Re: On the road to GFM

We live nearby (Columbus area) and go there every couple of years. But I did not know of that feature. Will have to look it up. The best summer shooting there, imo, is to walk the trail around the lowest part. (But the rangers will make you stay on the trail.) It is also a good place in winter to

yard sale

http://columbus.craigslist.org/gms/4482173394.html If you are anywhere near Columbus, and I know some of you are, drop in on Sat. Photography bargains galore. See ya. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, plea

Changing Priorities

I made an executive decision this weekend. The closer I get to retirement the more preparation I need to do. So I'm reducing my lens count. And I am putting a good zoom in place of the mid-length lenses. Today I picked up an 18-135 @ a reasonable price. Took a walking break today and did some firs

Re: Went to a local goodwill this week

I had one of those in my collection in the past. Integer BASIC without the lower case mod. Oddly enough I recently acquired another out on APUG of all places. Also still have a RS Model 1. >My first computer had no hard drive or floppy drive. It was an >original Apple ][. No monitor either, but

Went to a local goodwill this week

They purchase surplus from Target. Saw this Lexar microSD card for 19.99. 64G. 300x (Class 10). With USB3 microSD reader. Snagged. Put it in my camera. Can now take >8K images @ 16Mp before changing memory card. That could last me a long time. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net htt

da18-135

If anyone is interested there is one available locally at a store for around $200. -- 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.

FS

FA50/1.4 -- $225 shipped (US). A little more overseas. Hit a financial crunch. Bummer. DA70/1.4 -- $400 shipped (US). A little more overseas. PayPal OK. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit th

Advance apologies

I know it's not Friday, but I got these things today for PDML first. K7 body, exc. condition, charger, original and 2 generic batteries $275 18-55WR $100 FA50/1.4 $250 Sigma 70-300 DG, non-OS. With hood and caps. $75 + shipping. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

News from Sigma

Their 50/1.4 lens will *not* be available for Pentax. In case anyone was wondering. -- 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.

Re: New to me - Fuji X-A1 mirrorless camera.

I got to look at the new Fuji line in a camera store today. That 56mm f/1.2 sure looks nice. -- 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.

FS & of Interest

There are some Pentax goodies available locally. #1 If anyone is looking to upgrade to a K7, there is one here that I can get to you for $350, and that includes the 18-55WR! But alas it is without the battery charger. #2 FA50/1.4 -- for a very modest $225. And of interest, I was chatting with the

GESO: after work shots

https://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/13785984343/in/set-72157643813296 893 A couple of macros and one of a cloud. Sigma 70-300 DG, macros with flash All shot with circular polarizer. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRI

Re: Another casual lens comparison K55/1.8 v F50/1.7

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Another casual lens comparison K55/1.8 v F50/1.7

I took two framings this morning. In my typical on-the-fly approach these were shot without a tripod. So I shot several of each and chose the sharpest. Roughly 1/125 @ f9. These are my blackberry bushes in the back yard. The "scene" image represents the shot used for the center. I then shifted so

More on K200/4

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/13295996563/ I added a few shots to the set. Had a chance to shoot in bright sunlight today. The lens does exhibit some fringing, but less than many lenses pretty much toward the edge (image imgp7583 center and full image) and not much in the center (im

K200/4 testing

Picked one up today at a thrift store. (Won't say how much I paid for it.) Shot a few after work in the subdued light of a typically cloudy Ohio day. http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/13295996563/ Detail is quite good. No noticeable fringing like many M & A series lenses do. (Though a bit

Look, the price has dropped!

