Re: The Thingy in the istDS

2007-03-28 Thread mike wilson
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/03/27 Tue PM 11:03:32 GMT To: PDML PDML@pdml.net Subject: The Thingy in the istDS I've been using the istDS for about two years and today I noticed a little thingy in the flash attachment. It looks like it's designed to cover and

Re: OT: Takumar vs. Powerbook, round one.

2007-03-28 Thread Cotty
On 27/3/07, Juan Buhler, discombobulated, unleashed: Newegg has this drive for $85 right now. BTW: Is there a trivial way in the Mac to duplicate the existing main drive? I'm tempted to upgrade my 12 PB drive with 160GB, but I wouldn't want to start from a blank OS X install if I don't have to.

Re: SDHC cards

2007-03-28 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
That's theory. In practice there can be some differencies, look at Nikon D80 results: http://robgalbraith.com/bins/multi_page.asp?cid=6007-8531 On 27.03.2007, at 18:10 , Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Until very recently, Sandisk only offered up to the Ultra II cards (66x) in 4Gbyte SDHC compatible

RE: PESO:A24mm+K10D tests

2007-03-28 Thread mike wilson
From: Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/03/28 Wed AM 01:11:26 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: PESO:A24mm+K10D tests Hi Bruce Thanks, it's a bit your style, not :-) I was too afraid to go into the tropical rooms inside the botanical garden

RE: Battery life on K10D

2007-03-28 Thread Markus Maurer
Thanks Godfrey. Battery loading in the car could be handy sometimes... Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 5:43 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Battery life on K10D On

Re: Battery life on K10D

2007-03-28 Thread Dario Bonazza
I've never been able to shoot more than 400 pix per battery charge, 350-370 being my usual score with LCD auto-review turned off and using flash very very litle or not at all. Not bad, but far from over 1,000 shots as some are getting here. I own three batteries (the one which came with the

A disastrous farewell to film.

2007-03-28 Thread Peter Jordan
Yesterday was sunny and springlike in Scotland, so I decided to burn up some of my last rolls of Velvia. I had some film in my PZ-1 and an LX with a partly used roll in it, so I packed a bag and headed into the hills. There is a lovely glade with photogenic waterfall near us and I set up the

Re: About to buy a 645N.........

2007-03-28 Thread Peter Jordan
The two inspire me to a very different style of photography. Since getting an istDL, I've found myself using it in a much less thoughtful mode, using the digital experience to take several shots of the subject with varying exposures, angles, focal lengths etc. When I use my 645 I find myself

Re: A disastrous farewell to film.

2007-03-28 Thread mike wilson
From: Peter Jordan [EMAIL PROTECTED] My initial despair has receded somewhat, and it seems that all the insurance company has to do is cough up for a repair job on the 24mm. So do you want congratulations or commiserations? I'm glad I wasn't there.

Re: Anyone a member of NAPP?

2007-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
I buy the magazine from time to time. It's quite expensive if you're not a member -- around $10 if memory serves me. But it's very informative. Paul On Mar 27, 2007, at 10:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/27/2007 3:09:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Pentax Gallery Strangeness

2007-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yes, they're hard to predict, but they're overall mix looks good. In the hard to predict category, I submitted both of the trailer park images I showed here a month or so ago. The one where the woman looks somewhat posed in the lawn chair was accepted. That one was not well liked here. The

Re: PESO:A24mm+K10D tests

2007-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
I've frequently taken cameras and lenses from a dry air conditioned house into a steamy 95 degree F garden. Yes, the front element fogs up. I just let the camera rest until the fog clears before shooting. Never saw any evidence of lasting damage. Paul On Mar 28, 2007, at 4:11 AM, mike wilson

Re: A disastrous farewell to film.

