RE: Pentax FA*250-600/5.6 - Anyone Enabled?

2007-03-01 Thread Jens Bladt
At www.Photodo.com one can read: Manufacturer's Description: The unique smc P-FA zoom 250-600mm F5.6 lens provides a moderately long zoom to extremely long zoom range. It features a fixed aperture setting of 5.6 throughout the zoom range and uses a 43mm rear filter. An internal focusing system

Re: How about Pentax M 135/3.5 and M 200/4.0?

2007-03-01 Thread John Whittingham
On Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:29:17 +, Peter Lacus wrote John, I own just the M200/4 and the A70-210/4 and generally I concur with your findings. Nevertheless my sample of M200/4 shows some chromatic aberration on film (haven't tried it on digital yet). Never really noticed CA in any of

Re: Alternative to the DA50-200/4-5.6 ? - Try the SMCK 45-125/4

2007-03-01 Thread John Whittingham
On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:55:34 -0500, J. C. O'Connell wrote I tried a SMCK 45-125/4.0 zoom for the first time today on my istDS. I really like the zoom range on APS, feels like a good ol' 70/80-200/210 on 35mm (actually its about 68-188 equiv). The 45mm focal length on the short end is very

Re: SDM lenses

2007-03-01 Thread Eric Featherstone
Super Dooper Mojo On 01/03/07, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Silent Deadly Microwave On Feb 28, 2007, at 6:53 PM, John Celio wrote: From: John Whittingham On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 23:09:23 +, Eric Featherstone wrote On 28/02/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 28/2/07, Jens

moon photo opportunity.

2007-03-01 Thread mike wilson
Lunar eclipse 11.20pm in the UK on the evening of 3rd march. http://www.eclipse.org.uk/eclipse/1112007/ - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

March PUG, note on mine

2007-03-01 Thread Toralf Lund
Another nice PUG, there. I don't have time to comment on the individual photos right now, though. I just thought I might mention that my entry in Open Gallery was actually intended for the themed section - because it's a picture that I thought came out as looking essentially black and white,

RE: Pentax FA*250-600/5.6 - Anyone Enabled?

2007-03-01 Thread mike wilson
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/03/01 Thu AM 08:32:48 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Pentax FA*250-600/5.6 - Anyone Enabled? At www.Photodo.com one can read: Manufacturer's Description: The unique smc P-FA zoom 250-600mm F5.6 lens provides a

Hood for 30mm?

2007-03-01 Thread Paul
Hi, Has anyone got any recommendations for a hood for the K30/2.8? Thanks, Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: March PUG IS UP

2007-03-01 Thread Jan van Wijk
On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:38:51 -0800 (PST), Rick Womer wrote: What a great gallery! Indeed! One of the things I love about the PUG is that most of the photos are from people who never post on the PDML. It would be fun to hear from them here. He, I speak up once in a while ... Am just a quiet

Re: March PUG

2007-03-01 Thread Cotty
Fabulous gallery. Well done to all contributors, they're all extremely good. Some that stood out for me: Goalkeeper by Gabor Ritz Wood and Rock by Steve Sharpe - that's superb. Running in the Rain by Boris Liberman Waiting for Summer by Paul Stenquist -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ ||

Re: Pentax FA*250-600/5.6 - Anyone Enabled?

2007-03-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
John Francis owns the FA* 250-600/5.6.. He's done excellent work with it and an *istD. I believe his amazing shot of the race car that appears to be headed for a city street at the Long Beach Grand Prix was shot with that lens on the D. Ditto some of his airplane shots. I see no reason why it

Re: March PUG

2007-03-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Cotty. Much appreciated. Paul On Mar 1, 2007, at 7:21 AM, Cotty wrote: Fabulous gallery. Well done to all contributors, they're all extremely good. Some that stood out for me: Goalkeeper by Gabor Ritz Wood and Rock by Steve Sharpe - that's superb. Running in the Rain by Boris

Re: March PUG, note on mine

2007-03-01 Thread Bong Manayon
Hi Toralf, Not to worry, I sort of interpreted your photo that way. That's because I was thinking in that mode as well. Again your shot is something I wish I can take. No snow where I come from... Bong On 3/1/07, Toralf Lund [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another nice PUG, there. I don't have

Re: March PUG

2007-03-01 Thread Steve Sharpe
Thanks, Cotty! It was an excellent gallery all around. At 12:21 PM + 3/1/07, Cotty wrote: Fabulous gallery. Well done to all contributors, they're all extremely good. Some that stood out for me: Goalkeeper by Gabor Ritz Wood and Rock by Steve Sharpe - that's superb. Running in the Rain by

Re: March PUG

2007-03-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Thanks! Well, I used one of my PESOs, so I kinda cheated though... On 3/1/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fabulous gallery. Well done to all contributors, they're all extremely good. Some that stood out for me: Goalkeeper by Gabor Ritz Wood and Rock by Steve Sharpe - that's superb.

