Re: New lens prices

2012-04-03 Thread Sam L
$1500 for a DA* 16-50mm.  Can anybody explain this to me? I sure can't, especially when I can get a tamron 16-50/2.8 for $400 - $500. The weather proofing and the brand name are not worth $1000 to me. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: LR Question: exposure vs. brightness

2012-02-26 Thread Sam L
develop button in LR on my jpegs it always adjusts the Brightness slider but not the Exposure slider. This may be simplistic, but that seems to tell me that I should be using Brightness instead of Exposure most of the time. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: LR Question: exposure vs. brightness

2012-02-26 Thread Sam L
On Sun, Feb 26, 2012 at 10:33 AM, Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com wrote: I think its interesting/odd that when I click the auto develop button in LR on my jpegs it always adjusts the Brightness slider but not the Exposure slider. *sigh* Just retested and that is incorrect. I really ought to buy

Re: OT: xkcd

2012-02-08 Thread Sam L
On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 7:47 AM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: The webcomic xkcd strays into photographic territory today. Be sure to hover your mouse over the comic to read the bonus caption. http://xkcd.com/1014/ LAF! --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?

2012-01-26 Thread Sam L
On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 4:34 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On 1/24/2012 1:00 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com: snip I am a new camera slut. I want to hold them, feel them, and twist their knobs. That's Mark-baiting. I admit I was aiming

Re: Pentax Forums, looking for all images by a certain lens

2012-01-24 Thread Sam L
On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 3:14 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com: Hi all, I know the Pentax Forum site is strictly verboten, but does anyone know how to search for images by a certain lens? I think I saw an email recently saying that you

Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?

2012-01-24 Thread Sam L
to hold them, feel them, and twist their knobs. --- Sam -- 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: More than rumor?

2012-01-24 Thread Sam L
of people now who are considering the Nikon 1 series cameras because they are cute. These people have no desire to change lenses and have no clue about photography. They just want a nice cute camera. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Pentax Forums, looking for all images by a certain lens

2012-01-23 Thread Sam L
Hi all, I know the Pentax Forum site is strictly verboten, but does anyone know how to search for images by a certain lens? I think I saw an email recently saying that you could find all photos by lex X for example. Thanks! --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Preaching to the choir (using an M42 lens on a program plus)

2012-01-17 Thread Sam L
of this. --- Sam -- 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: Canon DSLR vs Rolleicord

2012-01-17 Thread Sam L
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Re: Preaching to the choir (using an M42 lens on a program plus)

2012-01-17 Thread Sam L
On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 5:51 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Jan 17, 2012, at 15:25, Sam L wrote: I have been using my M42 lenses on my K-x for a couple years now, but over the weekend was the first time I tried putting one (1.9 / 85) on a program plus that I had picked up

Re: PDML Boston in December?

2011-11-14 Thread Sam L
running around etc, but if time allows I would love to meet up with everybody, too. --- Sam -- 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

Re: OT: I held a Fuji X10

2011-11-01 Thread Sam L
On Sun, Oct 30, 2011 at 9:39 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Anyone else contemplating it? There is contemplating and then there is CONTEMPLATING. I am definitely contemplating it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and pics! --- Sam -- PDML Pentax

Re: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-26 Thread Sam L
panniers. I even googled around a little bit but everything seemed to be lumped in together with no clear differences. Anyone care to school me? --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: OT: Query for the cyclists

2011-10-26 Thread Sam L
On Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 3:08 PM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 1:39 PM, Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com wrote: I am mystified as to the difference saddle bags and rack panniers. I even googled around a little bit but everything seemed to be lumped in together

Re: A Question About a New Business

2011-10-26 Thread Sam L
Knarf Model. Hopefully I sound like only the 2nd largest donkey instead of the 1st largest one. :-) --- Sam -- 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: PPG relaunched...