2007-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
If your insurance will pay for it, have the LX checked out as well. Misalignment is a distinct possibility. Paul On Mar 28, 2007, at 6:32 AM, Peter Jordan wrote: Yesterday was sunny and springlike in Scotland, so I decided to burn up some of my last rolls of Velvia. I had some film in my

RE: The Thingy in the istDS

2007-03-28 Thread Bill Owens
I use the strap pocket from the MZ-S (strap I use on the istD) to keep mine in when I use a shoe mounted flash. Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Maas Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 8:09 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re:

PESO - old car but fresh air

2007-03-28 Thread Alastair Robertson
Hi been very busy at work lately so little time to post images. Anyway, this is my latest PESO http://www.pbase.com/kiwibiologist/image/76297366 taken in the carpark at work. Not a very carefully constructed picture but one I thought you guys in the North might like. This pic says two things

Re: The Thingy in the istDS

2007-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
Humm. I don't remember mine with them, unless they are still in the boxes. Both istD cameras are now missing said cover though.:-) Dave On 3/27/07, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nikons get them too, dunno about Canons. I tend to lose them the first time I use a flash. -Adam

PESO - Neglected

2007-03-28 Thread Peter McIntosh
Hi, I spent an afternoon in some private gardens at Mt Wilson recently. On the way out I found this old fountain and grabbed a couple of so-so, blurry snaps. My excuse is it was dark in there, the light was waning, and I on 2 knee trying to focus, hold everything still and not topple over.

PESO: Outside Zabar's, New York City

2007-03-28 Thread Walter Hamler
A recent panorama shot made out of 3 photos with the Pentax A24mm (and it's barrel distortions ) can be seen here: Zurich very early in the morning, view from the bellevue at lake Zurich : Nice shot Markus! It reminds me that I did shoot a late dusk shot of Orlando many years ago, but that was

Re: PESO - Neglected

2007-03-28 Thread Boris Liberman
Evidently you are very well versed in PhotoShop, Peter ;-). I kinda like what I see though I think I might want to see a slightly less edited variant. Boris On 3/28/07, Peter McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I spent an afternoon in some private gardens at Mt Wilson recently. On the

Re: The Thingy in the istDS

2007-03-28 Thread Doug Franklin
Bill Owens wrote: I use the strap pocket from the MZ-S (strap I use on the istD) to keep mine in when I use a shoe mounted flash. That is about the best thing about the strap that came with the MZ-S. Since I tend to keep the camera on for long periods of time, with heavy lenses attached, I

OT Photoshop question

2007-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
Sorry to ask this again gang, as i know i have done so last year, but, What is the procedure to make an out line of an object. I didi this last year for the camera out line for the GFM hats, and now want to do same for a guitar outline. I have downloaded a generic picture of an acustic guitar,

Re: PESO - old car but fresh air

2007-03-28 Thread Boris Liberman
It also seems that you grow lichen on steel... ;-) On 3/28/07, Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi been very busy at work lately so little time to post images. Anyway, this is my latest PESO http://www.pbase.com/kiwibiologist/image/76297366 taken in the carpark at work. Not a

Re: OT Photoshop question

2007-03-28 Thread David Savage
Here you go Dave: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/CO/Misc_011.htm The principal is the same. Cheers, Dave On 3/28/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry to ask this again gang, as i know i have done so last year, but, What is the procedure to make an out line of an object.

Re: Battery life on K10D

2007-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
I think i reported about 400 when mine died a week or two ago, but i misinformed you. It was more around 280. However it was the first charge and battery was in the camera from mid December to second week of March, so it probably lost a bit sitting around at times. I also wondered if it might

Re: PESO:A24mm+K10D tests

2007-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice. I don't have the A24, just the A28, but i'll be taking that lens to Vegas next month. Several of the hotels have very nice gardens and i'll need the extra stop or two. The SR on the K10D should helpa aswell. Dave On 3/27/07, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Pentaxians A

Re: OT Photoshop question

2007-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
Thats it Dave. I forgot step 4 to fill the object. Dave On 3/28/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here you go Dave: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/CO/Misc_011.htm The principal is the same. Cheers, Dave On 3/28/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry to ask