Re: March PUG

2007-03-01 Thread Cotty
On 1/3/07, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed: Thanks! Well, I used one of my PESOs, so I kinda cheated though... Nonesense. Market research ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: Which one do you prefer

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The color version definitely works better for me. Dan M On 2/28/07, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Feb 28, 2007, at 20:22, Walter Hamler wrote: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/GirraffeBWweb.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/

Re: PESO - Winter Thaw

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very Nice! On 2/27/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An abstract of nature. It's a frozen over section of More's Creek. The picture was taken from (guessing) 175 feet above the surface. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5654453 Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: March PUG

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Goalkeeper, by Gabor Ritz was my favorite of the month. It is a striking shot with a strong sense of mood. I also like the composition very much. The void in the outline of the leaves reflects the shape of the figure and the goal, and the high contrast in the leaves highlights the low contrast

Re: PESO - Da Bear

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
What a lovely portrait! On 2/27/07, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html Taken in Denali National Park, Alaska during a fall snowstorm with *ist D, 600mm f4.0 FA 1.4X-L convertor on Gitzo 1548 tripod with Kirk King

Re: PESO:Greetings from Zurich

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Excellent, Marcus. It brings back fond memories of the day we spent with you in Zurich in the summer of 2005. Dan M On 2/27/07, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Pentaxians I do not find the time to read all the messages on the PDML but take a lot of photographs nearly every day.

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Hey, this is the same guy that made that horrible film about the Titanic, isn't it? FDan M On 2/26/07, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, it seems somone finally found the grave of Jesus Christ - and his son. This must be something to photograph. Imageine being the first photographer to

Re: PESO - Snow Melt

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
So do I! Dan M Nothing remarkable, but I like the reflections. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2523.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT: Interesting Photography Book

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Last week I was in Dallas, visiting my college room mate. His wife, Laura Wilson, is an accomplished photographer, and wrote a very interesting book about working with Richard Avedon in making his book In the American West. Her book, Avedon at Work: In the American West, might be of interest to

Re: PESO -- Leaf

2007-03-01 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Quite graceful! Dan M On 2/26/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Scott, it works as it is now. I however suggest that you consider alternative macro lenses, because the shorter the focal length - the closer the object has to be to the front element of the lens, which is not always

Re: Pentax FA*250-600/5.6 - Anyone Enabled?

2007-03-01 Thread P. J. Alling
Wasn't this lens originally designed for baseball? Don't know. It certainly looks like you could use it as a bat... Jens Bladt wrote: At www.Photodo.com one can read: Manufacturer's Description: The unique smc P-FA zoom 250-600mm F5.6 lens provides a moderately long zoom to extremely long

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread Mark Roberts
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Hey, this is the same guy that made that horrible film about the Titanic, isn't it? I didn't know Jesus made any films at all! Are they available on DVD? ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Interesting Photography Book

2007-03-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 1, 2007, at 6:50 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Last week I was in Dallas, visiting my college room mate. His wife, Laura Wilson, is an accomplished photographer, and wrote a very interesting book about working with Richard Avedon in making his book In the American West. Her book,

Re: March PUG

2007-03-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Have to say, this latest gallery is one of the best I've seen to date. Congrats to all contributors. G On Mar 1, 2007, at 4:21 AM, Cotty wrote: Fabulous gallery. Well done to all contributors, they're all extremely good. Some that stood out for me: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Hood for 30mm?

2007-03-01 Thread P. J. Alling
I never noticed enough flare with mine to use one. I assume you're using yours on digital. I'd go with the one recommended for the smc 85mm f1.8 the PH-R52. I tried that combination a couple of times on the *ist D and it didn't seem to vignette. Paul wrote: Hi, Has anyone got any

RE: Pentax FA*250-600/5.6 - Anyone Enabled?

