lens decision

Alright, I'm being really indecisive so I'll troll around for advice. I'm debating buying the DA 70 and 21 OR the FA31. I know the former combination would be more useful, especially since I have nothing the 70 mm range. These lenses also allow MF adjustment without switching focusing modes.

Re: Camera Bag for Travel Kit

Good plan. I view "feeling cheerful" like a daily workout. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "Brian Walters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/22/2008 8:38 PM >>> Well, the sun is out (for the

Re: Peso Now i know i heard voices

I'm stumped. (great face and image, BTW. A shot that really basks in sharpness.) Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "Christine Aguila" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/20/2008 1:36 PM >>> Dav

RE: Make mine a Bud

ived the colonial poolside life in Singapore in the mid-60s, and my Dad drank cold Heineken, Carlsberg and Tuborg from very tall conical glasses. Sipping from them was how we developed a taste for beer as kids. Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: Make mine a Bud

Nice shot. That's a good use for Budweiser. My father drank that stuff for years and I could never stand it. The good news for me is that this tiny town I live in now gets Shiner Bock and Chemay. ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.n

Re: Published!

See? Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/17/2008 9:18 AM >>> On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 8:43 AM, Steve De

Re: Published!

Nice. Good Job. See, you start to focus the lens and now you're a pro. Actually, given the recent threads, maybe you're exactly the kind of guy Pentax is looking for to endorse their new zooms. >>> "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/16/2008 5:28 PM >>> No big deal. A small cycling magazi

Re: PESO - Who can identify this?

Yeah, the current version only fits in Canon body. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Gonz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/16/2008 10:52 AM >>> Samsung's new full frame sensor prototype? They'

Re: K10D is back, again

I'm just curious. Does anyone know how widespread this kind of problem is? What I mean is 1) Do other manufacturers have the same level of QC problems, and 2) do the older film cameras and lenses have the same issues? I never really checked my film cameras. I noticed a small back focus with my

Re: PESO - Cigarette Girl

I assume the potatoes are a more politically correct product. Nice shot. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/15/2008 8:56 AM >>> http://tinyu

Re: I gave in...

Just enjoy the M8. I suspect it is a superb camera and, if you can afford it, the sheer pleasure of using it will be worth the difference in $. This may not be an easy effect to quantify, but I suspect it's a very real one. >>> "Juan Buhler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/14/2008 4:23 AM >>> It's probabl

Re: Now You Tree It, Now You Don't

Oh, nice fix. You're a lumberjack and you're OK . . . > > Paul Stenquist wrote: >> Just for fun. >> >> "Thumbs Up" with Tree: >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7152707&size=lg >> >> After chopping down the tree: >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7153445&size=lg >> >> Bill is r

Re: PESO - Mark in Profile

I agree that crop is bit tight but I really like the tones and texture of the image. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> ann sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/11/2008 10:19 AM >>> I lik

Re: PESO -- The loneliness of the long distance accordion [player]

I suddenly have this strange urge for schnitzel. Funny shot. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/9/2008 6:30 AM >>> I went to a dinner at a very

Re: DA* 16-58/2.8 and the flat focus problem

The genie is out of the bottle, as they say. Even if they take the adjustment away, folks will still be testing lenses and sending them back. The real question is if there are enough "testers" who will return lenses to offset the huddled masses who won't think to do it. If the economics works, t

Re: One lens only...

MAIL PROTECTED]> 04/08/08 8:47 PM >>> Steve Desjardins wrote: > > Makes you wonder if the Lens Police are going to enforce the one lens > only rule here. I don't know how many times we have had a similar > question - I can't answer it because I can't come up

Re: One lens only...

"To Serve and Diffract". >>> Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/8/2008 4:27 PM >>> Makes you wonder if the Lens Police are going to enforce the one lens only rule here. I don't know how many times we have had a similar question - I can't answer it because I can't come up with a situation where th

Re: One lens only...

significant increment more capable a performer. A 20-35 plus a 70 is a remarkably complete kit for a tremendous amount of work. Godfrey On Apr 8, 2008, at 6:45 AM, Steve Desjardins wrote: > But you're not a singular deviant . . . ;-) > > I have actually used the FA20-35 as my only

Re: One lens only...

