RE: Tripod in carry-on luggage?

> > Last big trip, I packed my ball head and plates, and arranged > to borrow a set of legs when I arrived at my destination. Bloody hell, Godfrey - your anatomy's a mess. You should see a doctor. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE: Pentax K7 (and Steve) make sweet love to the Leica S2

It's not as big as it looks. I had a play with one last year and it's very light while retaining a high quality feel. The viewfinder is the best I've ever looked through by a long, long margin. I'm expecting to win the lottery this weekend, so I'll probably buy a couple of those next week. Bob >

Re: Digging out in Pittsburgh

2010/2/22 : > > That should be "get the HOUSE READY" for sale... glad it wasnt to be the "grouse greasy" -- 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: YANPJ

> > > What did others say of Sartre? Apparently his breath was like the > > cabbagey farts of Satan himself. His oral virulence was > such that he > > could win any debate just by opening his mouth. > > Sartre was good for at least one thing. He was the subject > of a pretty good photograph

Re: Digging out in Pittsburgh

m...@robertstech.com wrote: On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:53:12 -0500, you wrote: In case anyone wonders why I've been (relatively) quiet for the last few days, I've been back in Pittsburgh trying to get the couse reasy That should be "get the HOUSE READY" for sale... But it was so

Re: Digging out in Pittsburgh

On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:14:58 -0600, you wrote: >Taking lessions from Dave Brooks are we? >Lucky for us, you corrected it just in tome... :-) What's worse, a spell-checker would have caught those but I didn't have it turned on. I'm working on my new laptop and haven't configured everything yet. G

Re: Geso Wagg Road Snow Golf PART II

That really does look like fun... Mulligan stew? ann David J Brooks wrote: I put up a gallery of all of the shots from Saturday, for participants to see, and i thought i'd share it here as well. http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2010-snowgolf/album/index.html No adjustments to the photos, just

Re: PESO -- "Chartreuse Coupe."n Revisited

That's fun... what is kinda interesting, too - is the rear end looks like it could be the front of a car... well, to me anyway. It does look like too much work, though :-) ann P. J. Alling wrote: Some may remember this from a few years ago. I've been going through some images for project a

OT - my stuff on ebay - please look, pretty please.

Ok so it isn't Friday -- I only have 6 things up... (if you see fewer, that means someone went for a BIN) two are photography books... I've got a lot of watchers on three items. For you guys with wives - there is a Coach handbag that is super at a very good price... which i mention because

Re: OT - my stuff on ebay - please look, pretty please.

Ann do you have a link? Evan -- 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.

Wanted: K-mount extension tube set

Does anybody have an old set of automatic extension tubes, suitable for manual focus lenses? Brand doesn't matter too much. I've got a set of Pentax m42s, but I'd like a set for my SMC K lenses also. (I know you can get the ones on ebay plenty cheap, but just thought I'd see if anybody has a set co

Re: OT - my stuff on ebay - please look, pretty please. WITH THE LINK

LOl I copied but didnt paste - duh http://shop.ebay.com/annsan/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=50 Evan Hanson wrote: Ann do you have a link? Evan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit t

Re: Testing

2010/2/22 : 7, 8, 9 >>> >>> A, B, C >> >>D, E, F, 10. > > 10001, 10010, 10011 Time for the classic: "There are 10 kinds of people in this world. Those who understand binary numbers, and those who don't." :-) Cheers, Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com

RE: Bad News from Montreal

From: paul stenquist Wendy Beard's truck was stolen in Montreal with four of her dogs on board. Send good thoughts her way. Hopefully, the police will recover it while it's still on the road. I hope so. Hope she'll get the truck back and the dogs will be OK. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PD

Re: PDML book 2010: One week to go!

2010/2/22 DagT : >>http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/pdmlbook.php > > Hmmm, I'm not even allowed to enter your web page... Mark has blocked some IP ranges, so I guess it depends on which ISP you're connected through. I use NextGenTel and had no issues... Send him your IP and he'll open up for yo

RE: PESO -- "Chartreuse Coupe."n Revisited

From: "P. J. Alling" Some may remember this from a few years ago. I've been going through some images for project and found this. I was never completely happy with it originally so I decided to create a new version. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20chartreusecouperevisited.ht

