Yet another K10D review...

2007-03-09 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
...and another 'default-jpg' quality complaint. For the rest, a good opinion. http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/pentax/k10d-review/index.shtml __ LLama Gratis a cualquier PC del Mundo. Llamadas a fijos y móviles desde 1 céntimo

Re: Pentax and Foveon?

2007-03-09 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
But, actually, if you want to print a big copy (or crop) you are in trouble since you have 'only' 2652x1768 pixels in your image...haven't you? Or maybe I didn't get the point - Mensaje original De: Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: Sigma DP1

2007-03-08 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Actually I think that the 28mm are alredy 'equivalent'. The lens is a 16.6mm F4. Better now? ;-) - Mensaje original De: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: jueves, 8 de marzo, 2007 15:07:33 Asunto: Re: Sigma DP1 Let me see. On this

Re: New Lenses

2007-02-28 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
There is a very convenient function in the tinyURL site: 'make toolbar button'. So you have a button in your browser, you just click it when you are in the long URL page and you got the tiny url. No need to cut and paste. - Mensaje original De: Bill Sawyer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para:

Re: PixMania.com anyone?

2007-02-24 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Yes, in Spain, twice. No problem. Here, in Barcelona, you can even buy certain items in a physical store. - Mensaje original De: Roman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: pdml@pdml.net Enviado: sábado, 24 de febrero, 2007 15:05:08 Asunto: PixMania.com anyone? http://www.pixmania.com/ Anyone had

Re: Poll - Your Backup Copies?

2007-02-21 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Hi, 1. Do you have a location in which you put backup copies of your JPG/DNG/RAWs (etc.), negatives, and/or prints? Is it a location other than your home, in case of fire or disaster? When I download pictures from the card, I always do it both to the internal and to an external disk. Only

Re: Let's talk about titles

2007-02-16 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Interesting... I tend to think that the title is trying to explain what the picture itself doesn't clearly explains. Also, a 'no title' title sounds like a bit pretentious to me. What I like to see in an exhibition is information like place, time... (and yes, sometimes I would like to know the

Re: GESO: a new photoblog template

2007-02-16 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I don't need scroll on my 1024x768 laptop screen, using Firefox with tabs and autohided XP taskbar. I can also see the first line of picture information, but not the second with links (then I need scroll). The size is great and you don't seem to be a big fan of portrait mode, are you ? ;-)

Re: 640x640-samsung_GX10.jpg (JPEG Image, 640x640 pixels)

2007-02-08 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Well, I didn't know that there was a Samsung 12-24 lens... - Mensaje original De: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: jueves, 8 de febrero, 2007 15:58:24 Asunto: Re: 640x640-samsung_GX10.jpg (JPEG Image, 640x640 pixels) Roman wrote:

Re: 640x640-samsung_GX10.jpg (JPEG Image, 640x640 pixels)

2007-02-08 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Image, 640x640 pixels) Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Well, I didn't know that there was a Samsung 12-24 lens... You mean a Pentax lens with a blue ring instead of green and a fake German name on it. I've no issue with rebranding stuff, like the body and lenses, but what annoys me is that places like

Re: Pentax SMC P-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 AL (IF)

2007-02-05 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I agree with Boris. Make sure that you can test it or at leat return it if it doesn't work properly. My unit worked perfectly with my MZ-5n. Hovewer, with my Ds it would hunt and lots of times refuse to focus at the long end (105mm). When it focused the images came out well though. -

Re: February 2007 PUG is open a bit early

2007-02-04 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Thanks Adelheid and thanks Paul for your comment. I also like Alastair fishermen, Henk Terhell's 'Cormorants' composition and, although not particularly fond on macros, Gianfranco's contribution. Regards, Jaume - Mensaje original De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para:

Re: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ...

2007-01-17 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Thanks to all for your interesting insights. It seems to me that: - Pentax seems firmly committed to 16x24 format, although these digital days are difficult to predict (we seem to have already forgotten the Hoya merger and its possible implications). - Yes, If they ever decide to go 24x36,

Re: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ...

2007-01-17 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: miércoles, 17 de enero, 2007 12:24:34 Asunto: Re: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ... Jaume, you can use some DA zoom lense on a certain zoom range. The 18-55 is usable in the upper range like 35-55 or something I didn't test thouroughly. 2007/1/17, Jaume Lahuerta

Re: It Arrived!

