Re: Pentax Photo Gallery trivia

2007-11-20 Thread AlunFoto
John, The requirements seem a bit peculiar at first, but not really very complicated. Size: Max heigth is 600 pixels. It is a good idea to use 600 pixels to get the most out of the presentation interface. Due to limitations in the same interface (which is Flash-based), they don't want panoramic

RE: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Henk Terhell
I'll restrict my reply to the DSLRL related issues of this survey (there are so many bikes in my country so these are literally only a commmodity item): 1/ How many DSLRs do you currently own? 2 2/ How many have you owned in the past? 1 3/ How many years ago did you buy (not just

RE: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Bob W
11/ Have you ever had sex with a bicycle? (You don't have to answer this. In fact, better if you don't). I had sex on a motorcycle once. what gear where you in? Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

RE: OT: And you though eBay was bad...

2007-11-20 Thread Rod Connan
I do believe it is out of line. I had one of this style body back in the early 50's and the lens was designed to be pulled out to this position from being hard against the mount - you kept pulling and then rotated it to engage a breech type lock on the end of the barrel which engaged in a socket

Re: Rumours continued... 24th january we will know if this is all correct (or not)

2007-11-20 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
On 19.11.2007, at 16:44 , Thibouille wrote: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=25674627 Quite accurate ;-) Cheers, Sylwek -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Purpose? To help inform my suspicions... Let's go then 1/ How many DSLRs do you currently own? 1 2/ How many have you owned in the past? 1 3/ How many years ago did you buy (not just use) your first DSLR? 2 4/ What's the longest length of time you've owned a single DSLR camera? 2

Re: PESO: Ferry

2007-11-20 Thread Brian Walters
Excellent composition but I much prefer your Cutter images. This one seems a bit flat. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED]: A Seattle ferry at sunset.

Re: PESO: Cutter 2

2007-11-20 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Rick I like both but there seems to be more to hold interest in the second. The reflections on the water and the blue lights on the tower add impact. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/

RE: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread mike wilson
From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/11/20 Tue AM 08:30:22 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: DIGITAL SURVEY 11/ Have you ever had sex with a bicycle? (You don't have to answer this. In fact, better if you don't). I had sex on a motorcycle

Re: Kinda my first published photo

2007-11-20 Thread Brian Walters
And and excellent photo it is too. Congratulations, Boris. (nice to be able to put a face to Tim's name as well). Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]:

Re: To those who submit to the Pentax Photo Gallery

2007-11-20 Thread mike wilson
From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think Pentax had a wonderful idea, but by refusing to put the ongoing resources required into the gallery, they have diluted the concept. May be it is not too late to fix it if they decide so... Sadly, the USA is rapidly going broke. I expect

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Bong Manayon
Okay... 1/ How many DSLRs do you currently own? 1 2/ How many have you owned in the past? none 3/ How many years ago did you buy (not just use) your first DSLR? over 2 years 4/ What's the longest length of time you've owned a single DSLR camera? over 2 years 5/ When you purchased

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Brian Walters
1/ How many DSLRs do you currently own? 1 2/ How many have you owned in the past? 0 3/ How many years ago did you buy (not just use) your first DSLR? 3 4/ What's the longest length of time you've owned a single DSLR camera? 3 years 5/ When you purchased your first DSLR, did it

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread AlunFoto
Good timing, Cotty. It's just about exactly 4 years since the *istD hit the marketplace. 1/ How many DSLRs do you currently own? Two. 2/ How many have you owned in the past? None other. 3/ How many years ago did you buy (not just use) your first DSLR? Four. 4/ What's the longest length of

RE: OT: And you though eBay was bad...

2007-11-20 Thread mike wilson
I suspect it is not fully extended and/or locked. But it does look deformed as it is pictured. Poor thing. I'll give it a good home. From: Rod Connan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/11/20 Tue AM 09:29:51 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: OT: And you though

Re: PESO: Lighthouse

2007-11-20 Thread Brian Walters
Very nicely done. I like the composition with the long walkway leading to the building and the lighting seems just about perfect. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting cbwaters [EMAIL

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
I just realized that I didn't interpreted correctly the question number 2/ (and I don't want to ruin such an important survey with a false response) So it should be: 2/ How many have you owned in the past? 0 - Mensaje original De: Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread John Whittingham
On Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:28:18 +, Cotty wrote Must be about time for one. Actually I was reading something on a different list about expectations and fulfilments with regard to DSLR cameras. No need to be precise about brands here, it can be any DSLR, but please limit to this sort of

