Sturdy advice, please!

2007-09-16 Thread Mike Hamilton
I'm looking to buy a decent tripod and ballhead. I've selected a couple of Benro legs, but I'm unsure which would be most appropriate. Their C-027 legs support up to 5.5lbs, and the C-228 legs support 17.6 lbs. My heaviest setup will be K10D (1.7lbs) and DA 14mm (1.0lb). Will the C-027

Sturdy Advice, Please!

2007-09-16 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 16-Sep-07, at 9:44 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've seen the Benro line at the local store and find them pretty nicely made. But look to see how much elevation you'll get without the column extended ... that was the kicker for me with most of the legs I saw from Gitzo and Manfrotto. I

Wedding photography

2007-08-26 Thread Mike Hamilton
Wedding photography is hard! I attended a wedding yesterday. It was a fairly low-key affair, and there was no official photographer. The bride and groom just asked for the guests to send their digital photos via email after the wedding. I was also asked to bring my gear and take photos.

Re: Wedding photography

2007-08-26 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 26-Aug-07, at 3:32 PM, Russell wrote: Yes, flash can be frustrating. When I had to purchase my first several months ago, I consulted with Paul S. and Bruce D. and ended up with a used Metz 45 CL-1. My first outing with it was rather frustrating (and emabarrasing to be running around

PESO -- The Bride

2007-08-26 Thread Mike Hamilton
As I explained in an earlier message, I struggled with my equipment yesterday at the wedding. Out of 113, I had 12 decent photos, and 6 good photos. I really liked this photo, and I've done as much as I can to save it. I blew out the bride's dress with HSS, unfortunately.

PESO -- Forested Trail

2007-08-18 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/08/17/forested-trail-pacific-rim- national-park/ Once again, a photo from my trip to Vancouver Island. This was actually in our campground, Green Point. It's probably the best campground I've ever stayed in - very large, secluded sites, and gorgeous

re: PESO -- Forested Trail, Pacific Rim National Park

2007-08-18 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 18-Aug-07, at 8:11 AM, Godfrey wrote: On Aug 17, 2007, at 11:21 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/08/17/forested-trail-pacific-rim- national-park/ Once again, a photo from my trip to Vancouver Island. This was actually in our campground, Green Point. It's

OT: Website hosting

2007-08-17 Thread Mike Hamilton
So I've had my website with a Webserve.ca for 2 years now, and my contract is up at the end of September. Up to now, I've had no problems with them. Recently (the past 2 months) my ftp access has been terrible. The Live Support has stopped working for me, and the email based help is so

Pentaxian.com

2007-08-17 Thread Mike Hamilton
Pentax is really stepping up the marketing these days - check out Pentaxian.com and our (can PDML claim him?) very own Godfrey is front and center on their splash page! Looks like more will come to view on Sept 6, 2007. Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

FS (late): smc Pentax-F 28mm

2007-08-11 Thread Mike Hamilton
I'm a little short of cash this month - substitute teaching is a little slow during July and August! Selling my smc Pentax-F 28mm f/2.8. I'm asking $275 Very good condition - body has no scratches or marks. Glass is scratch, dirt, and fungus-free. Perhaps a few specks of dust internally,

PESO -- Rocky Cove, Hornby Island, British Columbia

2007-08-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/08/08/rocky-cove-hornby-island-bc/ Another photo from my trip to Vancouver Island. This one is from Hornby Island, a small island that's so typical of the west coast. Lots of quaint shops, famers markets, and old bearded men in little Toyota trucks. I

Re: PESO -- Rocky Cove, Hornby Island, British Columbia

2007-08-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 8-Aug-07, at 4:52 PM, Frank wrote: On 8/8/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/08/08/rocky-cove-hornby-island-bc/ Another photo from my trip to Vancouver Island. This one is from Hornby Island, a small island that's so typical of the west coast