2007-01-17 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Yes, please :-D (seriously talking, I have no hopes for this one, obviously) - Mensaje original De: Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: miércoles, 17 de enero, 2007 12:28:26 Asunto: Re: It Arrived! Whatabout the DA12-24 on 35mm coverage?

Re: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ...

2007-01-16 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Godfrey, Do you have a film camera available to check if you can see any vignetting? (at least in the viewfinder). I've heard that the DA40 doesn't show any... Thanks, Jaume - Mensaje original De: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: PDML List PDML@pdml.net; DUG [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ...

2007-01-16 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
to their design requirements ... G On Jan 16, 2007, at 2:36 PM, Thibouille wrote: Indeed as it is beleived to be the same old design as the original M-serie Pancake which covers 35mm. Don't hold your breath, thoough ... 2007/1/16, Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Do you have a film camera

Re: Printing (on a budget)

2007-01-10 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
But these Canon Selphy printers only print 10x15 (4x6), don't they? I have seen one in action and I wasn't too impressed...'horses for courses' is the expression? The camera was a Canon Ixus but still... For this size I would print in a lab. There are always good prices and discount for 10x15

Re: OT - recommendation for non-DSLR

2007-01-04 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I think that you refer to the Fuji F30, that it is supposed to be the best compact regarding high ISO performance. The Canon PowerShot A series are also a good value, with lots of manual settings (A710IS, A640...). - Mensaje original De: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax

Re: OT (LOL) Any opinions on the Pentax Optio W20

2006-12-18 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Is one of the few Pentax PS recommended by my loved/hated French magazine that is not particularly fond at Pentax so...it must be a really good camera for its purpose. - Mensaje original De: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado:

Re: French review of K10D

2006-12-17 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
So, difficult to fault but they managed to give only 4 stars, as they did with the other Pentax DSLRs tested (D, Ds and K100D IIRC). The message is clear: this camera is good enough for the existing Pentax users. However, if this is not the case, you'll better look somewhere else (to C N,

Re: K10D: wireless soon

2006-12-15 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
This magazine arrives to Barcelona and I buy it frequently, despite they don't seem to be Pentax fans, so to say. Even considering this, they are far better and up to market than any Spanish photo magazine (that keep testing already outdated models, if you can consider it a test...). So they

Re: F 80-200/4.7-5.6 Initial report and quick test

2006-12-05 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Well...if I would have to judge based on whether I like the pictures or not, I would say that it is a great lens ! - Mensaje original De: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: martes, 5 de diciembre, 2006 6:24:40 Asunto: F 80-200/4.7-5.6

Re: How Long ...

2006-12-04 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
My older filed message is form 2001, but that's because I changed my email address...I think that it was late 1998 or 1999 when I first subscribed. __ LLama Gratis a cualquier PC del Mundo. Llamadas a fijos y móviles desde 1

Re: Published!

2006-12-04 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
That's great! Too bad i don't think I can get this magazine here, in Barcelona. I'll take a closer look to the news-stands with international press though. BTW, the equipment was a K100D? - Mensaje original De: Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: How Long ...

2006-12-04 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Why not both of them? '10' and PDMLer portraits. 10 years online...this deserves more than one dedicated month ;-) - Mensaje original De: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: lunes, 4 de diciembre, 2006 16:26:24 Asunto: Re: How Long ...

Re: How Long ...

2006-12-04 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: lunes, 4 de diciembre, 2006 17:38:43 Asunto: Re: How Long ... Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Why not both of them? '10' and PDMLer portraits. 10 years online...this deserves more than one dedicated month ;-) I was thinking mainly of shots we took of someone else

Re: K10D list penetration

2006-12-01 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
- Mensaje original De: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] (...) Horses for courses. And no, I won't buy your -Ds, it does not shoot film. But it was a nice try, wasn't it? Kostas (with a serious Barcelona craving at the moment) Let me know it it eventually 'materializes'. We

Re: K10D list penetration

2006-12-01 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
- Mensaje original De: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jaume, consider this. Suppose you have a certain style of shooting that does not change much over time. Suppose further that you have a certain maximal size of print that you ever decide to produce. Now, suppose that you have a

