RE: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi

2007-01-18 Thread mike wilson
Listen to Bob. He knows. From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/17 Wed PM 08:11:20 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and breathe through your nose... There's so

Re: Sensor Cleaning

2007-01-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
It is obviously time to have Pentax do it. Avoid having whoever do it. Paul On Jan 18, 2007, at 12:43 AM, Russell Kerstetter wrote: Sorry to bring this thread up again, but... Somtime last week my copperhill eclipse/pecpad/spatula kit arrived, and I have attempted to clean the ccd (filter)

Re: *ist DS sold!

2007-01-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
Sounds fine. As long as PayPal has the money, you're golden. PayPal can't transfer money out of your bank account without your permission. Relax. Paul On Jan 17, 2007, at 11:44 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: I think this transaction is good, finally! Someone in Ottawa used the Buy It Now, at

Re: GESO ... Window People

2007-01-18 Thread cbwaters
Godfrey, I like the photos and the theme is good but I LOVE that gallery(!). The presentation is awesome! CW - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: DUG [EMAIL PROTECTED]; PDML List PDML@pdml.net; PAW [EMAIL PROTECTED]; SeePhoto Talk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: PESO: McNaught in Suburbia

2007-01-18 Thread David Savage
Amazing what you can do with some creative sharpening :-) Thanks for looking Ken. Cheers, Dave On 1/18/07, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Even with blurred sky, the subject look rather sharp and strange on my monitor. It almost looks like a lit cigarette is falling from sky. Or the

Re: PESO: McNaught in Suburbia

2007-01-18 Thread David Savage
Doesn't work for me either :-), but it was the best I could manage given the location. Thanks for looking. Cheers, Dave On 1/18/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Everything seems to be soft on this image. I am afraid it does not work for me. Too much inconclusiveness. On 1/17/07,

Re: PESO: McNaught in Suburbia

2007-01-18 Thread David Savage
Good advise. If it's clear tomorrow (It wasn't tonight) I'll give it another crack. Thanks for your comments. Cheers, Dave On 1/18/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting, The tail looks great at the expense of star-trailing' of the nucleus. Maybe a higher ISO/shorter exposure...

Re: PESO: McNaught in Suburbia

2007-01-18 Thread David Savage
Thanks Brian. We've been quite lucky lately, atmosphere wise. No major bush fires, and strong sea breezes to blow away the smog. Shame about the clouds tonight though. Cheers, Dave On 1/18/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well done David - I'm jealous. So far from western Sydney,

Re: McNaught in Suburbia

2007-01-18 Thread David Savage
On 1/18/07, John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not too impressed with this effort, but here it is anyway: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP0744.jpg I think it's actually pretty cool, though I can't put my finger on exactly why. I look forward to your next

Re: PESO -- Jasper National Park

2007-01-18 Thread David Savage
I prefer the colour version Mike. Jasper was the scene of my first Rocky Mountains experience. I stayed there for a week in the winter of '93/'94. It sure is a pretty place. Cheers, Dave On 1/18/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/?p=158 One of my

Re: Another fishy PESO

2007-01-18 Thread Cory Papenfuss
Cory Papenfuss wrote: Kenneth's fish on the rocks PESO reminded me of one of my favorite uses for my 8mm Peleng... in the airplane. One of the few ways to get a feeling of the view. Unprocessed (other than RAW conversion) http://www.ee.vt.edu/~mythtv/PESO/5/ Interesting picture.

Re: OT: I'm back

2007-01-18 Thread ann sanfedele
Marnie - so glad to see you back - your computer woes made the problems I had setting up and the few I still have with not understanding XP stuff seem minor, indeed. I used to think I was computer literate - it appears to ahve been an illusion :) I've been away from list too but didn't unsub -

Re: GESO ... Window People

2007-01-18 Thread Mat Maessen
On 1/17/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.gdgphoto.com/windowpeople/ Bravo! Bravo! I like it! -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?

2007-01-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Rant I'm finding the Internet and it's search engines increasingly frustrating. The local Staples has the discontinued Sandisk Yellow gamers 1GB SD cards in stock at a very reasonable price. I've spent several hours trying to find a comparison test, or even just a read/write specification,

Re: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi

2007-01-18 Thread Bob Shell
On Jan 17, 2007, at 3:08 PM, Bob W wrote: On Jan 17, 2007, at 10:24 AM, Bob W wrote: Fresh as in 'Fresh model, new in town, exotic, 38-24-36', as seen on postcards in London's phone boxes? You know about those?? How could I avoid them, I live in London. I only remember seeing them in

Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?