Re: Kinda my first published photo

2007-11-20 Thread Paul Stenquist
Vern nice. I remember the pic, an excellent portrait. Paul On Nov 20, 2007, at 12:20 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Tim requested permission to take one of my photos from our most recent trip to Norway for his use. Permission was naturally granted. Here is what came out of this:

Re: Kinda my first published photo

2007-11-20 Thread Bob Sullivan
Cool Boris! And a very nice portrait as well. Regards, Bob S. On Nov 19, 2007 11:20 PM, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! Tim requested permission to take one of my photos from our most recent trip to Norway for his use. Permission was naturally granted. Here is what came out of

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread David J Brooks
Opps. I reread the question and i suppose my answer need to change to 6 years.(D1) Dave On 11/19/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 4/ What's the longest length of time you've owned a single DSLR camera? One year PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Rumours continued... 24th january we will know if this is all correct (or not)

2007-11-20 Thread Thibouille
LOL... I'm sure there are other things missing ... ;) On Nov 20, 2007 10:19 AM, Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 19.11.2007, at 16:44 , Thibouille wrote: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=25674627 Quite accurate ;-) Cheers, Sylwek -- PDML

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Steve Desjardins
Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/19/2007 6:28 PM Must be about time for one. Actually I was reading something on a different list about expectations and

RE: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Malcolm Smith
Hi Cotty list, 1/ How many DSLRs do you currently own? 2 2/ How many have you owned in the past? Just these two. 3/ How many years ago did you buy (not just use) your first DSLR? Waited for Pentax to launch *ist D and bought one then - 4 years ago? 4/ What's the longest length of

Re: Rumours continued... 24th january we will know if this is all correct (or not)

2007-11-20 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
Not that much, but I think continuos drive mode in K20D is really worth consideration ;-) Pozdrowienia Sylwek On 20.11.2007, at 12:35 , Thibouille wrote: LOL... I'm sure there are other things missing ... ;) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

900x600-_IGP0442-EQ.jpg (low sun)

2007-11-20 Thread Roman Melihhov
http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/900x600-_IGP0442-EQ.jpg ^^^ Low hanging sun creates typical for this time of the year red-to-purple cast. That's I like about this time of the year in northern Europe. Do you? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Kinda my first published photo

2007-11-20 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Great Boris, congratulations. (BTW, I see that the website is Spanish. I bet that a lot of people confuses Tim with the film director (and Oscar winner) Fernando Trueba http://es.geocities.com/lorovaz/DIRECTORES/T/Truebaf.htm, they look similar at first sight, and Fernando has been also very

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Doug Brewer
Bob W wrote: 11/ Have you ever had sex with a bicycle? (You don't have to answer this. In fact, better if you don't). I had sex on a motorcycle once. what gear where you in? Bob Full leathers, natch. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread David Savage
On Nov 20, 2007 10:28 PM, Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob W wrote: 11/ Have you ever had sex with a bicycle? (You don't have to answer this. In fact, better if you don't). I had sex on a motorcycle once. what gear where you in? Bob Full leathers, natch. Is

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Dave Kennedy
On Nov 19, 2007 6:28 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Must be about time for one. Actually I was reading something on a different list about expectations and fulfilments with regard to DSLR cameras. No need to be precise about brands here, it can be any DSLR, but please limit to this sort

Re: PESO: Cutter 2

2007-11-20 Thread David Savage
I prefer the view of the second one too, but I like the exposure of the first more so. Cheers, Dave On Nov 20, 2007 10:23 AM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From the Seattle series, another view of the Coast Guard cutter in the harbor:

Re: PESO: Jelly

2007-11-20 Thread David Savage
On Nov 20, 2007 2:01 AM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks pretty good to me - would be slightly nicer with more of the trailing tentacles showing rather than cut off, but the rest of the presentation is excellent. G'day Bruce, excuse me I'm having a Monty Python skit flash ...I'm

Re: RE: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: 11/ Have you ever had sex with a bicycle? (You don't have to answer this. In fact, better if you don't). I had sex on a motorcycle once. what gear where you in? Eh? I'd have thought he'd have taken his gear off for that... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso Longlac wood church

2007-11-20 Thread David Savage
On Nov 20, 2007 7:10 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/pentkon52/General/photo#5134676760981182386 This is the the other church i have always wanted to get a shot of. And a lovely shot it is too. I like the muted colours. On Longlac IR Number 58, its all

Re: PESO: Jelly

2007-11-20 Thread David Savage
On Nov 20, 2007 1:05 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/19/2007 3:49:22 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP2602.jpg It's a very nice jelly. I took shots of jellies in Monterey in 2006.

