Re: OT: Google rocks
On Jan 9, 2012, at 8:51 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Doug If I didn't write that line about loving John McPhee and my fave being Rising from the Plain then will someone fix me up with whoever did ? :-) I minored in Geology (with and English major) and got honors credits in it... Discovered John McPhee in teh New Yorker... read all the geo books and a couple of others. what brought this up now? curious ann Not quite either geology or the New Yorker, but my modeling career in national magazines started with articles in Rock Gem. Shot, by the way, with a Spotmatic II. My dad wrote for RG for about 20 years, both articles and his column The Frantic Fumbler. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)
I haven't read the rest of the thread yet, but based on the described implementation of the OVF and EVF, switching from one to the other with the camera at eye level could be ugly in operation depending on the focal length of the lens being used. Maybe that's just a nit, but it's one among many. It seems to me that this camera trades one set of inconvineces, (those of SLR or rangefinder based viewing and focusing), for another different set. :I'm not at all sure that all this has anything really going for it more than retro looks and novelty. On 1/8/2012 6:32 AM, Miserere wrote: I'm surprised none of you are talking about this camera: http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/FujiFilmMirrorless_2.jpg There was interest on the list for the Fuji X100, and now Fuji are finally releasing an interchangeable lens version, called X Pro 1, with (initially) 3 primes: * 18mm f/2 * 35mm f/1.4 * 60mm f/2.4 macro Registration distance is said to be 17.7mm and the mount will accomodate Leica M lenses. It'll have a 16MP APS-C sensor with RGB filter [...] arranged in random blocks of 6x6 pixels which avoids the need for AA filter. I'll wait for the official release to see what this means exactly. As for price, in the EU it's rumoured to be 1,300 Euros for the body + 35mm lens. I, for one, am excited about this camera, which to my mind is what the X100 should've been from the start. More info: http://photorumors.com/2012/01/07/detailed-fuji-x-pro-1-specs-you-must-read-this It's going to be announced tomorrow, Monday 9th. Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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: Some pics with Pentax Q
Based on your comments it would seem that Pentax took everyone at their word when they said that they wanted a digital Pentax 110 system, (a really small body, and and 5 or 6 lenses including a wide angle, a telephoto, a normal, and a telephoto). Except for the fact that the wide in this case is a fisheye, and the 110 had a moderate wide angle, the Q systems pretty much replicates the 110 system as it was originally released. I expect that if the Q is successful enough Pentax planned to release a higher quality wide and telephoto, but I doubt that it will be successful enough based on the /buzz/ it's getting. On 1/8/2012 7:53 AM, AlunFoto wrote: My camera pusher lent me a Pentax Q for a couple of days. Some resulting textual and pictural gabble can be found here: http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2012/01/q-inspection.html :-) Jostein -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)
IMHO, the EVF is probably the best actual route to provide accurate framing and information in non-reflex cameras. The optical one looks nicer, but it's not as useful a tool in terms of information provided. Of course, we're used to all these advantages together with the SLR so individual reactions may vary. I don't feel the EVF limits my photography so the only question now for me is LCD screen versus eye-level. As for the X Pro, I'll need to see some output to see if it provides any real advantage over smaller SLRs like the K5 (or it replacement). Of course it will have the chic factor, so a chunk of enthusiast money will go that way. I'll be curious to see if any working pros use it in place of the M9, which is the obvious analog. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 7:23 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I haven't read the rest of the thread yet, but based on the described implementation of the OVF and EVF, switching from one to the other with the camera at eye level could be ugly in operation depending on the focal length of the lens being used. Maybe that's just a nit, but it's one among many. It seems to me that this camera trades one set of inconvineces, (those of SLR or rangefinder based viewing and focusing), for another different set. :I'm not at all sure that all this has anything really going for it more than retro looks and novelty. On 1/8/2012 6:32 AM, Miserere wrote: I'm surprised none of you are talking about this camera: http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/FujiFilmMirrorless_2.jpg There was interest on the list for the Fuji X100, and now Fuji are finally releasing an interchangeable lens version, called X Pro 1, with (initially) 3 primes: * 18mm f/2 * 35mm f/1.4 * 60mm f/2.4 macro Registration distance is said to be 17.7mm and the mount will accomodate Leica M lenses. It'll have a 16MP APS-C sensor with RGB filter [...] arranged in random blocks of 6x6 pixels which avoids the need for AA filter. I'll wait for the official release to see what this means exactly. As for price, in the EU it's rumoured to be 1,300 Euros for the body + 35mm lens. I, for one, am excited about this camera, which to my mind is what the X100 should've been from the start. More info: http://photorumors.com/2012/01/07/detailed-fuji-x-pro-1-specs-you-must-read-this It's going to be announced tomorrow, Monday 9th. Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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 - Modesty