But you're not a singular deviant . . . ;-) I have actually used the FA20-35 as my only lens. Had the 40 as well, but never used it. This lens just works well, all prime/zoom issues aside. I keep thinking of getting the DA 21, but the FA20-35 is so light (and not much slower) that I'm not sure

PESO: The Bath

My 20 year old cat made a mess of herself outside: http://home.wlu.edu/~desjardins/ K10D with the A 50 2.8 macro (what I had on the camera at the time). I may have to pull this if my cat's attorney tries to subpoena it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/li

Re: OT: another motorcycle thread

Very nice. They just don't make stuff that small anymore, although the look is still around. Today the 696 is the starter. >>> Doug Brewer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/6/2008 10:48 PM >>> On Apr 6, 2008, at 10:17 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > ... but a photo to share ... > > One so rarely gets to see

Re: Spring OFFICIALLY arrived today...

I had a similar plan for today. but it was cold and rainy. I'm planning on taking it to work this week. If the gods coooperate. >>> Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 04/06/08 8:28 PM >>> because I just fired up my motorcycle for the first time :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdm

Re: Is the K20D Popular?

I think the K10D inspired thoughts of "Oh boy they're not dead". The K20D is not as big of a surprise, although it's still a welcome sign of Pentax trying to compete. For those of us with a lens investment, the K10D meant that those lenses would continue to be useful. Steven Desjardins Departme

Re: help needed for new pentax lens website

I've always liked the countable infinities. The uncountable ones seem so passe. >>> Doug Franklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 04/03/08 5:11 PM >>> Steve Desjardins wrote: > Sure, according to the Mathematicians. And they're almost as unhelpful > as the philo

Re: Amazon has a good price on the K20D

Canadian? It was happy to charge my credit card that amount. I didn't actually buy it, just went through the checkout for a while. I did note that Adorama has it for 1196. >>> "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/3/2008 1:07 PM >>> ----- Original

Amazon has a good price on the K20D

$1,122.80 with free shipping. At least it sounds good to me. Maybe I'm behind the times. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml

Re: All right . . . here's an idea, Let's start a Magazine . . .

Actually, it doesn't, at least according to my browser. . . . And your forgot Bill Robb's regular column, "The Grumpy Pentaxian". >>> Andreas Pfotenhauer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/3/2008 11:52 AM >>> pentaxmagazine.org seems to be available :-) > and call it Pentax something, It doesn't really matte

RE: help needed for new pentax lens website

Sure, according to the Mathematicians. And they're almost as unhelpful as the philosophers. Steve the philosophy major >>> "Bob W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 4/3/2008 11:53 AM >>> > anywhere close to infinity is it possible for anything to be close to infinity? Any philosophers out there? Bob >

Re: Chimps

reen, mediocre camera. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/31/2008 10:54 AM >>> I've seen pros missing shots

Re: But is it Art?

Groovy. >>> "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/31/2008 12:52 AM >>> http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/temp/neondee.html William Robb -- 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 ab

Re: Chimps

Just a thought. Chimping arises from the same reasons Polaroid sold well for many years. There is a need to "see your product". The same people who like to take pictures like to look at them. Digital cameras, especially with increasingly larger LCD screens, satisfy both these needs. A pro shou

Re: OT - In the bizzarre category...

At least the gator did better than that little dog did. >>> Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/29/2008 5:42 PM >>> Snake bursts after swallowing gator -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http:/

Re: Got it :-)

Remember if you lens stays at 600 mm for more than four hours you should seek immediate medical attention or risk permanent damage. >>> "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/28/2008 9:35 AM >>> On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 10:29 PM, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message ---

Re: The psychology of fanbois

Ditto. I'd like to get a Ducati 696, but the nearest dealer is 125 miles away. HD,OTOH, is 30, 50, and 75. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/27

Re: The psychology of fanbois

The rubber-mounted engine models (2004 and later) have far less vibrations. They still don't handle as well as a sportbike, but well enough for riding around. >>> Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/27/2008 11:56 AM >>> On Mar 27, 2008, at 7:54 AM, William Robb wrote: > ... I rode the big t

Re: PESO x2 - Egrets around people

I'd be really offended if I didn't have a dirty mind. >>> Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/26/2008 5:27 PM >>> On 26/3/08, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: >mmm chicks in wetsuits is there anything better? :-) Chicks out of wetsuits. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | Pe

Re: OT (sort of): Interesting thought.