Re: K10D list penetration

2006-11-30 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Why is it more appealing that the K10D? Size?, high ISO? or is one of that obscure Flash functions that you seem to like? ;-) Jaume (who is trying to justify that his barely 1 year old Ds is already obsolete...or not) - Mensaje original De: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para:

Re: K10D list penetration

2006-11-30 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
perfectly suits all my needs. Somehow I am sure that as long as your *istDS will be shooting straight - it will not expire. On 11/30/06, Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why is it more appealing that the K10D? Size?, high ISO? or is one of that obscure Flash functions that you seem to like

Re: Still shrinking pixel pitch on dark side

2006-11-27 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Same here. Also it seems that the current APS size sensors are reaching its pixel count limits, aren't they? But Pentax is building a complete lens line around this crop factor...so if you want more than 10-12mpix with Pentax you'll have to goto digital medium format, at least for a few years.

Re: Pentax 1.8 85mm

2006-11-24 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I exchanged my A70-210 + 20EUR for a K85 1.8 in a store. My best deal so far. Sometimes it is not easy to focus it when shooting wide open (very narrow DoF) but when you manage it, it is one of the sharpests lens i have. Regards, Jaume - Mensaje original De: Jens Bladt [EMAIL

Filter: low-end B+H or Hoya HMC?

2006-11-18 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Hi, I want to buy a UV filter for my DA zooms. There are 2 options that cost more or less the same (around 20 EUR). A 'normal B+H (without extra coating) and a Hoya multicoated (called HMC or something similar). The 'normal' Hoya costs 10 EUR and it still says that is coated. I have used it in

Re: Filter: low-end B+H or Hoya HMC?

2006-11-18 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
better made. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jaume Lahuerta Sent: 18 November 2006 13:34 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Filter: low-end B+H or Hoya HMC? Hi, I want to buy a UV filter for my DA zooms. There are 2

Re: FS: Photo Books/ Equipment for sale

2006-11-17 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Try with: www.tinyurl.com - Mensaje original De: Vic MacBournie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: viernes, 17 de noviembre, 2006 18:31:47 Asunto: Re: FS: Photo Books/ Equipment for sale you have to copy the entire link and paste it into the site...

Re: Chromatic Aberration

2006-11-14 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Quick example: http://wiki.panotools.org/Image:CA_fringes01.jpg Definitions, with examples: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromatic_aberration#External_links http://www.pinnipedia.org/optics/chromatic.html http://wiki.panotools.org/Chromatic_aberration - Mensaje original De: Shel

Re: Some PUG comments 1 of 3

2006-11-10 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Josteinn, thanks for your comments. Abandoned Chairs by Jaume Lahuerta (...) The chairs do look a bit lonesome, but the message doesn't come across as very strong to me. So, they don't look abandoned enough? However, the fabric on the left chair is part of a Carnival disguise that had been

Re: Compact point and shoots - Optio A20?

2006-11-03 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Hi Bruce, Well, what bothered me was a strange unanimity in various reviews: From Dpreview: On the other hand it can be really, really annoying to use; by today's standards shooting feels slow and unresponsive, and has a screen that can't be seen at all in bright weather. Throw in the dismal

Re: Compact point and shoots - Optio A20?

2006-11-03 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Thanks for the insight, Bruce. As you say, it is a problem of comparison and reading your experience, I don't doubt that the A10 does its job. However, you'll agree that it is always nice to know if there is another camera in its class (similar price tag and size), that offers a better

Re: November PUG comments

2006-11-02 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
: Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: jueves, 2 de noviembre, 2006 11:07:21 Asunto: Re: November PUG comments Thanks for the compliments Jaume! On Wed, 1 Nov 2006 14:36:02 -0800 (PST), Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Four fungi by Jan van Wijk Great

Re: November PUG comments

2006-11-02 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
original De: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: jueves, 2 de noviembre, 2006 17:26:26 Asunto: Re: November PUG comments Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Hi, This month I feel like commenting some of the pictures displayed that cached my eyes. Since

Re: Compact point and shoots - Optio A20?