Re: PESO -- Mt. Robson

2007-08-07 Thread Mike Hamilton
Thanks to all who commented! Mike On 6-Aug-07, at 8:28 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now that is a 'serious' mountain! -- Bruce Monday, August 6, 2007, 4:48:32 PM, you wrote: MH http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/08/06/mount-robson/ MH After 12 hours of travel from Victoria, BC to

Re: PESO -- Mt. Robson

2007-08-07 Thread Mike Hamilton
not mistaken. :) Mike On 7-Aug-07, at 12:02 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great shot Mike. I spent 6 months surveying on the Yellowhead Hwy in 1975, and i only managed 1-2 clear photos of the mountain. Is this near Tete Jaune Cache, i think thats the spelling. Dave On 8/6/07, Mike Hamilton

PESO -- Mt. Robson

2007-08-06 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/08/06/mount-robson/ After 12 hours of travel from Victoria, BC to Mount Robson Provincial Park on the BC/Alberta border, I was exhausted and slightly giddy. Managed to take this photo from a moving vehicle, through the windshield as we had no energy left

Re: PESO - Long Beach, Vancouver Island

2007-07-18 Thread Mike Hamilton
Thanks to you all for the flood of compliments! I really appreciate them all. As for the lenses used, the black and white was through a FA 20-35mm. The colour photo was using a DA 14mm. Thanks for the support! :) Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO - Long Beach, Vancouver Island

2007-07-17 Thread Mike Hamilton
Two perspectives on the skies over Long Beach on the Pacific Rim - one in black and white, the other in colour. I spend a week in this incredible place, and it's amazing. http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/07/17/the-beach/ http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/07/16/long-beach/ Comments

OT Req: Some help from an American cousin

2007-07-16 Thread Mike Hamilton
I'm attempting to order a product from the internet, but they only ship to ConUS addresses. I live in Canada, and this is the only place that I can find to order this part. (For the record, it's rubber gaskets for a stovetop espresso maker - value of $20 for two sets). Would a kind US

Re: K100D super (unofficial for now it seems)

2007-06-27 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 27-Jun-07, at 9:04 PM, PJ Alling wrote: They still trumpet K compatibility, but fail to mention any loss of functionality. If you read this you'd almost think that the aperture simulator was back. A marvel of marketing speak. Not so. Available functions may be limited with certain

Re: what's the difference between M and A?

2007-06-25 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 25-Jun-07, at 3:56 AM, William Robb wrote: On 6/24/07, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I didnt state they removed them from their digital bodies, I specifically stated they removed them from their K mount bodies, which they DID with their digital K mount bodies jco

re: value of K50/1.2 ?

2007-06-23 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 23-Jun-07, at 9:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've an opportunity to buy a K50/1.2 lens, supposedly good condition. Was thinking it might be nice to experiment with. What do these go for? Need to make a fair offer. Godfrey KEH has two available in M series - an EXC condition one for

GESO -- Pride 2007

2007-06-22 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/Pride2007/ I attended this event just off-chance. I was in the process of moving in with my girlfriend, and she was involved. I needed a break from unpacking, and took the afternoon to take some photos of the parade. A fun, colourful event. Thanks for

re: GESO -- Pride 2007

2007-06-22 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 22-Jun-07, at 8:29 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good stuff, Mike. Where was this one? G Edmonton, Alberta. :) Mike On Jun 22, 2007, at 5:41 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/Pride2007/ I attended this event just off-chance. I was in the process of moving

PESO -- Donnan Park

2007-06-19 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/06/18/donnan-park/ Taken during sunset, with a storm brewing in the background. I wish the playground and hockey arena weren't there to clutter the background, but what can ya do? K10D, DA 14, etc... :) -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca --

PESO: This used to be my playground

2007-06-02 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/06/02/this-used-to-be-my-playground/ K10D, DA21, etc... My childhood playground. There is a bit of a story at the bottom of the photo if you're interested. Enjoy! :) Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

re: PESO: This Used To Be My Playground

2007-06-02 Thread Mike Hamilton
children around. Thanks again. Mike The photo seems to match the story in mood. However, nice shot of a bit gloomy story. Jostein 2007/6/2, Mike Hamilton mike.hamilton at gmail.com: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/06/02/this-used-to-be-my- playground/ K10D, DA21, etc... My

OT: Was Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?