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OT: local store close-out

Picked them up today. The items are new from Cord Camera chain close-out. #1 Pentax Hot Shoe Adapter F $15 + shipping. #2 Pentax AA Battery Pack FG. Use AA batteries to power your ZX or MZ body. (All but the MZ-S) Four available. $15 ea. + shipping -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

Re: Pentax 1.4x converter

I hope this 1.4x does not act as a pseudo-adapter. Canon did that way back with their early DSLRs. Did not go over very well, though their adaptation was handled than what is talked about here. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSU

Shopping today

Was surprised to find 3 Pentax lenses in a thrift shop today. DA18-55. Metal mount version. F35-135. Have never had one before. Will be good to compare against the FA28-105. AT-X 50-250. Shot a couple shots with it. Standard Tokina cool results but quite sharp and pretty compact. Now for som

Re: Pentax 1.4x converter

http://www.pentaxforums.com/news/pentax-14x-sdm-teleconverter-surfaces.html I was looking at the picture and something bothered me. The curvature of the text does not match the curvature of the tc body. The item may exist, but that picture is not of a real object. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Li

geso: Snow 01-25-2014

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157640152296914/ Just think ... only 11 months until Christmas. Wouldn't know it looking outside. -- 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 di

Re: OT: My new bike...

Nice bike. Looking forward to warmer weather in Ohio ... -- 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.

Re: Mini PDML Oxford today

Oxford, huh. Say "Hi" to John Lennox for me. -- 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.

OT: serious shopping weekend

My retired-from-photography Father-in-law sold me the rest of his film equipment. Will have for sale this weekend ... 500C with chrome 80/2.8 500C/M with black 80/2.8 Sunpak 522 Ascorlight RZ with RB prism, 125 SF, 110, 65, and one other I can't recall. Bogen 3020 with head And a bunch of accessor

Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or

The sentiment has probably been expressed, but with the last upgrade to the K3 I see no serious cause to switch. With that I would ask how format could be any concern. 24Mp on APS-C differs little from 24Mp in 135 form factor. There may be technical reasons to change for some professionals, but fo

Western Oklahoma

A couple of shots around Geary, where the wife's folks live. The elevator, even with the deep blue sky, was shot with without a polarizer. 70/2.4 The post was shot with the FA28-105. http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157639262336596/ Happy New Year to all! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Western Oklahoma

A couple of shots around Geary, where the wife's folks live. The elevator, even with the deep blue sky, was shot with without a polarizer. 70/2.4 The post was shot with the FA28-105. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fro

Tamron Adaptall2 24/2.5 (late) test

A shot of our feline enjoying the day off. Shot with K5. Lens has the "A" adapter attached. Reasonably decent sharpness. http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157639023522833/ This is the later version of the lens with the window over the focus distance scale. Looks like this: http:/

Re: Anyone interested in a Minolta Scan Multi film scanner?

I might be, depending on the price. -- 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.

Re: OT: Old-car identification?

I looked for features. It's got the 2 strips on the door and the vertical lined grille. Plus the horizontal bars across the grille, though only one is visible. The grille is also tall. Headlights in a similar position and the lower corners of the windshield round similarly. I first looked at the

Widely enabled

My Adaptall "A" adapter was just sitting around. So today I went into the local used equipment haunt (world of used photography - https://www.facebook.com/pages/World-of-used-Photography/203110349709912) And bought their Tamron 24/2.5. $120. Higher than on eBay, but I thought good enough that I c

FS a few pentax things, among others

http://stores.ebay.com/presuppapologetics?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 Sorry. Friday was too busy. -- 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.

Re: Milkweed pods on the morning after the snow

>I hate the moving presentation that Flicker does, but I like the >increased image size. >Nice sharp photos. Regards, Bob S Thanks. DA70/2.4. Plus a little removal of coolness in PSE11. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRI

Milkweed pods on the morning after the snow

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/11253765815/in/set-721576384429077 26/ They look much better on the 24" display than reduced in flikr & such. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the li

Today's snow

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/11241574094/ I did lighten up the darkness just a tad and lowered the contrast just slightly. -- 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 abov

Re: I am surprised: k5 ii is discontinued (?)