2007-03-01 Thread Jens Bladt
Yes, you are of course right, Mike. What they mean is that the aperture doesn't change, wile zooming. But that's not exactly what it says, at Photodo.com :-(. Regards Jens Bladt Latest photographs: http://flickr.com/photos/bladt/ http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype:

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread P. J. Alling
I wouldn't say horrible, execrable is more like it. Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Hey, this is the same guy that made that horrible film about the Titanic, isn't it? FDan M On 2/26/07, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, it seems somone finally found the grave of Jesus Christ - and his

Interesting Rumour

2007-03-01 Thread Adam Maas
There's an interesting rumour thread over at APUG, it seems that Carl Zeiss may be expanding their new line of 35mm lenses to include a ZK line, with an announcement supposedly at PMA. This would be interesting, as it would mean that there would be a readily available 85/1.4 in K mount again,

Re: Hood for 30mm?

2007-03-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 1, 2007, at 3:55 AM, Paul wrote: Has anyone got any recommendations for a hood for the K30/2.8? If you're using it on a Pentax DSLR, any standard screw-in hood for a 50mm normal from film SLRs will do just fine. I use either B+W or Kalt screw-in metal lens hoods, they work well and

Re: PESO - Snow Melt

2007-03-01 Thread David J Brooks
I dont mind the fence.:-), and a great shot BTW Dave (split rail fence guy) Brooks On 2/26/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes, it is barbed wire. I guess I have a thing for fences, maybe next time I will take different shots with and without the fence. Thanks for your

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: P. J. Alling Subject: Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus I wouldn't say horrible, execrable is more like it. He did make gobs of money off it, and IIRC, won a few Academy Awards. I didn't see the movie, but I would surmise that we are in the minority based on it's

NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have a photo and credit on page E9 of today's NY Times. That's in the Thursday Style section. It's probably the weakest of all the shots I took at the exercise class the other night. But that's because the photo desk gave me bad information. I had only two hours to get ready for the shoot,

Re: March PUG IS UP

2007-03-01 Thread ann sanfedele
Jan van Wijk wrote: On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 17:38:51 -0800 (PST), Rick Womer wrote: What a great gallery! Indeed! One of the things I love about the PUG is that most of the photos are from people who never post on the PDML. It would be fun to hear from them here. He, I speak up once in

PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Eactivist
I was up last Saturday at Napa for a non-photography reason. Very white sky day, overcast and foggy and drizzly. I prefer to keep my equipment dry, but on the way out of town the rain stopped for a while. So I pulled over down a private road toward a vineyard and took some shots. I didn't

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Christian
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/row.htm I like it. Nice composition. Looks very serene. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Kenneth Waller
Nicely done although I'd also like to see the color version. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - All In A Row I was up last Saturday at Napa for a non-photography reason. Very white sky day, overcast and foggy and drizzly. I prefer to keep

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/1/2007 6:40:27 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 2/26/07, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, it seems somone finally found the grave of Jesus Christ - and his son. This must be something to photograph. Imageine being the first photographer

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/1/2007 8:58:53 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nicely done although I'd also like to see the color version. Kenneth Waller = I sort of liked the color version, myself, so I may show that too. Thanks, Ken. Marnie aka Doe

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/1/2007 9:01:41 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/row.htm I like it. Nice composition. Looks very serene. === Thanks, Christian. Marnie aka Doe

RE: Alternative to the DA50-200/4-5.6 ? - Try the SMCK 45-125/4

2007-03-01 Thread J. C. O'Connell
I guess I should elaborate a little on this lens (SMCK45-125/4)as some others are suggesting replacements that dont make sense in the context of what I think the lens's best purpose. I dont believe you can get high quality, reasonably fast, constant aperture zooms that are going to cover the

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Jack Davis
Marnie, Nicely seen! Like it. Am going to pick a couple of knits, one of which you may not be able to do anything about. Not simply because it's often quoted as a compositional rule, but because it gave me a slight negative nudge. The horizon is uncomfortably close to mid image. I would definitely

RE: NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread John Sessoms
From: Paul Stenquist I have a photo and credit on page E9 of today's NY Times. So what does the NYT pay single photos like that? And did you get credit? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread Cotty
On 1/3/07, skye, discombobulated, unleashed: Looks great! I saw it online. Congrats :) Anyone got a link? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread Tom C
He did make gobs of money off it, and IIRC, won a few Academy Awards. I didn't see the movie, but I would surmise that we are in the minority based on it's market performance. I didn't see it either. First I don't like DiCaprio, second there was such a big build up to it that I was turned off,