Re: Pentax Gallery Strangeness

2007-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
I agree. Seems they go for the highly juiced. I've shamefully found myself nudging the hue/saturation slider, ever so slightly, while questioning my moral discipline. 8-/ Jack --- Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I still can't quite decide when they are going to accept and reject. Many

Re: The Thingy in the istDS

2007-03-28 Thread David Savage
Why not just sew a pocket on? Cheers, Dave (For the record I leave the hot shoe cover off.) On 3/28/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bill Owens wrote: I use the strap pocket from the MZ-S (strap I use on the istD) to keep mine in when I use a shoe mounted flash. That is about

Human bone? 800x533-IMGP8963.jpg (JPEG Image, 800x533 pixels)

2007-03-28 Thread Roman
http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/800x533-IMGP8963.jpg ^^^ Is this the human bone fragment? Ideas appreciated... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Anyone a member of NAPP?

2007-03-28 Thread Mark Roberts
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've been thinking of joining for a while. Haven't gotten to it yet. I just had a look at their web site. Educational membership! Woo hoo! Ten dollar discount... Well, better than a sharp stick in the eye, as they say. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: A disastrous farewell to film.

2007-03-28 Thread Markus Maurer
I'm sorry for you Peter but wonder what kind of insurance would cover such an accident. At least here in Switzerland there exists no insurance for that since it was your own camera equipment and no third party was involved. Greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: PESO - old car but fresh air

2007-03-28 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Alastair Well seen! I can't help I only have some photos of good looking (red) cars :-) Greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alastair Robertson Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 1:40 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject:

RE: PESO:A24mm+K10D tests

2007-03-28 Thread Markus Maurer
That's good to know Paul. So maybe I just was not patient enough to wait for the acclimatization. I will therefore try it at the botanical garden in Zurich, it's less tropical than the Masoala hall in the zoo. Greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: A disastrous farewell to film.

2007-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2007 3:53:22 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: Peter Jordan [EMAIL PROTECTED] My initial despair has receded somewhat, and it seems that all the insurance company has to do is cough up for a repair job on the 24mm. So do you want

Re: Anyone a member of NAPP?

2007-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2007 6:14:04 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've been thinking of joining for a while. Haven't gotten to it yet. I just had a look at their web site. Educational membership! Woo hoo! Ten dollar discount... Well, better

RE: PESO:A24mm+K10D tests

2007-03-28 Thread Markus Maurer
Thanks David The SR surely gives me much more photo opportunities in low light than I ever had with a film body. Still a monopod is a good addition and less to carry than a tripod. I liked the Takumar-A 28mm on the K10D too so far but the A24mm wider angle will be better for suited for street

Re: Anyone a member of NAPP?

2007-03-28 Thread Otis C. Wright, Jr.
Joined NAPP for the magazine when I purchased Photoshop a few years ago. Has been a great investment. The information for the most part seems to be of good quality, and my command of Photoshop features continues to benefit from the tutorials. Have recovered a large portion of the investment

Re: Anyone a member of NAPP?

2007-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
Only 7. Dave On 3/28/07, Otis C. Wright, Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joined NAPP for the magazine when I purchased Photoshop a few years ago. Has been a great investment. The information for the most part seems to be of good quality, and my command of Photoshop features continues to

Re: About to buy a 645N.........

2007-03-28 Thread Eactivist
Actually, if anyone thinks they'll want the digital when it comes down the tubes... I've noticed on ebay that NOW is a very good time to buy lenses. Prices are good. After it comes out, they won't be. Marnie aka Doe ** AOL now offers free email to

Re: Anyone a member of NAPP?

2007-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2007 6:44:45 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Joined NAPP for the magazine when I purchased Photoshop a few years ago. Has been a great investment. The information for the most part seems to be of good quality, and my command of Photoshop

Re: OT Photoshop question

2007-03-28 Thread David Savage
Your welcome. Cheers, Dave On 3/28/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats it Dave. I forgot step 4 to fill the object. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: A disastrous farewell to film.

