Lightning Strike

My house and studio took a major lightning strike on Thur afternoon. Lots of physical damage to the studio and lost a lot of electronics. My destop computer, barely a year old, lost the monitor and the ethernet portion of the motheboard. I have tried installing a 10/100 card but so far I cannot

Happy Fourth: Red, White and Blue!

I put on 3 pounds just looking at the photo. graywolf Naw, my wife insists it is low calorie, that is why I can eat two an only gain twice as much! :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Firmware 1.3

I downloaded the new firmware and my camera will not recognize it. Have tried with 3 different sd cards and none will work. The computer shows the file on the card but when I insert into camera, hold the menu button and power up, it just shows the old filmware version that is installed.

Firmware 1.3

DUH ! I was putting the file inside a directory there that normal formatting creates! Now why didn't I remember that from the last time. That much older for oldtimers to take greater effect!! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Firmware 1.3

Jack, On my computer (PC, XP Pro) I downloaded the file (Save, not Run) to the desktop. Then I double click the new icon on the desktop, Run, and it extracts to the two files. Then I plug the cardreader in with the formatted sd card in place. On my computer a window will pop up with the info on

PESO: Calladium II

Here is a second attempt at the Caladium. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Caladiums-II.jpg Not as much contrast and color curve tweaking this time and also showing all the leaves. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Happy Fourth: Red, White and Blue!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Red-White-Blue.jpg It tastes great!! Happy Fourth to all, including you great pdml'ers in other fine parts of the world! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Geso The Great Whistle Off was a success

They look good to my eye. I have the Sigma DG non Super and it works really well on my istDL, but leaves a lot to be desired on my K10D. However, I did find that if you switch the camera to manual mode and the flash to the mL or mH it works pretty good by simply adjusting the f/number until you

PESO: Calladium

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Calladium.jpg Shot this morning in the front yard. I found the color contrasts and patterns looked interesting. Had to pump up the contrast and color curves to get them to stand out, so they are a little over saturated from normal. Walt --

Photo Shop Question

OK, how do I make a transparent layer that bleeds to 50% opacity at the edges and is clear in the center 80%. I want to merge it with some portraits I shot today of three ladies in white so it will bleed to a translucent edge. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

GFM Winners

The GFM website has the winning pics posted as well as info on next years event. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO - R G B

Nice one Ken. I love that part of the country and would live there if I could. The wife hates the deserts so it ain't gonna happen! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO 2007 - 27c - GDG

Yum! What variety of berry are they? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT: Old Man and Colored Hair

Got this from a friend: I was at the mall the other day eating at the food court. I noticed an old man watching a teenager sitting next to him. The teenager had spiked hair in all different colors: green, red, orange, and blue. The old man kept staring at him. The teenager would look and

OT: Old Man and Colored Hair

Sounds like the old man needs to learn about the difference between a peacock and a peahen ;-) :-) We have wild peacocks around my neighborhood. They are quite hard to photograph for some reason. I have tried to get then numerous times with no luck. The one golden opportunity recently I did't

PESO: fuel

Definately a Super Beetle. Fuel injection means later than 73 or 74. They quit importing them here in 78 or 79. Still available in Mexico I believe. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: fuel

Actually, I think they've stopped making them now, but they did so only a couple of years ago. Or at least, I seem to remember seeing something on TV about the last batch of Beetles rolling out from the factory in a not too distant past... - Toralf I haven't really kept up, but in the late 80s I

PESO: fuel

so, um, Walt - were you a hippy? ann Well, not really. I just liked the camper. As long as the kids were young it was great for family vacations up in Vermont. We would go every summer to a Telescope Making Convention in Springfield, Stellafane. The drive was easy from suburban DC and the

PESO: fuel

Er Walt. You married ? - ;-) Very happily for 47 years. Why? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE:GESO: My entries to the GFM NPW Comp.

