Re: PESO: Lightning

2009-05-17 Thread Cotty
On 16/5/09, Nick Wright, discombobulated, unleashed: http://kansasphotography.wordpress.com/2009/05/08/lightning/ Thanks for your time and for putting up with my wiffle-waffling. Beautiful. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: OT - Shooting a different kind of digital (mostly for Cotty)

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
Canon made their own 15 years ago. It's been upgraded since several times, and is still used. But it's a compromise, and not up to today's standards. XL-1 and XL-2 are the ones I remember. On May 16, 2009, at 17:40 , Graydon wrote: On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 05:31:31PM -0700, Larry Colen

Re: Fleetwood Mac - Quackers, Redwings, and Rushes

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
On May 16, 2009, at 16:46 , Joseph McAllister wrote: Thank you for your comments John, Frank, and Christine. I went out yesterday afternoon to re-shoot for an hour or so with the A* 300 ƒ4 and the DA* 200 ƒ2.8 with various TCs, but I got nothing worthy. Took the TCs for the Tamron 300 ƒ2.8

Re: PESO: Perfume

2009-05-17 Thread AlunFoto
Wow... In my garden the lilacs have just got to popping their leaves out. I know spring is playing catch-up at higher latitudes, but it must still be at least a forthnight ahead at your place. Nice pic. :-) Today is Norwgian Constitution Day, btw, so I expect to get the 60-250 a real workout on

Re: Anyone need a Battery Grip Fg

2009-05-17 Thread AlunFoto
Tough deadline, mate... :-) Jostein 2009/5/17 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: The Wolf Camera upstairs from where my lab is located is down to its last two days. They don't have much Pentax stuff left, but they do have a few Battery Grip Fgs left. About $4 each. If anyone needs or wants

RE: PESO: Lightning

2009-05-17 Thread Bob W
The past several months I've been trying to figure out who I am as a photographer. Turns out there wasn't anything really to figure out, just took me a while to figure that out. Hall of fame. Mark! http://www.cartoonbank.com/product_details.asp?mscssid=3H6D899GSCBB9JA8TSCU6

RE: PESO: Lightning

2009-05-17 Thread Bob W
The past several months I've been trying to figure out who I am as a photographer. Turns out there wasn't anything really to figure out, just took me a while to figure that out. Hall of fame. Mark! -- http://tinyurl.com/pdf36a

Re: To The Mountain...

2009-05-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Gonz wrote: Well, I got an incredible surprise today. Seems that my wife and daughter have been conspiring to send me to the mountain (ok, no jokes here...cotty :). Grandfather Mountain... that is... They bought a ticket to NPW and a flight to get there! I was handed the gift this morning

Re: To The Mountain...

2009-05-17 Thread Cory Waters
Alright, I knew about your ticket before you did (though I didn't know who my dad was). I'll bring extra sleeping bags and an extra outlet in the plug strip. Let me know if you need anything else, I'm driving solo again this year so I have lots of space. Cory Gonz wrote: Well, I got an

Re: PESO: Perfume

2009-05-17 Thread David J Brooks
Thats a nice clear shot Paul. Ours have yet to open yet, probably late next week. Dave On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 9:30 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: The Lilacs are blooming, and my yard is full of perfume. This Lilac is a hybrid with large and very fragrant flower clusters.

Re: To The Mountain...

2009-05-17 Thread David J Brooks
It usually starts to rain an hour after Mark starts his hike up the mounyain, to about an hour after he gets back. This is just a givin.,:-) Dave On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 11:30 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Gonz, Look forward to meeting you there. It's always rainy and cold on

Re: PESO: Lightning

2009-05-17 Thread David J Brooks
Electrifying shot. I've tried this a number of times with out success. Good job. Dave On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 6:52 PM, Nick Wright nickwright1...@gmail.com wrote: The past several months I've been trying to figure out who I am as a photographer. Turns out there wasn't anything really to

Re: Boris PESO 019: something you could eat

2009-05-17 Thread David J Brooks
Nice composition and light. Back ground is very pleasing. Dave On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 9:55 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! Have a look here: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2009/05/peso-2009-019.html. Be brutal and honest as usual. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: To The Mountain...