It also depends on how bored I am.;-) But I will sometimes check exposure or even focus (at 12x) with a tricky subject. Of course, the tricky focus subjects are usually moving so it's usually to late to fix it. It's more like reminiscing. >>> Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/26/2008 12:11 A

Re: Got my 180mm f/3.5 macro

I like it. That's a long macro. How close were you to the rose? >>> Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/25/2008 12:57 PM >>> Last week Sigma finally got some 180mm f/3.5 lenses in Pentax mount and yesterday mine arrived. First impressions: Very well built and *very* fun to use! I hope to try my

Re: The world is over

Union of Shanghai Associates. ;-) >>> Gonz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/25/2008 10:47 AM >>> I had to replace my electric charcoal starter for my barbeque (a major food group here) recently, and as I walked through my local home improvement store, I dreaded the possibility that it would be made in China

Re: Easter Lily again

Very nice. It seems like quite a bit of DoF for that lens. What were the exposure settings? Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "Ken Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/25/2008 10:47 AM

Re: Custom K20D :)

Nice. Do you do pedicures? >>> Margus Männik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/24/2008 12:30 PM >>> Hi there, Tome to time we try to differ from others... Owning Pentax (which actually means quite significant differing from masses) was not enough for me this morning... had to customize my K20D. Just a t

Re: Frustrated With AF Problems

I am still wondering about sample variation. If different 50 mm lenses need different adjustments, then the factory couldn't really do it. Are folks making adjustments that are on a smaller scale then the errors in, let's say, the MZ-S? Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Le

Re: K10D white balance behavior

I always get the image when I go to the color temp and start adjusting. You have to get to the screen with the dot (cursor) moving around the color space graph. If not, try a Hail Mary. Or hire a Catholic to say one for you. My services can be bought. ;-) Steven Desjardins Department of Chemi

Re: PESO- Down at the Mall...

I really like the Mall shot. It's a little moody, which would never have come out in the color version. It makes me wonder if I should look at many of my shots in grayscale just to be sure. -Original Message- >From: Doug Brewer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Mar 19, 2008 1:26 PM >To: Penta

Re: PESO: Young Bikers

At least they have helmets. These kids need real gear. They crash those sport bikes a lot, especially after a few beers. Nice shot, BTW. This road trip of yours will make a nice collection. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8

Re: PESO: Bear Necessites

A stellar example of when the superior rendering capabilities of a K10D and a DA* lens are a disadvantage. It is a classic, however ;-) >>> "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/19/2008 11:26 AM >>> G'day All, Something very different from me (~90kb):

Re: Peso: four more pictures of Lynds

The grayscale one has great composition and detail, but the first shot is just a great portrait. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://

Re: In Memory of My Mom

My condolences. Your photos are a wonderful set of memories. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml

Re: Peso: Five Pictures of Lynds

Very nice. The first one is a more intriguing image, but the rest are just good photos of a pretty girl and it's hard to beat that. Since we all know that equipment doesn't matter, it must be entirely do to your superior skills. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mail

Re: What city are we in? Christine & Darrel on the road

My only time in Memphis was for a meeting at Rhodes College. I stayed downtown in a Hampton Inn which was surrounded by hospitals. It seemed that no matter what direction I walked I couldn't escape the hospitals. I was during the fall so the weather was fine. I have more experience with the oth

Re: A bit embrassing?