Re: Good News from Montreal

On 22/2/10, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: >Woof woof. Here's some Husky and Malamutes racing, as promised. If it jerks or stutters, let it load before playing. Slight picture fault in middle, recorded off-air. Frank, it's Flash and it's only dawgs so no worries mate ;-)

RE: Good News from Montreal

From: P N Stenquist Wendy reports that the dogs have been found. Found is good. A report of back home safe and sound will be better. -- 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

PDML Book 2010 - Sharpening

Hi Mark, The instructions indicate that no sharpening should be applied. I've had mixed results in the past where I've submitted images to other publications assuming they would be sharpened, but upon publication, found they were not, which yielded an image I felt was not up to snuff. Given that

Re: PESO - Colorado National Monument

Thanks all. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 10:11 AM, P N Stenquist wrote: > Wow. stunning. Great framing of that scene. > Paul > On Feb 22, 2010, at 10:03 AM, Tom C wrote: > >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10715804&size=lg >> >> -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml

On FF but without intent to start a flame

Hey there. Just my opinion, really. I've spent good day and a half with my Minoltian friend just recently. He's got Sony A850 and assortment of Minolta FF lenses, such as 50/1.7, beercan, and some more. Well, I admit - I am envious. The look and the technical qualities of the pics are pretty

Re: PAW7 - wink

Den 22. feb. 2010 kl. 07.11 skrev frank theriault: > On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 10:03 PM, Rick Womer wrote: >> There's something very unsettling about that (very well-executed) picture. > > Yeah, creepy as hell, but well done! Thanks! Creepy was what I felt when I saw that doll. DagT http://www.

RE: On FF but without intent to start a flame

> Hey there. > > Just my opinion, really. I've spent good day and a half with > my Minoltian friend just recently. He's got Sony A850 and > assortment of Minolta FF lenses, such as 50/1.7, beercan, and > some more. Well, I admit > - I am envious. The look and the technical qualities of the > p

Re: Digging out in Pittsburgh

Mark, I haven't been brave enough to do my laptop yet, but did upgrade my desktop. Yes, installing everything and getting used to Windows 7 is a pain. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 2:42 PM, wrote: > On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:14:58 -0600, you wrote: > >>Taking lessions from Dave Brooks ar

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

On 22/02/2010 17:46, Bob W wrote: Get an M9, Boris - you know you want to! Well, in principle you're right. But in practice, I am thinking that FA 31, 43 and 77 along with 50/1.2 will suit me just fine on a full frame body. And I've already invested in lenses so that I don't have to sell a n

Re: Good News from Montreal

Good stuff. Dave On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 4:50 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 22/2/10, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Woof woof. > > Here's some Husky and Malamutes racing, as promised. If it jerks or > stutters, let it load before playing. Slight picture fault in middle, > recorded off-a

Re: PDML Book 2010 - Sharpening

In Mark we trust... Bob S. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 4:32 PM, Tom C wrote: > Hi Mark, > > The instructions indicate that no sharpening should be applied.  I've > had mixed results in the past where I've submitted images to other > publications assuming they would be sharpened, but upon publicatio

Re: Geso Wagg Road Snow Golf PART II

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 3:47 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > That really does look like fun...  Mulligan stew? No, he could not make it this year.;-) Pot luck lunch is usually: wings meatballs scallop potatoes perogies and cabbage rolls roast beef(sorry Frank) Venison chili. salads etc Dave > > ann

Re: Digging out in Pittsburgh

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 2:01 PM, wrote: > On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:53:12 -0500, you wrote: > >>In case anyone wonders why I've been (relatively) quiet for the last >>few days, I've been back in Pittsburgh trying to get the couse reasy > > That should be "get the HOUSE READY" for sale... I understo

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

Boris, >From your moth to God's ears... What did you like in particular about the FF stuff? Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 4:42 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Hey there. > > Just my opinion, really. I've spent good day and a half with my Minoltian > friend just recently. He's got Sony A850

Re: PDML Book 2010 - Sharpening

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Tom C wrote: > I don't wish my image, if chosen, to be confused with Franks. ;-) We can blur all we want, Mark is the sharpener.:-) Dave > > Tom > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCR

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

On 22/2/10, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed: >Let's hope Pentax does what I would like them to do ;-). Hat stew anyone? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Di

Re: Good News from Montreal

Great news On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 3:05 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Good stuff. > > Dave > > On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 4:50 PM, Cotty wrote: >> On 22/2/10, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >>>Woof woof. >> >> Here's some Husky and Malamutes racing, as promised. If it jerks or >> stut

