Re: Workflow Quandary

2011-05-30 Thread phil
Brian I use Bibble Pro 5 for RAW conversion and basic editng and image adjustments, and it includes Noise Ninja noise reduction. It works so that it applies a default set of adjustment parameters to all the RAW images, and you can set these based on your personal preference. So as son as you

Re: Pentax 50-135mm f/2.8 DA* ED IF

2011-05-11 Thread Phil Northeast
On 11/05/11 4:06 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G'day all My son is looking at this lens for his K20D. The reviews look good but I'm just wondering if anyone here has any experience with it. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

Re: OT: Possible enablement - Pentax binoculars?

2011-04-16 Thread Phil Northeast
it is the when the dogs cross the timing beams on the far side of the track, of the starting boxes start to open. I find them quite satisfactory. Phil On 17/04/11 1:25 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: Meg and I will probably be buying at least one pair of binoculars for birding. Something in the $250

Re: What was your first camera?

2011-04-12 Thread Phil Northeast
Kodak Instamatic Phil On 13/04/11 7:37 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: A Voigtlander Vito IIa. No metering, no rangefinder - just a distance scale on the focus ring. A fantastically sharp Color Skopar lens. I've still got it. Chris On 12 April 2011 14:32, Bill Owenswmbow...@gmail.com wrote

Re: OT What was your first editing program

2011-04-12 Thread Phil Northeast
Probably Paint Shop, but it was along time ago, last century! Phil On 13/04/11 2:19 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: I don't remember what was first, probably some version of PSE that came free with a scanner. I fiddled around off and on with various solutions, but never used any editing program

GESO: Roller Derby

2011-04-11 Thread Phil Northeast
Took the K-5 and DA*50-135 along to a local fledgling roller derby bout. Shot in TA/V mode as the K-5 has lots of headroom for ISO. The Continuous AF worked well on the action shots http://aviewfinderdarkly.com.au/2011/04/11/south-island-sirens-vs-van-diemen-rollers/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Artists Bill Of Rights...

2011-04-10 Thread Phil Northeast
On 11/04/11 12:50 PM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: I click the link and it brings up 404 error message. http://artists-bill-of-rights.org/ try this ___ Pictures that I have taken on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/ -Original

Re: Hints for moving from K20 to K-5?

2011-03-13 Thread Phil Northeast
the directions. I wrote this article mainly from the point of view of a K10 (that's me ) user moving to a k-5 http://www.suite101.com/content/pentax-k-5-digital-camera-review-first-impressions-a348148 Phil -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: Hints for moving from K20 to K-5?

2011-03-13 Thread Phil Northeast
On 14/03/11 2:51 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Mar 13, 2011, at 8:41 PM, Phil Northeast wrote: I wrote this article mainly from the point of view of a K10 (that's me ) user moving to a k-5 http://www.suite101.com/content/pentax-k-5-digital-camera-review-first-impressions-a348148 Excellent

K-5 firmware v1.03

2011-03-09 Thread Phil Northeast
this is the latest firmware update for the K-5. according to Pentax it provides: Improved the accuracy of auto focus in low-intensity light condition. http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/k-5_s.html Phil -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: HAR!!! Banned from Pentax Forums

2011-02-12 Thread Phil Northeast
...@red4est.com sent from i4est at least nobody can accuse Bill of being boring Phil -- 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: K5 arrived

2011-02-02 Thread Phil Northeast
On 2/02/11 10:41 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 1:32 AM, Phil Northeastrnort...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Just picked up my K5 from the camera shop. The battery is still charging so no shots yet, but the body feels nice. Some of the controls on the left side of the body seem

K5 arrived

2011-02-01 Thread Phil Northeast
Just picked up my K5 from the camera shop. The battery is still charging so no shots yet, but the body feels nice. Some of the controls on the left side of the body seem better positioned and less likely to be knocked than on the K10 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Need a good extra monitor?

2011-01-11 Thread Phil Northeast
is it free shipping to Australia? On 11/01/11 8:31 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: I found (and bought) this model monitor on eBay. It was selected as the very best under $300 monitor by Mac|Life magazine a few months ago. It's now available for $239.00 with free shipping.