2007-01-18 Thread mike wilson
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/18 Thu PM 03:17:00 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests? Rant I'm finding the Internet and it's search engines increasingly frustrating. The local Staples has the

Ebay now charging to see completed auctions?!?

2007-01-18 Thread Cory Papenfuss
From the looks of it, within the past few days the search for Completed Items went from 3 months to about 3 weeks. Pretty much useless for finding market value for low-volume items (like Pentax lenses). Yet another reason why Ebay is evil... -Cory --

Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?

2007-01-18 Thread mike wilson
This has comparisons of Memory Sticks. http://www.psp-hacks.com/downloads/MSTest.pdf Might help - they _look like_ SD cards 8-) Igor was going to buy one of them in Dec 05. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software

Re: Another fishy PESO

2007-01-18 Thread Paul Sorenson
Nice shot of the panel - looks like you were level at 9.5 - at least for 1/30 sec. ;] -P Cory Papenfuss wrote: Cory Papenfuss wrote: Kenneth's fish on the rocks PESO reminded me of one of my favorite uses for my 8mm Peleng... in the airplane. One of the few ways to get a feeling of

Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?

2007-01-18 Thread mike wilson
From looking at the few sites that _do_ have information, it seems that there was a frenzy of interest during the life of 128-512Mb cards which tailed off and is only now renewing with the advent of SDHC. This guy seems to be an exception but the yellow cards are not listed.

Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?

2007-01-18 Thread Adam Maas
Try robgalbraith.com -Adam P. J. Alling wrote: Rant I'm finding the Internet and it's search engines increasingly frustrating. The local Staples has the discontinued Sandisk Yellow gamers 1GB SD cards in stock at a very reasonable price. I've spent several hours trying to find a

Re: OT: I'm back

2007-01-18 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/17/2007 8:56:12 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And, she's an IT professional grin. = But not when it comes to networks. :-) Luckily I have an Internet friend fully conversant with that. Although he does Linux not Windows, but he still knew a

Re: OT: I'm back

2007-01-18 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 1/18/2007 6:38:16 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie - so glad to see you back - your computer woes made the problems I had setting up and the few I still have with not understanding XP stuff seem minor, indeed. I used to think I was computer literate

Re: Birds of a Feather

2007-01-18 Thread Bob Shell
On Jan 17, 2007, at 5:19 PM, Cotty wrote: On 17/1/07, Bob Shell, discombobulated, unleashed: I've never seen a robin here in Virginia in the winter. Been bird watching for more than 40 years. My question would be what would they eat in the winter? Here in the UK we have pretty mild

Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?

2007-01-18 Thread mike wilson
Of course! http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: It Arrived!

2007-01-18 Thread Tim Øsleby
I am borrowing this lens for a week. Unfortunately the light is no good, so I haven't really tested it, so all I can comment on is the handling. So far, it seems a gem of a lens. It is lighter than what I expected, and the focus clutch is very nice. The manual focus feel is all right. I

Re: PESO -- Jasper National Park

2007-01-18 Thread Tom C
From: Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO -- Jasper National Park Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:52:12 -0700 On 1/17/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let me be the first to say that having

RE: Good news re my card story

2007-01-18 Thread Tim Øsleby
Good to hear Boris. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: 17. januar 2007 20:13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Good news re my card story Hi there. I finally decided

Re: What's in a Pentax image file (2007 edition) ?

2007-01-18 Thread John Francis
On Sun, Jan 14, 2007 at 02:51:56PM -0800, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Once I get it sorted out, I'll think about whether I want to put in the time to wrap this into a useful UI, etc. It is a largish effort as I will need to unwrap all the code that extracts the data and separate it into

Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread Mike Dausin (PDML)
Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) My name is Mike Dausin and I am a computer security engineer from

Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?

2007-01-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Please write on the chalkboard in front of the class. Ken Rockwell is a bonehead. 10,000 times. There isn't that better. mike wilson wrote: Of course! http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread pnstenquist
Hi Mike, Welcome to the list. Now that you're here you'll soon find that your expensive hobby has become even more expensive. We're known for enablement. We'll help you talk yourself into buying all manner of Pentax toys. It's a free (in one sense of the word) perk that comes with list

FS - Metal lens hood - Genuine Pentax (Asahi Optical CO.)

