Re: wishlist: 4 lenses for your Pentax

2008-02-12 Thread Carlos Royo
Roman Melihhov escribió: If you could have 4 lenses (already in production or under development) for your Pentax DSLR. What it would be? My 2¢: = DA* 17-70mm f/4 DA* 60-250mm f/4 FA 50mm f/1.4 FA 85mm f/2.8 soft DFA 100mm f/2.8 Ideally, my 4 lenses set would be: DA

Re: OT:Does anyone recognize this language?

2008-02-08 Thread Carlos Royo
[EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: I stumbled across one of my pics on the web. I don't recall anyone asking if they could use it, although they may have. There are a lot of things I don't remember these days:-). I don't mind in the least, but I do wonder what type of pub this is and what the

Re: Tamron lens

2008-02-07 Thread Carlos Royo
Tim Bray escribió: Just a little piece of evidence that you can get lovely results with them Tamron telephotos. This is with a 70-210 that's at least ten years old, on a *ist-D: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2005/05/07/-big/IMGP1854.jpg -T The Tamron lenses I've had or used have

Re: PESO: Street instruments :D

2008-02-07 Thread Carlos Royo
Timber escribió: http://www.pbase.com/image/92621610 Sorry if I send too many pictures these days :D but I have time and I spend it on pentaxing around the town :P .timber Please keep sending them, Timber. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Tamron lens

2008-02-06 Thread Carlos Royo
Adam Maas escribió: I've heard $699 as the likely price. There's also a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM that's likely to be the fastest focusing lens available for Pentax when it's released shortly (It gets a real ring-type USM motor, which are typically much faster than the micro-motor USM setup Pentax

Re: New Pentas lens road map: Can you say 15mm Limited? :)

2008-01-30 Thread Carlos Royo
Mark Roberts escribió: http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/en/lens/roadmap.pdf Thanks for the link, Mark. But I am afraid I have grown highly skeptical of Pentax lens roadmaps. If this time they manage to fulfill their promises, the DA 17-70 and DA 60-250 will surface almost two years after

Re: has anybody used 18-250 ?

2008-01-30 Thread Carlos Royo
Tim Bray escribió: A *real* photographer is never happier than when hunched over beside a busy thoroughfare in a third-world country being splashed with gutter contents while switching one exotic prime lens for another. Art Demands Sacrifice, everyone knows that. -T I've found myself

Re: ARRRRGH! K10 D and 540 flash inseparable.

2008-01-28 Thread Carlos Royo
David Savage escribió: Check this post from DPReview: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=23837148 And this page to better illustrate what's supposed to happen: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Stuck%20Flash/misc001.htm I have an AF360FGZ flash, and I've

Re: k10d vs nikon d80 handling

2008-01-28 Thread Carlos Royo
P. J. Alling escribió: Honestly Nikon's autofocus is better than Pentax's but unless you are willing to spend lots more then you'll get roughly the same performance from either. In my experience when you need autofocus most is when it's least reliable no matter what camera brand you

Re: k10d vs nikon d80 handling

2008-01-28 Thread Carlos Royo
Carlos Royo escribió: . They are almost very silent, though, and that is a nice thing. Damned fingers, I wanted to say They are very silent... Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: k10d vs nikon d80 handling

2008-01-28 Thread Carlos Royo
Adam Maas escribió: Having owned a D50, don't judge Nikon's performance by it's AF system. It isn't anywhere near fast and is the real weak link in that setup. The D80 will be noticably faster, and something like a D300 will show a night day difference. The D50's a nice little camera

Re: k10d vs nikon d80 handling

2008-01-28 Thread Carlos Royo
Jaume Lahuerta escribió: Carlos, Now I am curios to know why are you considering other brands...Are you looking a better AF performance? My experience with other cameras is mainly with Rebels (EOS 350D and 400D). I wasn't impressed at all by its ergonomics and features BUT I noticed a

Re: away from this for a few days ...