Religious topics always garner the most interest. Besides, for those of us still in the dark ages with a K10D, the K20D improvments are just too painful to hear about. >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 03/16/08 7:44 PM >>> Some interesting threads came up today: In-camera autofocus vs. lens dedicaed aut

Re: On Topic non Sequitur

Must be the influence of Hoya. >>> "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 03/16/08 1:36 PM >>> I don't know what this has to do with Pentax cameras exactly except well maybe... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq8K1DUd2cM but I like it except for the annoying music that is. -- Vote for Cthulhu. W

Re: In camera versus optical IS

Interesting idea. IS is a big selling point with P&S cameras, so it seems like an obvious feature of a more expensive DSLR. It sounds like a useful feature, and the most of the research you could do on the web will support that. >>> "George Sinos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 03/16/08 12:20 PM >>> This

Re: Neck strap

d easily? David Savage wrote: > On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 12:03 AM, Steve Desjardins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I'd like to get someone a nice, comfortable neck strap as a gift. (I >> use a wrist strap) Recommendations? >> > > Something in lea

Neck strap

I'd like to get someone a nice, comfortable neck strap as a gift. (I use a wrist strap) Recommendations? Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

Re: Why did Reichmann bother?

Probably just ticked him off. Extreme viewpoints, e.g., equipment doesn't matter at all, tick me off as well. They're almost always wrong or irrelevant. >>> "Mark Erickson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/14/2008 12:56 PM >>> I saw Michael Reichmann's rebuttal to a Ken Rockwell essay and skimmed it. I gue

Re: FS: FA 20-35 F4 AL

I still have this lens and really like it. As has been mentioned and regardless of any measurable properties, I like it because it produces very pleasing images. Although not built as well as the limiteds, it is very light and makes a nice walk around lens for urban photography. I's also suffic

Re: Bollards

Bollards and my favorite lens. What more could I ask for > There was some discussion of this nautical term a while back. I knew I > had taken a photo of an interesting looking bollard, nothing special, > more a record shot than anything else, but pretty much a classic > bollard. So here it

Re: Handheld around midnight

What a lovely picture. The f1.2 Porst will be given a place of honor in the photo section of my brain. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Timber <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 03/11/08 3:27 PM >

Re: PESO - Stepping Out For Chinese

The smile is good. The tone of that entire photo would lean toward dark and gloomy and that little smile flips the entire mood. >>> "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/11/2008 8:56 AM >>> These two young ladies didn't let the recent snowstorm stop them from heading out for dinner at one of To

Be careful what you work for

I have been nagging my friend and colleague for years to get a DSLR for travel photos. She'll take 500-700 pictures in a week with a P&S. After borrowing my DS (and seeing better results), she's giving in. She wants to get a K10D and a Pentax 18-250. I'm not thrilled about the superzoom, but s

Re: PESO - 4-year-old ist D shot.

This is nice if a bit tight. The eye is prefect, and the bokeh is pretty nice. Nice geometry and texture. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/10/2008

Re: PESO: K20D woodpecker samples

Me too. The first one, especially, has a very pleasing amount of detail. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/10/2008 11:25 AM >>> I like the first

Re: K20D & AF calibration data

your lenses are backfocusing or front focusing, leave it alone. Paul -- Original message -- From: "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > If you roll back the firmware to an earlier version you can do it via > the debug mode. > > Cheers,

Re: K20D & AF calibration data

I feel your pain. I have shot 99+% of my K10D photos with the FA 20-35 and the DA 40. I really hadn't noticed focusing issues. When I did mess with the FA 50 1.4 I did notice some back focus. It is funny (in a tragic sort of way) watching you folks carefully adjusting something I have no cont

Re: April PUG submission form is up

It went this time. Maybe when I hit "themed" or "open" the first time I put the cursor in the wrong place and didn't trigger anything. Anyway, thanks. >>> Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/6/2008 2:21 PM >>> Steve Desjardins wrote: > For s

Re: April PUG submission form is up

For some reason, I kept getting the "fill in all required fields" message. Every line had something in it. What could be wrong? >>> Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/6/2008 12:28 PM >>> You can submit photos for the April PUG, "Portrait", at http://pdmlpug.org/?p=26 I've also update the "P

Re: K20D questions

Look at these two points together. I'm mainly a JPG shooter, but when the lighting gets funny I switch to RAW. The raw processing of tricky white balance is so good that it's worth the trouble. I use the RAW > 4. Why, when I tried to auto-white balance an ISO-1600 picture of a > toddler in

Re: K20D pictures

Thee are wonderful results. At 6400, a usable image is a benefit; a nice image is wonderful. And the one at 800 is striking. I'm pleased with my K10D (even the JPEGS) but it's nice to know that Pentax is actually moving forward with its camera design and producing some nice stuff. I really wa