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

Now David, we musn't make fun of people like that. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 4:33 PM, David Savage wrote: > On 23 February 2010 07:03, Boris Liberman wrote: >> On 22/02/2010 17:46, Bob W wrote: >>> >>> Get an M9, Boris - you know you want to! >> >> Well, in principle you're right. But in practice,

Re: PDML Book 2010 - Sharpening

On 22/02/2010 18:06, Bob Sullivan wrote: In Mark we trust... Bob S. Mark! Or, better yet: Yes, Mark can! Boris -- 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 di

Re: PDML Book 2010 - Sharpening

On 22/02/2010 18:06, Bob Sullivan wrote: In Mark we trust... Bob S. Mark! Boris -- 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: On FF but without intent to start a flame

On 23 February 2010 07:03, Boris Liberman wrote: > On 22/02/2010 17:46, Bob W wrote: >> >> Get an M9, Boris - you know you want to! > > Well, in principle you're right. But in practice, I am thinking that FA 31, > 43 and 77 along with 50/1.2 will suit me just fine on a full frame body. And > I've

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

On 22/02/2010 18:10, Bob Sullivan wrote: Boris, From your moth to God's ears... What did you like in particular about the FF stuff? Regards, Bob S. It is not too easy to explain - the look of the pictures, the tonality, the clarity, the fact that when I looked in the VF with 50/1.7 mounted,

Re: PDML Book 2010 - Sharpening

Tom C wrote: [...] Sharpening occasionally creates some minor, but distracting specular highlights that subsequently must be cloned out. Thoughts? Mark X'es the spot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Digging out in Pittsburgh

Ya know you ned tob e dfinnking a little bit to understsans it. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 4:09 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 2:01 PM,   wrote: >> On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:53:12 -0500, you wrote: >> >>>In case anyone wonders why I've been (relatively) quiet for the last >>>few da

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

On 22/02/2010 18:13, Cotty wrote: On 22/2/10, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed: Let's hope Pentax does what I would like them to do ;-). Hat stew anyone? But sir, I am certain you have misunderstood my intentions. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.

Re: Good News from Montreal

On the original subject, - I am glad to hear the dogs were found safe. Mon Feb 22 15:50:19 CST 2010 Cotty wrote: > Here's some Husky and Malamutes racing, as promised. If it jerks or > stutters, let it load before playing. Slight picture fault in middle, > recorded off-air. Frank, it's Flash an

Re: Geso Wagg Road Snow Golf PART II

David J Brooks wrote: > On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 3:47 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > That really does look like fun...  Mulligan stew? > > No, he could not make it this year.;-) > > Pot luck lunch is usually: > wings > meatballs > scallop potatoes > perogies and cabbage rolls > roast beef(s

OT - NASA WISE Spacecraft Images

If you follow this link there's some great images, mostly in non-visible wavelengths. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100217123426.htm This one, if the larger image link is clicked makes a stellar desktop wallpaper. http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/WISE/multimedia/pia12832-c.html

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

If you're looking at his pics on a computer and you're seeing a difference in web-sized images, you're either responding to the processing skill of the photographer or kidding yourself. Sorry, but that's a fact. No flames felt and none intended:-) Paul On Feb 22, 2010, at 5:42 PM, Boris Liberman

Re: PDML Book 2010 - Sharpening

- Original Message - From: "Tom C" Subject: PDML Book 2010 - Sharpening Hi Mark, The instructions indicate that no sharpening should be applied. I've had mixed results in the past where I've submitted images to other publications assuming they would be sharpened, but upon publicati

Re: PDML Book 2010 - Sharpening

William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Tom C" Subject: PDML Book 2010 - Sharpening ...snip. I don't wish my image, if chosen, to be confused with Franks. ;-) .. Let the editors do their job, we are all fairly adept with Photoshop, we can sharpen your pictures to

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

Nothing wrong with a bigger sensor and more pixels. That said, I have no urge to change from what I'm using now. At all. It's working fine for my photography. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.ne

Re: Tripod in carry-on luggage?