2007-01-18 Thread Kenneth Waller
For Sale - AOC - original metal lens hood, 49mm threads, marked as used on Takumar 105mm 2.8 100mm 4.0. To quote a frequent PDML poster - This is an excellent hood for the 50mm lenses on film and digi as well as a very good choice for the 77mm Ltd, which suffers from a short built in hood.

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread Brendan MacRae
Welcome aboard, Mike. Yes, there are still some of us who shoot Pentax. Some of us even shoot film from time to time. Imagine. ;-] -Brendan --- Mike Dausin (PDML) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce

Re: Birds of a Feather

2007-01-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/1/07, Bob Shell, discombobulated, unleashed: We went through this once before. What is incorrectly called a robin in North America is not related to the real robin of UK and Europe. Our robins are correctly called Migratory Thrush. Getting people to use the correct name has been

Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?

2007-01-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Well if the Memory stick version of the Sandisk Yellow SD card can be used for comparison, it looks like it might be worth $20.00 US to try out. I'm not sure about the sample testing software, but heck it's better than nothing. mike wilson wrote: This has comparisons of Memory Sticks.

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread K.Takeshita
On 1/18/07 1:38 PM, Mike Dausin (PDML), [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In any case, I look forward to talking with you all soon! Hi Mike, Welcome to one of the most entertaining lists of the world! Now, who's going to give him the usual welcoming routine with a list ? :-) Ken -- PDML

Re: GESO ... Window People

2007-01-18 Thread Cotty
On 17/1/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: Had fun last evening experimenting with the DA70 lens while I was in San Francisco. I also decided to give the Autoviewer flash display gizmo a try. http://www.gdgphoto.com/windowpeople/ Comments, critique, tomato slinging all

Re: PESO - Tioga Pass Scenic

2007-01-18 Thread Cotty
On 17/1/07, Brendan MacRae, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.primelensphoto.com/images/tioga_pass.jpg 67II, 55mm f4, Pentax Red Fliter, Plus-X. Comments encouraged. Heck of a shot! Fabulous. Beautiful. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi

2007-01-18 Thread K.Takeshita
On 1/18/07 2:33 PM, Cotty, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow. Not another damned bird thread! It didn't start out as such, but it will be from heron in. You might

Re: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi

2007-01-18 Thread Cotty
I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow. Not another damned bird thread! It didn't start out as such, but it will be from heron in. You might live to egret that. With any luck I'll get over it

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/1/07, Mike Dausin (PDML), discombobulated, unleashed: Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) Hi

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread Tom C
Ah, I see I've bridged the credibility gap finally. :-) Tom C. From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: Hello! (introduction) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:27:02 + On 18/1/07, Mike Dausin (PDML),

Re: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi

2007-01-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 18, 2007, at 11:39 AM, K.Takeshita wrote: On 1/18/07 2:33 PM, Cotty, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow. Not another damned bird thread! It didn't start out as

Re: Sensor Cleaning

2007-01-18 Thread Russell Kerstetter
the specks are definitely on the body not the lens, as I can see them with my eye. russ On 1/17/07, skye [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have not read very deeply into this subject, but I remember reading something that indicates that the specks should not be big enough to see with the naked eye.

Re: Sensor Cleaning

2007-01-18 Thread Russell Kerstetter
I agree with you. I just got off the phone with the service dept, and apparently they cannot give quotes over the phone. But they will get to keep it for 15 to 20 bussiness days :( But she also did tell me that after I get it back from OEM service, it comes with a brand-spanking-new one year

Re: Sensor Cleaning

2007-01-18 Thread Russell Kerstetter
yeah, I already thought of that, and I have already put as much pressure on it as I ever will with something that if I break it, it is scrap :) russ On 1/17/07, John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Somtime last week my copperhill eclipse/pecpad/spatula kit arrived, and I have attempted to

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread Christian
Mike Dausin (PDML) wrote: I've seen 2,000 e-mails on this list in just over a week! so, it's been a slow week. give it time, people will post more. :-) Welcome to the list! -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi

2007-01-18 Thread Christian
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Jan 18, 2007, at 11:39 AM, K.Takeshita wrote: On 1/18/07 2:33 PM, Cotty, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow. Not another damned bird thread! It

Re: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi

2007-01-18 Thread John Graves
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Jan 18, 2007, at 11:39 AM, K.Takeshita wrote: On 1/18/07 2:33 PM, Cotty, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow.