>Why would they invest the engineering to do that rather than >just sell more K-3s, and apply that enginnering talent to something >more profitable, like the mythical full frame body. > >> Now if they would only fix their AF algorithm. >What? And give up show business? It is a question of price p

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

And that's a *very* nice price on the FA50/1.4. At my end ... I sometimes don't wait until Friday ... Here's a bunch of stuff FS that's not on eBay yet. Just in case anyone is interested.: 1. Pentax K1000 with Ricoh "P" 50/1.7 lens. Well-used but priced for the student. $35 2. Pentax Program Plus

Surprisingly pleasing

Picked up today (actually it came in the mail) an old PKA/R Tokina 35-70/3.5-4.8 macro zoom. Does not say RMC or SD on it. Works quite well on the K5. The Lower Left shot shows some of the box fuzz and the lower right shows the locator dot on the A50/1.4. Glare is partly due to the flash, but you c

generic battery pack for K5

I got one of those generic K5 battery units for the K5. Shot a party last night. It was nice to shoot several hundred shots with the popup flash and not have the battery power go down on me. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSC

cheap batteries

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300700521479?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984. m1438.l2649 Just in case anyone besides me is looking at getting some. (I ended up buying elsewhere, but this seller just had a good sale today.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/l

Re: Cat

>What is this list obsession with cat photos all of a sudden? I thought that was Mike Johnston's domain. > >Jostein It's the Egyptian internet. We worship cats and write on walls. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Cat

Because I had nothing better to do at the moment. Cheap Phoenix 500/8 @ 6 ft, K5. Has the anticipated flare. http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/10893247974/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, pleas

Re: Something I learned this weekend

>30 years next May. She hit sainthood sometime in 1992. > >Bill Well, an early congratulations. (We hit 32 in in Sept.) -- 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 th

Re: K-3 review as seen through the eyes of the PF

>My light meter disagrees. > >Bill No exactly. Your light meter is less sensitive than it once was. So it only registers the same results but against a changed source. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Pictures from a weekend out with friends

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157636517606445/ A few nice shots. Time camping in our recently-acquired popup, out on a pontoon boat, and other things. K5, 18-55WR, F50/1.7, Sigma 70-300 DG. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pd

Re: Must say my Good Bye's

We must be patient with Walt. His six-stringed affair will not last forever. Sooner or later he will return and prove his faithfulness. -- 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

Re: HDR as a genre?

I've seen it done two ways. The first is very pleasant. Just a small amount of processing can open up shadows nicely. But the second is quite offensive. Everything has a white outline. Yuk. So sterile and mechanical. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listi

I'm confused and frustrated

My 18-55 used to be the WR version. Now today I notice that the "WR" designation has disappeared. Don't know if one of my sons borrowed it or if it got swapped elsewhere. Must ... find ... lens ... (channeling Kirk) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/

Re: A couple from the Mass. campout

I didn't worry about the posts because we camp often and they are just part of the scenery. They're part of the experience. -- 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

A couple from the Mass. campout

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/9656968429/in/set-7215763534935714 7 More later. -- 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.

Don't blame me

Ann saw it! http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/9660164300/ -- 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.

Re: Here's a Pentax item I've never seen before

I had no idea of Penta v Pentax. -- 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.

Here's a Pentax item I've never seen before

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FS Fryday

Really cheap Friday Vivitar TX mount for M42. $10 shipped! (I'll put it in a small flat rate Priority box so you'll have it quick.) Also, the Vivitar 135/2.5 that it came on. Has a small fungi spot toward the side of the rear element. $5 + shipping. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdm

Re: Independence Day

Mineral Point? That's almost home (Bloomington, WI)! You're making me homesick! -- 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.

OT: not how I want to be remembered

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w124-e-ce-d-td-class/1718600-mercedes-benz-y our-tombstone.html Besides, it looks like someone broke off the hood ornament. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit th

Re: Odd M50/1.4

>Collin, how about a photo of the lens? Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321149417457?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984 .m1558.l2649 Given the comments, maybe it's just me who is a little off. :0 Stay cool, everyone. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailm

Re: Odd M50/1.4

>Who is to say that all the parts are original? "A" glass does not fit the "M" package. The glass carrier system is entirely different. -- 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 abo

Re: New camera

Given the availability of the K5 at such a modest noted price, give it consideration. I wonder of the 50 and 500 are as quiet or would sport a battery grip. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit t

Odd M50/1.4

Picked one up today while thrifting (Just $7) All other M50/1.4 lenses I've had sported the typical amber coating. But this one is blueish, like the A series. Anyone familiar with this? Transition model? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.