Re: PESO: Jelly

2007-11-20 Thread David Savage
On Nov 20, 2007 6:25 AM, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nothing special - God, you're picky! Sometimes yes, sometimes not enough :-) If it was mine I'd be pretty happy Thanks Brian. The only thing is I find the intensity of the blue background a bit distracting. Hmmm...It's

Re: PESO: Jelly

2007-11-20 Thread David Savage
Thanks Dave. It's the jelly fish/background colour combination that drew me to this shot when I was browsing my archives (Looking for a PUG submission to help keep Scott with his evil JD threats of our backs). Cheers, Dave On Nov 20, 2007 3:20 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice

Re: PESO: Jelly

2007-11-20 Thread David Savage
Thanks Paul. Cheers, Dave On Nov 19, 2007 11:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very nice. Well framed and beautiful color. Paul http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP2602.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO: Lighthouse

2007-11-20 Thread David Savage
Excellent shot mate. The composition colours work really well. Cheers, Dave On Nov 20, 2007 3:49 AM, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/3314121#223236908-A-LB -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: To those who submit to the Pentax Photo Gallery

2007-11-20 Thread Mark Roberts
William Robb wrote: I think Pentax had a wonderful idea, but by refusing to put the ongoing resources required into the gallery, they have diluted the concept. I strongly suspect it isn't so much a matter of refusing as not having the money. This ain't Canikon we're dealing with. -- PDML

RE: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread mike wilson
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/11/20 Tue PM 02:30:14 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: RE: DIGITAL SURVEY Bob W wrote: 11/ Have you ever had sex with a bicycle? (You don't have to answer this. In fact, better if you don't). I had

Re: RE: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread David Savage
On Nov 20, 2007 11:30 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob W wrote: 11/ Have you ever had sex with a bicycle? (You don't have to answer this. In fact, better if you don't). I had sex on a motorcycle once. what gear where you in? Eh? I'd have thought he'd have taken his

Re: 900x600-_IGP0442-EQ.jpg (low sun)

2007-11-20 Thread Charles Robinson
On Nov 20, 2007, at 7:57, Roman Melihhov wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/900x600-_IGP0442-EQ.jpg ^^^ Low hanging sun creates typical for this time of the year red-to-purple cast. That's I like about this time of the year in northern Europe. Do you? The colors are nice... but the

Re: RE: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread David Savage
On Nov 20, 2007 11:37 PM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: into someone's skit/pants or whatever? Ahh...that should be skirt, not skit. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: PESO: Ferry

2007-11-20 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Brian. Me too, but this image has (or is intended to have) a completely different mood. Rick --- Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Excellent composition but I much prefer your Cutter images. This one seems a bit flat. Cheers Brian

Re: Peso Longlac wood church

2007-11-20 Thread David J Brooks
On 11/20/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Nov 20, 2007 7:10 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/pentkon52/General/photo#5134676760981182386 This is the the other church i have always wanted to get a shot of. And a lovely shot it is too. I

Asking about stock agencies

2007-11-20 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! In particular what do you think of www.alamy.com and www.imagekind.com... I am thinking to start posting my work for a bit of profit if such a thing is really possible these days. Thanks in advance. -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Rumours continued... 24th january we will know if this is all correct (or not)

2007-11-20 Thread Thibouille
Haaa better Fps, nice addition indeed :) Better tracking AF IMO wouldn't be bad too but I'm not holding my breath on that one ... On Nov 20, 2007 1:56 PM, Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not that much, but I think continuos drive mode in K20D is really worth consideration ;-)

Re: RE: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Mark Roberts
mike wilson wrote: From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob W wrote: 11/ Have you ever had sex with a bicycle? (You don't have to answer this. In fact, better if you don't). I had sex on a motorcycle once. what gear where you in? Eh? I'd have thought he'd have taken his

Re: 900x600-_IGP0442-EQ.jpg (low sun)

2007-11-20 Thread Jack Davis
I can see what attracted you to this scene. Very nice lighting. I do want to level the camera, however. Not knowing what I might see if I were to get somewhat higher, I'd have to take a look with that idea in mind. I'd, also, want to eliminate the immediate foreground (murky and soft) and limit it