2007-03-28 Thread Cotty
On 28/3/07, Markus Maurer, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm sorry for you Peter but wonder what kind of insurance would cover such an accident. At least here in Switzerland there exists no insurance for that since it was your own camera equipment and no third party was involved. How odd - you

Re: A disastrous farewell to film.

2007-03-28 Thread Cotty
On 28/3/07, Peter Jordan, discombobulated, unleashed: I walked back to the tripod, slipped, kicked the tripod with LX and lens Look on the bright side, at least you didn't kick the bucket ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: Human bone? 800x533-IMGP8963.jpg (JPEG Image, 800x533 pixels)

2007-03-28 Thread Cotty
On 28/3/07, Roman, discombobulated, unleashed: http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/800x533-IMGP8963.jpg ^^^ Is this the human bone fragment? Ideas appreciated... Looks like a funny bone to me. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: Human bone? 800x533-IMGP8963.jpg (JPEG Image, 800x533 pixels)

2007-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
I see a small red fibre. Get it to trace. Dave On 3/28/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 28/3/07, Roman, discombobulated, unleashed: http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/800x533-IMGP8963.jpg ^^^ Is this the human bone fragment? Ideas appreciated... Looks like a funny bone to me. --

Re: Pentax Gallery Strangeness

2007-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2007 6:13:09 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I agree. Seems they go for the highly juiced. I've shamefully found myself nudging the hue/saturation slider, ever so slightly, while questioning my moral discipline. 8-/ Jack No

More in the Chinese viewfinder screens

2007-03-28 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Had the replacement for my Chinese viewfinder screen in the mail today. The first one they had sent me was one of a whole batch that had apparently turned out a little wide and they replaced it rather swiftly. This one not only fits perfectly, now, but they've added the little nose found on the

Re: Anyone a member of NAPP?

2007-03-28 Thread wendy beard
I used to be a member, but I let it lapse in January. I liked the magazines very much but hardly ever had time to view the tutorials on the site. Now I only have dial-up at home I probably wouldn't have the patience to sit and look at the videos. Member benefits were less for me, not living in the

Re: Human bone? 800x533-IMGP8963.jpg (JPEG Image, 800x533 pixels)

2007-03-28 Thread Cotty
On 28/3/07, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: I see a small red fibre. Get it to trace. LOL Yea, better dust for eptheel...epithleeli...epiltheel...oh hell. Fingerprints. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: The Thingy in the istDS

2007-03-28 Thread P. J. Alling
Actually they they're not saving money. Starting with the M series of cameras, that I'm aware of at least, (maybe earlier, I seem to remember something similar on the ESII, but I don't have one available to look at right now). Pentax incorporated a switch in the hot shoe, usually on the right

Re: Human bone? 800x533-IMGP8963.jpg (JPEG Image, 800x533 pixels)

2007-03-28 Thread David Savage
trace here: It turns out it isn't red fibre, but a red hair. Of the short curly variety. It's been sent for DNA for testing Cheers, trace On 3/28/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I see a small red fibre. Get it to trace. Dave On 3/28/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On

Re: SDHC cards

2007-03-28 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Yes, cameras rarely meet the card's maximum rated speed. I've also never found a reader that permitted the maximum rated read speed either. That's been true forever. On this chart, which BTW only shows up to 2G capacity Extreme III not the 4G Extreme III SDHC, the Extreme III are the

Re: Anyone a member of NAPP?

2007-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2007 7:19:05 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I used to be a member, but I let it lapse in January. I liked the magazines very much but hardly ever had time to view the tutorials on the site. Now I only have dial-up at home I probably wouldn't have

test

2007-03-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Shel Why in Hell should I have to Press 1 for English?!!! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread Eactivist
Well, I ordered the DA 50-200 from Adorama. It was in stock when I ordered, but they tell me that now it's out, and I'll have to wait. Probably that rebate thing. I'd also like a fast prime. Something for stealth photography, as when I want to do street photography, i.e. unaware people

Re: Human bone? 800x533-IMGP8963.jpg (JPEG Image, 800x533 pixels)

2007-03-28 Thread P. J. Alling
It could be a bone fragment, (human or or other mammal). It could be a piece of Plaster of Paris, or concrete, (Portland Cement), hard to tell from a photograph. It looks very warn and weathered. Roman wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/800x533-IMGP8963.jpg ^^^ Is this the human bone

Re: test

2007-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2007 7:47:04 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Shel Why in Hell should I have to Press 1 for English?!!! == Because you're a PC kinda guy. Marnie ;-) ** AOL now offers free email to everyone.