Photo software now freeware

2007-01-18 Thread Markus Maurer
Maybe someone can use some freeware photo editing tools? http://www.vicman.net/vicmangofree.htm greetings Markus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread Gonz
Hi Mike, Welcome to the list. I'm sure you have already figured out that we are a bunch of crazy, global warming obsessed, wallet challenged (due to frequent enablements) pixel peepers, except for those even crazier film guys. :) And dont ever let Cotty touch your lenses. He fondles them and

OT: Stephen Hawking sings

2007-01-18 Thread Bob Shell
This is pretty incredibly weird: http://www.stephenhawkingsings.co.uk/ Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi

2007-01-18 Thread Cotty
I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow. Not another damned bird thread! It didn't start out as such, but it will be from heron in. You might live to egret that. With any luck I'll get over it

Peso: Nora and Lily

2007-01-18 Thread ann sanfedele
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5471914 I've been pretty much away - My friend Nora died on January 11th at 89 - We had been friends for over 40 years. NOt unexpected, but sad for the survivors, nonetheless. She was sent off in royal style, in a very touching fashion. Her kids

Re: Peso: Nora and Lily

2007-01-18 Thread pnstenquist
An excellent and very moving photograph. Beautiful light. What a nice tribute to your friend. Paul -- Original message -- From: ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5471914 I've been pretty much away - My friend Nora

Re: It Arrived!

2007-01-18 Thread mike wilson
Tim Øsleby wrote: I am borrowing this lens for a week. Unfortunately the light is no good, so I haven't really tested it, so all I can comment on is the handling. So far, it seems a gem of a lens. It is lighter than what I expected, and the focus clutch is very nice. The manual focus feel

Re: OT: Stephen Hawking sings

2007-01-18 Thread Tom C
I enjoyed Stairway to Heaven and the Tom Baker Every Breath You Take. Funny. Tom C. From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Stephen Hawking sings Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 21:37:09 + Bob

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread Brian Walters
No, that's just Cotty being forgetful. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia PS Welcome, Mike Quoting Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Ah, I see I've bridged the credibility gap finally. :-) Tom C. From: Cotty [EMAIL

Pentax price hike?

2007-01-18 Thread Bertil Holmberg
DCWatch Longtime test #6 focuses on accessories such as extension tubes and other gizmos that makes strange things to lenses. http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/longterm/2007/01/19/5391.html It looks as if Pentax is planning to increase the price on these items that are expensive to make and

Re: PESO - Tioga Pass Scenic

2007-01-18 Thread Brendan MacRae
Thanks, Cotty. It's nice to know that last go through the hills wasn't a complete waste (photographically, that is). -Brendan --- Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 17/1/07, Brendan MacRae, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.primelensphoto.com/images/tioga_pass.jpg 67II, 55mm f4,

Re: OT: Stephen Hawking sings

2007-01-18 Thread mike wilson
Bob Shell wrote: This is pretty incredibly weird: http://www.stephenhawkingsings.co.uk/ Bob Try the link to the Dr Who site at the bottom and enjoy their duet. Number five on the list. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread Tom C
Ahh... I'm still in the club then. :-) Tom C. From: Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] No, that's just Cotty being forgetful. Cheers Brian Quoting Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Ah, I see I've bridged the credibility gap finally. :-) Tom C. From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: finally put my hands on K10D... part III

2007-01-18 Thread Peter Lacus
Boris, The FAJ 18-35 sample I have is very sharp on wide end, even reasonably sharp fully open. You may have a bad sample. If you wish I can send you some full size JPEGS from my *istD shot with this lens. yes please, that would be very useful as I said I have nothing to compare my shots

Re: finally put my hands on K10D... part III

2007-01-18 Thread Peter Lacus
Godfrey, Get yourself an FA20-35 so you can use it on both cameras. You won't regret it. It's the best short zoom I've seen ... while I most of the time respect your opinions I won't go and buy the lens tomorrow. :-) But I'd appreciate if you could send me one or two samples demonstrating

Re: Disassembling a F135/2.8

2007-01-18 Thread Toine
Succes! I managed to clean this little gem and now it's fungus free. Ordered a spanner wrench through ebay and got some Schroder PH0, PH00 and PH000 screwdrivers. Nobody in Europe sells JIS screwdrivers and my Schroder screwdriver set fits perfectly. The lens was completely disassembled and I

Re: PESO - Tioga Pass Scenic

2007-01-18 Thread Peter Lacus
http://www.primelensphoto.com/images/tioga_pass.jpg wow, I'd like to see this on a large scale print. Amazing. Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?