You sure this shouldn't be titled chastity? On 1/8/2012 9:45 PM, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/01/modesty.html ;-) cheers, frank -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)
Miserere wrote: I, for one, am excited about this camera, which to my mind is what the X100 should've been from the start. I agree, except for size. IMO, the X Pro 1 is (so far) the closest thing to a contemporary rangefinder-style system camera and better than the M9, which is too fat and suffers from too heavy heritage constraints. This said, the X Pro 1 is way too bulky for the concept it embodies. I understand the M9 was forced thicker than desirable because of the M-system register distance, combined with the extra thickness required by the sensor assembly + rear LCD components. However, the X Pro 1 is built from scratch and it is APS, hence it had to be mandatory to make it more compact than a M9, especially regarding its body thickness. A modern rangefinder-style camera has to be more compact and especially much slimmer than a comparable SLR camera. Conceived and built as it is, the X Pro 1 is not far from being just a different way to make a K-5. Dario -- 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: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)
I wrote: Conceived and built as it is, the X Pro 1 is not far from being just a different way to make a K-5. However, I'm interested in the X Pro 1 sensor concept and the advantages it can deliver once put in a smaller camera body. Dario -- 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: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)
Fuji's EXR sensor could be a real advantage if they can perfect it. The X-10's IQ is very good, especially given the little 2/3 sensor. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 7:55 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: I wrote: Conceived and built as it is, the X Pro 1 is not far from being just a different way to make a K-5. However, I'm interested in the X Pro 1 sensor concept and the advantages it can deliver once put in a smaller camera body. Dario -- 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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: Some pics with Pentax Q
This will frustrate some, but the price tag is a real hurdle for the Q. A less well built one, i.e., polycarbonate, might bring it into a range where it can compete with the the other high end compacts like the Canon G12. Of course, they could simply stick that zoom on it permanently and sell that version. I'd hate to see it just go away. OTOH, the Optio I -10 was something like this, and that didn't sell for $300. At $125 clearance prices I think it was one of the best PS cameras Pentax ever made. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 7:36 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Based on your comments it would seem that Pentax took everyone at their word when they said that they wanted a digital Pentax 110 system, (a really small body, and and 5 or 6 lenses including a wide angle, a telephoto, a normal, and a telephoto). Except for the fact that the wide in this case is a fisheye, and the 110 had a moderate wide angle, the Q systems pretty much replicates the 110 system as it was originally released. I expect that if the Q is successful enough Pentax planned to release a higher quality wide and telephoto, but I doubt that it will be successful enough based on the /buzz/ it's getting. On 1/8/2012 7:53 AM, AlunFoto wrote: My camera pusher lent me a Pentax Q for a couple of days. Some resulting textual and pictural gabble can be found here: http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2012/01/q-inspection.html :-) Jostein -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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: Pick a camera
Another thought on this employer buying camera thing. I do product photography as part of my job at work. I use my own camera and lenses. I did not have a modern flash for my DSLR and needed one for an upcoming event shoot. (The governor of Nebraska had chosen to visit our company's booth at a huge agricultural show and I wanted to make it a photo op for our company.) The boss bought me a nice top end Metz and he said it was because I use my own camera. You might consider making them a proposal for a piece of equipment if you save them the money of buying the camera. It is worth it to me to be able to use equipment that I am very familiar with. (Some people may feel strongly about keeping the two completely separate, but my situation works very well for my employer and me). Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On 1/9/12, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: If you've never lit anything before, get Light: Science and Magic. It's required reading. It's also a good idea to go through www.strobist.com Lighting 101 and 102. It will also help you understand how to light. Any camera will work, so you might as well use what you are comfortable with. You'll be on manual all the time anyway. Personally, I would go with studio strobes that you can use with appropriate modifiers. Softboxes, snoots, etc. On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 7:48 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: I'm starting a new job this week. It will entail both photography and web development. The photography will entail doing hundreds/thousands of internal engine and transmission components and indexing them for web display and later ecommerce. Parts will be polished and shiny. I will need to picture each variation of each part, noting where the oiling holes are located, etc. It's a new operation and my task includes choosing the camera lighting. Here's my thought: 1. Cool lighting -- two fluorescent lights for a soft even coverage. 2. A camera with built-in HDR. I'm going to do some experimenting with the in-camera HDR tomorrow on a still object with side lighting, just to see what HDR will produce. Of course either a K5 or K7 would be ideal. But I'll have to look @ all makes, just to be fair to the employer. Any input/thoughts on this is appreciated. Tx. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- 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. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- 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. -- 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: Retailers reporting K-5 discontinued
I bought my K100DS about 3 weeks before it was discontinued, and it continues to work fine, three years later. :) On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 9:53 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I wouldn't be worried anyway. Apparently there is no signal from the mothership that causes discontinued equipment to stop functioning. The K20 has been discontinued for a couple of _years_ now, but -- and this may come as a major shock to some disbelievers -- it *still* works! I fit my Pentax lenses to this completely obsolete camera and I get photographs from it! Zounds! On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 9:36 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: There's been no official word, and BH hasn't listed it as discontinued, (the K20 was so listed long before Pentax USA acknowledged that it was). So, I'm not worried. Pentax stopped building *ist-D cameras long before they were officially discontinued. If production has simply stopped it's probably because the factories are retooling for the next product release. On 1/9/2012 5:04 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Similar to the sources on the K-r being discontinued (available until stocks run out). http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=ensl=jatl=enu=http%3A%2F%2Fbbs.kakaku.com%2Fbbs%2FK152653%2FSortID%3D13971212%2F To counter these rumors I would think that Ricoh/Pentax is going to have to make some announcements at either PMA next weeks (nothing leaked so far) http://photorumors.com/2012/01/03/what-to-expect-during-pma-ces-2012-next-week/ or CP+ show next month in Japan. If true, K-5 prices are as low right now as they are going to go and they will start rising again as availability decreases. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- -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 directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- 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.
OT: The Joys of Shooting 126 film
Some time ago I purchased 3 rolls of 110 film from the Frugal Photographer and he messed up and sent me 126 instead. When I reported the error and that I was really disappointed with my first order from him, he immediately sent the right stuff and told me to keep the 126 rolls. I see that he is now completely out (and I heard that he had been getting $15/roll at the end.) So, since that time I have been thinking of what camera to get to use up that 126 film in some fashion. Yesterday I discovered the Yashica EZ-Matic Electronic, ( http://www.mrmartinweb.com/images/camera/126/yasezmatic.jpg ) which I decided was a cool little combination of retro-styling and functionality. So, I now have a nice looking copy, with original case, on its way. I've also discovered that there is a small group of unbalanced individuals that like to reuse the 126 cartridges and load them with 35mm film. This sounds just frustrating and pointless enough to appeal to me, greatly. :) If I use BW I can do my own processing/printing and it could be a fun little street shooter, what with its 37mm f2.8 lens and automatic shutter speeds. I did see one report on APUG of someone that could not get this camera to recognize his 35mm loaded cartridges, and I'm hoping to discover why and avoid it. But even if I only use it to shoot up my three rolls and sit on the shelf to look at, it will be worthwhile. I don't recall ever shooting 126 the first time around, so I can't say there is any nostalgia to that part of my purchase, but there is something to be said for Simple. Now, does Anybody have any flash cubes? :) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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.