2007-05-29 Thread Mike Hamilton
Alex, you're out of line. Marnie is not. Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT: Was Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?

2007-05-29 Thread Mike Hamilton
Alright, so now I'm out of order... Alex posed a question to the group. I responded with my opinion. I reconsidered what I wrote, and I stand by it. There's nothing more to say on the subject! I'm a little confused as to who Bob Blakely is ranting about... If I read it correctly, I'm

re: Well Beyond Brand Loyalty

2007-05-27 Thread Mike Hamilton
Date: Mon, 28 May 2007 08:59:46 +1000 From: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Well beyond brand loyalty! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Limited tattoo http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=23389440 It's not even a nicely done tattoo! If

PESO: Spring Blossoms

2007-05-20 Thread Mike Hamilton
Way up here in the northern hemisphere, spring has arrived (finally) in full glory. I've been basking in the gorgeous smells that these blossoms release, and they are inspiring to photograph. Here's one you might enjoy: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/05/20/spring-blossoms/ K10D,

Re: Quess what lens showed up at Henrys for me today

2007-05-18 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 5/18/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Quess what lens showed up at Henrys for me today Timing is everything. Called my guy at Henrys isn Newmarket about 10am today. Asked about the 77 ltd and whats happening. He

Re: Quess what lens showed up at Henrys for me today

2007-05-18 Thread Mike Hamilton
No surprise, Pentax Canada doesn't import the black ones AFAIK. To the contrary, I ordered a black FA77 through McBain Camera in Edmonton in September. I had it in my hands by October. Did your's come with Pentax Canada warranty documention? I don't recall for sure, but I'm pretty

GESO -- Coachella 2007

2007-05-01 Thread Mike Hamilton
This past weekend, I attended the Coachella Arts Music Festival in Indio, CA. It was a pretty intense weekend in all - 100 degree weather, 60 000 people, camping, etc... I had an amazing time. The rules as stated on the Coachella website stated that there were no SLR cameras permitted. In

Re: GESO -- Coachella 2007

2007-05-01 Thread Mike Hamilton
Thanks, Bruce! I'm enjoying the F30, but I really wish that it had a wider angle! 36mm equivalent isn't wide enough for my tastes. Thanks for looking. -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Size Sells?

2007-04-19 Thread Mike Hamilton
My photos have been on exhibition at a local cafe for a month now. I've sold one photo, to the mother of my girlfriend. I spoke to the cafe owner today, and she said that people were commenting that the photos were too small, and she remarked that people felt as though they could produce a similar

Re: Size Sells?

2007-04-19 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/19/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's the data I have: - All of the framed work I sold from gallery and coffeehouse exhibitions last year was ~ 11x14 inch printed size, matted and framed to 16x20 inch, at around the $250-275 @piece price point. - At the December

Re: Blogging soon...

2007-04-19 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/19/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 19, 2007, at 4:11 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: ... Or is this one of those, I don't do it, so it couldn't possibly be worth anything things? For me it's one of those I don't do it because I can't imagine spending that much more

Re: Blogging soon...

2007-04-19 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/19/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 19, 2007, at 5:01 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: My website is setup as a photoblog, and I've found it an invaluable tool for developing my skill as a photographer. It's simply a venue for artistic output. Some people use one

Re: Blogging soon...

2007-04-19 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/19/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 19, 2007, at 5:31 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: On 4/19/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 19, 2007, at 5:01 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: My website is setup as a photoblog, and I've found it an invaluable tool

Re: PESO: On your mark, get set...