Here are mine. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/GFMFlowersweb.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/GFM-Eagleweb.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Duetweb.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO: Sunday Nap

Thanks Frank and Jostein. He is a totally different creature than our Amelia. Not better or worse, just different! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: A Room With A View II

Yes, much better. Point of interest. When my wife and I lived in Concord in the 70's, our landlord was a senior chemical engineer with Shell. He often would talk about the future of oil in the US and said that prices would rise dramatically very soon. I should have listened to him and made

PESO: Sunday Nap

It seems our new cat likes to take Sunday afternoon naps also! He also seems to like sleeping under the wife's silk slip (not shown). I hope there isn't a closet thing going on here :-) Walt http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Sunday-Nap-web.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

PESO - Ice patterns

I like the color and the pattern. We don't get much ice down here in central FL :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Epson Printers Revisited

I have the 1800 and a friend has the 2400. I feel the glossy results are equal. He seems to prefer the 2400 matte stuff. I am extremely pleased with the color results I get and even more pleased with the BW's. However, I have found only a couple of matte papers that work with the BW. The Crane

PESO: GFM Departing Shot

I love that shot! much better than this one of mine taken on another stormy return : Thanks Ann, but I think yours is excellent. The barely readable hwy sign imparts enough info to evoke that been there done that feeling of driving/riding in a rain. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

My First GFM

We got back home to Winter Springs at midnight last evening, having to return one day early to attend a funeral today. Short story a very dear loved one passed away from pancreatic cancer. Anyway, having been on the road since May 27, I am beat!! But, the GFM experience was super, albeit a bit

My First GFM

Thanks! :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

My First GFM

I'm glad you enjoyed it Walter and sorry we didn't get to chat. Yes, it's always a very busy weekend. The first place photo from each category does get posted on the Grandfather Mountain web site, but it's usually weeks after the event. I'll keep an eye out and post to the list when they

PESO: GFM Departing Shot

This was my last shot at GFM on Sun about 11:15 AM http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Raindropsweb.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Two More from GFM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/From-on-High-web.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/GFM-Flowers-web.jpg The first one is just a snapshot, most of you have seen the view before. Maybe Annsan shouldn't look, it's from on high! :-) If anyone knows the correct

PESO: Two More from GFM

Mountain laurel - Kalmia latifolia Both nice shots! Alastair Thanks Alastair. A Kiwi should know, I guess! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

My First GFM

Happily - its mine! Kenneth Waller Great work, Ken! You must have taken in the lecture on thinking outside the box !! :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Feeding Skua Gulls

Wow! Do you have more? ;-) Boris Only a couple others but not anywhere like this one. Thanks. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Pentax Gallery now publicly viewable

Nice looking photo's. Jack! What is a Polar Pivot ? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Anyone else have AF-540 problems?

I don't own one but I have noticed on various Pentax forums that the 540 seems to be very problem prone. It really dissapoints me as I want to get one eventually. I am not real happy with the Sigma that I have. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PDML - what the hell?

He also posted on the YAHOO Groups Pentax Forum. His language was a little tones down but essentially the same msg. He must be a troll. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Lightroom Arrived

I got the copy of LR this AM from Amazon. I have loaded it on both computers and have started the long road to learning. Have been reading the Martin Evening book as well as the videos that Godfrey linked me to. Already I know it will be a good program because I have made prints successfully.

PESO: Feeding Skua Gulls

This is what we did in Antarctica for entertainment. We used hot dogs (weiners). They seemed to like them :-) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Skua-Feedingweb.jpg Scanned from the Plus-X neg, tweaked in LR, converted to jpeg in PSE5. I have an old print made the old fashioned

Birding pictures in your back yard.

I've been thinking about setting up a place for photographing the birds for a while, I don't like bird feeder shots. My wife likes the feeder nice close to the house, but that's not conducive to getting the shots I want. Dave, have you considered putting the camera/tripod in a covering of some

PESO -- Waiting for Summer to call.

I thought maybe the phone was there to call the garbage people when it was full :-) Of course, maybe I am wrong and it is not a garbage can after all. Anyway, nice capture. As a matter of fact, I am jealous that you have posted several nice ones. I need to get off my duff and start shooting more

Pentax Board To Resign

I guess this is the same gent who spoke to Keppler a few years ago about the digital version of the K1000 ( June 2007 Pop Photo). I believe he has had a close relationship with Keppler over the years. That should be a good thing. On another forum, the Canadian fashion photographer that works out

PESO: plant type thing

The word is a common surname in the Basque region of Spain. A catholic bishop named Javier E is at the head of the Opus Dei, Carlos and Emilio E. are actors, Renè E. a TV writer and producer. There are also a few historical figures with that surname. It is spelled quite differently at times.