RE: Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread J. C. O'Connell
I like long lenses for candid unaware people street shots. The further away you are the easier it is to go unnoticed. 40mm would be way too short for me, even on APS format... jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread Adam Maas
60mm equivalent, not fast at all (f2.8), almost too small (don't expect to use the manual focus much), excellent optics. I'd much rather get the 35/2 or the 43/1.9 Limited as a fast prime in that range, they're a stop or more faster, and large enough to handle well. -Adam [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2007 7:48:31 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I like long lenses for candid unaware people street shots. The further away you are the easier it is to go unnoticed. 40mm would be way too short for me, even on APS format... jco = On, the

Re: A disastrous farewell to film.

2007-03-28 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sorry for you Peter but wonder what kind of insurance would cover such an accident. My camera insurance (Alte Leipziger Versicherung AG) covers theft, loss, and all kinds of accidental damage, practically every conceivable kind of mishap with the only

Re: A disastrous farewell to film.

2007-03-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Peter Jordan Subject: A disastrous farewell to film. My initial despair has receded somewhat, and it seems that all the insurance company has to do is cough up for a repair job on the 24mm. Send everything in for repair anyway. Water inside the camera

Re: Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread P. J. Alling
The DA 40 doesn't strike me as being fast enough for general use. It's supposed to be the same optical formula as the M 40 and I've gotten very good results with that on an ME as a stealth combination, but it will have a very different character on a digital body. The M is sharp enough on FF

Re: Human bone? 800x533-IMGP8963.jpg (JPEG Image, 800x533 pixels)

2007-03-28 Thread Gonz
It looks like Jimmy Hoffa's knee. On 3/28/07, Roman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/800x533-IMGP8963.jpg ^^^ Is this the human bone fragment? Ideas appreciated... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net --

Re: Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2007 7:54:51 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 60mm equivalent, not fast at all (f2.8), almost too small (don't expect to use the manual focus much), excellent optics. I'd much rather get the 35/2 or the 43/1.9 Limited as a fast prime in that

Re: Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2007 7:57:06 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The DA 40 doesn't strike me as being fast enough for general use. It's supposed to be the same optical formula as the M 40 and I've gotten very good results with that on an ME as a stealth

Re: test

2007-03-28 Thread David Savage
Because having to press 9 followed by # would be even more annoying. Cheers, Dave On 3/28/07, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shel Why in Hell should I have to Press 1 for English?!!! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO:A24mm+K10D tests

2007-03-28 Thread mike wilson
Can't remember _ever_ taking a camera to a warmer outdoors in the daytime. 8-) From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/03/28 Wed AM 10:56:33 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO:A24mm+K10D tests I've frequently taken cameras and lenses from a dry air

Re: Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread David Savage
On 3/29/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I tend to use the 43ltd. for the same purpose on the *ist-D/Ds. I use the FA 50mm f1.4. Sometimes that f1.4 aperture is the difference between getting the shot and getting a blurry mess. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Human bone? 800x533-IMGP8963.jpg (JPEG Image, 800x533 pixels)

2007-03-28 Thread mike wilson
From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/03/28 Wed PM 02:21:57 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Human bone? 800x533-IMGP8963.jpg (JPEG Image, 800x533 pixels) trace here: It turns out it isn't red fibre, but a red hair. Of the short curly variety.