2007-04-19 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/19/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP1472.jpg I like it. The only thing that bothers me is the halo around the traffic light. :) Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PDML Members' web pages

2007-04-18 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca I'd like to be added as well, Mark! Thanks. Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO: not my usual thing

2007-04-17 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/17/07, ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2607384#144586426-L-LB shot the trees from the car window coming home from Boston in the storm - then neonized in photoshop I think i would have liked it more without the fancy photoshopping! :) -- Cheers,

Re: PESO -- Aiplane at Dusk

2007-04-16 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/16/07, Fernando Terrazzino [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't have the original at hand, but it looks better now ;-) On 4/16/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/15/2007 2:24:22 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

PESO -- Aiplane at Dusk

2007-04-15 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/04/15/airplane-at-dusk/ K10D, DA70, iso100. Comments, critiques welcome! Enjoy! -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO -- Aiplane at Dusk

2007-04-15 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/15/07, Fernando Terrazzino [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Mike, I like it better with a little bit of more contrast, maybe an S curve n PS. Thanks, Fernando. I'll try that! -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO -- Aiplane at Dusk

2007-04-15 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/15/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 15, 2007, at 2:21 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/04/15/airplane-at-dusk/ K10D, DA70, iso100. Nicely rendered but not a terribly special photo. You're right, but I enjoy it. :) -- Cheers, [EMAIL

Re: PESO -- Aiplane at Dusk

2007-04-15 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/15/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 4/15/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 15, 2007, at 2:21 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/04/15/airplane-at-dusk/ K10D, DA70, iso100. Nicely rendered but not a terribly special

Re: PESO -- Aiplane at Dusk

2007-04-15 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/15/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 15, 2007, at 8:07 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/04/15/airplane-at-dusk/ K10D, DA70, iso100. Nicely rendered but not a terribly special photo. You're right, but I enjoy it. :) Also, thanks

Re: Strap Lugs on K10D

2007-04-11 Thread Mike Hamilton
Hmm, too much sharp metal for my taste, they WILL damage the camera after a while ... There is some slight paint wear on the lugs, but that's not something that concerns me. The key rings will not affect any other bit on the camera. -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca --

Re: Stratospheric Photography...

2007-04-10 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/10/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Consider it a test flight. Swedish University students Jörgen Hedin and Michael Erneland wondered what it would be like to send an ordinary digital camera into the stratosphere and take a picture of the scenery. So on March 28th they launched a

Re: Protection glass / filters

2007-04-10 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/10/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cotty wrote: Well, here's a combo that works for me: a 6X7 hood on a 35mm lens. PH-SB on the A*85mm 1.4. Looks like this: http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/mods/a85ineos.html OK, added. Here's the beginnings of the page

Strap Lugs on K10D

2007-04-10 Thread Mike Hamilton
I've never been satisfied with the mounting of any strap on the SLRs that I've owned. With the K10D, I finally did something about it. My main issue is the straps getting in the way when I'm holding the camera. Getting in the way of the SD card door, in the way of my hands, when mounted on a

Re: Protection glass / filters

2007-04-10 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/10/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mike Hamilton wrote: For the DA 70, I use a Takumar 1:3.5/135 -- 1:5.6/200 hood. For the FA 43, I use a Takumar 1:2.8/105 -- 1:4/100 hood. Any part numberish things stamped/printed on them? The data that's listed above is stamped

Re: PESO: Columns in Black and White

2007-04-10 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/10/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't done a lot of black and white conversion but this one turned out quite well (I think) - certainly a lot better than the original colour version. Comments, plaudits, raspberries all accepted with thanks.