2008-01-26 Thread Carlos Royo
I am sorry to hear such news, Godfrey. It is very difficult to find the right words in such a sad moment. The only meaningful thing I can offer is my deepest condolences to you and your brothers. You wrote: She was a remarkable person ... even beyond being my mother and putting up with

Re: Interview with Pentax Europe marketing director

2008-01-25 Thread Carlos Royo
Jaume Lahuerta escribió: In Spanish, I am afraid: http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/pentax-k20d-pentax-k200d-mario-britschgi-,1_3961 some links to videos showing the new cameras included. The site also has a K20D preview with samples, from Dubai:

Re: Is an F80-200 worth $40?

2008-01-08 Thread Carlos Royo
Charles Robinson escribió: There's a guy here selling a bunch of old equipment (zx-50, 38-80 zoom, and 80-200 zoom) for not-so-much money. Is the 80-200 (a zoom range I only have covered with my Vivitar Series 1) worth even $40? Feels like it couldn't hurt but I'm curious about the

Re: Herbert Keppler

2008-01-06 Thread Carlos Royo
Brian Walters escribió: Hi all Just noticed this posting on another list. http://www.popphoto.com/popularphotographyfeatures/4968/in-memoriam-herbert-keppler-1925-2008.html It seems as if Keppler has been around forever. The first edition of The Pentax Way dates from 1966. He

Re: PESO - Prayers

2008-01-02 Thread Carlos Royo
graywolf escribió: Took a minute to understand the photo. I thought Muslims had a thing against cameras, especially in the Mosque? No, I have been to dozens of mosques in several countries (Turkey, India, Tunis...), and have taken photos freely. If you have a respectful behaviour, people

Re: 2007 Quotations List On Line

2008-01-01 Thread Carlos Royo
Mark Roberts escribió: Since it's too big for the mailing list post size limit, it's on the web. Dave Brooks and Marnie got in the final quotes of the year last night (and, yes, Scott Loveless does have the first one for this year). http://www.robertstech.com/quot2007.htm Enjoy.

Re: Rechargeable batteries and chargers

2007-12-26 Thread Carlos Royo
Scott Loveless escribió: Who's using rechargeable AA or AAA batteries, and which batteries are you using? Which chargers? I use GP 2500 mAH AA batteries for my flashes and also Sanyo Eneloop in my *ist DS. Both of them are good but the Eneloops are the best rechargeable batteries I've

Re: James Ravilious exhibition

2007-12-21 Thread Carlos Royo
Bob W escribió: Hi, you may recall me banging on before about the late, great James Ravilious. A rare event is happening in January - an exhibition of some of his work. It will be at the Coningsby Gallery in London from Jan 7-12. Here are some of the pictures:

Re: FS Friday (Again): Sigma EX 70-200 F2.8:

2007-12-15 Thread Carlos Royo
I can attest it is a very good lens. I have one (HSM version for the Nikon AF mount) and it is nearly as good as the Pentax FA 80-200 mm. 2.8 I also have, being the only advantages of the Pentax better contrast and a little more sharpness wide open. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: FA* 300mm - TC options

2007-12-14 Thread Carlos Royo
Burris, James escribió: Hello all, Can I use the Sigma APO 1.4x with this lens? What about the 1.7x? Any good 2x? Thanks for your help. I may have a line on a 300mm but would like a TC to go with it - especially the 1.7x if it works well. I don't know about the Sigma

Re: What would go out of adjustment in a tele

2007-12-14 Thread Carlos Royo
David J Brooks escribió: Got an email response from Gentek, in Markham, that service Sigma products. I explained my problem i was having with the 1.4 APO tele not quite focusing properly on subjects, MF or Af, from time to time.(some days it works, others it does not) The reply was it

Re: DS problems

2007-12-13 Thread Carlos Royo
P. J. Alling escribió: Anybody know what's in CRC, it may not be available around here, and a substitute may be available. I'd like to get this done asap. Here you can buy CRC contact cleaner in electronic supplies shops. Web page:

Re: DS problems

2007-12-12 Thread Carlos Royo
P. J. Alling escribió: The Jog wheel on my Ds seems to be getting flaky. When attempting to stop down the aperture or increase shutter speed, (in other words turning the wheel to the right), it doesn't always stop down, sometimes it even opens up. Anyone else have this problem and know of

Re: My DS and Sandisk Ultra II SD cards - incompatible somehow?