Re: Kinda my first published photo

2007-11-20 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/19/2007 9:20:57 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi! Tim requested permission to take one of my photos from our most recent trip to Norway for his use. Permission was naturally granted. Here is what came out of this:

Re: SMC Takumar vs Takumar

2007-11-20 Thread pnstenquist
Yes, the SMC Takumars are better than the Super Taks in that they are more flare resistant. One would have to take the same flare-prone shot with both lenses to illustrate the difference. But my experience with both says it's substantial. Some lens lines were upgraded optically in the switch

Re: Lindsey Has Legs

2007-11-20 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks for looking. I agree. She was better in the first shoot, although she was good here with Grace. The choices are fewer, among the bathing suit pics. I think she was more self conscious. But we have at least two that will work right now (8.1 and 7.5), and I have at least fifty more to

SMC Takumar vs Takumar

2007-11-20 Thread .timbercode
Is there any real, visible differenc between the multi coated SMC-Takumars and the normal (older) Takumar? Could anyone show the difference between non coated, single coated and multicoated lens? Thanks, .t -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Rumours continued... 24th january we will know if this is all correct (or not)

2007-11-20 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Faster AF in low light, please. I think that AF in general is the main failed subject of Pentax DSLRs (I would say of Pentax SLRs in general but I haven't tested the MZ-S one, that is supposed to be a good one). - Mensaje original De: Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss

Re: SMC Takumar vs Takumar

2007-11-20 Thread Mat Maessen
On 11/20/07, .timbercode [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there any real, visible differenc between the multi coated SMC-Takumars and the normal (older) Takumar? Could anyone show the difference between non coated, single coated and multicoated lens? Actually, there's a little bit more of a

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/11/07, AlunFoto, discombobulated, unleashed: So we will learn if our responses satisfied your curiosity? :-) Percentages and observations next week! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: Lindsey Has Legs

2007-11-20 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I don't like this as much as the other shots of her that you have posted. She doesn't look quite as attractive here. On Nov 18, 2007 8:05 PM, Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The sweater/hoodie seems oui of place. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message -

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Mat Maessen
On 11/19/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1/ How many DSLRs do you currently own? 1 2/ How many have you owned in the past? I've only ever owned the one. 3/ How many years ago did you buy (not just use) your first DSLR? 1 year ago. I'm behind the curve. 4/ What's the longest length

Re: To those who submit to the Pentax Photo Gallery

2007-11-20 Thread David J Brooks
I have not submitted anything except from the very beginning of the gallery. Today i submitted several photos i'm quite fond of, and i'll see hwo they go. I did go into the site and looked at photos to vote on. The few pages i saw, i doubt mine will go to far. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/11/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: That's not an expectation ... that's a desire. You knew the size and viewfinder before you bought it. Expectations should be things that you expected the camera to do, in features or performance, based on what you knew of it from

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/11/07, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: Ahh...that should be skirt, not skit. I think skit is more 'Australian'. Sort of a cross between a skid and a skirt... -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: RE: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread David J Brooks
On 11/20/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: mike wilson wrote: From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob W wrote: 11/ Have you ever had sex with a bicycle? (You don't have to answer this. In fact, better if you don't). I had sex on a motorcycle once. what gear

Re: PESO: Lighthouse

2007-11-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/3314121#223236908-A-LB Very nice colors and tones, a little darker in the foliage (details tend to mush together) than I'd prefer. The cropping is a little too tall/oblong to my eye. Trimming a little off the bottom and about

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Steve Desjardins
That is the first sign of wisdom, grasshopper. == Well, I took the survey to mean expectations, not desires. My expectations re cameras (film or digital) are usually much lower than my desires. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 20, 2007, at 9:35 AM, Cotty wrote: I have to disagree bro. In my book, an expectation can be a desire. It's all very well to read up on specs and things before a purchase, but (in my case) I have to feel it with my heart. It's not something that I can easily put words to. I'm

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/20/2007 9:37:19 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: BTW, just because something doesn't meet my expectations, doesn't mean I don't like it. If i didn't like it, I'd get rid of it. In fact, I haven't picked up the 1DmarkII in ages. I love the L1/A20

Re: RE: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Steve Desjardins
One word: Chaps, baby, chaps. Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/20/2007 9:30 AM Bob W wrote: 11/ Have you ever had sex with a bicycle? (You don't have to answer this. In fact, better if you don't). I had sex on a motorcycle once. what gear where you in? Eh? I'd have thought he'd have