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 11:38 AM, Bob W wrote: >> Last big trip, I packed my ball head and plates, and arranged >> to borrow a set of legs when I arrived at my destination. > > Bloody hell, Godfrey - your anatomy's a mess. You should see a doctor. I prefer to consider it versatility ... -- Godf

Re: PDML Book 2010 - Sharpening

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 7:48 PM, William Robb wrote: > We've had at least one image submitted that is oversharpened to the point of > having halos, which makes the picture look like dog poop. That was the whole POINT of the "Canine Fecal Study XXIV" image I submitted. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

Probably not. But wave something colourful in front of them and all is forgotten. On 23/02/2010, Tom C wrote: > Now David, we musn't make fun of people like that. > > On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 4:33 PM, David Savage wrote: >> On 23 February 2010 07:03, Boris Liberman wrote: >>> On 22/02/2010 17:4

Re: It looks like Sigma announced some interesting looking lenses

Larry, I also have the 77 Ltd, but sometimes I just need that extra 2/3 stop (for example when shooting live music). I'm waiting to see what the price on this Sigma 85mm is going to be, but I suspect it won't be cheap. This from DPR talking to Sigma Chief Operating Officer, Kazuto Yamaki, at the P

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 11:13:21PM +, Cotty scripsit: > On 22/2/10, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed: > >Let's hope Pentax does what I would like them to do ;-). > > Hat stew anyone? Nah. It'll be a 3cm x 5cm sensor in a format previously unknown to mankind. We'll be arguing about

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

I understand exactly what Boris is saying. If a 35mm sensor is 1.5x that of an APS-C sensor, then given the same pixel density, one can expect a significant increase in resolution using a FF 35mm sensor over an APS-C sensor. Many people already have the 35mm lenses. I don't buy the digital lens s

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 5:37 PM, Tom C wrote: > ... I wager if Pentax came out with a FF 35mm format body, virtually every > single person claiming they were perfectly satisfied with APS-C and > could afford it, would jump to FF, in much the same manner that many > did not need anything greater th

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

Yeah, I don't get that all. Why not go smaller? On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 7:00 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 5:37 PM, Tom C wrote: >> ... I wager if Pentax came out with a FF 35mm format body, virtually every >> single person claiming they were perfectly satisfied with APS

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

Granted there's some nice stuff out there, but in a medium where resolution typically trumps all, I don't see 4/3 as anything but a likely step backwards in many respects. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 7:00 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 5:37 PM, Tom C wrote: >> ... I wager if P

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

Godfrey, Expressing that I'm not trying argue with you for the sake of it... :-) The 4/3 format has some intriguing aspects, but for me, given a limited monetary resource, I'd prefer to go with basic higher resolution/pixel count. The size factor of some of the new 4/3 offerings is cool as well

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

I have not intention of going FF. With my DA* lenses, the K7 delivers all the quality I need. I've been selling some 24 x 30 prints, and the detail and sharpness are excellent. I hope Pentax continues to play a lead role in APS format. Their lens development strategy indicates that this exactly

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

There's really no resolution advantage to current APS-C cameras over 4/3rds. I switched back from 4/3rds to Pentax APS-C due to my need for low-light performance (IE I really needed the K-x's extra 2 stops of ISO range), I still shoot Micro 4/3rds when low-light performance isn't an issue. And fran

Re: PDML Book 2010 - Sharpening

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 8:11 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: > On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 7:48 PM, William Robb wrote: > >> We've had at least one image submitted that is oversharpened to the point of >> having halos, which makes the picture look like dog poop. > > That was the whole POINT of the "Canine Fe

Re: PDML Book 2010 - Sharpening

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Tom C wrote: > I don't wish my image, if chosen, to be confused with Franks. ;-) You'll have to do more than soften an image to confuse it with one of mine... ;-) cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-

Re: GESO: Hausermann's Orchids

On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Hausermann's is a world class orchid grower in suburban Chicago.  They > will have an open house in 10 days or so.  But yesterday was bright, > warm, and sunny, so we dropped in to make some purchases.  Here's a > little gallery to share the i

Re: Geso Wagg Road Snow Golf PART II

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 10:57 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > I put up a gallery of all of the shots from Saturday, for participants > to see, and i thought i'd share it here as well. > > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2010-snowgolf/album/index.html > > No adjustments to the photos, just dropped the ba

Re: PESO - Colorado National Monument

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 10:03 AM, Tom C wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10715804&size=lg Wow. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUB

Re: PESO - Bikespotting in Kensington Market

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 11:16 AM, Bran Everseeking > She is hella cute and reminds me of a friend that Has moved to TO. > from toon town.  Is she a redhead? > > very nice capture too the feet rock. Nope, brunette. And, yeah, very cute. Hella cute, is apt. I'm glad everyone noticed her feet - I