Re: PESO:A24mm+K10D tests

2007-03-28 Thread P. J. Alling
Everything's air conditioned in the American Southland. mike wilson wrote: Can't remember _ever_ taking a camera to a warmer outdoors in the daytime. 8-) From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/03/28 Wed AM 10:56:33 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re:

Re: test

2007-03-28 Thread P. J. Alling
I ask myself the same question at the ATM, (stupid programmers...) Shel Belinkoff wrote: Shel Why in Hell should I have to Press 1 for English?!!! -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq

Re: PESO - Neglected

2007-03-28 Thread Bruce Dayton
That light patch on the top right coming down near the fountain really commands my attention. It makes it so that I have trouble really picking out the subject. I suspect the white sloppy border makes this feel even worse. This one doesn't work for me. -- Bruce Wednesday, March 28, 2007,

Re: Pentax Gallery Strangeness

2007-03-28 Thread Bruce Dayton
This may sound funny, but in some respects, it almost feels like there is a ratio - at least when you have submitted a fair number. I'm running about 50% right now and that seems to hold steady. I'm wondering if those who have submitted more than 20 are seeing anything like that. -- Bruce

Re: The Thingy in the istDS

2007-03-28 Thread mike wilson
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/03/28 Wed PM 03:20:51 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: The Thingy in the istDS Actually they they're not saving money. Starting with the M series of cameras, that I'm aware of at least, (maybe earlier, I seem

Re: PESO - old car but fresh air

2007-03-28 Thread Bruce Dayton
Rust aplenty, but no, I have never seen something like this. Made me chuckle. -- Bruce Wednesday, March 28, 2007, 4:40:02 AM, you wrote: AR Hi AR been very busy at work lately so little time to post images. Anyway, AR this is my latest PESO AR

Re: Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/28/2007 8:10:48 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 3/29/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I tend to use the 43ltd. for the same purpose on the *ist-D/Ds. I use the FA 50mm f1.4. Sometimes that f1.4 aperture is the difference between

RE: A disastrous farewell to film.

2007-03-28 Thread mike wilson
From: Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/03/28 Wed PM 01:28:59 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: A disastrous farewell to film. I'm sorry for you Peter but wonder what kind of insurance would cover such an accident. At least here in Switzerland there

Re: Anyone a member of NAPP?

2007-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
Is the maghazine available up here in stores Wendy, or do yoiu know. Dave On 3/28/07, wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I used to be a member, but I let it lapse in January. I liked the magazines very much but hardly ever had time to view the tutorials on the site. Now I only have dial-up

Re: Human bone? 800x533-IMGP8963.jpg (JPEG Image, 800x533 pixels)

2007-03-28 Thread David Savage
On 3/28/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 28/3/07, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: I see a small red fibre. Get it to trace. LOL Yea, better dust for eptheel...epithleeli...epiltheel...oh hell. Fingerprints. Epi-thing-a-me-bobs is dust, ie skin cells Cheers, Dave (CSI

Re: A disastrous farewell to film.

2007-03-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Markus Maurer Subject: RE: A disastrous farewell to film. I'm sorry for you Peter but wonder what kind of insurance would cover such an accident. At least here in Switzerland there exists no insurance for that since it was your own camera equipment and

Re: Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
On 3/28/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 3/29/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I tend to use the 43ltd. for the same purpose on the *ist-D/Ds. I use the FA 50mm f1.4. Sometimes that f1.4 aperture is the difference between getting the shot and getting a blurry mess.

Re: PESO:A24mm+K10D tests

2007-03-28 Thread David Savage
I left a pleasant 23 degree C office and stepped out into a 46 degree C furnace where I spotted this flower: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/PESO/peso_003.htm I wasn't worried about the camera, I was willing my ride home to hurry up :-) Cheers, Dave On 3/28/07, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Pentax Gallery Strangeness

2007-03-28 Thread Jack Davis
There may have been a reason, Marnie, but there was never an excuse for it. 8~O Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/28/2007 6:13:09 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I agree. Seems they go for the highly juiced. I've shamefully found myself nudging

Re: Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Opinions of DA 40? Excellent little optic, but it is VERY small and quite slow. Heres a shot I took with mine: http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/temp/reuben.html Exif data is intact on the file, and hopefully, I spelled gray

Re: A disastrous farewell to film.