2009-05-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/5/09, Cory Waters, discombobulated, unleashed: I'll bring extra sleeping bags and an extra outlet in the plug strip. Let me know if you need anything else, I'm driving solo again this year so I have lots of space. Plug strips are good :-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: To The Mountain...

2009-05-17 Thread P. J. Alling
I can only imagine, (with a shudder), what Cotty's thinking... Cotty wrote: On 17/5/09, Cory Waters, discombobulated, unleashed: I'll bring extra sleeping bags and an extra outlet in the plug strip. Let me know if you need anything else, I'm driving solo again this year so I have lots of

Re: Fleetwood Mac - Quackers, Redwings, and Rushes

2009-05-17 Thread Charles Robinson
On May 17, 2009, at 2:57, Joseph McAllister wrote: On May 16, 2009, at 16:46 , Joseph McAllister wrote: Thank you for your comments John, Frank, and Christine. I went out yesterday afternoon to re-shoot for an hour or so with the A* 300 ƒ4 and the DA* 200 ƒ2.8 with various TCs, but I got

Re: Peso Elephant rides, $2.00

2009-05-17 Thread Rick Womer
I like the whimsy in this shot, Dave. I think the framed photo on the right is a major distraction, though. Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 5/16/09, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Peso Elephant rides,

Re: GESO - Ring my Bell - the show

2009-05-17 Thread Rick Womer
I like these. Imagine--a whole gallery of Knarf, in =color=! Weird. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Thu, 5/14/09, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: GESO - Ring my Bell - the show To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: Lightning

2009-05-17 Thread AlunFoto
2009/5/17 Nick Wright nickwright1...@gmail.com: The past several months I've been trying to figure out who I am as a photographer. Turns out there wasn't anything really to figure out, just took me a while to figure that out. Mark! Your wiffle-waffles seem to be made from a good recipe, btw.

Re: PESO - DA60-250 mallard test shot

2009-05-17 Thread AlunFoto
David, I believe the tripod collar is placed so as to give exact balance with K10/20D without grips. It feels slightly back-heavy with my K20D + BG2 + L-bracket combo. Since it is a trombone-style zoom, it shifts the weight forward as you zoom in. Since the total weight of the lens is about 1 kg,

How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
You will bitch against older lenses (FA and older)... ;) Well, at least those upgrading to K-7 (no, it's not compatibility related, don't worry). Simply, that feature is DA/DFA only. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ...

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Cory Waters
I'm sorry, could you rephrase all of that? I didn't understand a lick. CW Thibouille wrote: You will bitch against older lenses (FA and older)... ;) Well, at least those upgrading to K-7 (no, it's not compatibility related, don't worry). Simply, that feature is DA/DFA only.

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Adam Maas
On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 12:14 PM, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: You will bitch against older lenses (FA and older)... ;) Well, at least those upgrading to K-7 (no, it's not compatibility related, don't worry). Simply, that feature is DA/DFA only. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Bong Manayon
Been out of the loop...what's with the K-7? And oh...none, I don't have an D lens. Even with the K10D previously the DS, I use the Ks, As FAs. On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 12:14 AM, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: You will bitch against older lenses (FA and older)... ;) Well, at least

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Cory Waters Subject: Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own? I'm sorry, could you rephrase all of that? I didn't understand a lick. CW Thibouille wrote: You will bitch against older lenses (FA and older)... ;) Well, at least those upgrading to K-7 (no,

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Adam Maas
The K-7 is Pentax's next DSLR, due to be announced at the end of the week. -Adam On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 12:25 PM, Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: Been out of the loop...what's with the K-7?  And oh...none, I don't have an D lens.  Even with the K10D previously the DS, I use the Ks,

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread David Savage
21mm 10-17mm 16-45mm 16-50mm DS 2009/5/18 Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com: You will bitch against older lenses (FA and older)... ;) Well, at least those upgrading to K-7 (no, it's not compatibility related, don't worry). Simply, that feature is DA/DFA only. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Bong Manayon
I know that much but like William, I never bothered with the specs (speculation or otherwise). Thibouille's post sounds foreboding though... On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 12:32 AM, Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca wrote: The K-7 is Pentax's next DSLR, due to be announced at the end of the week. -Adam On