2007-12-04 Thread Carlos Royo
One of the SD cards I use in my DS is a Sandisk Ultra II. I've had it for more than a year and it has worked flawlessly. As Boris said, there are some fake Sandisk cards floating around. I hope it isn't a problem with the camera as someone suggested, it would be much worse. Carlos -- PDML

Re: A memory

2007-12-04 Thread Carlos Royo
Please accept my heartily felt condolences. And thanks for the photo and the nice story. I am sure those are sad days for you, but I think the good memories will help you to overcome your present affliction. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

FS Friday: FA 80-200 mm 2.8

2007-12-01 Thread Carlos Royo
I still have the FA* 80-200 mm. 2.8 and have reduced the asking price once more, as I would rather sell it to a PDML member: FA 80-200 mm. 2.8 LN- (almost like new), boxed, with its original Pentax pouch and pouch strap, front and back caps and original lenshood. It's only got a small blemish:

Re: Weekend's war story

2007-11-28 Thread Carlos Royo
That's a great story, Cory. I am relieved to know everything was alright in the end. Thanks for sharing it. Carlos -- 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

Re: FS Friday: FA 80-200 mm 2.8

2007-11-03 Thread Carlos Royo
Doug Franklin escribió: Carlos Royo wrote: Price: now 1250 euros plus shipping expenses. You have no idea how much I'd like to take you up on that offer. I guess if I could get a good price for the FA* 200/2.8 I could probably afford it, too. :-) I forgot to say that I would

FS Friday: FA 80-200 mm 2.8

2007-11-02 Thread Carlos Royo
I have already sold the FA* 24 mm. 2.0, but I still have the FA* 80-200 mm. 2.8 and have reduced the price again. FA 80-200 mm. 2.8 LN- (almost like new), boxed, with its original Pentax pouch and pouch strap, front and back caps and original lenshood. It's only got a small blemish: between the

Re: DA70 and 24x36 coverage

2007-10-01 Thread Carlos Royo
Thibouille escribió: Again, someone on DPR certifies the DA70 is perfectly useable on 24x36 body. Can anybody confirm this ? Thank you. Thibouille, if you search the DPreview forum, you will see that some months ago Richard Day tested the DA limited lenses on a 35 mm. body (MZ-S), shot

Re: FS Friday: FA 80-200 mm 2.8 and FA 24 mm 2.0

2007-09-29 Thread Carlos Royo
Bob Sullivan escribio': Carlos, I think you will have trouble selling the FA 80-200 for 1,300 Euros with the blemish you describe. That is probably the current market price, but nobody wants to take the chance on the problem and the cost of fixing it. I would want to see the problem before

FS Friday: FA 80-200 mm 2.8 and FA 24 mm 2.0

2007-09-28 Thread Carlos Royo
I still have the following lenses for sale. This is my last try before putting them on sale in Ebay, I have reduced 100 euros the price I ask for the FA* 80-200 mm. 2.8 FA 24 mm. 2.0, LN- (almost like new), boxed, with original Pentax pouch, front and back caps and original lenshood. Only the

FS: FA 80-200 mm 2.8 and FA 24 mm 2.0

2007-09-15 Thread Carlos Royo
I still have the following lenses for sale. I have reduced 10 percent the asking price for the FA 24 mm. 2.0: FA 24 mm. 2.0, LN- (almost like new), boxed, with original Pentax pouch, front and back caps and original lenshood. Only the lens hood shows slight signs of use. Price: now 450 euros,

Re: Nikon D300 sample photos

2007-09-15 Thread Carlos Royo
Digital Image Studio escribió: On 14/09/2007, Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What I'm wondering about is when anyone is going to manufacture a sensor that actually capture sharp images Indeed, I think it's appalling that people will have to put up with ISO3200 images of this