Chinon AF macro 28-80

Picked one up cheap today. K-mount, but that's where the compatibility ends. No aperture ring. So I put it on macro and shot the K5 @ f22 with the flash. Really not a bad image. But I don't think I'll keep it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157634107994141/ -- PDML Pentax-Dis

Re: Rumors were Pentax releasing 5 cameras this year..

Pessimist! They just released > 120 at one shot! -- 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.

Re: K5 + M

>whats different about it vs previous pentax dslrs? With previous models I had to press a button so that the ss would be selected. It's like the camera recognizes that the arm is there. Doesn't do anything with it, but it is half-way. At least that's my impression. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Ma

K5 + M

I really am happy with how the K5 handles M lenses. -- 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.

Polarizers and other filters

I've been using a polarizer on my 18-55WR and am pleased with the results. I'm wondering how many others use filters (other than UV/1A) on their lenses? Also, if you do b&w with the DSLR, do you use your Yellow, Orange, and Red filters as with film? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.ne

OT: Graduation

If anyone is in the Chicago/Milwaukee area, I'm graduating from TEDS in Deerfield this Sat. at 2:30. Would love to meet you. -- 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

Enabled

Got J.M.'s 70/2.4 LTD. Nice. Pretty black with a black cap to match. Took two shots with it right away. I'm a happy camper. -- 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 foll

Re: 18-55WR

>Some people really seem to think they're dogs, so I don't know if it's >sample variation or what. This is the fourth that I've shot with. None of the others was the II or WR. All three were dogs, like using the old FA35-80. This one gives good results. I'll keep it just out of principle. I've

18-55WR

All of the dancing shots were taken with the 18-55. Seems sharper than the other 18-55s I've tried. Might just be perception or sample. Or the lens might be diff. Anyone know about this? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSC

Danc graduation / Trophy Ball

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157633429943883/ Ok, now I know these are visible ... -- 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.

Dance Graduation

Facebook warning: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151589628174785&set=pcb.1015158963 6874785&type=1&theater Just a couple of them. Shot a bunch, and was shot, at our dance graduation. We've been taking dance lessons for the past several months. Was fun to do. K5 works well in this envir

Re: OT enablement

>FG was an acronym for Fucking Garbage. It is the absolutely worst camera >Nikon put their name onto. >You can try putting a couple of batteries into it, and then smack the >base of the camera into the palm of your hand HARD to make the mirror drop. >You might fix the mirror lock up, but you migh

Re: PESO: Tiger in the Bromeliads

Whatever the feline's name, the image reminds me that ... "The galaxy is on Orion's belt" -- 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.

Re: Semi-OT: I saw an ad for ...

> Ashai Glass Company. My 91 Camry had Asahi glass. Not the same company. -- 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.

FS Fryday

#1 Pentax-A 50/2.8 macro - $150 #2 Sigma 70-300 APO DG - $150 Free US shipping -- 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.

Re: OT How many of these cameras have owned/own?

Current ... 2 ... K5 & 500C. In the past that I made any real use of (over 35 years) ... GIII (favorite), K1000, A3000, ZX-M, Crown Graphic, Kodak 2D, Eastman 2D, Wista 4x5, Nagaoka 4x5 (favorite), 500C, RB67, K5, *istDS, K-x There have been a few that I've put a roll through for fun -- old Agfa a

Re: OT are all usb hubs created equal.

Almost. Many cheap ones are not full USB 2.0 speed. Though the slower ones have mostly faded to oblivion, I suspect some remain. If you are using a desktop, a card might be the better choice. Otherwise, your computer may detect whether or not it is operating at full speed. Some scanner software do

Re: Geso First back yard flowers and such

On Sat, Apr 27, 2013, David J Brooks wrote: > > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2013-backyard1/album/index.html > > Juts a few things from Friday in the back yard > > K-5 FA 100 f2.8 macro album made in jalbum no corrections Pictures of Rhubarb. Nice. Just add strawberries. Usually when I take a

GESO: today's lunchtime walk

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/8695407879/in/set-7215763338814211 2/lightbox/ ISO 400, 1/1600 @ f8, M* 300/4, K5 Seriously cropped birds and biker. That stupid twig in front of the cardinal. Robin was lightened in PSE. I'll lighten up the biker, esp since I really liked that shot best

Snapshots

http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157633358085588/ Just a couple of shots with the K5 over lunch today. FA35/2 -- 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 foll

FS Fryday

#1 Sigma 70-300/4-5.6 DG APO. Excellent, with caps and hood. $150 shipped (US) #2 SMC Pentax-A 50/2.8 Macro. VG, with caps. $150 shipped (US) PayPal OK. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit t

Re: PS technique improvement

>So are you still looking for an answer to this? Not really. Thanks. -- 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.

