than the K3II is the pop up > flash. It can

Re: Pentax K3ll

I think that the reason the K3 sells for more than the K3II is the pop up flash.  It can be very convenient, and while GPS which replaces it would be very useful in a number of applications, it really isn't that important in most shooting situations, whereas when you need a little extra light,

Re: black-winged stilts in marshland

Razor sharp images, Subash. We have "Black necked" stilts here in CA. Have snapped many. J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2018, at 10:10 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 17:57:11 +0200 > "Alan C" wrote: > >> You really nailed that one,

Re: Pentax K3ll

Your understanding of my post is likely misunderstood due to my age. I do not have a K3ll, my intent was to glean an opinion or two about it's shutter's burst rate capability. Appreciate your effort Larry! J Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 9, 2018, at 11:11 AM, Larry Colen

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

> On 09 April 2018 at 19:39 Bob W-PDML wrote: > > > > > On 9 Apr 2018, at 19:31, mike wilson wrote: > > > > [...] > > Other opinions may exist. > > You liberal, hippy, punk bastard commie. This is the Internet! Get with the > program! > You

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

> On 9 Apr 2018, at 19:31, mike wilson wrote: > > [...] > Other opinions may exist. You liberal, hippy, punk bastard commie. This is the Internet! Get with the program! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

Almost perfect. A little fiddle with the top to do something (fully include/lose completely) with the dark mass top right and you're there. For me. Other opinions may exist. > On 09 April 2018 at 18:31 Subash Jeyan wrote: > > > On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 17:06:34 +0100 (BST)

Re: PESO Hanging On

A faultless shot Paul ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: PESO Hanging On This shot of a male Downy Woodpecker on a pine tree illustrates the capability of the 150-450 and DA

Re: Pentax K3ll

Jack Davis wrote: Anyone using the Pentax K3ll? Have you used "H" burst rate setting in AFC? If so, what do you think of the frame rate. Sluggish and irregular or aggressive and crisp? I've got a K3II which I tend to use for long focal length work. I used it a lot for photographing

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 17:41:04 + Bob W-PDML wrote: > I like it. They all look as if they're thinking "why am I here?". thank you Bob. existentialism on stilts... :) > I'd make the banner picture about half the height so that your main > picture gets more prominence.

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

Henk Terhell wrote: Gonz, I entirely agree with you. Ever since I owned the K-1 I am looking for a wide angle lens for landscape work, preferably as a prime. Something in the range of 20 or 24 mm. But there is nothing in the line of Pentax except the FA 15-30/2.8 which is about the price of

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

I like it. They all look as if they're thinking "why am I here?". I'd make the banner picture about half the height so that your main picture gets more prominence. Perhaps also change it to a less singular picture, something that fades into the background, again so not to distract from the

Re: PESO Hanging On

incredible level of detail Paul. On Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:54:24 -0400 Paul Stenquist wrote: > This shot of a male Downy Woodpecker on a pine tree illustrates the > capability of the 150-450 and DA 1.4X converter combination. The shot > is at 630mm, F8, 1/640th, ISO 2400,

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

On Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:46:36 -0400 Paul Stenquist wrote: > I like the composition. Interesting birds. thank you Paul > >>> > >>> a visit to the marshland nearby yielded this: > >>> > >>> https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/black-winged-stilt/ -- PDML

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 17:06:34 +0100 (BST) mike wilson wrote: > I would be tempted to hit the crop button much harder. Just above > the two sticks poking out of the mud and at least 2/3rds of the way > down from the present top to the top of the highest bird's head. like

Re: black-winged stilts in marshland

On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 17:57:11 +0200 "Alan C" wrote: > You really nailed that one, Subash. Interesting to see such a large > group of stilts - mostly pairs around here. thank you Alan. this is the first time i've come across such a large group > >>> a visit to the

Re: PESO: North Shore Sunset

Thanks, Larry. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 8, 2018 at 7:10 PM, wrote: > I think that's one of your nicest sunset photos > > On April 8, 2018 8:57:50 AM PDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" > wrote: > >From Kanahâ Beach

Re: PESO Hanging On

Wow, that is a stunning image. Incredible level of detail and clarity on both the bird and the tree bark. Effective composition, as well. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 11:54 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > This shot of a

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

I would be tempted to hit the crop button much harder. Just above the two sticks poking out of the mud and at least 2/3rds of the way down from the present top to the top of the highest bird's head. > On 09 April 2018 at 16:05 Subash Jeyan wrote: > > > a visit to the

Re: PESO Hanging On

Superb image. Such detail visible. Well caught, Paul. Alan C -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: 9 April, 2018 5:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO Hanging On This shot of a male Downy Woodpecker on a pine tree illustrates the capability of the 150-450 and DA

Re: black-winged stilts in marshland

You really nailed that one, Subash. Interesting to see such a large group of stilts - mostly pairs around here. Alan C -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: 9 April, 2018 5:46 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland I like the