OT: Lightroom 4 Beta is available
Intro videos: http://tv.adobe.com/show/whats-new-in-lightroom-4-beta Download link: http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom4/ I've only watched the first two videos so far, but the changes look pretty exciting so far. There is video support, and a new book module, as well as soft proofing now. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- 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: OT: The Joys of Shooting 126 film
Forgot to share a couple of links on the subject: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuhM7McQOpc http://www.betweenthesprockets.com/?page_id=60 Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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: Pick a camera
When I first got on PDML (back before the flood) I asked about phto'ing shiny stuff as I had to photo chocolate chips... little did I know I was shooting them in the packages til I got em. Little crinkly sacks of glare - the solution was to put polarizers on the light sources on two lights at 45 degree angles and a polarizer on the lens, too. Can't remember the details - didn't a light box -the packages were on shelves - it was a kind of which one would you reach for questionnaire .. not anything too fancy, just had to be precise. I liked the money but hated the work :-) ann On 1/10/2012 08:15, Darren Addy wrote: Another thought on this employer buying camera thing. I do product photography as part of my job at work. I use my own camera and lenses. I did not have a modern flash for my DSLR and needed one for an upcoming event shoot. (The governor of Nebraska had chosen to visit our company's booth at a huge agricultural show and I wanted to make it a photo op for our company.) The boss bought me a nice top end Metz and he said it was because I use my own camera. You might consider making them a proposal for a piece of equipment if you save them the money of buying the camera. It is worth it to me to be able to use equipment that I am very familiar with. (Some people may feel strongly about keeping the two completely separate, but my situation works very well for my employer and me). Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On 1/9/12, David Parsonsparsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: If you've never lit anything before, get Light: Science and Magic. It's required reading. It's also a good idea to go through www.strobist.com Lighting 101 and 102. It will also help you understand how to light. Any camera will work, so you might as well use what you are comfortable with. You'll be on manual all the time anyway. Personally, I would go with studio strobes that you can use with appropriate modifiers. Softboxes, snoots, etc. On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 7:48 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: I'm starting a new job this week. It will entail both photography and web development. The photography will entail doing hundreds/thousands of internal engine and transmission components and indexing them for web display and later ecommerce. Parts will be polished and shiny. I will need to picture each variation of each part, noting where the oiling holes are located, etc. It's a new operation and my task includes choosing the camera lighting. Here's my thought: 1. Cool lighting -- two fluorescent lights for a soft even coverage. 2. A camera with built-in HDR. I'm going to do some experimenting with the in-camera HDR tomorrow on a still object with side lighting, just to see what HDR will produce. Of course either a K5 or K7 would be ideal. But I'll have to look @ all makes, just to be fair to the employer. Any input/thoughts on this is appreciated. Tx. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- 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. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- 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. -- 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: OT: The Joys of Shooting 126 film
If anyone is ever looking for evidence of my insanity, they probably need look no farther than the fact that I have just purchased my 2nd 126 camera of the day: http://elekm.net/pages/cameras/instamatic-500.htm Called by some the Instamatic Retina. Found a nice kit with box and manual for far less than they are going for on that infernal auction site, so maybe I can beat the insanity rap with the good investment gambit. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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: My Advance Apologies
On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 6:17 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 9/1/12, Underpaid N. Overpentaxed, discombobulated, unleashed: To everyone on this list for not commenting on any photos. While I very much appreciate your comments on my images and probably would enjoy your work, too, I will for now not look at any photos taken by anyone else because I need to get back in tune with my own shooting. Therefore, please don't be offended if you see photo posts from me as well as comments on non-photo threads but no comments on your images. I mean neither disrespect nor disinterest. To Ecke - my apologies for not commenting on you comments about not commenting on any photos.. Commenting on comments of comments does not have much spam in it. Dave D'OH -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: OT: Lightroom 4 Beta is available
been testing it. it's a bit flakey yet, but they've done some very nice things! G On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 6:22 AM, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: Intro videos: http://tv.adobe.com/show/whats-new-in-lightroom-4-beta Download link: http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom4/ I've only watched the first two videos so far, but the changes look pretty exciting so far. There is video support, and a new book module, as well as soft proofing now. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- 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. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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: Pick a camera
Thanks for all the thoughts. Ann's thought polarizing the light source may come into play. Certainly a PL on the camera is a minimum. This will be my first career-class photo work since my studio effort in 1985. Next stop: Looking @ cameras and lenses. We'll start with used equipment. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- 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: Pick a camera
These are the lights that I am requesting: http://mpex.com/interfit-super-coolite-5.html If the room were larger and better-ventilated, I'd just use shop lights. It seems these DSLRs will automatically compensate for any lighting tonality. And if not, PS and shooting raw covers a multitude of lighting sins. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- 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: Pick a camera
Just a thought, will you need perspective correction for any images at all? Cheers Ecke 2012/1/10 Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net: These are the lights that I am requesting: http://mpex.com/interfit-super-coolite-5.html If the room were larger and better-ventilated, I'd just use shop lights. It seems these DSLRs will automatically compensate for any lighting tonality. And if not, PS and shooting raw covers a multitude of lighting sins. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- 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. -- 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: Semi-OT - building a dedicated computer for photo editing
From: Doug Franklin On 2012-01-09 9:32, Underpaid N. Overpentaxed wrote: They're there; as usual it is just a matter of reducing your footprint to match your environment, except this time literally. Ok, Ecke, point me towards the oracle. Where does one go to find tropical islands for sale for US$ 5k and less? I've got cash, I'm a motivated buyer. I believe you contact Dr. Clement Okon c/o Central Bank of Nigeria. -- 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.