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: Well, I took the survey to mean expectations, not desires My interpretation of 'expectations' and 'desires' has nothing to do with the survey Marn. I will collate the data and show percentages, and in addition I will offer some of my

Re: SMC Takumar vs Takumar

2007-11-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Is there any real, visible differenc between the multi coated SMC-Takumars and the normal (older) Takumar? Could anyone show the difference between non coated, single coated and multicoated lens? My only point of direct comparison between Takumar and SMC Takumar has been with the smc-Pentax

Re: PESO: Ferry

2007-11-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 19, 2007, at 5:38 PM, Rick Womer wrote: A Seattle ferry at sunset. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650355 K10D, FA 70-200, ISO 800, f/5.6 @ 1/45, RAW via LR. I like the idea. - Horizon is slightly tilted (always drives me batty with pictures like this). - The tones are

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 19, 2007, at 11:51 PM, Cotty wrote: On 19/11/07, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed: What DSLR did you recently buy that fails to meet your expectation? Panasonic L1. It's a neat camera, and I do like it. But my expectations were of something smaller with a better

Re: SMC Takumar vs Takumar

2007-11-20 Thread Steve Desjardins
You're forgetting the most infamous one of all. The Takumar 135 F2.5. We used to have regular arguments on the list about whether or not it was worth spending even $25 on one. I had one but gave it away. ;-) .timbercode [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/20/2007 11:31 AM Is there any real, visible

Re: Rumours continued... 24th january we will know if this is all correct (or not)

2007-11-20 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
For me it would be enough if Pentax DSLR would have AF from MZ-S ;-) On 2007-11-20, at 17:22, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Faster AF in low light, please. I think that AF in general is the main failed subject of Pentax DSLRs (I would say of Pentax SLRs in general but I haven't tested the MZ- S

Re: SMC Takumar vs Takumar

2007-11-20 Thread Christian
Steve Desjardins wrote: You're forgetting the most infamous one of all. The Takumar 135 F2.5. We used to have regular arguments on the list about whether or not it was worth spending even $25 on one. I had one but gave it away. ;-) Best $20 lens I ever bought (Takumar Bayonet 135/2.5).

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/11/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: What I'm disagreeing with you about is that I feel a desire is not the same thing as an expectation. EG: In 1975, I wanted a Lamborghini 350GT and I had many expectations of it regards performance, etc. Once I bought one, I found

Re: SMC Takumar vs Takumar

2007-11-20 Thread Adam Maas
There's a very big difference. SMC coated lenses deliver higher contrast, more saturated colours and are far more flare resistant. Personally, I like my Super-Taks for portraiture, but prefer SMC lenses for most other uses. -Adam .timbercode wrote: Is there any real, visible differenc

Re: SMC Takumar vs Takumar

2007-11-20 Thread Adam Maas
That's one of the newer 'Takumar(Bayonet)' lenses. IMHO it's quite sharp but flares easily. Had my mitts on one for a couple weeks (loaner from a friend with GAS) and was favourably impressed. Will probably look for an M42 Super or SMC Tak version instead though. -Adam Steve Desjardins

Re: RE: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread John Francis
Sex in (or with) chaps means something rather different on Cotty's side of the Atlantic, though ... On Tue, Nov 20, 2007 at 12:49:59PM -0500, Steve Desjardins wrote: One word: Chaps, baby, chaps. Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11/20/2007 9:30 AM Bob W wrote: 11/ Have you ever had

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/20/2007 10:21:57 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 6.the degree of probability that something will occur: There is little expectation that he will come. == Heh. Probability. The probability that they would make a camera (any brand) that

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 20, 2007, at 10:18 AM, Cotty wrote: If I have a desire for something, and I try and fulfil that desire, then I also have an expectation. And in that statement, you articulate exactly what I mean: they are two things, linked for sure, but two separate things. ;-) G -- PDML

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Bob Blakely
Below... Regards, Bob... - Note: No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced. From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] 1/ How many DSLRs do you currently own? 2,

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Ken Waller
1/ How many DSLRs do you currently own? Two 2/ How many have you owned in the past? Two 3/ How many years ago did you buy (not just use) your first DSLR? Whenever the *ist DF came out 4/ What's the longest length of time you've owned a single DSLR camera? Whenever the *ist D cameout 5/

Re: To those who submit to the Pentax Photo Gallery

2007-11-20 Thread Ken Waller
Yes. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: To those who submit to the Pentax Photo Gallery Just curious; Do you care to cast votes when you don't have any of your own images in for review? Thanks, Jostein