2011-10-24 Thread Sam L
I like the site. It seems to load about 100 times faster than the old one. I was able to click artists at the top, select an artist, and view their gallery. No drama. Faster. Easier. Like --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: Fuji X100 / X10 with interchangeable lenses coming...

2011-10-10 Thread Sam L
pentax gear. --- Sam -- 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: A rare (and often beautiful) look inside North Korea

2011-09-30 Thread Sam L
account from all around the world. I think I'll go take some pics of my little rock wall or something. That should make me feel better. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: My backyard is humbling me

2011-09-24 Thread Sam
I enjoys the set on the tiny screen of my iPhone. :-). I'll check it out later on big screen. Here is my crazy idea for you: try doing a vertical panorama. It probably won't work well, but might give you something interesting. Sent from my phone. On Sep 21, 2011, at 1:21 AM, Larry Colen

Re: The Tao of the Compact

2011-09-15 Thread Sam L
are living through, with really no end in sight. --- Sam -- 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: Pentax K-Q adapter

2011-09-14 Thread Sam L
just throw it in a bag and pull it out on occasion. Anyone who buys this camera is the first place is having some fun.  So overly serious measurebater would go near it anyway. On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Sam L On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 3:46 AM

Waiting for Enablement

2011-09-14 Thread Sam L
well tonight! :-) Do any of you have one? It seems to get great reviews on pentax forums. --- Sam -- 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

Re: Pentax K-Q adapter

2011-09-08 Thread Sam L
. It is a little bit like mounting a race engine to a bicycle. If you bought the Q, you wanted a small camera. If you mount anything but a Q (or similar tiny lens), then your camera is no longer small. Sorry for stating the obvious! --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: PESO Bokeh (NSFW)

2011-08-18 Thread Sam L
of pictures. Cotty Pokeh bokeh. /Cotty Coffee out my nose and on my keyboard. --- Sam -- 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

Re: PESO from The Black Hat session

2011-08-15 Thread Sam L
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Re: OT: Fuji X100 desire quenched for far less $$$

2011-08-10 Thread Sam L
copy for $35, with original lens cap and case. Far smaller/lighter than the Yashica Electros. Cute! I'm still getting alerts from ebay when new Minolta HiMatics show up because I'd love a cheap/cool rangefinder. So far, the cheap part is evading me. --- Sam PS: I keep

Re: OT: Capture Camera Clip

2011-08-03 Thread Sam L
himself. SO, I may not be going to said festival at all.  We'll see what the next 24-36 hours bring us. Charles that's terrible. I hope all goes well with the operation and recovery! --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: A Digital First

2011-08-03 Thread Sam L
on the belly dance troupe and was baffled as to why the shutter would not trip. I then noticed the 0 images remaining on the top lcd. I suppose you ought to share some of these photos with the list for us to critique. :-P --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: OT: Capture Camera Clip

2011-08-02 Thread Sam L
this weekend at the Twins Days Festival in Twinsburg, OH. What are you gonna mount the clip to? Backpack, belt, or other? Hope I get mine soon, too! --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: OT: Hugo - RIP

2011-07-26 Thread Sam L
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Re: OT - Leica lenses video

2011-07-12 Thread Sam
Makes me want Leica real bad. Not likely to be in the budget for at least 20 years. Sent from my phone. On Jul 12, 2011, at 5:03 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Some may find this interesting http://vimeo.com/26251829 -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People,

Re: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication

2011-07-11 Thread Sam L
your series very much and haven't commented because I am on such a low rung of experience and also can't find the time to look at and comment on even a fraction of the emails that pass through the list. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: PESO first captures with my new K5

2011-07-11 Thread Sam L
it is. But so far, for me, the 55-300 is sharper. --- Sam -- 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.

Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication

2011-07-09 Thread Sam L
http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/09/joseph-holmes-photographs-punctilious-texters-in-nyc-encourages/ -Sam -- --- Sam -- 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

Re: google + and photography

2011-07-07 Thread Sam L
pretty much the same as all the online photo sharing and social networks. Tempest in a teapot: http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=327 Well that sure was a conversation killer. Next topic! --sam -- --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: The Limited took one for the team, and a PESO

2011-07-07 Thread Sam L
Ouch! I don't suppose you have your gear insured? Worth checking to see if your normal homeowner insurance might cover it. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: OT: Capture Camera Clip System

2011-07-07 Thread Sam L
after. --- Sam -- 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: PESO - Cedar Waxwings?

2011-07-03 Thread Sam L
in the windowpane --- Sam -- 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: PESO: Many old cameras

2011-07-03 Thread Sam L
? --- Sam -- 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: aiki photography, or yeah, I meant to do that.

2011-06-14 Thread Sam L
...@red4est.com sent from i4est Larry, I think this is one of the best series of photos (dance / martial art) that you've posted here. I enjoyed it a lot. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: aiki photography, or yeah, I meant to do that.

2011-06-14 Thread Sam L
of LR3's noise reduction on several of the photos. Silly followup question: did you shoot in raw or jpeg? (I expect your answer is raw and I forget if you've already told the list this detail) --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: Read this if you've requested to join the Flickr Group (of Doom)

2011-05-28 Thread Sam
SamTheEagle is me. On May 28, 2011, at 12:22 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: OK Guys, A lot of you are requesting to join and I have no idea who you are. Below is a list of Flickr usernames; if one of them is yours, please identify yourself! Thanks. mxer Shark50501

Re: pdmlon flicker etc

2011-05-25 Thread Sam L
/browsing photos on flickr. If there's anything I want to comment substantively on, I'll comment to the list directly. This means I'll at least see some pesos/gesos, where currently I see almost none due to lack of time to click each link. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Samsung autoleaks 300mm f/2.8 lens

2011-05-13 Thread Sam L
on them. Which is a situation that Samsung may very well be able to endure for a while in order to establish itself in the market. Unlike Pentax, who can probably NOT afford to do so. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: What next in an SLR?

2011-04-19 Thread Sam L
, right? --- Sam -- 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.

PBS Television show The President's Photographer

2011-04-12 Thread Sam L
). --- Sam -- 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: Boris PESO 08 - Have a sit

2011-04-09 Thread Sam L
/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- --- Sam -- 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

Focus chart help, please

2011-04-08 Thread Sam L
and the camera). SuperTak 50/1.4 SuperTak 85/1.9 Thanks! --- Sam -- 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: A graphic demonstration...

2011-04-07 Thread Sam L
grinning. Nice! My bike is still in pieces in my basement as I work through a project. It'll be a couple weeks yet before I get a chance to experience this feeling that you describe. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: Are these old films worth using?

2011-04-06 Thread Sam L
in printing. So skip the slide film and give the print film a go? Or did I misinterpret that. Thanks! --- Sam -- 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

Are these old films worth using?

2011-04-05 Thread Sam L
Fujicolor Superia Reala -?? C-41 Kodak Gold 200 -?? C-41 Thanks! --- Sam PS: Ektachrome slide film from 1991? 20 years expired. Wow. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Kodachrome - Memories, Memories....

2011-03-23 Thread Sam L
With such a negative introduction I was rather disappointed to find I quite like that gallery. -Sam On Wednesday, March 23, 2011, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I donno a bowl of reds, (Seconal), maybe it was too deep... On 3/23/2011 7:20 PM, mike wilson wrote: On 23/03

Re: GESO - My Beloved

2011-03-01 Thread Sam L
, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- --- Sam -- 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: Looking for app to help me log f-stop, shutter when taking film photos?

2011-01-31 Thread Sam L
interesting. -- Godfrey   godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com Thanks Godfrey, I'll give those a look, too. --- Sam -- 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: Looking for app to help me log f-stop, shutter when taking film photos?

2011-01-31 Thread Sam L
(and metering mode). True. Obviously when I shoot with the K-x, the camera records the ap/shutter etc for me. And Igor those are good examples of good things to learn from the photo settings. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Looking for app to help me log f-stop, shutter when taking film photos?