2006-11-02 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
So, they didn't address the A10 poor (slow) performance issue? Shouldn't be that difficult... - Mensaje original De: Margus Männik [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Hi, I reviewed A20 for our local photo/computer magazine last month. It was a sort of

Re: Pentax's Tatamiya Interview Part II, #1

2006-11-02 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Oh, a revival of all times greatest trends !! After 'Pentax DSLR support for old lenses', now playing 'is digital better than film?' ;-) - Mensaje original De: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net On Nov 2, 2006, at 1:46 PM, Digital Image

Re: Compact point and shoots - Optio A20?

2006-11-01 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
The A10 had bad reviews for its slow performance (shutter lag, etc) although the image quality seemed fine. It would be interesting to know if they improved this in the A20, since it is an interesting camera. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxa10/page13.asp

November PUG comments

2006-11-01 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Hi, This month I feel like commenting some of the pictures displayed that cached my eyes. Since perfection doesn't exist, I'll try not only to point positive but also negative (constructive) aspects, that I think it is also a useful feedback. Decay by Lucas Rijnders

Re: K10D aimed as D200 killer/Translation of interview

2006-10-31 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Thanks a lot for your effort, Ken - Mensaje original De: K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: martes, 31 de octubre, 2006 4:33:39 Asunto: Re: K10D aimed as D200 killer/Translation of interview Quick and dirty translation of Tatamiya

Re: trip pictures ...

2006-10-25 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
- I've learned a lot in the past year about how to go about sorting and selecting work, using the tools to my advantage. The difference is dramatic enough that I'm going to reorganize my 2005 photo library and set it up to go through again like I'm doing now with the 2006 work. A little

Re: trip pictures ...

2006-10-25 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Interesting reading. Thanks for your time, Godfrey. In my fiml days I used to throw the scanned TIFFs to a folder with a meaningful name (like 'Paris May 2001'), and then the processed pictures went in sub-folders. Now, in the digital age I just create a folder with a date every time I

Re: For those who worry about K10D release...

2006-10-23 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
You too, Kostas, my son... So, regarding your latest coments on the K10D, don't forget to take it with yout in your next visit to Barcelona... ;-) - Mensaje original De: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: lunes, 23 de octubre,

FS: Several Pentax items

2006-10-05 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Almost Friday in Spain so, here we go. I have several equipment that I never use lately, so I am thinking on selling it if I have reasonable offers. I would like to offer it first here since this has been my primary source of equipment for years. If someone is interested in any of them, please

Interview with Pentax Europe marketing director

2006-10-02 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
In Spanish, in the very active site with the 'offensive' logo: http://tinyurl.com/fdvxk http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/pentax-k10d-mario-britschgi,1_2742 You can try with an automatic translator: http://tinyurl.com/eaufa

RE: Stupid DSLR question - protecting LCD screens

2006-09-26 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I bough in ebay a pack with 5 LCD protectors that were made to fit the Ds (no need to cut them). There were others for the DL (same screen as the K100D). --- Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: Christie and I are both noticing that we're smudging the screen on the K100D with our

Re: F100-300/4.5-5.6 lens ...

2006-09-22 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I have one borrowed from a friend. Well, she lend it to me once and never asked for it again...I would have done the same in her place ;-) The probem for me, that I tend to like lightweight equipment, is its size and weight. Because of this I won't use it often, even if it is a great performer.

RE: 2007 Lens Roadmap In English

2006-09-21 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
--- Douglas Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: The 17-70mm strikes me as particularly redundant... Do we really need another standard zoom on top of the 18-55, 16-45 and 16-50mm lenses? In my case, I am really happy with this. I really miss the range of the FA28-105 when using the

RE: FA28-105

2006-09-06 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Scott, I used to carry the 20-70/4 but I felt the 70mm end too short. So I bought the newest 28-105 (3.2-4.5) since it was almost equal in size and weight than the 28-70 and had good reviews. My experience with this lens has been very positive. It is a great compromise between image quality and

Bought in the US, eligible for Rebate?

2006-08-30 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Hi, A friend of mine recently travelled to the US for 2 weeks and offered me the possibility of buying stuff from Amazon.com and having it shipped locally. Now he is back to Spain, and this Friday I should have a new DA 50-200 in my hands. This item has a $50 rebate...can I apply for it? How?

Re: The past is another country.

2006-08-28 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
--- Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: What annoys me most is your verticals are correct. Me too... ;-) Jaume (who has a hard time with his Ds and horizons/verticals) __ LLama Gratis a cualquier PC del Mundo.