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Adam Maas
Nobody not sworn to at least partial secrecy really knows what the specs are yet, although some people who've seen things have been hinting (Thibouille in particular). All that's solidly known is it's smaller than the K10D/K20D and shares control layout with the current incarnation of the 645D

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 6:48 PM, Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca wrote: Nobody not sworn to at least partial secrecy really knows what the specs are yet, although some people who've seen things have been hinting (Thibouille in particular). All that's solidly known is it's smaller than the K10D/K20D

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
Simply put Cory, one feature will be only available when using DA/DFA lens. And it is a useful feature, you will undertand why only the latest lenses (poor Pentax testing all Pentax lenses ever made, imagine that). -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo:

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Boris Liberman
So you say, the aperture control on DA lenses and older lenses is different, right? Or may be it is quick shift focus? But not all DA lenses are quick shift. Well, I own only DA 21 and in fact I am not sure I am going to buy any more DA lenses. I may opt for K-7 with kit lens so as to use the

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
Boris, you may want to keep the new kit lens if you shoot in rain since .. well it is obvious isn't it ? ;) I may opt for K-7 with kit lens so as to use the kit lens for Galia but she is shooting so well with FA limiteds that it may be a step back for her. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille

Re: To The Mountain...

2009-05-17 Thread mike wilson
P. J. Alling wrote: I can only imagine, (with a shudder), what Cotty's thinking... You are (at least) one up on the rest of us, then. Cotty wrote: On 17/5/09, Cory Waters, discombobulated, unleashed: I'll bring extra sleeping bags and an extra outlet in the plug strip. Let me know if

RE: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread JC OConnell
none - although I do own between 90-100 Pentax mount SLR lenses. JC O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom - Thomas Jefferson

PESO: Ferry House

2009-05-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The old Ferry House in the harbor of Key West: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entry=10 Comments ande criticisms are welcome and invited. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: To The Mountain...

2009-05-17 Thread Gonz
Thanks, I wasnt planning on bringing rain gear. Now I am! On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 10:03 PM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/16/09, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 16/5/09, Gonz, discombobulated, unleashed: Does anybody have  any room in their tents, RVs, etc? Scott

Re: To The Mountain...

2009-05-17 Thread Gonz
Wow, seems like the whole world knew about this! It was a complete surprise to me. How far back did you know? gonz On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 6:48 AM, Cory Waters cbwat...@bellsouth.net wrote: Alright, I knew about your ticket before you did (though I didn't know who my dad was). I'll bring

Re: To The Mountain...

2009-05-17 Thread Gonz
Likewise Bob. I just found out about bringing rain gear. Makes sense, NC in the mountains. On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 10:30 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Gonz, Look forward to meeting you there. It's always rainy and cold on Friday. Bring stuff to stay dry. Regards,  Bob S.

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Boris Liberman
I only wish it rained more often over the Middle East. But yes, it will be the cheapest way into fully WR combo... I may end up buying the kit lens only once it becomes available... ;-) Boris Thibouille wrote: Boris, you may want to keep the new kit lens if you shoot in rain since .. well

Re: To The Mountain...

2009-05-17 Thread Gonz
I'll bring my homebrew on another GFM trip, since I dont have any ready at the moment and it takes at least two weeks before I can brew a reasonable one. Besides, I have to formulate a brew worthy of the pdml guys (and gals)! gonz On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 7:36 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com

PESO - Puffin

2009-05-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=301376 Just a simple Puffin. Comments welcomed. I haven't been able to comment much lately. Sorry about that. -- MaritimTim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

RE: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Whittingham
Does this include 3rd party Sigma, Tamron PKAF fitting? I own 2 Tamrons and 4 Sigmas, and I'm thinking of getting the newly released Sigma 120-400 APO HSM. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Thibouille

RE: PESO - Puffin

2009-05-17 Thread John Whittingham
Seems a little shy. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tim Øsleby [maritim...@gmail.com] Sent: 17 May 2009 18:42 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Puffin

Re: PESO - Puffin

2009-05-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
On the contrary. He was very expressive. We had a very interesting debate about E = mc2. Here he was turning towards his wife telling her not to interfere in the conversation. -- MaritimTim 2009/5/17 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Seems a little shy. John