1st K-5 Glitch
While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and then returned it. It came to life immediately and was all good for the rest of the day. Symbol in display indicated full charge. When I got home, I replaced the battery and recharged the one that had been in the camera. While I didn't time the recharge, it didn't seem to take that long. Not concerned at this point, but does anyone feel I should be? Thanks, Jack After thought: Taken just prior to glitch. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 -- 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.
Fw: 1st K-5 Glitch
- Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 8:39 AM Subject: 1st K-5 Glitch While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and then returned it. It came to life immediately and was all good for the rest of the day. Symbol in display indicated full charge. When I got home, I replaced the battery and recharged the one that had been in the camera. While I didn't time the recharge, it didn't seem to take that long. Not concerned at this point, but does anyone feel I should be? Thanks, Jack After thought: Taken just prior to glitch. http://www.photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 -- 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: My Advance Apologies
On 1/10/2012 9:54 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 6:17 PM, Cottycotty...@mac.com wrote: On 9/1/12, Underpaid N. Overpentaxed, discombobulated, unleashed: To everyone on this list for not commenting on any photos. While I very much appreciate your comments on my images and probably would enjoy your work, too, I will for now not look at any photos taken by anyone else because I need to get back in tune with my own shooting. Therefore, please don't be offended if you see photo posts from me as well as comments on non-photo threads but no comments on your images. I mean neither disrespect nor disinterest. To Ecke - my apologies for not commenting on you comments about not commenting on any photos.. Commenting on comments of comments does not have much spam in it. Funny, according to my spam filter it's just chock full of spammy goodness. Dave D'OH -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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. -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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: Pick a camera
Very likely if they are parts for imports, like Audi or BMW. Shot normally they will appear to be overpriced, but with proper perspective correction the consumer will think he's getting a bargain. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 10:44 AM, Underpaid N. Overpentaxed overpenta...@googlemail.com wrote: Just a thought, will you need perspective correction for any images at all? Cheers Ecke 2012/1/10 Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net: These are the lights that I am requesting: http://mpex.com/interfit-super-coolite-5.html If the room were larger and better-ventilated, I'd just use shop lights. It seems these DSLRs will automatically compensate for any lighting tonality. And if not, PS and shooting raw covers a multitude of lighting sins. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- -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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pick a camera
I'd not rush the purchase of the polarized filter. According to the Light book, Ann's PL worked because plastics produce polarized reflections. But unless your polished and shiny metal parts are also painted, they will produce unpolarized reflections and so the polarizing filter will be useless to cut glare. [Pg 45, 3rd edition] With the money I just saved you, you could buy that book. :-) On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 10:31 AM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Thanks for all the thoughts. Ann's thought polarizing the light source may come into play. Certainly a PL on the camera is a minimum. This will be my first career-class photo work since my studio effort in 1985. Next stop: Looking @ cameras and lenses. We'll start with used equipment. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- -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 directly above and follow the directions.
Peso: Run!