Re: What are the shortcomings of you as a photographer?

> In what ways do you foresee that you could better yourself as a photographer? Is it all about Pentax releasing the camera of your dreams, or do you have another muse for your creativity? > > Jostein There are two things about photography that drive me. 1 - the ability to say something in an imag

Nice Pentax watches

These tell you when a company has no sense of direction. Should have include either a compass or GPS. Time to switch? I'm not ready to, but this stuff seems stupid. This is not innovation. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCR

Re: GESO: today's walk to relax and use the k5 a bit

> Why bother with camera B&W? It was an experiment. The camera is new to me. -- 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.

Re: Me, my K-5 and my Q - coming to the USA

Since you're going to the Royal Gorge, here's a small round trip that will be beautiful. A little west of there is Gunnison. From there go up the mountain to Gunnison Pass. (That might not be its official name, but you'll go from Gunnison to Buena Vista Up on top, about 11000 ft, you'll have a gre

Are the shotcomings really that important?

Two questions: 1 Do people in the C, N, and F forums ever say "Pentax did that right" or something similar? Do they say that about companies other than their own camera mfr? 2 Do you get the pictures you like with this equipment? If not, why do you use it? Who not get the gear that does the job?

peso: no longer binding

Just some old retired ties. Makes a nice desktop wallpaper. http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/8653159618/in/photostream/lightbox / -- 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

Re: Unusual wedding photo quandary

The goal is to make the subjects look good. If they are happy with what you have done on their behalf, that is all that matters. Sensitivity is good if the subject is equally sensitivity. Otherwise second-guessing may detract from a quality product. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

Re: OT: Oh Yeah. I just found the camera of my dreams.

> Unless I've slipped over to another thread (not impossible), the > original poster's "camera of my dreams" was an 8x10 view camera. It wasn't the first in the thread, but that Nagaoka is one really nice camera. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/p

Re: What are the shortcomings of your gear?

>I've found the most workable solution for dancing or other face paced >movement on stage is to use centre point AF sensor and disconnect AF >from the shutter button half press, you can then use either AF S or C >mode independent of the shutter. Maybe I'm old school. When I shot dancers with the

Re: What are the shortcomings of your gear?

>Manual focus might be OK in a fairly relaxed environment ie no rush >and a single model but watching pros at work in studio where there are >multiple models and clothing changes I would say AF is pretty much >mandatory. If AF is reliable (and the top end Canon and Nikon DSLRs >appear to be) it jus

Re: What are the shortcomings of your gear?

>Unreliable AF with my studio lights is a huge problem. You use AF in a studio setting? What f/l are you using? -- 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 dire

Re: What are the shortcomings of your gear?

Actually, I do still have a film camera. But blads are not good for action shooting. http://www.apug.org/gallery1/showimage.php?i=71585&catid=member&imageuser=21 541 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: What are the shortcomings of your gear?

It doesn't accept film -- 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.

Re: GESO: today's walk to relax and use the k5 a bit

Oops http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/8649459997/in/set-7215763324399620 5/ I'm really liking the FA35/2. I'm going to have to try a Y1 filter for b&w mode. But I noticed that the camera leaves b&w mode when I change lenses. Hmmm. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:/

GESO: today's walk to relax and use the k5 a bit

Various shots with 18-55, sigma 70-300, & FA35/2 Collin -- 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.

Re: OT: Oh Yeah. I just found the camera of my dreams.

Me, too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/140919128830?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984. m1438.l2649 -- 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.

FS Fryday

Got one of these that I don't need. http://www.pentaxwebstore.com/product/9486 Newish condition. $45 shipped (US) -- 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 dir

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