Re: The occasional 300mm

2007-09-10 Thread Carlos Royo
The Pentax FA 80-320mm. or the Tamron 70-300 Di can be good choices. I had the 80-320 until I sold it last year and I found it quite a competent lens, although a bit soft at focal lengths beyond 250mm. The Tamron also seems a good choice, and it has a nice close focusing capability (1:2

FS: FA 80-200 mm. 2.8 and FA 24 mm. 2.0

2007-09-09 Thread Carlos Royo
I have the following lenses for sale: FA 24 mm. 2.0, LN- (almost like new), boxed, with original Pentax pouch, front and back caps and original lenshood. Only the lens hood shows slight signs of use. Price: 500 euros, plus shipping expenses. FA 80-200 mm. 2.8 LN- (almost like new), boxed, with

Re: OT-A Bit of Sad News

2007-05-07 Thread Carlos Royo
I am sorry about your loss, Walter. My condolences. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Please unenable me!

2007-04-14 Thread Carlos Royo
Juan Buhler escribió: As some of you know, I've been missing my Leica rangefinder since I returned to Pentax in 2004 with an istD. Now, I wasn't really thinking seriously about buying an M8 until today, when two things happened: I realized I'm getting a nice tax refund that I wasn't

Re: Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 - report

2007-04-08 Thread Carlos Royo
Thanks for the very useful info, Brendan. I have just ordered one from the same seller. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-27 Thread Carlos Royo
I hope everything turns out well for your daughter, granddaughter and you, Paul. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: My Pentax MZ-30 camera

2007-03-24 Thread Carlos Royo
Siddheshwar Lohar escribió: I have been using this MZ-30 camera (now its obsolete) of course since long. It started giving some message on its LCD when I switch it on. It shows me the message Av-- and keeps blinking, nothing happens, i cannot see any other message and cannot click the

Re: technikdirekt.de?

2007-03-20 Thread Carlos Royo
Roman escribió: I'd ordered my 50-200mm lpentax lense from Pixmania.com, but I stumbled accross technikdirect.de, that also delivers accross the Europe. They even have DA* 16-50mm and 50-135mm f2.8 listed as [x] coming. Anyone has any experience with this online store? does it go like

Re: Rusian lenses

2007-03-17 Thread Carlos Royo
Sandy Harris escribió: There's a 20 mm F2.5 that looks tempting for use in a K10D-on-a-budget system: http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/mir_47_k_lens.htm Anyone have experience with that one? Alternatives? I had one of those, but used it only on film cameras. It is a well made, heavy

Re: Peso:White dog second bw version

2007-03-17 Thread Carlos Royo
William Robb escribió: I meant to reply earlier. Is she a good example of a Pyrenees by European standard? She looks quite a bit different from what we see here. William Robb I have a Mountain of the Pyrenees (female, almost 10 years old), known as Great Pyrenees in North America. I

Re: The Perfect Bag

2007-03-15 Thread Carlos Royo
Some months ago I was looking for a slim profile bag to carry a SLR/DSLR with a lens, 2 or 3 small lenses and, from time to time, a flash. I bought a Tamrac Adventure Messenger 4 and I find it almost perfect for that purpose. When I need to carry more equipment, I have a bigger bag and a

Re: Peso:White dog

2007-03-14 Thread Carlos Royo
Markus Maurer escribió: I went for a stroll in the incredible golden evening sun in the nearby forest looking for some close-up photos with the K10D and the Pentax A50mm macro when I met this lovely dog. I hope that the owner will let me do some real portraits of this wonderful big pal, I

Re: Having bought a monopod

2007-03-11 Thread Carlos Royo
Boris Liberman escribió: Well, I've just parted with $140 (ouch the local taxes and prices) and now I am happy chap with Manfrotto 676b (digi?) monopod and Manfrotto 486rc2 ball head. I opted to buy this slightly more expensive (at least locally) ball head, 'cause I hope I will be using it on

Re: Buying a monopod

2007-03-09 Thread Carlos Royo
Boris Liberman escribió: Hi! I've decided I'd buy a monopod. My choices are basically Slik 350 and Manfrotto 680. I have a Manfrotto 479-4B plus 234 RC head and a Slik Easypod. Both of them are good, but the Manfrotto is more solid and can also be used as a self-defence weapon if needed.