Re: NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread skye
Looks great! I saw it online. Congrats :) --skye On 3/1/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a photo and credit on page E9 of today's NY Times. That's in the -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - Winter Thaw

2007-03-01 Thread Tom C
Thanks Dan and Marnie. Tom C. From: Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Winter Thaw Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 09:07:01 -0500 Very Nice! On 2/27/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/1/2007 8:58:53 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nicely done although I'd also like to see the color version. Kenneth Waller = Okay, here it is in color, Ken. I must admit I couldn't quite decide between the BW and color. I was initially

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/1/2007 9:28:13 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie, Nicely seen! Like it. Am going to pick a couple of knits, one of which you may not be able to do anything about. Not simply because it's often quoted as a compositional rule, but because it gave

Just a brief message

2007-03-01 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Gang, I've resubscribed to the list for a while, mainly to see if you're all behaving yourselves. From the archives it seems that you are. I guess having a major disruptive force like myself off the list has been a good thing ;-)) Anyway, I've received a number of emails inquiring about my

Re: NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread Paul Sorenson
Here you go! http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/01/fashion/01Fitness.html?_r=1oref=slogin http://tinyurl.com/2av2m5 Scroll about halfway down for Paul's photo -P Cotty wrote: On 1/3/07, skye, discombobulated, unleashed: Looks great! I saw it online. Congrats :) Anyone got a link? --

Re: NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Congrats ... I was unable to find it online, can you point to where it might be? G On Mar 1, 2007, at 8:12 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I have a photo and credit on page E9 of today's NY Times. That's in the Thursday Style section. It's probably the weakest of all the shots I took at the

Re: NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread Scott Loveless
On 3/1/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/3/07, skye, discombobulated, unleashed: Looks great! I saw it online. Congrats :) Anyone got a link? http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/01/fashion/01Fitness.html -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Kenneth Waller
I like the color version better - it gives me more info than the B+W. Take this from where it comes as I'm not much of a fan of B+W in general. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO - All In A Row In a message dated 3/1/2007 8:58:53 A.M.

Re: NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 1, 2007, at 10:01 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: On 3/1/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/3/07, skye, discombobulated, unleashed: Looks great! I saw it online. Congrats :) Anyone got a link? http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/01/fashion/01Fitness.html Thanks Scott! G -- PDML

Re: NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
I get a credit line that reads Paul Stenquist for the New York Times. I believe the pay is $150. Not much, but better than nothing. Paul On Mar 1, 2007, at 12:22 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Paul Stenquist I have a photo and credit on page E9 of today's NY Times. So what does the NYT pay

Re: March PUG IS UP (My comments)

2007-03-01 Thread Eactivist
Some brief PUG comments from me... I thought it was an outstanding gallery, but my time is limited so some brief comments on the ones that jumped out at me... Trees and Hills -- Harald Rust No surprise I liked this one, I usually love Harald's stuff. And he wisely never seems to post

Re: NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread Christian
Paul Stenquist wrote: I get a credit line that reads Paul Stenquist for the New York Times. I believe the pay is $150. Not much, but better than nothing. Paul http://tinyurl.com/2av2m5 That's great, Paul. Congrats. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Hood for 30mm?

2007-03-01 Thread William Johnson
I like the Nikon HN-3 hood for mine. Screw in, sturdy metal. I'm still a film guy with pentax tho', so if you don't need full frame coverage you might want to work elsewhere. William in Utah --- Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Has anyone got any recommendations for a hood for the

Re: SDM lenses

2007-03-01 Thread Peter Jordan
Don't do that to me. $2995 is more than I can afford but not too much that I can convince myself it's way too expensive. For me it needs to be half that price (so I can buy one) or $10,000 (so I know I can never afford one). Peter Stan Halpin wrote: BTW, I am expecting the 645D to come in at

Re: Just a brief message

2007-03-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
Good news. We missed you. Paul On Mar 1, 2007, at 12:37 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Gang, I've resubscribed to the list for a while, mainly to see if you're all behaving yourselves. From the archives it seems that you are. I guess having a major disruptive force like myself off the list

Re: NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread Paul Stenquist
You guys are good! I had no idea if it was online or where it might be. In newsprint it's not as saturated or blocky and quite a bit larger, but I'm pleased that it's on the web. Thanks to all for the responses. Paul On Mar 1, 2007, at 12:58 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Here you go!