Re: Update on problem with DL USB cable (it was the camera)

2006-08-09 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 8 Aug 2006, Bob Sullivan wrote: On 8/8/06, Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Finally I went to my friend's place and we tested the camera with my cable. Same result :-( Find another USB cable and give it a try. Why would

Update on problem with DL USB cable (it was the camera)

2006-08-08 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
with a card adapter. I wanted to let you know just in case someone faces a similar problem. Regards, Jaume --- Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: Hi, Mi friend's DL has developed a problem related to the PC connexion. He has the cable always atteched to the computer and last

Re: Problem with DL USB cable

2006-08-04 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
should simply throw away the cable and DL using a card reader. Far more reliable, and less hassle. He can upload firmware the same way. John On Tue, 01 Aug 2006 18:27:56 +0100, Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Mi friend's DL has developed a problem related

RE: Some images...

2006-08-04 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Great images despite some lose in the digitalization process. The prints must be awesome. --- Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: I've put up about 20 images as a portfolio at Photo.net. Almost all of them are taken a few km from home, which is in Northern Norway. Most are taken at

Sigma solves flash issues with K100D

2006-08-04 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Sorry if this has been already mentioned. Concerning Sigma EF-500 DG Super and EF-500 DG ST It says that Sigma offers a free upgrade on the flashes. From the Spanish site with the offending logo ;-) http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/pentax-k100d-flash-sigma,1_2623

RE: Dilemma.

2006-08-04 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
SR, better AF, improved exposure...I would wait. --- Vid Strpic [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: Buy *istDL today, or wait a little to get K100D in my country? Prices will most probably be about the same but what's new in K100D, that I desperately need? Very little... so, I'm perplexed,

Problem with DL USB cable

2006-08-01 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Hi, Mi friend's DL has developed a problem related to the PC connexion. He has the cable always atteched to the computer and last Sunday, when he wanted to download their latest pictures, he found that the computer freezes once the cable is pluged into the camera, an even before the camera is

FS: MZ-5n + FA 28-70 f4 AL

2006-07-28 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Hi, I finally decided to part with my MZ-5n and just keep my well used MZ-M as a MZ series representative. The camera is in very good condition and working order. Of course I'll take pictures of it and send them to anyone interested. The 28-70 zoom is in KEH bargain condition, with a small mark

Perspective correction side effects (WAS: PESO: An exercise in perspective adjustment)

2006-07-20 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
But...is it possible to correct perspecive without distorting other parts of the picture? I always get the same effect as Brian, I correct the perspective (with the Photoshop feature) but the building doors are squashed vertically. Is there another way to do it? Thanks, Jaume --- John Francis

Re: Perspective correction side effects (WAS: PESO: An exercise in perspective adjustment)

2006-07-20 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
think Paintshop Pro had one. Don Jaume Lahuerta wrote: But...is it possible to correct perspecive without distorting other parts of the picture? I always get the same effect as Brian, I correct the perspective (with the Photoshop feature) but the building doors are squashed

OT: Panasonic DSLR Lumix DMC-L1 preview and video

2006-07-20 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
In Spanish. In Barcelona's presentation the distributor told them that it would cost around 2000 EUR including the Leica 14-50 zoom. Preview: http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/panasonic-lumix-dmc-l1,1_2599 Video:

RE: July PUG is open (and a guess for Cotty's)

2006-07-02 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
uh?...I still see a human face in Cotty's entry so...I am afraid I need those Canadian drugs. --- David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: Not sure about the UK, but in Canada we have drugs for that condition. :-) Dave Quoting Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thanks Adelheid

Self-publishing site and Juan's book

2006-06-30 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I am not sure if this has been discussed, sorry if it has, but I found it really interesting: The other day I discovered this site that let’s you publish a photo book and share the benefits with them: http://www.lulu.com BTW, I discovered it looking to ‘our’ Juan Buhler’s blog:

K100D preview with samples

2006-06-30 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
It's in Spanish, but still there are some samples ('muestras'), showing the SR on and off: preview: http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/pentax-k100d,1_2561 samples: http://images.quesabesde.com/camaras_digitales/noticias/pentax_k100d_estab_off_1-20seg.jpg

Re: K100D preview with samples

2006-06-30 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
--- mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: Jefaga(?) 5JPEG, 3RAW looks suspiciously like the buffer capacity. Should be ráfaga and yes, it is the buffer capacity (actually ráfaga means 'burst'). __ LLama Gratis a cualquier PC

RE: July PUG is open (and a guess for Cotty's)

2006-06-30 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Thanks Adelheid, I'll try to make it for next month (lots of images suitable this time) Curiosly enough, I already guessed Cotty's entry even in the thumbnail. Since he proposes the quiz: maybe a statue's face seen from below? Nice picture BTW. Regards, Jaume --- AvK [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Help me!