Re: K10D focus test shot

I did the quick and dirty 45 degree shot of text with the FA 50 at f1.4. With 12 point double spacing, the focus is best on the line above the chosen one. The chosen text is in acceptable focus, however. I can see cases where it could be a problem, but now that I know I'll be sure to check and m

Re: DA 17-70 f4

Too bad. I would be happy with everything else, but I would like one weather sealed lens to go with the body. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Thibouille <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/5/20

Re: K20D focus adjustment

This is pretty interesting. I've never really noticed any BF or FF problems, but I tend to use my FA 20-35 or my 50 1.4 in daylight. Dof probably saves me. I'd be really curious to know how much this adjustment differs from, say, one FA 50 1.4 to another. >>> Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

DA 17-70 f4

Has anyone heard much about this lens yet? I'm very interested. I like the constant aperture and this will be mainly an outdoor lens. I'm assuming DA16-45 f4 quality with SDM, i.e., the high end kit lens. I'm wondering if it will be weather sealed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

Opinions needed

Seeking opinions on three subjects: 1. I’m looking to buy a 4 GB SD card for the K10D and I’d like to get one on the inexpensive side. Any recommendations (or stuff to avoid)? 2. My friend is taking one of my cameras to Egypt (She’s a good friend), and she will shoot only JPGS. I want to giv

Re: Online photography/art "magazine"

I like your description of Flash as a bacteria that almost everyone has but only makes a few people sick. >>> Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 3/1/2008 2:51 PM >>> Ira H. Bryant IV wrote: > On Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:37:26 -0500 > Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> When/if the Flash player

Re: Online photography/art "magazine"

LOL. I couldn't make it work. How do I see "pictures"? >>> Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/29/2008 5:03 PM >>> http://www.antidull.com/ Not sure what I think of it yet but it's an interesting concept so I agreed to let them use one of my photographs. I was very surprised at the one they ch

Re: Short Attention Spans (was Re: Pentax Photo Gallery Statistics)

You can also see it if you teach. It is hard for students to even conceive of a subject that will take years to master. (Fortunately not all) I think the problem is that it's just too easy to change the channel. When choices were more limited, people had to live with things for a while and coul

Re: A silly idea

You're right. It does seem a little heavier but it's definitely the K100D body. It's a little odd that it costs more then the K10D. >>> Charles Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/29/2008 1:40 PM >>> On Feb 29, 2008, at 12:34, Steve Desjardins wrote: > Ne

Re: A silly idea

Neat idea. the Pentax 110 with a 4/3 sensor. A really tiny DSLR. In addition to not having a cheap DSLR, Pentax not longer has a particularly small DSLR every current offering is based on the K10D body (not a bad thing, especially with the weather sealing.) Steven Desjardins Department of Chemi

Battery Charger for K10D

OK, I'll admit defeat. I can't find the damned charger for the K10D. Since I don't want to pay $60 USD for a new Pentax one, has anyone had a good experience with one of the cheaper generic ones? Thanks. Oh yeah, and I plan to charge it to my credit card. Just thought I'd get the electrical pu

No cheap Pentax

It's funny but right now there is no really cheap, i.e., <$500, Pentax DSLR. I have a friend thinking about moving to a DSLR, an the cheapest Pentax at B&H is the K10D at $650. Nikon has the D40 for $500 and Olympus has the 510 ($485) and the 410 ($399). ( I just can't bring myself to recommend a

Re: OT: ROTFLMAO

See the subject line . >>> "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/27/2008 12:41 PM >>> Steeling some bandwidth http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51EY1KD090L._SS400_.jpg Bob Sullivan wrote: > OMG - That Mr. Robb guy is never gonna be one of her favorites! > Regards, Bob S > > On 2/27/08, Will

Re: OT: ROTFLMAO

That's a good idea. I could call my neighbors and probably raffle off the chance to shoot it. I've heard that these are becoming a real problem in the Florida Everglades. Enough pets have been released to start a breeding population. >>> "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/27/2008 11:44 AM >

Re: OT: ROTFLMAO

I had the same thought. If my cat were being attacked, I would do more than throw a chair. I don't have a gun, but I have a splitting maul that would get it's attention. And there's always the chain saw. >>> Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/26/2008 11:14 PM >>> David Savage wrote: >