OT: Great Photo of Venus and the Moon

Our astronomy club was out that night. I was able to get this shot with the 350mm lens. 1/80 at 5.5, iso 200. On a tripod. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/May-19-2007-Star-Party1.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO ... (was Troop 95)

Looks great to my eye, Bong, Nice capture and expression. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Paul Stenquest Responds to Pentax Merger

Who's this Paul Stenquest guy. Must be a Norwegian. Paul Stenquist is a Swede:-). POaul Oops, sorry about the mispelling :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

GFM - Borrow your burner?

I will have my laptop with Elements 5 as well as Lightroom available, so anyone who needs access is more than welcome. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: plant type thing

A form of Echeveria I believe. Tom C. I thought he was a Mexican General? Or maybe a Hollywood actor :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Paul Stenquest Responds to Pentax Merger

About sums it up! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Spencer-Yawns.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Lightroom pointers at GFM??

OK, I bit the bullet and ordered Lightroom from Amazon. Intro price was still in effect and I had a reward coupon, so it made sense. Anyway, are there going to be any talks on Lightroom that may help me out Sure hope so. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Lightroom pointers at GFM??

Thanks for the links Godfrey. I will be studying them intently over the next week or so. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Sir Spencer

:-) A cat's natural habitat: sleep. He looks a lot like my 15 year old, both in temperament and coloration. One of these days I'll get some photos of the cats up on the web. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) Yes, they do tend to sleep a lot, but at my age I find I am wanting to do the same!! I am

OT: A Weekend in Rochester

I attended RIT in 1965 compliments of the US Navy. At the time C.B. Neblette was the dean of the School of Photography. Most of the Prof's were very renowned individuals who had nemerous textbooks, particularly in the science and studies of the photographic process. I have some very fond

SMC PENTAX 1:8/1000

Probably not because most long lenses actually move slightly past the infinity mark to allow for temperture variations. The problem then is to find infinity :-) In practice, it actually make focusing at infinity somewhat easier as ther is a soft-sharp-soft transition, rather than a soft-?

PESO: Sir Spencer

Well, he came to us a week ago yesterday with the name of Sparky. The first 5 days were not the best as he was pretty spooked over something. However, he has adjusted nicely the past three days and we have decised to let him stay :-) The wife and daughter decided his name is now Sir Spencer.

PESO - And The Heavens Opened

I can smell those poor wet dogs already!!! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

SMC PENTAX 1:8/1000

There is a smallish camera/rare coin shop here in Orlando that has a 500mm f/5 Takumar mounted to a black Spotmatic. It sits on a largish tripod next to the front window. Folks look through it at stuff across the street. I asked the owner one time if it was for sale. He scratched his head and

Any one regret upgrading to the K10D?

A week or so ago I was going to go out shooting pics. Long story short I ended up wandering around the backyard with the istDL and the 100mm Cosina Macro. I was quickly taken by just how small the DL is compared to the K10, now fitted with the Battery Grip. However, I still lean toward the K10

Lightroom at Amazon

I just checked at Amazon.com and they still have it for less than 200.00. I also have a 25.00 credit from them, so sounds like a good deal. Even better, there was a copy (Used) for 20.00!! It is the educational version, so is there any rub there in registering the package once it is installed?

OT: car mystery, Volvo

How many miles on the engine? I would strongly suspect leakage past the valve guides, where it gets burned. Have someone check the exhaust as you crank it up after sitting overnight. If you get a puff of blue smole it's a good indicator of bad valve guide seals and/or worn valve guides. Walt

PESO - Heavy Weather 3

Tim, what kind of foul weather are YOU using when photographing these poor creatures?! Why don't I send you some tourist brochures from sunny Florida (presently, SMOKEY FL) to give to those guys so they can fly south for some decent weather! :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

K10D and Sigma, again, sorry

The 360 does not swivel, just flip up 90*. That is why I want the 540 as well. It has a rebate going right now, but I don't know if that is Canada also. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT-A Bit of Sad News

To all who have responded I offer my heartfelt thanks. I would have never thought that I would miss a person this much, much less a cat! We had dogs many years ago that had to be put down due to age and we were leaving the country. I was sad but excepted the reality of the situation at the time

PESO - olive sparrow

Definately magenta on my 17 crt. Nice shot however. Was he speaking to you? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO - It's a boy!