Re: GESO - Tama

On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 1:57 AM, Derby Chang wrote: > > Dave's surfing and turfing inspired me to get out there and take some action > pics. Tama is Tamarama beach, a much more pleasant place than posey Bondi, > methinks > > http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_02/10_02_tama/index.htm Wonder

Re: PESO - Vanessa's New Glasses

On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 1:16 PM, Cotty wrote: > Great portrait Frank - well done mate. Thanks, Cotty! And to all who questioned the glasses, I happened to like them. They're very "Vanessa" - mind you, no one here knows her, so you wouldn't know... Glad you liked them, Bran. Thanks to all who

Re: GESO: Hausermann's Orchids

Thanks Frank, I've got to figure out what that one is... Bob S. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 10:05 PM, frank theriault wrote: > On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: >> Hausermann's is a world class orchid grower in suburban Chicago.  They >> will have an open house in 10 days or so.

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

Paul, Respectfully, if Pentax came out with a 21MP or 24MP digital body in FF similar to a Canon EOS 5D MKII or Nikon D3x in basic specifications, are you saying you would not find or suspect it to be a superior product to their current 14.6MP flagship? And that given the option to go with what wo

Re: Geso Wagg Road Snow Golf day

On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 6:47 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > Saturday was our annual snow golf day, not snow gold day as previously > reported.;-) > > Good turn out today, over 32 people participating and a few for the > drinks and pot luck lunch. > > http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=956941 >

Re: Bad News from Montreal

The truck is still gone, but the dogs were offloaded and tied to a fence somewhere, and eventually picked up by the SPCA (I think) and the owner (it wasn't Wendy) has retrieved them. On Feb 22, 2010, at 13:27 , John Sessoms wrote: From: paul stenquist Wendy Beard's truck was stolen in Mon

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

Don't know about Paul, but I cvertainly would. If I were shooting Nikon I wouldn't feel the need for a D3x; for Canon I wouldn't see any point in paying through the nose for a 1Ds Mark whatever. I buy cameras that will do the job I need, not because they are the (current) top-of-the-line. And

Re: PESO - Vanessa's New Glasses

On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:20:56 -0500 frank theriault wrote: > Glad you liked them, Bran. swinging clear of a few puns... glasses are a pain to shoot and shoot with. On the other hand I love folks that rock their glasses. -- "Love" is that condition in which the happiness of another person is es

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

Hear that Pentax? No need to go higher, do R&D, develop new products that keep up with the competition. Oh, you already knew that? Excuse me. Tom C. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 9:51 PM, John Francis wrote: > > Don't know about Paul, but I cvertainly would.  If I were shooting > Nikon I wouldn't f

Re: PDML book 2010: One week to go!

I think I've decided on my one submission for the book. I'm uncertain about the sharpening issue, though. I shoot raw, and so put a teeny bit more than Photoshop's default sharpening on the photo. If a submission is deemed too sharp by the editors, do we get a notification or just get the boo

Re: It looks like Sigma announced some interesting looking lenses

On Feb 22, 2010, at 5:20 PM, Miserere wrote: Larry, ___ Sigma 85/1.4 ___ So, on the one hand I'm expecting a very good lens, on the other hand I'm expecting to have my kidney to send over to B&H. We'll see... I really don't need to hear about great lenses that are not cheap. John d

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

Although it has not really been said yet, there are other issues just besides the sensor itself. I upgraded from *istD to K10D not because of the sensor, but for card write speeds and a few other body features. So many might opt for a higher body for other features. The camera company would proba

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

John brings up an excellent point. There is a cost factor at play here. There are some who, because of earning a living in photography, and others who are in favorable economic circumstances that would be very comfortable buying the best possible body, but others need to weigh the benefit and nee

Re: Tripod in carry-on luggage?

Thanks Paul, Ken, Jostein, & Godfrey. I didn't have room for it in the suitcase. My husband offered to carry it. I later say it in the side net pocket of his backpack. No one said anything. =) - Pat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

As I understand it, the resolution in the final image is the lower of the sensor resolution or the lens resolution. With film, by using a larger negative, you needed less grains per inch to get the same final resolution. Likewise, your lens needed to resolve fewer lines per inch. With dig

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