2007-01-18 Thread Peter Lacus
Peter, Mike, Please write on the chalkboard in front of the class. Ken Rockwell is a bonehead. 10,000 times. There isn't that better. mike wilson wrote: Of course! http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm PMJI but what's wrong with this one? Actually he is quite right - as

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread Jack Davis
Welcome Mike, Cotty forgot to warn you about me, but if you've been lurking for a couple weeks, you've likely already learned to discount anything from either Cotty or myself. Jack --- Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 18/1/07, Mike Dausin (PDML), discombobulated, unleashed: Hello, I've

Re: PUG form up and running

2007-01-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: Jostein Øksne Hi gang, Sorry about the unavailability. Ken Waller's submission dropped into the database just now, so it must be working. I already submitted an image for February using email while the form was down. Should I re-submit now using the form? -- PDML

K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash

2007-01-18 Thread Digital Image Studio
Firmware for K10D IS here... http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21716233 1.10 Firmware can be downloaded from here: http://www.4shared.com/dir/1796154/f4cc7649/sharing.html -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Casual lens test, SMC Pentax-FA 135 f/2.8

2007-01-18 Thread John Whittingham
The weather over here in the UK has been absolutely terrible for weeks now, so the other day I decided to do some lens testing indoors, also giving me chance to familiarise myself with the workings of ACR. I was shooting with the *istD, mainly tripod mounted using a cable release, but this one

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread P. J. Alling
He's not kidding. Christian wrote: Mike Dausin (PDML) wrote: I've seen 2,000 e-mails on this list in just over a week! so, it's been a slow week. give it time, people will post more. :-) Welcome to the list! -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog.

Re: Looking for photographer in India, New Delhi

2007-01-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Cotty wrote: I can't say I've looked either, Mike. But I'm sure a 36 male model would go down very well. I find that difficult to swallow. Not another damned bird thread! It didn't start out as such, but it will be from

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread P. J. Alling
I think he preforms unspeakable acts on them, if they were unmentionable he'd probably just stick them in his underwear. Gonz wrote: Hi Mike, Welcome to the list. I'm sure you have already figured out that we are a bunch of crazy, global warming obsessed, wallet challenged (due to

Re: OT: Stephen Hawking sings

2007-01-18 Thread P. J. Alling
This is beyond weird. Bob Shell wrote: This is pretty incredibly weird: http://www.stephenhawkingsings.co.uk/ Bob -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: finally put my hands on K10D... part III

2007-01-18 Thread P. J. Alling
I'm not Godfrey, but here's a sample of what the 20-35 can do. http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PESO_--_untitledv.html Peter Lacus wrote: Godfrey, Get yourself an FA20-35 so you can use it on both cameras. You won't regret it. It's the best short zoom I've seen ... while I

Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash

2007-01-18 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 1/18/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Firmware for K10D IS here... http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21716233 1.10 Firmware can be downloaded from here: http://www.4shared.com/dir/1796154/f4cc7649/sharing.html Do note, of course, that this is

RE: OT: Stephen Hawking sings

2007-01-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob Shell This is pretty incredibly weird: http://www.stephenhawkingsings.co.uk/ Bob That's a hoot, but you should also try the link to The Doctor Sings http://www.thedoctorsings.co.uk/ ... and do the Timewarp again! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?

2007-01-18 Thread P. J. Alling
The fact that he calls using RAW a bonehead move, is more than enough, however his hands off reviews make any other opinion he has superfluous. Peter Lacus wrote: Peter, Mike, Please write on the chalkboard in front of the class. Ken Rockwell is a bonehead. 10,000 times. There isn't

Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash

2007-01-18 Thread P. J. Alling
It doesn't seem to be available on the Pentax Japan or USA sites yet. Digital Image Studio wrote: Firmware for K10D IS here... http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21716233 1.10 Firmware can be downloaded from here:

Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?

2007-01-18 Thread mike wilson
Peter Lacus wrote: Peter, Mike, Please write on the chalkboard in front of the class. Ken Rockwell is a bonehead. 10,000 times. There isn't that better. mike wilson wrote: Of course! http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm PMJI but what's wrong with this one? Actually he is

Re: finally put my hands on K10D... part III

2007-01-18 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 1/18/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not Godfrey, but here's a sample of what the 20-35 can do. http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PESO_--_untitledv.html Ditto: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/?p=138 -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML

Re: Peso: Nora and Lily

2007-01-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Very nice tribute. ann sanfedele wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5471914 I've been pretty much away - My friend Nora died on January 11th at 89 - We had been friends for over 40 years. NOt unexpected, but sad for the survivors, nonetheless. She was sent off in royal