Re: PixMania.com anyone?

2007-02-24 Thread Carlos Royo
Roman escribió: http://www.pixmania.com/ Anyone had experience purchasing from PicMania.com in Europe? Hi Roman: I bought my +ist DS from them. Delivery was fast, and I didn't have any problems, but it is the only experience I've had with that shop so far. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Pentax SMC 15mm f/3.5 on digital

2007-02-21 Thread Carlos Royo
John Whittingham escribió: I'm still keeping my options open as regards an ultra-wide lens for the K10D. Has anyone tried SMC Pentax (K) 15/3.5 on digital? Does it have the same CA and distortion problems afflicting just about all the modern counterparts? I had an A 15 mm. 3.5, which I

Re: yeah, another lens ...

2007-01-19 Thread Carlos Royo
Godfrey DiGiorgi escribió: I was in the neighborhood of Keeble Shuchat Photography today so I stopped in. Mistake. I noticed that they had one of the Pentax FA28/2.8 AL lenses on the shelf. I've been tempted to buy one for over a year. BH has had that lens on backorder for months: I

Re: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ...

2007-01-17 Thread Carlos Royo
Jaume Lahuerta escribió: Yes, you can, although in this range I already have other lenses. In fact this, along with the DA40 case, was one of the reasons that made me think that the DA70 might work well in 24x36. BTW, I have an almost finished Superia 200 roll in my MZ-5n taken exclusively

Re: AData memory cards... any good ?

2007-01-16 Thread Carlos Royo
Thibouille escribió: Found a SDHC 4GB from Adata at 79 euros (VAT included) in Brussels, Belgium. It was written 150x on it but didn't pay attention if it was writen class2 or class6 design (their website says there are both flavours available. Unfortunately no reader is giver for that

DA 70 mm. on film cameras?

2007-01-06 Thread Carlos Royo
Hi all: I would like to know if someone has tried to use the DA 70 mm. 2.4 on a film SLR, and in that case, whether it covers the 35 mm. film frame or not, and if there is severe vignetting. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Happy New Year to all

2007-01-01 Thread Carlos Royo
Godfrey DiGiorgi escribió: I want to take this moment to say best wishes, good health and good fortunes for all in the year to come. I hope you have all had a fine holiday season this year, and look forward to our continued conversation and discussion in the year to come. best,

Re: a difference between K10D and DS output RAW files

2007-01-01 Thread Carlos Royo
Boris Liberman escribió: There is another point here which I probably did not stress enough. Consider the Pentax Browser 3.0 software. It is fully compatible with either PEF or DNG from the K10D. Now, on *istD my Tamron 28-75/2.8 does register properly. On K10D its name does not show

Re: *istD AF

2006-12-30 Thread Carlos Royo
ann sanfedele escribió: Well the ears fit - but not the high-pitched voice. That would be the real bunny rabbit - Bugs. But, although unfortunately I haven't had the pleasure to meet him in person, I bet he moves fast, at least when cycling. So he meets two of Cotty's requirements.

Re: *istD AF

2006-12-28 Thread Carlos Royo
Cotty escribió: On 28/12/06, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: I'll bring a Nikon and my 70-200VR F2.8 for comparison.All of them perform very fast with that lens. Now we need something with tall ears, a high-pitched voice, that moves very fast. Hwho am I thinking of?