Re: Question of terms and/or English

2011-01-03 Thread Phil Northeast
On 3/01/11 2:27 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: On 1/2/2011 5:06 PM, paul stenquist wrote: On Jan 2, 2011, at 4:54 PM, Cotty wrote: Can we milk this for a new pun thread??? I think that would be udder nonsense. Whey too much. It's one way to stay a breast of these things. It'll just calcify

Re: Sorry Aussies, it's ours!

2010-12-02 Thread Phil Northeast
My Macquarie describes the dish and who it was named after, but there is no attribution of origin. On 3/12/10 4:04 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:48 +1300, David Mannd...@multisport.net.nz wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-11897482 Sorry just had to

Bruce Dale photos

2010-11-20 Thread Phil Northeast
Some videos on his work by National Geographic photographer Bruce Dale http://vimeo.com/8910838 -- 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: Stop buying K-5s...new lens(es) !!

2010-11-09 Thread Phil Northeast
On 10/11/10 10:53 AM, paul stenquist wrote: Hmmm. It's marked Pentax A*. Doesn't sound like a new lens. But I'd like a 135/1.8. Great lens for shooting performs in clubs. Paul Oh, and keep the rumors coming. They're not the least bit tedious. On Nov 9, 2010, at 6:32 PM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote:

Re: What about model releases?

2010-10-26 Thread Phil Northeast
Yes, because you are using the image to sell something else, the calendar, not just the images Phil On 27/10/10 1:20 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: On 2010-02-09 6:17, paul stenquist wrote: You only need a model release if you use the photo in a promotional manner, such as in an ad. You can

PESO: Obscured by Clouds

2010-09-26 Thread phil
Priority mode with stop down metering. http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/obscuredbyclouds.htm Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

PESO: the chips are flying

2010-08-16 Thread phil
aperture to get the shallow depth of field.as the background is unispiring. Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- 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

[Fwd: PESO: the chips are flying] link correction

2010-08-16 Thread phil
K10D (yes some of us still love them) DA* 50-135mm at 135mm, 1/2500 and f3.2 at ISO 100. I used Av mode to force the wide aperture to get the shallow depth of field.as the background is unispiring. Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au

PESO: Monaro Drift

2010-08-04 Thread phil
. The aperture was f16 - which accounts for the unfashionable depth of field for a sports shot. http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/monarodrift.htm Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Why you don't want to be a wedding photographer.

2010-08-03 Thread phil
This disappeared off you tube but it was too good to stay dead - so here it is for those who missed it first time around. http://www.wimp.com/photographymishap/ Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

PESO: Basketball Reject

2010-07-27 Thread phil
/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/basketballreject.htm K10D DA*50-135mm 1/250 @ f3.5 ISO 1600 (on auto). The Noise Ninja plugin in Bibble5 reduced the noise considerably Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

PESO- roof top wind turbines

2010-07-21 Thread phil
. Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- 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.

PESO ; thoroughbred jockey

2010-07-14 Thread phil
Recently I had to help out at a trial session at the local racetrack, natually I grabbed my camera and managed a few photos. http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/trackwork.htm K10D with my DA* 50-135 zoom 1/500 @ f3.5 Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au

PESO: Old Havana?

2010-07-07 Thread phil
comments and criticism welcome Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- 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.

PESO: Elephant Rock

2010-06-29 Thread phil
in manual mode. As on old manual lens the aperture is not recorded in the EXIF. Not one of their Series 1 lenses. Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

PESO: Ferry Emmalisa

2010-06-23 Thread phil
/Emmalisa.htm Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- 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.

645D on now on ebay fromJapan

2010-06-16 Thread phil
The only available in Japan policy for the 645D seems to be working for the local Japanese ebay shops http://cgi.ebay.com/Pentax-645D-40MP-Medium-Format-DSLR-Body-Only-/33044302?cmd=ViewItempt=Digital_Camerashash=item4ceff008c2 Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax

PESO Ocean racing yacht

2010-06-16 Thread phil
/general/potw/Attilla%20the%20Yacht.htm Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- 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.