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread Scott Loveless
Ah, enablement. When I joined the list almost two years ago I had two Pentax bodies and four lenses. I now have 5 35mm SLRs, a PS, a DSLR (it's actually my wife's, but I paid for it!), 12 lenses and a teleconverter. Run away while your sanity and wallet are still intact! In all seriousness,

Re: Into the Cold

2007-01-18 Thread Mark Cassino
Mark Dalal wrote: What do you all do in order to prep your camera for the cold? Any differences in battery life? Any tips are appreciated. Hey Mark - I've spent hours out in the cold shooting snowflakes. I've had no porblem with the *ist-D and lithium batteries. If I'm goning to be around

Re: PESO - Tioga Pass Scenic

2007-01-18 Thread Brendan MacRae
Thanks, Peter. I'm going to attempt to print it myself on the 4800. But I'm going to wait until the new ink comes in. -Brendan --- Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.primelensphoto.com/images/tioga_pass.jpg wow, I'd like to see this on a large scale print. Amazing.

Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?

2007-01-18 Thread John Francis
On Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 10:30:25PM +, Peter Lacus wrote: Peter, Mike, Please write on the chalkboard in front of the class. Ken Rockwell is a bonehead. 10,000 times. There isn't that better. mike wilson wrote: Of course! http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm

Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash

2007-01-18 Thread David Savage
That'd be why it's the pre-release firmware. It's a leaked unofficial version. Cheers, Dave At 08:14 AM 19/01/2007, P. J. Alling wrote: It doesn't seem to be available on the Pentax Japan or USA sites yet. Digital Image Studio wrote: Firmware for K10D IS here...

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread Tom C
BTW - Jack Likes Velvia. Tom C. From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Hello! (introduction) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:27:49 -0800 (PST) Welcome Mike, Cotty forgot to warn you about me, but

Re: OT - Web Security Question

2007-01-18 Thread Mark Cassino
Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions. My webhost confirmed that it was a 'brute force' attack that got the password. They said that they have software in place to detect that with the main logins, but are in the process of installing it for FTP. They didn't answer my question about SFTP

Re: finally put my hands on K10D... part III

2007-01-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 18, 2007, at 2:10 PM, Peter Lacus wrote: Get yourself an FA20-35 so you can use it on both cameras. You won't regret it. It's the best short zoom I've seen ... while I most of the time respect your opinions I won't go and buy the lens tomorrow. :-) But I'd appreciate if you could

Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?

2007-01-18 Thread Doug Franklin
Peter Lacus wrote: PMJI but what's wrong with this one? Actually he is quite right - as long as slowness of the card doesn't slow down me (read writing to the card is done independently in the background), I don't care. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ)

Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash

2007-01-18 Thread Doug Franklin
Digital Image Studio wrote: Firmware for K10D IS here... http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21716233 1.10 Firmware can be downloaded from here: http://www.4shared.com/dir/1796154/f4cc7649/sharing.html sarcasmPre-release code from an untrusted source. Where do I

Re: Site for comprehensive CF/SD memory tests?

2007-01-18 Thread Doug Franklin
mike wilson wrote: Of course! http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/cf-sd.htm If the answer involves Ken Rockwell, you're asking the wrong question. ;- -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/1/07, Tom C, discombobulated, unleashed: Ahh... I'm still in the club then. :-) It goes without saying, don't believe a word Tom says. Unless he mentions Chicken Little. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash

2007-01-18 Thread Perry Pellechia
I downloaded the archive and the files look semi-legit. There is a release date of January 23 in one of the documents. I do not think waiting a few days for the official release is going to kill me so I am going to hold off. On 1/18/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Digital Image

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread David J Brooks
Quoting Mike Dausin (PDML) [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) My name is Mike

Re: What's in a Pentax image file (2007 edition) ?

2007-01-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 18, 2007, at 10:21 AM, John Francis wrote: Phil Harvey has now released stand-alone ExifTool executables both for Windows and for the Mac that don't require a Perl environment. http://www.sno.phy.queensu.ca/~phil/exiftool/index.html Those could be a lot more useful than

Re: Hello! (introduction)

2007-01-18 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Mike Dausin (PDML) Subject: Hello! (introduction) . But right now I'm more surprised at the size of the Pentax Community. I think I've seen 2,000 e-mails on this list in just over a week! What we lack in quality, we make up for in quantity. William

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