Re: The cause of the controversy

2006-12-20 Thread Carlos Royo
graywolf escribió: http://www.graywolfphoto.com/digital/TV.html That's a good looking TV. My cats would love it, it seems very comfortable, especially in winter. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D review online

2006-12-17 Thread Carlos Royo
Bob W escribió: Don't spoil my theory with facts! I'm sorry about that. By the way, you made a beautiful drawing. ;-) Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Sebastião Salgado's interview

2006-12-16 Thread Carlos Royo
There's a very interesting interview with Sebastião Salgado (in Spanish) at the BBC web site: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/spanish/international/newsid_6173000/6173789.stm# Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D review online

2006-12-16 Thread Carlos Royo
Bob W escribió: A picture is worth a thousand words, so I've made one to show 3 plausible ways of doing it: http://www.web-options.com/Drawing1.jpg No doubt there are other possibilities. Bob, I don't know about other DSLRs, but the *ist DS that I have can't print RAW (PEF in Pentax

Re: Pentax right angle viewer

2006-12-13 Thread Carlos Royo
Bill Lawlor escribió: Does anybody know if the old Spotmatic era right angle magnified viewer will fit the K10D? Thanks, Bill Lawlor You need an M or A Refconverter. The Spotmatic one will not fit. There is also a Chinese made refconverter (Seagull) which is said to fit Pentax and

Re: K10D at low speeds

2006-12-08 Thread Carlos Royo
Adam Maas escribió: It's nigh-on impossible to get a good shot of me with a consumer-level DSLR that uses preflash, I'm way too sensitive to the preflash and the delay between preflash and actual firing is too long. I had a friend of mine try repeatedly with a D70 and SB800, he got good

Re: How Long ...

2006-12-04 Thread Carlos Royo
1996. I found the list following a link in Pentax USA website, if I remember well. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: The RAW report

2006-11-30 Thread Carlos Royo
Cory Papenfuss escribió: Trouble is I don't have a way to convert to DNG since I don't run Winders or MacOS, and writing my own is pointless for the aforementioned reasons. Have you tried to run Adobe's DNG converter in Wine (the Windows emulator-executor for Linux)? I don't know

Re: A question about A 70-210/4 lens

2006-11-28 Thread Carlos Royo
Boris Liberman escribió: Hi! Folks, is it right that A 70-210/4 does not transfer its focal length to the camera? If so, then I suppose that SR on K10D and K100D will not work automatically with this lens? I may have a chance to buy one of these and I am tempted having seen pictures

Re: My long zoom expired. Help needed. Also WTB.

2006-11-22 Thread Carlos Royo
Hi Boris: Like you, I had the F 70-210, but I sold it when my wife gave me the FA* 80-200 2.8 as a birthday present some years ago. Afterwards I thought it had been a mistake to sell the lens, as I wanted a lighter alternative telezoom when I don't want to carry the heavy 2.8 lens, so I bought

Re: My long zoom expired. Help needed. Also WTB.

2006-11-22 Thread Carlos Royo
John Whittingham escribió: Like you, I had the F 70-210, but I sold it when my wife gave me the FA* 80-200 2.8 as a birthday present some years ago. Has she got a sister ;-) No, unfortunately she has got a brother, and he is as mean as she is generous... Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

FS or trade

2006-11-17 Thread Carlos Royo
I still have the following lens and camera for sale or trade. I would exchange or part exchange them for a FA 20 mm. 2.8 or F/FA 135 mm. 2.8 or F/FA 100 mm. 2.8 macro. Tokina 28-70 2.6-2.8 ATX Pro II (for Pentax AF). Like new, boxed, including both caps, original hood and instruction manual. A

Re: OT: I'm 37

2006-11-15 Thread Carlos Royo
Congratulations, Gianfranco. I wish you a happy birthday in the company of your friends and beloved ones. You're a young folk, I don't think it is odd that you feel the same than 7 years ago. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Said good bye to Kelly today, A sad cat shot

2006-11-08 Thread Carlos Royo
Tim Øsleby escribió: I'm sorry to hear this Dave. I know how it feels. The last couple of weeks I've had a stray coming to my doorstep. He(?) is very shy. I've been feeding him for some days, knowing that he does not have a home. It is not a replacement for my late dog Ludvik, but it feels

Re: Damaged/Corrupted SD Card

2006-11-08 Thread Carlos Royo
Godfrey DiGiorgi escribió: Better than opening the back of your camera while forgetting to rewind the film ... ! It happened to me for the first time some months ago. I opened the back of the MZ-S without rewinding the film. I think I can blame the *ist DS for that. Fortunately, I only