A fun shot from the Indiana Jones stunt show at Disney: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#!i=1666851442k=5L6RXTqlb=1s=O -- Steve Desjardins -- 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: OT: The Joys of Shooting 126 film
I've got two of those, at less than $15.00 a piece, I doubt that good investment will work as justification. On 1/10/2012 9:51 AM, Darren Addy wrote: If anyone is ever looking for evidence of my insanity, they probably need look no farther than the fact that I have just purchased my 2nd 126 camera of the day: http://elekm.net/pages/cameras/instamatic-500.htm Called by some the Instamatic Retina. Found a nice kit with box and manual for far less than they are going for on that infernal auction site, so maybe I can beat the insanity rap with the good investment gambit. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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: GLITCH
The system is telling me that I have an; HTTP 500 Internal Server Error I've left a message for my geek. Will attempt the Glitch upload again later Jack (AAA.) -- 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: OT: Lightroom 4 Beta is available
Well it looks like I won't be using it any time soon. It requires Vista at a minimum and won't even install on XP. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 9:55 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: been testing it. it's a bit flakey yet, but they've done some very nice things! G On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 6:22 AM, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: Intro videos: http://tv.adobe.com/show/whats-new-in-lightroom-4-beta Download link: http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom4/ I've only watched the first two videos so far, but the changes look pretty exciting so far. There is video support, and a new book module, as well as soft proofing now. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- 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. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- 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: 1st K-5 Glitch
On Jan 10, 2012, at 8:42 AM, Jack Davis wrote: - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 8:39 AM Subject: 1st K-5 Glitch While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and then returned it. It came to life immediately and was all good for the rest of the day. Symbol in display indicated full charge. When I got home, I replaced the battery and recharged the one that had been in the camera. While I didn't time the recharge, it didn't seem to take that long. Not concerned at this point, but does anyone feel I should be? That's how it started with mine. It could be a power supply board problem. Thanks, Jack After thought: Taken just prior to glitch. http://www.photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 Then again maybe the camera was just stunned by the awesomeness of that last photo. -- 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 07:41:54AM -0500, Steven Desjardins wrote: IMHO, the EVF is probably the best actual route to provide accurate framing and information in non-reflex cameras. The optical one looks nicer, but it's not as useful a tool in terms of information provided. Of course, we're used to all these advantages together with the SLR so individual reactions may vary. I don't feel the EVF limits my photography so the only question now for me is LCD screen versus eye-level. That very much depends on the camera. But from my experience yesterday with the E-PL1 in bright California sunshine (checking out the 40-150 lens that has mysteriously turned up in my wife's camera kit) I think the add-on eye-level finder will soon end up in the bag, too. -- 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: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)
On Jan 10, 2012, at 9:47 AM, John Francis wrote: On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 07:41:54AM -0500, Steven Desjardins wrote: IMHO, the EVF is probably the best actual route to provide accurate framing and information in non-reflex cameras. The optical one looks nicer, but it's not as useful a tool in terms of information provided. I have found that EVFs are extremely handy in low light. I'm quite interested in an APS rangefinder with low light performance at least as good as the K-5, especially one with an adapter so I can use K-mount lenses. Of course, we're used to all these advantages together with the SLR so individual reactions may vary. I don't feel the EVF limits my photography so the only question now for me is LCD screen versus eye-level. That very much depends on the camera. But from my experience yesterday with the E-PL1 in bright California sunshine (checking out the 40-150 lens that has mysteriously turned up in my wife's camera kit) I think the add-on eye-level finder will soon end up in the bag, too. Wow! that WAF is one sneaky girl. -- 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: 1st K-5 Glitch
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 08:39:32AM -0800, Jack Davis wrote: While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and then returned it. It came to life immediately and was all good for the rest of the day. Symbol in display indicated full charge. When I got home, I?replaced the?battery and recharged the one that had been in the camera. While I didn't time the recharge, it didn't seem to take that long. Not concerned at this point, but does anyone feel I should be? Nope. It's a computer. Sometimes you have to cold-boot them. If the problem occurs regularly, that's the time to be concerned. -- 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: 1st K-5 Glitch
Appreciate it Larry..so to speak. ;) Jack - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:45 AM Subject: Re: 1st K-5 Glitch On Jan 10, 2012, at 8:42 AM, Jack Davis wrote: - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 8:39 AM Subject: 1st K-5 Glitch While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and then returned it. It came to life immediately and was all good for the rest of the day. Symbol in display indicated full charge. When I got home, I replaced the battery and recharged the one that had been in the camera. While I didn't time the recharge, it didn't seem to take that long. Not concerned at this point, but does anyone feel I should be? That's how it started with mine. It could be a power supply board problem. Thanks, Jack After thought: Taken just prior to glitch. http://www.photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 Then again maybe the camera was just stunned by the awesomeness of that last photo. -- 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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. -- 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: 1st K-5 Glitch