PESO Hanging On

This shot of a male Downy Woodpecker on a pine tree illustrates the capability of the 150-450 and DA 1.4X converter combination. The shot is at 630mm, F8, 1/640th, ISO 2400, cropped to about 50% of frame. https://www.photo.net/photo/18466873/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

I like the composition. Interesting birds. Paul > On Apr 9, 2018, at 11:37 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > > On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 11:14:54 -0400 (GMT-04:00) > Ken Waller wrote: > >> Nicely captured Subash. > > thank you Ken... > >> -Original

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 11:14:54 -0400 (GMT-04:00) Ken Waller wrote: > Nicely captured Subash. thank you Ken... > -Original Message- > >From: Subash Jeyan > >Subject: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland > > > >a visit to the marshland nearby

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

On Mon, 9 Apr 2018 11:10:47 -0400 "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > Nice work! I love the way you rendered the reflections. thank you Dan.. > > https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/black-winged-stilt/ > > > > k5iis + DAL 55-300, cropped -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

On 4/9/2018 9:03 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I agree. The whining is silly. I might have preferred something other than the 50mm as a first prime, but it does make a lot of sense. And I look forward to owning it. Hopefully it will coincide with the official release of the K1-II and be out

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

Nicely captured Subash. -Original Message- >From: Subash Jeyan >Subject: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland > >a visit to the marshland nearby yielded this: > >https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/black-winged-stilt/ > >k5iis + DAL 55-300, cropped

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

Sorry Henk, I sent that to you off list. I'm starting to despise Thunderbird. On 4/9/2018 9:02 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: You may be right as to pentax decisions, but for ff there is now by pentax a 50, a 77, and a 100 (macro) but nothing at all in the wide angle prime range below 35. Fair

Re: PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

Nice work! I love the way you rendered the reflections. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Apr 9, 2018 at 11:05 AM, Subash Jeyan wrote: > a visit to the marshland nearby yielded this: > >

Pentax K3ll

Anyone using the Pentax K3ll? Have you used "H" burst rate setting in AFC? If so, what do you think of the frame rate. Sluggish and irregular or aggressive and crisp? I regularly use TAv setting with a 2000 to 2500 shutter and, of course, Auto ISO. I just wore out my K3 and am attempting to

PESO: black-winged stilts in marshland

a visit to the marshland nearby yielded this: https://somethingfeathered.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/black-winged-stilt/ k5iis + DAL 55-300, cropped p.s.: since picasaweb became google photos, i was using 500px to display photos. since i wasn't happy with it for many reasons, i have created a

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

I agree. The whining is silly. I might have preferred something other than the 50mm as a first prime, but it does make a lot of sense. And I look forward to owning it. Paul > On Apr 9, 2018, at 11:00 AM, Bill wrote: > > On 4/9/2018 8:45 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote:

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

Op 2018-04-09 om 16:37 schreef Bill: On 4/9/2018 2:05 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: Gonz, I entirely agree with you. Ever since I owned the K-1 I am looking for a wide angle lens for landscape work, preferably as a prime. Something in the range of 20 or 24 mm. But there is nothing in the line of

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

On 4/9/2018 8:45 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Pentax released four bloated zooms with the K-1 or just slightly prior to its release. I was quite happy with that decision, because it meant that I could cover al my focal length needs for now and gradually add some primes. And the zooms seem to be

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

Pentax released four bloated zooms with the K-1 or just slightly prior to its release. I was quite happy with that decision, because it meant that I could cover al my focal length needs for now and gradually add some primes. And the zooms seem to be at least the equal of last generation primes

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

On 4/9/2018 2:05 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: Gonz, I entirely agree with you. Ever since I owned the K-1 I am looking for a wide angle lens for landscape work, preferably as a prime. Something in the range of 20 or 24 mm. But there is nothing in the line of Pentax except the FA 15-30/2.8 which is

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

I get good results matching the D FA 150-450 with the DA 1.4X converter. It’s a very sharp combination and provides 630 mm reach. The converter causes minor vignetting but most of my bird photos are crops anyway. When I do need the full frame, I can clone out the vignette quite easily. I’ve

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

I'm sure its very nice at about 450mm with that convertor, but it shows my point that you have to get one used. Pentax is not making them anymore. I have a A* 300 2.8 with a 1.4x tele, but sometimes the reach is not enough. It was barely enough for the solar eclipse recently. A 600 would have

Re: April PUG, "Night", is up

This really is an exceptionally good gallery. Maybe I'll be up and running again in time for next month--new hard drive due in this week. Then just several hours of setup and file shifting to do... Rick On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 9:01 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > the one in this

Re: Sounds like Pentax/Ricoh's resources are spread pretty thin...

Gonz, I entirely agree with you. Ever since I owned the K-1 I am looking for a wide angle lens for landscape work, preferably as a prime. Something in the range of 20 or 24 mm. But there is nothing in the line of Pentax except the FA 15-30/2.8 which is about the price of the K-1 itself. I'm