Congratulations Dad! He looks spanking new. Won't be long and he will be needing the keys to the car for his date. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT-A Bit of Sad News

Sadly I report the passing of our beloved Himalayan, Amelia. Her kidneys have been failing for the past year and she has had a couple minor seizures in the past. Last evening she had a terrible bout of 9 or 10 and the Potassium meds we gave her were not working. She made it through the night

How do you guys do panoramas anyway?

Marnie, I simply shoot with about 50% overlap from pic to pic. I have never used a tripod. I find it best to use a normal angle FL, ie, not an extreme WA as the distortion in the corners can lead to problems. If you do us a real wide lens just use more overlap. Another trick I learned is to

OT - Electricity from the sun

These stations remind me of home. I grew up about 60 miles north of the Kramer Junction plant Mark, did you grow up in Ridgecrest??? That was my first duty station in the Navy after schools. I look at the satellite imagery of the base and a LOT has changed!! Walt -- PDML

Epson printer troubles

David, if you ever find something on how to reset the counter please post here. My 220 is doing the same thing, although I am still able to print so far. Eventually it will refuse, I guess. In the meantime I do have the 1800 and it is almost new. I did a quick look on the web and only found

Boris (PESO) week 16

Why are you fuzzy and everything elso much sharper Another of the shots done in digital but I may not have done on film. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

GESO: Big Boat

For those of you who might be interested in what it is I do for a crust, or if you like ships, you might find these 5 shots interesting: What is the ship to be used for? Did you work on her in an Aussie shipyard or in China? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

GESO: Big Boat

I don't work in a shipyard. I work as a drafty for a naval architect/marine consultancy firm in Australia. OK, gonna step out on a limb here and assume you mean a draftsman. :-) Must be interesting work. I spent just enough time in a big shipyard a couple time while on the Enterprise to have a

Which One to Submit

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/OrlandoandMoon.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Get-the-Shota.jpg I am in a quandry for next months Open Competition for the Camera Club. Which one would you choose.? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Which One to Submit

Thanks guys. I was leaning toward the first one as well. I have it already printed and matted, and the horizon is corrected in the print :-) The second one is one I will save for a later competition that may have a theme better suited to that shot. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

FOMA Action 400 120 Opinions?

The local camera store here used to carry FOMA films several years ago. It was in 100, 200, and 400 iso varieties, right at the cash register in bargin bins. I was told it was made in Germany by an old film manufacturer. I tried a few rolls of each and found them pretty good, but nothing to

PESO 2007 - 20b - GDG

I like this one also. How did you get the conversion to appear warm tone ? It looks like it was printed on a good warm tone photo paper. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO - End Part II

#3, but with a grade higher contrast! If this were on film in BW, I would have printed it on Agfa Brovira 6 :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

WAY OT, but not inflamatory: Roast Beef Sandwich

On a nice fresh crusty roll (or a portion of a French stick): - Cream cheese (or mayonnaise, or both) - Hot or wholegrain mustard (depends on my mood) - My mothers home made tomato relish or cauliflower pickle (could be hard to find in the US :-) - Roast beef - Beetroot (A very Australian

K10D......no AF in remote mode!

The IR remote won't work with the 2s timer, but you can use the cable release/wired remote instead. -- Best regards, Alex Sarbu Beg to differ. It does in fact work, as reported here already by others. It just needs to be setup properly. The camera must be set to the wireless 3sec delay pos,

K10D......no AF in remote mode!

Alex, Whoops!! I misread the origonal post. You are in fact correct!! My bad. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: American Sauce

Or may just for the heck of it. Under that theme , I probably would not have shot with film, but maybe not. I was actually just checking which white balance worked best in the diner. Turns out AWB was the best. I find that true pretty often with the K10 As a note on the title. On our recent

PESO - Let there be Light

Some photographer had a saying, Find the good light and shoot what is in it... I think that is evident in a lot of your photographs. May have a lot to do with where you are, BUT, it is still a lot to do with you :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Ordered Lightroom today

Yes, Mark, I too will be interested in how you like it. I had tried the Beta and was very unhappy with the Print Module. It appeals to me for the raw handling and the database management. Just don't know if I want to spend the bucks for another piece of software that will need upgrading every

Hot Shoe Tensile Strength

Put some foam between the bottom of the flash and the top of the lens shade. Just thick enough that you have to wedge it in place and that will take most of the stress off. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PUG Deadline tomorrow!