RE: PESO - Puffin

2009-05-17 Thread John Whittingham
LOL JOhn From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tim Øsleby [maritim...@gmail.com] Sent: 17 May 2009 19:09 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - Puffin On the contrary. He was very expressive. We had a very interesting

Re: PESO - Puffin

2009-05-17 Thread Ken Waller
It might be pining.. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk Subject: RE: PESO - Puffin Seems a little shy. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
Probably not. In theory Pentax could provide a way in body to input user-based corrections but I highly doubt that. I suspect it [the feature] takes into account lens model but focus distance as well as aperture and focal length so it would be quite difficult IMO to build such profile for other

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread AlunFoto
Hmm... I've got 4 DA/DA* lenses in regular use. But I've also got both an FA* and an A* lens that are important for me, and some other FA lenses. Now you got me worried. Jostein 2009/5/17 Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com: You will bitch against older lenses (FA and older)... ;) Well, at least

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
You shouldn't be worried, there is no loss of functionality. Simply that feature will not work. Nothing bad, only good, even though limited to some lenses. In an interview, a Pentax rep said they had to change something in already roadmapped lenses. This is it (or part of it). Think MTF, it is

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread AlunFoto
2009/5/17 Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com: Oh, anybody likes HDR, by the way? Not really. :-) Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO: Ferry House

2009-05-17 Thread Jack Davis
A well seen building with great character. Seems a smidg too snugly cropped, but as I don't know what is on either side, I can't advise opening it up a bit. Small nit, kind of washed out overall..at least per my monitor and taste. Jack --- On Sun, 5/17/09, Daniel J. Matyola

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Boris Liberman
I see limited pun and yes, in three days the wait will be over, oh yeah! Therefore you might wanna stop teasin' us, or else ;-). Boris On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 9:25 PM, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: You shouldn't be worried, there is no loss of functionality. Simply that feature will

RE: PESO - Puffin

2009-05-17 Thread Jack Davis
Probably rolling its eyes over another damn, camera draped, nuisance, tourist. ;) Jack --- On Sun, 5/17/09, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: From: John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk Subject: RE: PESO - Puffin To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, May 17,

Re: PESO - Puffin

2009-05-17 Thread Graydon
On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 07:42:48PM +0200, Tim Øsleby scripsit: http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=301376 Just a simple Puffin. Comments welcomed. I don't recall the last time I saw a puffin photo that didn't include the beak! The detail in the primaries and the angle

PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=301389 -- MaritimTim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Jack Davis
Like it, Tim. Looks like a serious bedtime discussion. :( No biggy, but I'd crop a little off the right side. Jack --- On Sun, 5/17/09, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: From: Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Sheep in sunset To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Graydon
On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 06:55:34PM +0200, Thibouille scripsit: Simply put Cory, one feature will be only available when using DA/DFA lens. And it is a useful feature, you will undertand why only the latest lenses (poor Pentax testing all Pentax lenses ever made, imagine that). All they'd need

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Graydon
On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 08:38:53PM +0200, Tim Øsleby scripsit: Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=301389 Are those some highly traditional breed of sheep, by any chance? -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby Subject: PESO - Sheep in sunset Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=301389 They look like they are having a nice yak. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
Hm. Thats interesting. In fact I've cropped off a pinch at the left side. The idea was to draw attention towards the talking sheep, by placing his mouth in the golden ratio. Your first sentence suggests that I was successful on that. Anyway thanks for commenting. -- MaritimTim 2009/5/17 Jack

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Bruce Walker
Tim Øsleby wrote: Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=301389 Hey, that's not baaad. :-) -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

Re: PESO: Lightning

2009-05-17 Thread Bruce Walker
Nick Wright wrote: I apologize that this is from my in-between Pentax period (also known as the Dark Ages [i.e.- Canon]). But one of my favorite lightning pictures: http://kansasphotography.wordpress.com/2009/05/08/lightning/ Outstanding image. -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Whittingham
It sounds like something I'm not going to need, or be concerned about.Think I'll wait for the K20D replacement. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Thibouille [pentaxl...@gmail.com] Sent: 17 May 2009 19:20 To:

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
A little background info on the title. About 100 years ago many norwegain painters painted Elks in Sunset. It is so common to make ironic comments about them, that the irony has became cliche on its own. -- MaritimTim 2009/5/17 Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com: Not much to say. Except

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Celio
I suspect it [the feature] takes into account lens model but focus distance as well as aperture and focal length so it would be quite difficult IMO to build such profile for other lenses. You make it sound like a hyperfocal/pan-focus function. Is that close? John -- http://www.neovenator.com

RE: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Whittingham
HDR. only when it's done well and doesn't end up looking like animea, then it ceases to be photography IMHO. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Thibouille [pentaxl...@gmail.com] Sent: 17 May 2009 19:25 To:

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Adam Maas
In-camera lens correction is a safe bet. My G1 does this with m43 lenses (but not 4/3rds lenses mounted via adaptor). Useful, especially with wide-angles (say goodbye to distortion), but also impractical to evaluate all F and later lenses (A and earlier lenses don't identify the model to the

RE: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Whittingham
Yeah. don't need that. no worries. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Adam Maas [a...@mawz.ca] Sent: 17 May 2009 20:14 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own? In-camera lens

Re: PESO: Perfume

2009-05-17 Thread Bruce Walker
Paul Stenquist wrote: The Lilacs are blooming, and my yard is full of perfume. This Lilac is a hybrid with large and very fragrant flower clusters. Shot at twilight. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9197994size=lg K20D with DA* 60-250, f4 @ 1/250th, ISO 560 I can just about smell

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Celio
I like Thibouille's hinting game. I miss being in the loop about upcoming products, and I think this is about as close as most of us are going to get. It's fun, like a slowly unravelling mystery. Anyway, I own a decent amount of DA lenses. DA 10-17 DA 16-50 DA 18-55 DA 21 DA 50-200 D-FA 100

Re: Boris PESO 019: something you could eat

2009-05-17 Thread Bruce Walker
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Have a look here: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2009/05/peso-2009-019.html. Be brutal and honest as usual. Boris Your former co-worker's wife is very skilled--those look very tasty! I really like all three shots; excellent detail and colour. -bmw -- PDML

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Bruce Walker
Thibouille wrote: You will bitch against older lenses (FA and older)... ;) Well, at least those upgrading to K-7 (no, it's not compatibility related, don't worry). Simply, that feature is DA/DFA only. I'll bite: DA* 50-135 DA* 16-50 DA 35 macro DA 18-55 DA 50-200 My wish-list: DA* 55 I'm

RE: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Bob W
- Original Message - From: Tim Xsleby Subject: PESO - Sheep in sunset Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=301389 They look like they are having a nice yak. William Robb I see no yak. I think some people would pay good

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/5/09, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=301389 Very nice. The sheep on the left is saying, I keep thinking it's Tuesday. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Cotty
Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=301389 They look like they are having a nice yak. It's a stock photo. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Francis
I'm really looking forward to next week so we can be done with these smug I know something *you* don't postings that contain absolutely no useful information. Either post real details or STFU. On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 12:23:12PM -0400, Cory Waters wrote: I'm sorry, could you rephrase all of

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread AlunFoto
2009/5/17 Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com: Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=301389 I've tried to find some sheepish comment to post, but I give up. Nice pic. Wish I'd been there with you guys. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/

Re: OT - Shooting a different kind of digital (mostly for Cotty)

2009-05-17 Thread Marco Alpert
Shot entirely on a Canon 5D Mk II using Lensbaby lenses: http://vimeo.com/4626809 -Marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
There _will_ be a next time. -- MaritimTim 2009/5/17 AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com: 2009/5/17 Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com: Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=301389 I've tried to find some sheepish comment to post, but I give up. Nice pic.