2011-01-30 Thread Sam
to reproduce a good shot if I ever make one by accident (somewhat joking here)). So: does anyone know of an app for the iPhone that does this? I've been looking, but my google-Fu is weak. thanks, Sam PS, despite self disparaging jokes, I've been taking photos for a while. I'm more of a pancake DA40

Re: Looking for app to help me log f-stop, shutter when taking film photos?

2011-01-30 Thread Sam
Yeah, I was starting to expect as much. The main problem with that is the iMe component, which is likely to misplace the iPaper. -Sam On Jan 30, 2011, at 8:54 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 8:32 AM, Sam samthegr...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I am

Re: Looking for app to help me log f-stop, shutter when taking film photos?

2011-01-30 Thread Sam L
On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 11:27 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM, Sam samthegr...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, I was starting to expect as much. The main problem with that is the iMe component, which is likely to misplace the iPaper. -Sam Sorry, i

Re: Looking for app to help me log f-stop, shutter when taking film photos?

2011-01-30 Thread Sam L
used for a given photo unless I take a note. Anyway, thanks for all the suggestions. --- Sam PS, I do have and use a K-x, but I thought it would be fun to use the old taks on their original bodies and experience a nice big view-finder. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: Looking for app to help me log f-stop, shutter when taking, film photos?

2011-01-30 Thread Sam L
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Re: I'm going to cry now...

2011-01-23 Thread Sam L
using for a bunch of years now. I hope you get your data back and I hope my drive doesn't throw up on itself. -sam -- --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: I'm going to cry now...

2011-01-23 Thread Sam L
On Sunday, January 23, 2011, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Sam L So sorry to hear this! That seems to be the exact drive that I have been using for a bunch of years now.  I hope you get your data back and I hope my drive doesn't throw up on itself. Get another drive

Re: FS:Metal Lens hood - 49mm thread

2010-12-03 Thread Sam
Hi Ken Would you take $5 plus shipping? Thanks, Sam On Dec 2, 2010, at 11:48 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Marked: Asahi Opt. Co. Japan, Takumar 1:2.8 105mm, 1:4 100mm, 49Ø 1.5 inchs deep X 2.4 inches diameter. In excellent condition. Make offer Kenneth Waller http

Re: GESO Lights of the Ozarks 2010

2010-11-21 Thread Sam L
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Re: Enablement: Epson V500

2010-11-21 Thread Sam L
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Re: Strange news...

2010-11-15 Thread Sam
Congratulations! Sent from my phone. On Nov 15, 2010, at 6:05 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: A copy of the picture I had at the exhibition in Chicago http://www.thrane.name/page3/page11/files/page11-1008-full.html was been stolen last week from an exhibition in the Central station Metro

Re: peso mr. mom

2010-11-14 Thread Sam L
I've put in plenty of time walking dogs, and I have to confess I always wanted to do a series of portraits on that subject. Dogs make some funny faces and do some humorous contortions... Sophomoric Sam On Sunday, November 14, 2010, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah

Re: at a local thrift shop, plus

2010-11-11 Thread Sam L
) I like my 55/1.8 ST better than my 50/1.4 ST. Got the 55 first, though, so I suppose the 50 deserves a little more time before I condemn it. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: Anyone wanna come see the 645D in Boston this weekend?

2010-11-05 Thread Sam L
to a pretty unhelpful lady at the store who had no sympathy to this free vs. $30 question. Help out a fellow cheapskate! :-) -- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

2010-11-05 Thread Sam L
aperture on the lens such that the blades actually visibly stop down, press the green button, fire away). I'm not trying to be a jerk but trying to get a better understanding for myself as well as others. Everyone feel free to enlighten me! Thanks, --- Sam -- PDML Pentax

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

2010-11-05 Thread Sam L
button on my K-x essentially invokes hyper-program/hyper-manual? I'll have to read the articles a little closer to get the full value of what they are saying. I've never seen/used a preset lens. Are they easier than using a super tak with the auto/manual switch? --- Sam

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

2010-11-05 Thread Sam L
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Re: Anyone wanna come see the 645D in Boston this weekend?