Re: Interesting Rumour

2007-03-01 Thread Thibouille
Saw that rumour too. I'd be a great news for Pentax if only because a brand with such recognition offers support for Pentax bodies. I hope it is true but I won't hold my breath on this one. 2007/3/1, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: There's an interesting rumour thread over at APUG, it seems that

Re: Hood for 30mm?

2007-03-01 Thread William Johnson
Um, I mean look elsewhere. W. --- William Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like the Nikon HN-3 hood for mine. Screw in, sturdy metal. I'm still a film guy with pentax tho', so if you don't need full frame coverage you might want to work elsewhere. William in Utah --- Paul [EMAIL

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/1/2007 10:43:19 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I like the color version better - it gives me more info than the B+W. Take this from where it comes as I'm not much of a fan of B+W in general. Kenneth Waller But thanks anyway, Ken. Yes, I

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Tom C
I'm with Ken. I like the color version better and I too often find that converting to BW does little for the picture, IMO. My other thought is that a skinnier panorama would be more desirable and the clumpy foreground grass in the lowest part of the picture does not add anything. The

Re: NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/1/2007 10:05:48 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here you go! http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/01/fashion/01Fitness.html?_r=1oref=slogin http://tinyurl.com/2av2m5 Scroll about halfway down for Paul's photo -P Not a bad photo, Paul. Not bad

Re: SDM lenses

2007-03-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Exactly my position ... And I will find a way if it's in that ballpark, usually to the horror of my finances angel. !!! G On Mar 1, 2007, at 10:25 AM, Peter Jordan wrote: Don't do that to me. $2995 is more than I can afford but not too much that I can convince myself it's way too expensive.

Re: Interesting Rumour

2007-03-01 Thread keith_w
Adam Maas wrote: There's an interesting rumour thread over at APUG, it seems that Carl Zeiss may be expanding their new line of 35mm lenses to include a ZK line, with an announcement supposedly at PMA. This would be interesting, as it would mean that there would be a readily available

Re: NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread keith_w
Paul Stenquist wrote: You guys are good! I had no idea if it was online or where it might be. In newsprint it's not as saturated or blocky and quite a bit larger, but I'm pleased that it's on the web. Thanks to all for the responses. Paul On Mar 1, 2007, at 12:58 PM, Paul Sorenson

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/1/2007 11:00:51 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm with Ken. I like the color version better and I too often find that converting to BW does little for the picture, IMO. My other thought is that a skinnier panorama would be more desirable and the

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 1, 2007, at 10:08 AM, Kenneth Waller wrote: http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/row2.htm http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/row.htm Technical Info: DS, A 35-105, 1/180, f/8, 400 ISO. I like the composition, a typical pastoral scene in middle California flatland.

Re: March PUG IS UP

2007-03-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Thanks Ann!!! Boris since there are so few shots I'll spit out my instant faves in addition to G K - X , Running in the rain, tato1, exercise in boredom,Big Sky..., ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Just a brief message

2007-03-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Shel, be sure to take proper care of your health. The list can wait. Boris Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Gang, I've resubscribed to the list for a while, mainly to see if you're all behaving yourselves. From the archives it seems that you are. I guess having a major disruptive force like

Re: Interesting Rumour

2007-03-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Thibouille Subject: Re: Interesting Rumour Saw that rumour too. I'd be a great news for Pentax if only because a brand with such recognition offers support for Pentax bodies. Heck, you can get Schneider lenses in K mount as OEM. g William Robb -- PDML

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Doug Brewer
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/row.htm hmm. Grunt. scratch -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread keith_w
Tom C wrote: He did make gobs of money off it, and IIRC, won a few Academy Awards. I didn't see the movie, but I would surmise that we are in the minority based on it's market performance. I didn't see it either. First I don't like DiCaprio, second there was such a big build up to it that

Re: NY Times Pic

2007-03-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Whoa! Congrats! Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/1/2007 11:32:29 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/row.htm hmm. Grunt. scratch === LOL. Oh, come off it, YOU are not the one I was talking about you bloody well know it.