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Francis
If, as you suggest, it's anything implemented in software, then I'm not going to worry about it one whit - that's what Photoshop is for. The only in-camera processing I use (apart from ISO variations) is JPEG conversion (RAW+JPEG or just plain JPEG output for happy-snaps). While I did notice,

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
Of course John, I wouldn't replace my older (or other brand) lenses because of that. It may however, influence purchase choices for next lenses to buy. (not speaking for me, just general buyer). I've got a good number of older lenses that come out occasionally.  There's no way I'm going to

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
Well, nobody forces you to read anything. If you read, you wanted it. On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 9:55 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: I'm really looking forward to next week so we can be done with these smug I know something *you* don't postings that contain absolutely no useful

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
Agreed some HDR pictures are sure fun but so unreal, I do not see the point (except for the fun of it). We'll see if it is done well or not. On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 9:09 PM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: HDR. only when it's done well and doesn't end up looking like animea, then it

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
No. But then I do not know everything. There may be more goodies. On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 9:11 PM, John Celio n...@neovenator.com wrote: I suspect it [the feature] takes into account lens model but focus distance as well as aperture and focal length so it would be quite difficult IMO to build

PESO: Last Laugh

2009-05-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
K20D and DA* 60-250, 180mm f5.6, 1/750th, ISO 400, http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9202263 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, I can tell this is pssing you off. Me too. Bob S. On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 2:55 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: I'm really looking forward to next week so we can be done with these smug I know something *you* don't postings that contain absolutely no useful information.

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Thibouille wrote: You shouldn't be worried, there is no loss of functionality. Simply that feature will not work. Nothing bad, only good, even though limited to some lenses. In an interview, a Pentax rep said they had to change something in already roadmapped lenses. This is it (or part of it).

Re: PESO: Last Laugh

2009-05-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
Sure hope it's not her last. You really nailed the focus in this one. Manual? -- MaritimTim 2009/5/17 Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: K20D and DA* 60-250, 180mm f5.6, 1/750th, ISO 400, http://photo.net/photodb/photo?p -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
Yes. You've become more than a little obnoxious. Well, stop reading then. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Boris PESO 019: something you could eat

2009-05-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
Something sensual about these. Well done. -- MaritimTim 2009/5/16 Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com: Hi! Have a look here: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2009/05/peso-2009-019.html. Be brutal and honest as usual. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Graydon
On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 11:01:50PM +0200, Thibouille scripsit: Yes. You've become more than a little obnoxious. Well, stop reading then. Gloating is unseemly, even when done in silence to the dark between the stars. In the present absence of de-illuminated astrographic elements, permit me

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
13, why? On May 17, 2009, at 10:40 , John Whittingham wrote: Subject: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own? You will bitch against older lenses (FA and older)... ;) Well, at least those upgrading to K-7 (no, it's not compatibility related, don't worry). Simply, that feature is DA/DFA only.

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Thibouille wrote: Yes. You've become more than a little obnoxious. Well, stop reading then. Lacking the necessary clairvoyance to know what's in a post before reading it, I see only one alternative for dealing with someone who openly states his intention of being obnoxious: Good night, Gracie.

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
You will remember a while back the discussion of the new Pentax copyright for a lens mount / sealing rings? I suspect the DA and DFA, which have two different types of rubber 'O' ring, one called WR, the other not mentioned, will both be accommodated in the new camera. I'm not going to

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
This might be why my K20 did not ask the focal length of my A* 300 ƒ4 when attached to the AF 1.7x tc. It should have, but perhaps it DID get something from the 300 as to focal length. Of course, the photos were soft on tripod, so maybe I should have gone to the Custom Functions and forced

Re: PESO: Last Laugh

2009-05-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Tim. No, it was autofocus. On May 17, 2009, at 4:58 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: Sure hope it's not her last. You really nailed the focus in this one. Manual? -- MaritimTim 2009/5/17 Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: K20D and DA* 60-250, 180mm f5.6, 1/750th, ISO 400,

Re: PESO: Ferry House

2009-05-17 Thread Rick Womer
Jack, it's a very characterful building, and I like the composition and the golf cart parked in front. Methinks this could use some playing with curves, though, because it seems a bit washed out. Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 5/17/09, Daniel J. Matyola

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
On May 17, 2009, at 12:39 , Bob W wrote: - Original Message - From: Tim Xsleby Subject: PESO - Sheep in sunset Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=301389 They look like they are having a nice yak. I see no yak. I think some people

PESO - Brugge Old Harbor at Dusk

2009-05-17 Thread Rick Womer
A more classical Brugge (Belgium) shot, of the old harbor at dusk. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9202604 (K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 1600, f/4 @ 1/30) Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

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