Re: Said good bye to Kelly today, A sad cat shot

2006-11-06 Thread Carlos Royo
David J Brooks escribió: Had to say good bye to our 16 year old black and white cat, Kelly, today. I know how you feel, David. My condolences to you and the rest of your human and feline family. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: The Cameras of National Geographic

2006-10-29 Thread Carlos Royo
Sylwester Pietrzyk escribió: On 29.10.06, at 16:09 , Bob Shell wrote: This doesn't mean it was used on a Pentax camera, though. National Geographic used to have an in-house repair shop that also did modifications, and they often modified lenses to fit different camera systems. Sadly that

Re: OT: Netscape 7.1 - ann's new computer blues

2006-10-19 Thread Carlos Royo
David Weiss wrote: What is the difference between SeaMonkey and Firefox? (I am a happy Firefox user). Just cosmetics? SeaMonkey includes the web browser, mail, html composer and chatzilla. For my taste, it offers more configuration options, and looks less toyish. It is a matter of

Re: OT: Netscape 7.1 - ann's new computer blues

2006-10-18 Thread Carlos Royo
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (1) Can I get that or older versions as a free download? Someone wrote (on our list) I could download 7.1 and I can't find that email now I want to start using my road runner email account but would definitely not like to use outlook. You can

FS Friday (a bit late, I know)

2006-10-14 Thread Carlos Royo
After selling the A 50 mm. 1.2 and A 15 mm. 3.5, I still have some items left: Tokina 28-70 2.6-2.8 ATX Pro II (for Pentax AF). LN in box, including both caps, hood and instruction manual. A very well made, fast pro zoom. 220 euros. SMC Pentax 85 mm. 1.8 (K series)+ original lens hood, well

Re: Pentax DSLR - some questions before I decide

2006-10-13 Thread Carlos Royo
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The 18-55 has some W-shape distortions ... a good lens but not really at its best for architecture. The DA16-45 has a bit of simple barrel distortion, easy to correct. The 20-35 has less and has nicer rendering qualities. Rendering-wise, the DA16-45 is

Re: OT, way OT: Another silly survey...

2006-10-13 Thread Carlos Royo
I don't know why I am writing an answer, perhaps I like silly surveys. 1. Which do you use/prefer: razor blade or electric shaver? Razor blade. I keep telling myself I should buy an electric shaver, but that's a matter of principles, like the aperture simulator holy war: I'll stay with the

Re: Pentax DSLR - some questions before I decide

2006-10-13 Thread Carlos Royo
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: All well and good, and no contradiction to what I said. I wouldn't choose it for doing architecture, however. Between the rendering quality and the need to do rectilinear correction with PTLens, I'd find it a pain. ;-) Godfrey I agree that there is no

Re: OT - loss of a PDML member

2006-10-13 Thread Carlos Royo
It is sad to know that your brother Powell has passed away. He'll be missed in the PDML. He helped many of this list with his contributions, particularly the ones he made about lens repairing procedures. Please accept my condolences. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Pentax DSLR - some questions before I decide

2006-10-10 Thread Carlos Royo
Inet Shopper wrote: Thanks for pointing out the 16-45/4. I'd wrongly assumed that it would be very expensive, yet it's priced like the Tamron 17-35/2.8-4. It looks like the cheap route would be the kit lens and a used manual focus 28/2 or 35/2, and the more expensive route would be the

Re: AF500FTZ flash

2006-10-10 Thread Carlos Royo
Tom Lesser wrote: Any recommendations of specific brands/models of P-TTL flashes? Easy. Brand: Pentax. There are Sigma P-TTL flashes, but they need to be rechipped to be compatible with the K100D. This may happen again in future. Models: I have the AF 360 FGZ, and it works really well, but if

Re: PESO: Truth

2006-10-10 Thread Carlos Royo
Let me add my voice to the ones who have praised your photo. It is really good. Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Truth is always the first victim of war. For Anna Politkovskaja: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/6884088 http://www.rsf.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Pentax DSLR - some questions before I decide