Re: PESO - Snow Melt

2007-03-01 Thread Russell Kerstetter
thanks Dan! Russ On 3/1/07, Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So do I! Dan M Nothing remarkable, but I like the reflections. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2523.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread Tom C
Tom C. Convert? To what? Or, I guess the operative question is, FROM what, to what? I've lived well and long in this modern world, and haven't needed any conversion at all! Hmmm. keith whaley LOL, I didn't realize the double-meaning there. From, for instance, the Chinese calendar to

Re: GESO: 2007 - Winter, Trees - GDG

2007-03-01 Thread Tom C
I'll present a little different take on it. I'm not meaning to to be negative or critical. Overall I found the series of photos to be quite enjoyable. That is, I liked seeing them and I think all the photos work well together as a photo essay of sorts. When I look at each single image

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/1/2007 11:32:29 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/row.htm hmm. Grunt. scratch == Sorry, actually that was a ROLF. I couldn't stop laughing for five minutes. In fact, I

Re: PESO - Snow Melt

2007-03-01 Thread Russell Kerstetter
Thanks David! Russ On 3/1/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I dont mind the fence.:-), and a great shot BTW Dave (split rail fence guy) Brooks On 2/26/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes, it is barbed wire. I guess I have a thing for fences, maybe next time I

Re: PESO - All In A Row

2007-03-01 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/1/2007 11:22:25 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Technicals: - It seems slightly rotated in a clockwise direction. - Both the BW and color renderings seem a little off on my screen: as if the middle tones are a bit compressed together, and (in the

RE: March PUG IS UP (My comments)

2007-03-01 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks for comments. These are chinchillas, a type of rodent, famous for its furs. I saw these three beauties in a childrens farm, so fortunately they were not kept to end up in fur coats. Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL

RE: How about Pentax M 135/3.5 and M 200/4.0?

2007-03-01 Thread Jens Bladt
Quite sure. A was careful focusing correctly. But there's alwayas a chance that tests can be better. Anyway, the sharpness of the M4/200mm shot, cant' be a focusing mistake!, can it? Jens Bladt Latest photographs: http://flickr.com/photos/bladt/ http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43

RE: How about Pentax M 135/3.5 and M 200/4.0?

2007-03-01 Thread Jens Bladt
That's very good, Dave. Brilliant. Regards Jens Bladt Latest photographs: http://flickr.com/photos/bladt/ http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af David Weiss Sendt: 1.

Re: Interesting Rumour

2007-03-01 Thread Toralf Lund
Adam Maas wrote: The downside? The Planar 85/1.4 simply doesn't match the A* in performance. The Upside: you can actually get one. -Adam Know what? Considering how much my SMC Pentax 85mm f/1.8 cost me, used, I can't imagine what that 1.4 must cost! I can! I can imagine

RE: How about Pentax M 135/3.5 and M 200/4.0?

2007-03-01 Thread Jens Bladt
Indeed! Jens Bladt Latest photographs: http://flickr.com/photos/bladt/ http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af John Whittingham Sendt: 28. februar 2007 23:08 Til:

Re: Interesting Rumour

2007-03-01 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I had two A*85/1.4 lenses ... sold 'em for about $900.00 each. Tested one of them against Mark's T* 85/1.4 and we (I) could see no obvious difference except in color rendering, and the diff was very subtle. Shel [Original Message] From: keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus Anyway, the tomb of Jesus is just onother a leap of faith, no more, or less credible any any other religious belief. Less credible actually. There's eye-witness accounts in the Bible (not just Jesus), real

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread Tom C
So what do you base your beliefs on then? Tom C. From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 14:35:38 -0600 - Original Message - From: Tom C

Re: Interesting Rumour

2007-03-01 Thread keith_w
Toralf Lund wrote: Adam Maas wrote: The downside? The Planar 85/1.4 simply doesn't match the A* in performance. The Upside: you can actually get one. -Adam Know what? Considering how much my SMC Pentax 85mm f/1.8 cost me, used, I can't imagine what that 1.4 must cost! I can!

Re: Interesting Rumour

2007-03-01 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Toralf Lund Subject: Re: Interesting Rumour I can imagine it would cost about $1249 in the US. But that's just my imagination, of course ;-) Close. I paid a little over $100.00 more than that for my A85/1.4, just over a year ago. William Robb --

Re: OT: The tomb of Jesus

2007-03-01 Thread keith_w
Tom C wrote: Tom C. Convert? To what? Or, I guess the operative question is, FROM what, to what? I've lived well and long in this modern world, and haven't needed any conversion at all! Hmmm. keith whaley LOL, I didn't realize the double-meaning there. From, for instance, the Chinese

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