2010-11-05 Thread Sam L
On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 10:21 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Sam L wrote: I was hoping to go to tonight's show and it says free on the internet now, but when I got to check out, it says it's $30.  Has anyone actually successfully gotten a reservation for tonight for _free_? I just

Re: Anyone wanna come see the 645D in Boston this weekend?

2010-11-05 Thread Sam L
On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 11:54 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I'm a cheapskate; And yet, you still live close to Boston. Not all of life's decisions are mine to make. ;-) --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: Anyone wanna come see the 645D in Boston this weekend?

2010-11-05 Thread Sam L
By the way ... google maps seems to be very screwy for locating the Hunts Photo in Melrose. It was routing me to a Malden address instead. So make sure you are aiming for the intersections of Sylvan Street and Main Street in Melrose. *still scratching my head* --- Sam

Re: Anyone wanna come see the 645D in Boston this weekend?

2010-11-05 Thread Sam L
on the directions map to see for yourself. http://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com/content/contactus/index.cfm --- Sam -- 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

Re: m42 takumar 300/4

2010-11-05 Thread Sam
the CD PLAYER DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Sam L Sent: Friday, November 05, 2010 10:01 AM To: Pentax

Re: Anyone wanna come see the 645D in Boston this weekend?

2010-11-05 Thread Sam
leica and crumpled. Live-view Af speed on the k-r is miles ahead of my kx. Like the new battery compartment too. Like the focus confirmation spots in the cd. I want the da 70 and 21. Wish i had the cash to upgrade to the k-r, but im on a money diet. -sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: Miserere's latest blog

2010-11-01 Thread Sam
I have no illusions that I could really pull it off, but it his style gives my mind's eye another type of image to be on the lookout for. Sent from my phone. On Nov 1, 2010, at 1:57 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: On 30 October 2010 00:21, Sam samthegr...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks

Re: PESO: Lite-Brite

2010-11-01 Thread Sam L
! Rick, I am pretty new here for sure. Darren, I no longer drink coffee, but every once in a while the Zassenhaus tempts me to grind and brew. I got that one from my mom's/german side of the family. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: PESO: Garage (I stink at coming up with creative peso names)

2010-11-01 Thread Sam L
On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 7:26 AM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 30/10/10, Sam L, discombobulated, unleashed: Abstractish sunset garage. http://samtheeagle.smugmug.com/Photography/For-Photographys-Sake/ 11694193_rioSb#1070264181_ARPWq-A-LB Comments and critique welcome. Excellent work

Re: PESO: The Lab

2010-11-01 Thread Sam L
On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 7:28 AM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 30/10/10, Sam L, discombobulated, unleashed: http://samtheeagle.smugmug.com/Photography/For-Photographys-Sake/ 11694193_rioSb#1070264227_8Ejrk-A-LB Love to have your comments and critique.  Fire away honestly on any subject

Re: PESO: Garage (I stink at coming up with creative peso names)

2010-11-01 Thread Sam L
On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 6:51 PM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice. Like it a lot. Looks like the mayor of Purple City just announced Complementary Contrast Week =) Now I need to find snappier wording for that. Thanks for sharing Ecke 2010/10/31 Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com

Re: PESO: Halloween Strobist

2010-10-31 Thread Sam
Pretty cool photo, Christine. Love the light and the atmosphere. You should post more pesos ... I've been following and enjoying your blog. Sent from my phone. On Oct 31, 2010, at 10:26 PM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: My first peso here... I was at my daughter's school