Re: PESO -- Easter Lily

2007-04-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/7/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good reproduction. Perhaps a bit clinical? But an excellent result none the less. Paul Well, I was working in my kitchen, and there wasn't a lot to act as a background (aside from the brown table... :) Thanks for looking, Paul. -- Cheers,

Re: PESO -- Easter Lily

2007-04-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/7/07, Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good one, Mike. It looks klike there's a few small black spots in the upper right that may be easily removed in PS if you're so inclined. Yes, thank you Brendan! Looks like it's time for another sensor clean *and* a screen clean. I missed

Re: PESO -- Easter Lily

2007-04-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/7/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Mike Hamilton Subject: PESO -- Easter Lily http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/04/07/easter-lily Trying to get a hang of my smc macro Takumar 50mm f/4. This is one of my better results. Damn

PESO -- Easter Lily

2007-04-07 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/04/07/easter-lily Trying to get a hang of my smc macro Takumar 50mm f/4. This is one of my better results. Taken with K10D. -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: No 77 yet

2007-04-06 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/6/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Called Henry's thursday. Its still on back order along with 2-3 others from other store. No word on when, if ever. Dave, If you want this lens, I'd recommend checking out the Camera Store in Calgary. (www.thecamerastore.com). It seems as

Re: POLL - Computer Screen Size Resolution

2007-04-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/3/07, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since there has been a rather interesting and lively discussion in a couple of other threads discussing computer screen size and resolution, it may be time to poll the topic again. 1) What size screen do you use 12 Powerbook TFT 2) What

Re: Enablement: bag and cutter

2007-04-02 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4/2/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, they have yet to arrive, but I've made two enabling purchases lately: a Domke F-803 bag for carrying around the city, You must live in a very small city... Well, it's mostly the southside. -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca

Enablement: bag and cutter

2007-04-01 Thread Mike Hamilton
Well, they have yet to arrive, but I've made two enabling purchases lately: a Domke F-803 bag for carrying around the city, and a Logan 301 Compact mat cutter. The bag is thanks to PDML, and the mat cutter is thanks to the workshop that I attended on Saturday, learning how to properly mat photos.

Re: OT: Takumar vs. Powerbook, round one.

2007-03-27 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/27/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: from my experience, I would say to not worry about your HD. I was carrying the wife's iBook up stairs when I fell and used the iBook to break my fall :(. I hit so hard that the whole thing bent, the HD bent as well (shattering the

Re: Web site review part the second

2007-03-26 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/26/07, Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Okay, so you all thought my last one sucked. I was trying to go for something specific, and apparently I failed pretty big. So I was digging around and found the code for my site I did back in early 2003. I still liked the layout so I updated

Re: Peso: A wee little dog

2007-03-26 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/26/07, Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shel Belinkoff wrote: Cute doggy pic, glaring green background really distracts. Methinks you're having some phun with us LOL Shel What green background? I think these photos are like the colour blind tests, but more to see whose

Re: Peso: A wee little dog

2007-03-26 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = No, that's not it, re calibration. It's a browser thing. Depends on what browser you are using (re the word grey instead of gray). Which some people, who will remain nameless to protect the guilty, are well aware of.

OT: Takumar vs. Powerbook, round one.

2007-03-26 Thread Mike Hamilton
Late last week I was doing *something* with my 50mm Takumar macro lens, and it fell out of my hands. Unfortunately, the soft landing pad was made of aluminum. Steel vs. Aluminum, hands down winner was the Takumar. At first I had no problems. There is a dent in the upper case of the Powerbook,

Re: My Pentax MZ-30 camera

2007-03-24 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/24/07, Siddheshwar Lohar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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

Re: Northern Exposures exhibition; Edmonton, Alberta

2007-03-22 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/22/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a personal bias, but I feel more comfortable is all photos are either colour or BW, but hey, they may look great together up on a wall! Yes, that is something that I will consider more carefully next time. Thanks to all of you for

Northern Exposures exhibition; Edmonton, Alberta

2007-03-21 Thread Mike Hamilton
I finally hung my first show! It's 10 photos in all. The online gallery (which I asked for feedback on before) is available here: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/northernexposures I will be having an opening on Friday March 23 from 6-8pm. This is really exciting! -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Northern Exposures exhibition; Edmonton, Alberta