Thanks P.J., I managed to get a photo uploaded, but with great difficulty. It seems that no matter what I did when resizing a pic from the K10 that was shot in JPEG Fine down to the required pixel size and then saving with a new name, the file size was just barely exceeding the 75k size limit.

external battery source for ist D

When I was trying to find a source for the Pentax AC adapter for my istDL, I ran across a device that has a cigarette lighter adapter (12vdc) into a controller that allowed the voltage to be changed from 2.5v to 12v in various steps. The output end had changable plugs with various adapters to

PESO: Florida Lizzard

This guy was very tame and allowed me pretty close with the 100mm f3.5 Macro. iso 400, f/10, around 1/60th with SR on. His head is slightly soft or else he moved. The macro is proving to be useful but I need to hone my skills more.

PESO: Florida Lizzard

We both are in FL. He was terrorizing my wife while she was planting Iris's under the Sago Palm :-) She doesn't like creepy crawlers! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Florida Lizzard

Thanks for the input Bob. We have both types here where I live, but I have noticed that the brown one is seemingly taking over by population. They seem very tame and especially when it is cold, like mid 30's, you can actually stroke them on the back and they won't move or try to escape. Walt

K10 Battery Grip

I have ordered the BG for the K10 and have looked in the camera manual for info. There is only a pic and tells what it does. Nothing about operation. I seem to recall some queries in the past about operation, etc. Are there any immediate pitfalls I need to be aware of, or will it be a no brainer

K10 Battery Grip

Thanks Bill and Brendan for some more good points to remember. I am assuming from Brendan's comments that the grip comes with a manual, so that should make any other questions I may have a little easier. Thanks all for your inputs. I look forward to seeing a lot of you at GFM!! Walt -- PDML

K10 Battery Grip

Just a note: the On/Off switch from the grip is just only a power switch for the grip. Your main On/off needs to be On of course. Thanks that is probably what I was thinking I had read somewhere. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Worst Bokeh ever in a non-mirror Pentax Lens?

I would be interested in seeing what it looks like with a background that is pretty low key with minimal highlights. Also, I have never been a big fan of shooting longer lenses WO when the subject is multi dimensional. Too much subject gets too blury and I tend to lose interest quickly. Walt

Scanner Result

Some interesting dialog on Scanners here. Just thought I would share my perspective. I have an older HP Photosmart S20. It has been out of production for several years and I had not used it for awhile, until I got my new desktop computer last year. It has XP Pro, and as I was hooking up the

Scanner Result

I've been there many times. Was a junior or senior in high school at the time. Tom C. Gee, make me feel old! I was 35 at the time. My lovely bride looks just the same today I ain't saying what I look like :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Scanner Result

There is something of a magenta cast which could be corrected easily. Yeah, easy enough for you to say... I almost got fired from a job as a color printer shortly after I retired from the Navy. It seems everything I put out was about 15 to 20 M! I was called the guy with rose colored

K bayonet - Konica AR

Simon, any lenses you purchase for the K100 MUST have the Pentax K-mount. The Konica AR mount definatelt will not fit. The Vivitar might, only if it is the PK mount. Whenever you look on the internet, make sure the lens is specified to be for the Pentax K mount cameras. Hope you enjoy the

Strap Lugs on K10D

I know this is old news (thread) but I was at the camera store this AM. While there I picked up one of these http://www.optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=23PRODUCT_SUB_ID=CATEGORY_ID=4 20.00 and it has the detachable snaps. They had another brand that had the little zip pockets but it

USB 1 and USB 2

USB 1 or 2 is a function of the computer hardware/bios/motherboard architecture, not the OS. What type computer and what processor. How old is it? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Odd Printer Behavior

Never had that problem with my 1800. It's pretty new, less than 6 mos, and I haven't printed a lot on it, but it worked great from the very first print. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

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