2006-10-09 Thread Carlos Royo
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're correct. An A lens will give you full functionality, minus autofocus. The FA 35/2 is a superb lens, and I believe the A version is optically identical. They are not the same optically. The FA 35 mm. 2.0 is a newer design, 6 elements in five groups, being one

Re: John Dvorak (via Mike J's blog)

2006-10-01 Thread Carlos Royo
Bob W wrote: Who's John Dvorak that anyone should take any notice of him? That article is so shallow it's laughable. -- John Dvorak is one of those self-proclaimed pundits. His articles have been shallow for decades. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K10D vs D80

2006-09-30 Thread Carlos Royo
Amita Guha wrote: PopPhoto says the Nikon is the best superzoom they've seen optically, and Ken Rockwell claims it's replaced most of the lenses in his bag, including primes. It's quite a popular lens from what I've seen on Nikon message boards. If Ken Rockwell says that, then all of us

K10D at quesabesde (Spanish website)

2006-09-27 Thread Carlos Royo
If you can read Spanish, there is a hands-on preview of the K10D at: http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/pentax-k10d,1_2730 Video at: http://www.quesabesde.com/camaras-digitales/camaras/pentax-k10d-videos,2204.html Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Formation

2006-09-27 Thread Carlos Royo
Bruce Dayton wrote: Taken in San Francisco just outside the bay. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, handheld ISO 400, 1/750 sec @ f/9.5 Really beautiful. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: I feel sad today

2006-09-19 Thread Carlos Royo
Tim Øsleby wrote: Yesterday I lost a dear friend of mine, Ludvik. You may remember him http://www.photosight.org/photo.php?photoid=37379ref=author I am sorry about your loss. I know how you feel, I have been through the same thing several times. You did the right thing, sparing your friend

Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies

2006-09-17 Thread Carlos Royo
Bob W wrote: it doesn't seem to work that way. The Olympus lenses designed for the 4/3 cameras seems to be pretty much the same size weight as their 135 equivalents. However, they do seem to be able to do other interesting things, such as a 35-100 fixed f/2 zoom, which is equivalent to a

Re: K10D extra tidbits from Japanese page

2006-09-15 Thread Carlos Royo
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Fri, 15 Sep 2006, Lawrence Kwan wrote: - SR not operational during Bulb, Remote, Self-Timer or Wireless Flash. - Retractable Flash cannot be used to control wireless flash. You need to have an external flash attached to K10D for wireless flash. I don't

Re: K10D extra tidbits from Japanese page

2006-09-15 Thread Carlos Royo
I wrote: I may be keeping some features for an upscale model, to be released next year. Obviously, I meant: THEY may be keeping... Sorry for the typo. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K 30/2.8 the poor mans FA 31/1.8

2006-09-14 Thread Carlos Royo
Peter Smekal wrote: Hi folks, I am thinking about buying a 'normal' prime lens for my istD. One obvious choice might be the much praised FA 31/1.8. It's quite expensive however. I have the chance to one of those old K 30/2.8-lenses for a good price, but ... Is the FA 31 worth saving and

Re: K10D and Lenses with Aperture Ring

2006-09-14 Thread Carlos Royo
J and K Messervy wrote: The istDL doesn't have a green button, so I've found that I have to use the DOF preview lever to stop down the lens to get the right exposure settings in M mode. It works but is not quick or convenient. You can also use the AE-L button, it does the same than the

Re: K 30/2.8 the poor mans FA 31/1.8

2006-09-14 Thread Carlos Royo
Peter Smekal wrote: Thanks so far. When it comes to the FA28/2.8 I remember some people were critical of the light fall off wide open. Peter I have used the FA 28 mm. 2.8 both in film and digital, and I haven't seen any noticeable fall off wide open in real life situations. It performs

K10D specs at Steve's digicams

2006-09-12 Thread Carlos Royo
See in: http://www.steves-digicams.com/pr/pentax_09132006_k10d_pr.html?AType=0 Regards, Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

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