2007-03-21 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/21/07, ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mike Hamilton wrote: I finally hung my first show! It's 10 photos in all. The online gallery (which I asked for feedback on before) is available here: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/northernexposures I will be having an opening on Friday

Re: Northern Exposure

2007-03-21 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/21/07, Bill Lawlor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Michael, in my opinion the cabin pics are unremarkable because they are not unusual. The rest of your photos ate excellent. My favorite is the sunburst. How was it made? Congratulations, Bill Lawlor The Sunburst photo was taken during sunrise,

Re: Northern Exposures exhibition; Edmonton, Alberta

2007-03-21 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/21/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Excellent work. Some may seem out of context to those who don't understand your part of the world. But it obviously works for those who hang the shows. That being said, I'm very enthusiastic about a number of these. Good work. paul I see

Re: OT: Facts about the PDML's favorite photographer

2007-03-20 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/20/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This was posted over at DPReview: http://www.bahneman.com/liem/blog/article.php?story=Ken_Rockwell_Facts I've still got tears in my eyes. That's the best thing I've read all week. -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML

Metering Takumar lenses

2007-03-19 Thread Mike Hamilton
I really don't want to stir up any huge debates here; I would simply like some help in getting this right. I recently came into possession of two Takumar lenses. Both are f/4 at maximum aperture. I'm really having a hard time with metering; both seem to meter only at f/4, even if I stop down

Re: Metering Takumar lenses

2007-03-19 Thread Mike Hamilton
, and then it begins blinking at f/11, (indicating that the meter has bottomed out, I presume). I suppose that is where flash comes in handy... Mike On 3/19/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What ISO are you setting? and which body? Godfrey On Mar 19, 2007, at 5:29 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: I

Re: Metering Takumar lenses

2007-03-19 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/19/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When you stop the lens down can you see the diaphragm closing when you look into the lens (and see the view darkening when you look through the viewfinder)? Yes. That's what should happen, right? -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Metering Takumar lenses

2007-03-19 Thread Mike Hamilton
you want to use and adjust the shutter speed until you get a good histogram/review image on the LCD. At really low light levels its going to be the only way to ensure accurate exposures. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Hamilton

Re: SD cards

2007-03-16 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/16/07, John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My girlfriend works for OCZ Technology, an up-and-coming high-performance memory manufacturer in the Silicon Valley. She got me a couple OCZ 150X 2gb SD cards, and I love them. So fast! Very reliable thus far, and I've not heard any negative

Enablement: smc-Takumar 50mm f/4 macro w/ extension tubes

2007-03-14 Thread Mike Hamilton
All I can say is wow. This is my first Takumar, and I'm simply amazed at the build quality of this lens. It (and the extension tubes) are in like new condition. Nary a scratch on the body or glass. Even the cases are in like new condition! I've sold my Sigma 70-300 zoom to pay for this, and I

Re: Enablement: smc-Takumar 50mm f/4 macro w/ extension tubes

2007-03-14 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/14/07, Wilko Bulte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, Mar 14, 2007 at 04:31:05PM -0600, Mike Hamilton wrote.. All I can say is wow. This is my first Takumar, and I'm simply amazed at the build quality of this lens. It (and the extension To a certain extent: the older the nicer

Re: The Perfect Bag

2007-03-14 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/14/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Survey: What, in your opinion, is the perfect bag for being able to carry around a camera (with lens attatched) and a spare lens or two (or a lens and flash), plus various other things (maybe a book, or a notepad and pens, or (on the

Re: PESO:High flyer

2007-03-13 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/13/07, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A high flyer some hours ago in the evening sun, Pentax A50mm macro on the K10D, polfiltered, ISO 200 F8 1/60, some branches cloned out and cropped: http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/highfly.jpg I really like this image. Very sparse,