PESO: Bowe Lamborghini

2010-06-09 Thread phil
and Bathurst race wins. Taken with my *istDS and probably an older Sigma 70-300mm zoom. 1/125sec at f9.5 with a 135mm focal length at iso 200 http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/John%20Bowe%20%20racing%20Lamborghini.htm Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML

PESO: Red Fishing Boat

2010-06-02 Thread phil
boat in Victoria Docks, next to Constitution Docks where the Ocean racing yachts tie up after the Sydney to Hobart race. http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/redfishingboat.htm K10D with a Takumar 28mm screw mount lens. Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML

Book finally arrived

2010-05-24 Thread phil
the wait - a great job by those responsible, assuming there are responsible people on the PDML. Phil Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- 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

Peso: Power Boat racing

2010-05-21 Thread phil
V8 powered racing boat making a turn during a race produces plenty of spray: http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/outlawturn.htm K10D Sigma 135-400mm zoom 1/800 @ f13 with shutter speed priority, focal length 320mm, ISO 100 Phil Northeast www.northeastmedia.biz

Re: GESO - PDML Refus?s

2010-05-11 Thread phil
(hand held with shake reduction ON) and wide open at f2.8 http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/girlwithcandle.htm Phil Northeast Northeast Media www.northeastmedia.biz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

PESO - Reading the news

2010-05-05 Thread phil
This placed in the members voting and also from the judge in a local monthly photo competition. It was a set subject Street Photography. K10D with DA*50-135mm f4 @ 1/40 ISO 100 (hand held withshake reduction on) http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/potwmaster.htm Phil

Re:For those who can't make it to Chicago...

2010-05-05 Thread phil
This is the first look I have had of the images, my book is still on a slow boat from a galaxy far far away. Wow! Phil Northeast Northeast Media www.northeastmedia.biz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

PESO - Bridgewater Jerry

2010-04-27 Thread phil
K10D and DA 21mm Limited http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/potwmaster.htm Phil Northeast Northeast Media www.northeastmedia.biz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: Justification for buying camera stuff

2005-03-13 Thread Phil McOrmond
that I am making good progress.) regards, Phil I have about 6 Pentax cameras but who is counting. (MX, SPII, SV, MV(2), and SFn2). The only one worth using is the MX which is great! - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, March 13

Re:Justification for buying camera stuff

2005-03-11 Thread Phil McOrmond
Buy her a horse! I haven't had a single complaint about my camera stuff since my wife bought a horse. And if you think cameras are expensive regards Phil From sunny Victoria who has never looked back since adding horseshoes to the family. - Original Message - From: William Robb

Re: AW: Manual Focus Pentax Glass on istD

2005-02-22 Thread Phil McOrmond
called amateur models for Nikon all have less @ 92-95% coverage. Not wanting to start any flame wars, but I have a few Nikons as well as a few Pentax cameras. regards, Phil in sunny Victoria - Original Message - From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent

Re: AW: Manual Focus Pentax Glass on istD

2005-02-22 Thread Phil McOrmond
information didn't make sense. I certainly agree with you. (The viewfinders that really Hoover IMHO are the ones without pentaprisms - that just use mirrrors instead.) regards, Phil from sunny Victoria BTW Concerning the Leica company going under- I would think it might only take 3 or 4 Leica

Re: Nikon lens mount

2005-01-29 Thread Phil McOrmond
William The FM2 (and FM2n) does not have the flip tab but the FM does. Too bad, as the FM2 is a great camera and reminds me of the wonderful Pentax MX. (Just to keep on thread) Phil - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday

Re: Nikon lens mount

2005-01-29 Thread Phil McOrmond
from commenting on that which I have no epxerience with. regards, Phil Actually I don't even own a digital camera other than an old 1 mp POS that I never use. I still prefer film! - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday

Re: Nikon lens mount

2005-01-28 Thread Phil McOrmond
the features available. Regards, Phil Who sometimes can't decide what camera to use when he wakes up and doesn't take a particulary good picture with any of them. But I keep trying!

Re: Winter Rain

2005-01-17 Thread Phil McOrmond
re Vancouver Island (- really Westerners) It is time to start building another ark! I also live on Vancover Island and the only problem (aside from the flooding) with all this rain is that I don't like to get the cameras wet. Have to do inside macro work for a while. Phil in soggy Victoria

Re: SMC Pentax-F 35-135/3.5-4.5

2005-01-06 Thread Phil McOrmond
- Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 5:34 PM Subject: Re: SMC Pentax-F 35-135/3.5-4.5 I liked mine a lot. I used it on my 5n as a normal zoom for a year or so until it got mounted on the *istD and was