Re: PESO 2008 - 13 - GDG

As a fan of geometric and textured images, I like this very much. It actually reminds me of an illustration I use to show the difference between work and heat at the molecular level, i.e., orderly vs. random motions.I'll send my class the link. >Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > http://homepage.ma

Re: Australia Trip -- New Lens

You gotta watch where you put your finger . . . >>> "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/25/2008 3:05 PM >>> On Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 8:13 AM, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Good ol' Cesar. > > Packs not only for his worst case scenario but everyone else's too. > Because of Cesar

Re: K20D & back focus

I've never really noticed any back/front focusing issues, but you folks are making me paranoid. Is there a good kind of shot for testing this? I'm thinking of using the 50 1.4 and 135 2.8, wide open, to take a portrait and using the central sensor to focus on one eye? Will this be a good indicat

Re: A quick favour...

Looks good on my monitor. Is this a crop or a "stitch"? Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/25/2008 10:21 AM >>> I need a second pair of eyes. I

Re: Why I like this list

Amen. More than any other forum that I've seen, the PDML seems to remember that the cental purpose of photography is producing a good photograph and not resolving charts. It's nice to have equipment discussions and image criticism from the same people. I learn much from the technical discussions

Re: Australia Trip -- New Lens

It's really too bad that the FA 135 2.8 isn't available any more. With the DX format, it's a sharp, fast and light telephoto. I never used this lens much with film, but it suddenly, uh, fills the same place in my heart as that FA 200 2.8 I used to covet so much. It's odd that it rarely gets ment

Re: Need info on K10D AF vs. MZ-S

I have a MZ-S, a *ist D, DS, K10D and a very understanding wife. I agree with the center sensor hypothesis suggested by Boris. When set to center only (as I frequently do), AF speeds are very close. The K10D seems to be right on par with the MZ-S if not better. Also, the DSLRs all had cross sen

Re: Canadian K20 Release date

Boy, that was really cruel. I had the same thought. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 02/17/08 7:38 PM >>> But Bill... Pentax will ONLY do that =if= y

Re: UnPentax Write-up

Agreed. I think this is the best use of the 40, especially when you have an FA 50. Doesn't quite work on the K10D, however, at least not with my pockets. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: No content

I appreciate accuracy. >>> "Jostein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/12/2008 3:18 AM >>> .. -- 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. !SIG:47b1579d25294184

Re: wishlist: 4 lenses for your Pentax

>Ideally, my 4 lenses set would be: > >DA 16-50 2.8 >DA 50-135 2.8 >FA Limited 31 mm. 1.8 >FA Limited 77 mm. 1.8 > >But realistically I could settle with: > >DA 17-70mm f/4 >DA* 60-250mm f/4 I really like either of these combinations. My current travel kit is FA 20-35 f/4 FA 50 f/1.4 FA 135 f/2.

Re: Big Freakin Lens

And your point is? Psychoses are the variety of life. >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/6/2008 3:22 PM >>> In a message dated 2/5/2008 2:05:54 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: uh-oh. I see lens envy coming. >>> Igor Roshchin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/5/2008 3:23 PM >>> "That's

Re: Big Freakin Lens

eal lens!!! Christian wrote: > Steve Desjardins wrote: > > For example: > > > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EF_1200mm_lens > > Yours for less than US$100,000.00 > http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=RetrieveSku&IC=557508&Q=&O=

Re: Big Freakin Lens

For example: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EF_1200mm_lens Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> "Steve Desjardins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/5/2008 2:16 PM

Re: Big Freakin Lens

> Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/5/2008 1:53 PM >>> On 05/02/08, Steve Desjardins, discombobulated, unleashed: >For those of you looking to justify a larger camera bag: > >http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/07030805sigma200500mm.asp I've seen this somewhere before... Hmmm

Re: Big Freakin Lens

If that were a Canon lens, the vehicle would cost less. >>> Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 2/5/2008 2:13 PM >>> On 05/02/08, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: >I hate to say it but that's old news. Now a dedicated vehicle with >mount to carry it, that would be something. Like this...

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