Re: Macro Lenses

2007-03-13 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/13/07, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need a macro lens. Don't want to spend the bucks for the latest Pentax AF, for that matter I think I would prefer a MF version. KEH has some 100mm f/4 in different versions, one being an A model. They also have a Sigma 90mm f/2.8 A . Anyone

Re: Enablement: O-ME53 Magnifying Eyecup

2007-03-13 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/13/07, Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mar 13, 2007, at 10:37 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Mar 13, 2007, at 6:52 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: Came today...much better. Not only is it easier to focus with manual lenses but it moves your eye away from the back of the

Re: GESO: In Memory of a Friend

2007-03-12 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/12/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=705004 Touching and beautiful, Paul. It's to bad he snow longer. -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GFM headcount

2007-03-12 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/12/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm going. Although I haven't figured out how I'm getting there from Alberta yet. :-) That's my neck of the woods! Where are you visiting, David? I'm in Edmonton. -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: How Big is the Sigma 200-500 2.8?

2007-03-11 Thread Mike Hamilton
Here's a photo of how the Sigma 200-500 2.8 was taken to PMA: http://i19.tinypic.com/333y6bp.jpg -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

FS: Sigma 70-300 f/3.5-5.6 APO Macro II Super

2007-03-10 Thread Mike Hamilton
It's in excellent condition, comes with original front rear caps, macro setting from 200-300mm, gets up to 1:2 magnification. $100USD + Shipping. email me off list, see below! :) thanks. -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO-- Do Make Say Think

2007-03-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
with the darker foreground russ On 3/4/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Saw a live band on Friday. Instrumental rock from Montreal. I started shooting with my Sigma 70-300, but it was too slow at all focal lengths (4.0-5.6). Ditched it for the DA70 and got some gooders. Processed

Re: PESO -- Relaxed

2007-03-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
Once again, Russell (and others) thanks. The DOF might be a bit shallow, you're right. Mike On 3/8/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: nice picture, pretty dog, i like your use of the light, it seems like her nose little soft, but that may just be me russ On 3/7/07, Mike

OT: John Celio - please contact me

2007-03-07 Thread Mike Hamilton
I'm having trouble with getting messages through to you for some reason. Please contact me regarding the m42 lenses that you had for sale. -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO -- Relaxed

2007-03-07 Thread Mike Hamilton
Alexa, enjoying the fireplace. http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/03/07/enjoying-the-warmth/ K10D w/ 43LTD. Comments, critiques welcome. -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO: Signing

2007-03-06 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/6/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, why stop now? Another pic from the same afternoon in the same coffee shop. But totally different light. Same lens: the DA 50-200 workhorse. This lady isn't giving her friend the finger.

Lens Roadmap

2007-03-06 Thread Mike Hamilton
Updated! http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/en/lens/roadmap.pdf -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Funny things happening...

2007-03-06 Thread Mike Hamilton
In the last 2 days, I have received approximately 10-12 Mail Delivery Daemon delay messages, all relating to PDML. Not threads that I have posted to, or started... Just random threads, from various authors. Anyone else? Got any tips as to why this is happening? I'm using Gmail. -- --

OT: Nikon D3

2007-03-05 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d3.htm Pardon me as I die laughing. Does KR expect any credibility posting that photo? -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: A Paypal Question

2007-03-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3/4/07, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone wants to pay me for a non-eBay item with Paypal. I set up an account with PP. Does all the buyer need to know is my eMail address? He sends the $$ to the email address, PP notifies me, and then I can use the money to, for example,

PESO-- Do Make Say Think

2007-03-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
Saw a live band on Friday. Instrumental rock from Montreal. I started shooting with my Sigma 70-300, but it was too slow at all focal lengths (4.0-5.6). Ditched it for the DA70 and got some gooders. Processed with Lightroom.

Re: PESO-- Do Make Say Think

2007-03-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
look into that. Mike -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Hamilton Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 2:48 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO-- Do Make Say Think Saw a live band on Friday. Instrumental rock from Montreal. I

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