PESO: The Lab

2010-10-30 Thread Sam L
://samtheeagle.smugmug.com/Photography/For-Photographys-Sake/11694193_rioSb#1070264227_8Ejrk-A-LB Love to have your comments and critique. Fire away honestly on any subject OTHER than the fact that it is lame to try to emulate someone else's style. I already know that. --- Sam -- PDML

PESO: Garage (I stink at coming up with creative peso names)

2010-10-30 Thread Sam L
Abstractish sunset garage. http://samtheeagle.smugmug.com/Photography/For-Photographys-Sake/11694193_rioSb#1070264181_ARPWq-A-LB Comments and critique welcome. --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Lite-Brite

2010-10-30 Thread Sam L
http://samtheeagle.smugmug.com/Photography/For-Photographys-Sake/11694193_rioSb#1070264397_KJuPM-A-LB Comments and critique welcome ... --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: PESO: Garage (I stink at coming up with creative peso names)

2010-10-30 Thread Sam L
On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 6:51 PM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice. Like it a lot. Looks like the mayor of Purple City just announced Complementary Contrast Week =) Now I need to find snappier wording for that. Thanks for sharing Ecke 2010/10/31 Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com

Re: Dimples

2010-10-30 Thread Sam L
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Re: PESO: Lite-Brite

2010-10-30 Thread Sam L
On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 7:02 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: This is a good title.  I like it. On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 6:47 PM, Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com wrote: http://samtheeagle.smugmug.com/Photography/For-Photographys-Sake/11694193_rioSb#1070264397_KJuPM-A-LB Comments

Re: PESO: Lite-Brite

2010-10-30 Thread Sam L
On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 7:04 PM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: One word: Ishihara. Thanks for sharing Ecke 2010/10/31 Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com: http://samtheeagle.smugmug.com/Photography/For-Photographys-Sake/11694193_rioSb#1070264397_KJuPM-A-LB *googles* *laff

Miserere's latest blog

2010-10-29 Thread Sam
Thanks for your latest blog about Gianni G. I had never heard of him before and really loved his work and want to see more! It also inspired me. Hopefully I'll have some Gianni homage pesos to share with the list soon. Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: Choosing a Digital Camera

2010-10-13 Thread Sam
On Oct 13, 2010, at 1:28 PM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: Don't mention all the technical drivel that gets used as criteria on camera forums. They don't need to know about megapixels, colourspace, bit depth and all the other stuff that we use to confuse. In general I

Re: Also official - DA L 35mm f2.4

2010-09-09 Thread Sam
Here is an ignorant question: The new 35 does sound like a very weak lens offering. But is it possible that it is a cheapened version of the 35 limited macro? Could they make a 35 that has the top class sharpness of the 35 Ltd macro but maybe a little less in the way of macro abilities?

Re: Not Suited for Work

2010-09-08 Thread Sam
Thanks Christine, I did enjoy it very much. A classic. Sent from my phone. On Sep 5, 2010, at 12:51 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: The wondrous things you see when you're young. :-) Enjoy! http://www.caguila.com/caguila/snap/content/IMGP1385_large.html Cheers,

Re: GESO: Schooner Fest

2010-09-08 Thread Sam L
://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ Lovely David! I spent 3 weeks on the schooner Tabor Boy (Marion, Massachusetts) and loved it. The photos bring me back... --- Sam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Recommendations for online photo printing services?

2010-09-07 Thread Sam
Hi all, I am looking to get some normal 5x7 prints made from some of my jpegs. Nothing fancy. Emphasis is on affordable and reasonable price. I'm located in the USA. I'd also consider brick n mortar places (cvs and walgreens are both convenient. What do you folks recommend? Thanks, Sam

Re: OT: Yee Haw! I just reached my . . .

2010-09-07 Thread Sam
Congratulations Christine. Keep up the great work. Sam Sent from my phone. On Sep 6, 2010, at 2:54 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: 20 minute power walk 1 mile goal--actually 1.15 mile in 20 minutes. Yippee! I've been pretty regular with the walking--taking time off

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