2006-06-29 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
You probably tried it but just in case... Did you set the screen refresh rate? It should be above 75Hz for a CRT and sometimes, if you don't install the device specific drivers, the Windows generic ones won't allow reaching such rate. I've always heard that a low rate can be annoying for you

Barcelona mini-PDML report

2006-06-26 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Last week I had the chance to meet Kostas here, in Barcelona, and it was thanks to the list so I would like to let you all know. We spent a couple of nice hours talking about football and photography, and walking a lot around the Gothic Quartier. Kostas kindly brought its MZ-S to BCN, along with

RE: GX-1S review in Chasseur D'images

2006-04-26 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I have just seen it in the Fnac near my workplace. From the few that I have seen, the review is not very positive. Actually, the 'rebadged' DS2 gets less 'stars' than the DS when it was launched. But this is quite logical. Both cameras are almost identical, but more than a year later. So, the

Re: GX-1S review in Chasseur D'images

2006-04-26 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Kostas, You must resist... ;-) --- Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: On Wed, 26 Apr 2006, Thibouille wrote: * Now, it is priced a bit high, really. How high? Kostas __ LLama Gratis a cualquier PC

Re: *istD sensor alignment?

2006-04-10 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
like it did for Godfrey. The last time I messed with a focusing screen, a severe case of butterfingers resulted in my ZX-30 making a trip to KEH for repairs. I'd like to say thanks to Rob and Godfrey for their ideas. Glenn On 4/9/06, Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Same here

RE: *istD sensor alignment?

2006-04-09 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Same here with a Ds...and I did the same experiment with the same results. My horizons fall from left to right, and I have the same feeling of being unable to hold a camera properly. I also discovered that my first instictive reaction to correct an horizon was to tilt the camera in the wrong

Would you recommend Pentax?

2006-04-03 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
My friend finally want to make the digital transition. He currently owns a film PS (Pentax BTW), and I some months ago I lent him my MZ-M, along with my AF 28-70/4 and a Cosina 135/2,8, so he can learn the basics of SLR photography. When he asked me, first we were discussing if a 'bridge'

Re: March PUG is open

2006-03-01 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Same here. I can't see even the thumbnails. --- Peter McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: AvK wrote: Hi folks, the March PUG is open. It can be viewed at http://pug.komkon.org Best Adelheid I'm getting 404 errors on all the pics... Ciao, Peter in Sydney

Re: March PUG is open

2006-03-01 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Now it works, thanks for the effort!! (I see that you managed to compress my 'uncompressable' file !) --- Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: Same here. I can't see even the thumbnails. --- Peter McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: AvK wrote: Hi folks, the March PUG

Re: Pentax announcement (rumors fulfilled)

2006-02-24 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
--- Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: Just change it for the MZ-M screen. You will lose accuracy on spot-metering (which I don't think the MZ-M featured, but may be wrong). You are not wrong. With the MZ-M you only have multisegment metering (2 or 3 segments only) with A

Diane Arbus in BCN

2006-02-19 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
If any of you is going to visit Barcelona until mid May, there is a big exhibit of Diane Arbus work ('Diane Arbus Revelations'). It is showed in CaixaForum building and the entrance is free. I have visited it today and it is highly recommendable.