2007-03-28 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
At least you didn't break a leg ... a pain in the wallet is easier to bear than a pain in the arse. :-) I lost two Leica II cameras in similar incidents. One fell into the Pacific Ocean from 26,000 feet and the other tumbled down the Pyramid of the Sun in Mexico, breaking into bits as it

Re: test

2007-03-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: test Why in Hell should I have to Press 1 for English?!!! Because you live in a multicultural society which embraces and welcomes people from different cultures, and allows them to live within society as free and contributing

Re: PESO:A24mm+K10D tests

2007-03-28 Thread Bruce Dayton
OK, that has the 'punch' the Pentax Gallery is looking for. This really jumps out at you. Nice shot, BTW. -- Bruce Wednesday, March 28, 2007, 8:19:17 AM, you wrote: DS I left a pleasant 23 degree C office and stepped out into a 46 degree DS C furnace where I spotted this flower: DS

Re: The Thingy in the istDS

2007-03-28 Thread Tom C
I personally can't believe that Shel didn't know that cameras come with hot shot covers and that there's been this much conversation over something that must cost under .10 to manufacture. Tom C. From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To:

Re: Pentax Gallery Strangeness

2007-03-28 Thread Tom C
I've stopped submitting anything for the time being. 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: Pentax Gallery Strangeness Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 06:12:23 -0700 (PDT) I agree. Seems they

Re: Pentax Gallery Strangeness

2007-03-28 Thread David J Brooks
I'm 4 for 5 Dave On 3/28/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This may sound funny, but in some respects, it almost feels like there is a ratio - at least when you have submitted a fair number. I'm running about 50% right now and that seems to hold steady. I'm wondering if those who

Re: Pentax Gallery Strangeness

2007-03-28 Thread Tom C
Yep, about 50%. Tom C. From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery Strangeness Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:03:34 -0700 This may sound funny, but in some respects, it almost feels

RE: Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread J. C. O'Connell
yes a longer lens itself is more noticable than a shorter lens itself, but it's nowhere near as noticeable as a much closer photographer using a shorter lens! jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 28,

Re: Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 28, 2007, at 7:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I ordered the DA 50-200 from Adorama. It was in stock when I ordered, but they tell me that now it's out, and I'll have to wait. Probably that rebate thing. I'd also like a fast prime. Something for stealth photography, as

Re: The Thingy in the istDS

2007-03-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Re: The Thingy in the istDS I personally can't believe that Shel didn't know that cameras come with hot shot covers and that there's been this much conversation over something that must cost under .10 to manufacture. We had more

Re: PESO:A24mm+K10D tests

2007-03-28 Thread David Savage
Thanks Bruce. I didn't even consider this shot for the Pentax Gallery. I think I'll give it a go and see what happens. Cheers, Dave On 3/28/07, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, that has the 'punch' the Pentax Gallery is looking for. This really jumps out at you. Nice shot, BTW.

Re: The Thingy in the istDS

2007-03-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Believe what you will ... Shel [Original Message] From: Tom C I personally can't believe that Shel didn't know that cameras come with hot shot covers -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Subject: Re: Opinions of DA 40? AF with it is supposedly amongst the very fastest available. It's AF speed is very quick, I don't formally test this stuff, but my feeling is it is the fastest focusing lens that I own. Can't believe

Re: PESO - Neglected

2007-03-28 Thread Kenneth Waller
I like what you've done but I wish the fade out surround wasn't so uniform. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Peter McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Neglected Hi, I spent an afternoon in some private gardens at Mt Wilson recently. On the way out I found this old

Re: Opinions of DA 40?

2007-03-28 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 28, 2007, at 8:59 AM, William Robb wrote: I feel 2.8 is slow for a short prime, anything slower than f2 is a slow lens in this range. However, it is very small, and as maximum aperture increases, so does size. I would have been happier with a bit more size and a half stop

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