Re: Kinda my first published photo

2007-11-20 Thread David J Brooks
I remeber that shot. Good for you Boris,. Dave On 11/20/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! Tim requested permission to take one of my photos from our most recent trip to Norway for his use. Permission was naturally granted. Here is what came out of this:

Re: Kinda my first published photo

2007-11-20 Thread Tim Øsleby
Kind of good for me too. Thank you for giving me this mysterious look. It suits the context very well, I think. Tim Typo The Radio Photographer. - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 8:50

PESO: Margarets Garden

2007-11-20 Thread Walter Hamler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/MargaretsGarden.jpg I love the way the sun drives out enough water vapor to create a mist that allows the sun's rays to be seen. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO: Harbor sunset

2007-11-20 Thread P. J. Alling
I like this, it works very well. Rick Womer wrote: Another Seattle shot, self-explanatory. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650358 K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 800, f/8 @ 1/350, RAW via Lightroom. Comments cordially invited. Rick

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/11/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: And in that statement, you articulate exactly what I mean: they are two things, linked for sure, but two separate things. ;-) I don't give in *that* easily. I am British! I need 24 hours to gather my thoughts. -- Cheers, Cotty

RE: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Jens Bladt
Just two: 1) Pentax *ist D and 2) Pentax K10D. Both nice cameras :-) Jens 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 Cotty Sendt: 20. november 2007 00:28 Til: pentax

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Mark Roberts
Cotty wrote: I need 24 hours to gather my thoughts. Knowing you I wonder if that will be sufficient ;-) Here's a hint: At the time of purchase, expectations and desires are very close if not exactly equivalent: I seldom buy a piece of gear unless I *expect* it's going to do what I *desire*.

OT: Speaking of WIDE angle zooms..

2007-11-20 Thread Jens Bladt
I just got a Sigma EX 10-20mm 1:4-5.6 DC. Rectiliniar. Not too bad at all and a pleasure to use too: http://flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157603252126527/ I sold couplle of old lenses, which just about paid for the Sigma zoom :-) Regards Jens http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43

Re: PESO: Harbor sunset

2007-11-20 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Peter. --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like this, it works very well. Rick Womer wrote: Another Seattle shot, self-explanatory. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6650358 K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 800, f/8 @ 1/350, RAW via Lightroom. Comments cordially

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread mike wilson
Cotty wrote: 1/ How many DSLRs do you currently own? one 2/ How many have you owned in the past? none 3/ How many years ago did you buy (not just use) your first DSLR? 1.5 4/ What's the longest length of time you've owned a single DSLR camera? 1.5years 5/ When you purchased your

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Cotty
On 20/11/07, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Here's a hint: At the time of purchase, expectations and desires are very close if not exactly equivalent: I seldom buy a piece of gear unless I *expect* it's going to do what I *desire*. That's very good. i've also had more to drink than

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread mike wilson
Mark Roberts wrote: mike wilson wrote: From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob W wrote: 11/ Have you ever had sex with a bicycle? (You don't have to answer this. In fact, better if you don't). I had sex on a motorcycle once. what gear where you in? Eh? I'd have thought he'd have

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Cymen Vig
On Nov 19, 2007 5:28 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1/ How many DSLRs do you currently own? 2 - both Pentax DL (but one I brought used to give to my sister shortly). 2/ How many have you owned in the past? 0 3/ How many years ago did you buy (not just use) your first DSLR? 1.5 4/

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-20 Thread Mark Roberts
Cotty wrote: On 20/11/07, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Here's a hint: At the time of purchase, expectations and desires are very close if not exactly equivalent: I seldom buy a piece of gear unless I *expect* it's going to do what I *desire*. That's very good. i've also had more

Re: PESO: Ferry

2007-11-20 Thread Rick Womer
Well, using the larger display option on photo.net, the top of the light-colored band of water is 2.8 cm from the bottom of the pic on the left and 2.8 cm from the bottom on the right. Said light band of water is thinner and brighter on the right, and I think gives an illusion of

Re: PESO: Ferry

2007-11-20 Thread John Graves
Godfrey, There is the *expectation* that the ferry is going *up* river. This may or may not be desired, depending on your destination. John Graves WA1JG [EMAIL PROTECTED] Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Nov 19, 2007, at 5:38 PM, Rick Womer wrote: A Seattle ferry at sunset.

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