RE: Pentax lenses tests from Chasseur d'Images

2006-02-19 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I bough it last Friday (I can found it quite easily in Barcelona). I am glad that they liked 'my' A50/1.4, even more than the FA also tested. They also liked 'my' FA35/2 and 18-55 kit lens. By the way, what does 'dénicher' mean? (in the A50/1.4 text) --- Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió:

Pentax to Boost (lens) Production Capacity

2006-02-08 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I have just seen this in a Spanish photo site (in Spanish): http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/Pentax-objetivos-reflex,1_2278 that refers to a press release (in English): http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/news/2006/200604.html The Spanish site hypothetizes about Pentax concentrating on lens, with

Re: Pentax to Boost (lens) Production Capacity

2006-02-08 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
--- Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: BTW, 1 million lenses (to become 1.6 million lenses) include PS, CCTV and cameraphones. Which cameraphones? Maybe this ones? http://www.dpreview.com/news/0410/04102001samsung_schs250.asp ...Samsung again!

RE: PUG (No longer Re: *istD2)

2006-01-30 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Oh yes, sure, but the difference with the PUG is that, here, I 'know' many of the submiters (or at least I have read their posts for many years), and I know that I will receive their feedback if I comment or ask for details in the PDML. --- Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: I don't know

Re: PUG (No longer Re: *istD2)

2006-01-30 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
? John On Mon, 30 Jan 2006 09:11:54 -, Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh yes, sure, but the difference with the PUG is that, here, I 'know' many of the submiters (or at least I have read their posts for many years), and I know that I will receive their feedback if I

RE: PUG (No longer Re: *istD2)

2006-01-29 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
When I started using Pentax gear and I discovered the PDML, I liked to look at the PUG because there I could see what other's did with an equipment similar to mine (so, it was my fault, not the equiment's fault ;-) ). This way I could resist better the temptation of the Dark Side. One of my main

RE: Which lens do you use most?

2006-01-26 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
With my MZ-5n, the lens most used was the FA 28-105 3.2-4.5. I find it to have a very convenient range and I wish Pentax offered a 18-70 for digital. Then, in Novemeber came the Ds, along with a 18-55, this one from a PDMLer. But, to my surprise, I find myself using a lot the FA35/2, which I like

OT: End of Konica Minolta brand?

2006-01-19 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Hi, I have just seen this in dpreview forum: http://konicaminolta.com/releases/2006/0119_03_01.html If true, I hope that it is not an exemple for another brand that we all know... Regards, Jaume __ LLama Gratis a cualquier PC del

Re: OT: End of Konica Minolta brand?

2006-01-19 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
:46 AM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Hi, I have just seen this in dpreview forum: http://konicaminolta.com/releases/2006/0119_03_01.html If true, I hope that it is not an exemple for another brand that we all know... Regards, Jaume You can see the actual press releases here

RE: Help me decide, DA40 or FA35???

2005-12-14 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
2 years ago I decided to acquire the FA35/2. Both for its good reputationd and also preparing for digital. Now that I have recently acquired a Ds, I think that this was a good decision. I have been using the lens a lot for candid shots (mainly friend's kids) with available light and I find it more

RE: Pentax (and others) online shop in Europe?

2005-12-07 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
It seems that tekede.de is a kind of reference in the Pentax world. I have bought a digicam for a friend here: www.pixmania.com They have sites all over Europe and, in Barcelona at least, they have also a couple of physical stores. Here is a link of the Pentax lenses available in their Spanish

RE: Which Optio?

2005-12-05 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Juan, FWIW, the december issue of a French magazine that I buy from time to time has a list of the 'best' compact digicams and the only Pentax among them is the S55 (improved S50). I think that they tested it just before the S60 release. Maybe you can find a new S55 at a good price since it is a

RE: OT: Cheap Monitor

2005-11-20 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Almost 1 year ago, my LG 17 CRT 'collapsed'. Since the LCD size that I really like (19) was too expensive at that time, I went for a new 17 CRT. I chose a Samsung (SyncMaster 793) with a flat screen (not rounded) and good specs (refresh rate, dot size,...) that went for the equivalent of about

Re: Waterproof Pentax Digital

2005-11-15 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Are you sure about the optical viewfinder? I think that neither the Optio WP nor the Optio WPi has viewfinder... --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: A friend bought one on my recommendation. She likes it a lot (she's a marine geologist, it survives her shipboard hours..).

Re: Re: PDML Map

2005-10-28 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Firefox (1.0.7), tried with Explorer (6.0...) and also worked, although slower. Maybe a plug-in issue? --- danilo [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió: me too, cannot see any map, even if something is shown in the place where the map should be... it seems some browser related problem, I've tried

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