Sort of what I expected, John Thanks! Jack - Original Message - From: John Francis jo...@panix.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:58 AM Subject: Re: 1st K-5 Glitch On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 08:39:32AM -0800, Jack Davis wrote: While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and then returned it. It came to life immediately and was all good for the rest of the day. Symbol in display indicated full charge. When I got home, I?replaced the?battery and recharged the one that had been in the camera. While I didn't time the recharge, it didn't seem to take that long. Not concerned at this point, but does anyone feel I should be? Nope. It's a computer. Sometimes you have to cold-boot them. If the problem occurs regularly, that's the time to be concerned. -- 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. -- 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: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)
Just to mention, I have the detachable VF-2 to go with my E-P2. It's essential in bright light. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 12:47 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 07:41:54AM -0500, Steven Desjardins wrote: IMHO, the EVF is probably the best actual route to provide accurate framing and information in non-reflex cameras. The optical one looks nicer, but it's not as useful a tool in terms of information provided. Of course, we're used to all these advantages together with the SLR so individual reactions may vary. I don't feel the EVF limits my photography so the only question now for me is LCD screen versus eye-level. That very much depends on the camera. But from my experience yesterday with the E-PL1 in bright California sunshine (checking out the 40-150 lens that has mysteriously turned up in my wife's camera kit) I think the add-on eye-level finder will soon end up in the bag, too. -- 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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.
NHNT: getting back in the groove again
Last evening I scanned another roll of XP2 Super I put through the Leica M4-2. Took the whole roll with the M-Rokkor 40mm f/2 lens. Film and digital are two entirely different recording mediums. A 100% manual camera with no in-camera meter is different in use than any camera with a built-in meter, and certainly different from any camera that has auto-exposure. Never mind auto-focus...! Scanning this roll was easy ... my exposures are back on point, I didn't need to change the scanner settings off the defaults I set up even once. Focus is back on point. Because of that, scanning 36 exposures took only an hour and forty-five minutes. That's not bad, about as fast as the Coolscan V can go with strips of four. But what's exciting is that I'm beginning to see in this medium again. The tools are bone simple, the medium is heavily constrained and has little latitude: it's all about the image. I'll do whatever it takes to bring my digital capture work into the same mental space. It's the good space. This is where I want to be. :-) onwards! G -- 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: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)
That very much depends on the camera. But from my experience yesterday with the E-PL1 in bright California sunshine (checking out the 40-150 lens that has mysteriously turned up in my wife's camera kit) I think the add-on eye-level finder will soon end up in the bag, too. I use the LCD or an optical finder quite a lot with wide lenses. I can't imagine not having an EVF or SLR for long lenses ... it's just to hard to point and focus properly without a tripod otherwise. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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.
PESO: UNparallel Parking
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14961453 Comments are always appreciated Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- 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: Pick a camera
on 2012-01-10 08:38 Collin Brendemuehl wrote And if not, PS and shooting raw covers a multitude of lighting sins. i'd think you could handle that in LightRoom, though getting the lighting right up front would be most efficient, and that you'd want to stay out of Photoshop in order to keep the time per image down having done quite a bit of bulk scanning, and a bit of bulk copy photography (on top of a career in automating other processes) i've found it crucial to develop a process that reduces or eliminates rework -- 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: UNparallel Parking
Nice Dave On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 1:40 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14961453 Comments are always appreciated Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: Kodak and the 645D sensor
Google Talent Keyhole. Optically these birds are the Hubble with the ability to swing from one target to another very quickly using 6 gyros with disk brakes. Pretty clever, The hubble uses the same tech to stay on a target for hours at a time. KH-xx uses heavy braking, Hubble a finesse braking technique. Equally important is the electronic intelligence (ELINT) housed in the add-on capabilities of the units. Photographically, sharp timely images of areas of interest in BW or color are being supplanted by full spectrum studies of targets. I really don't know any more than is on the internet about the technology in use today. My ex is still in the program, but of course, she can't talk to me like we did when we were both cleared at the same level. I am personally very jealous of her position. She left the company we used to work for, and now works for a company called T.A.S.C., The Analytical Sciences Corporation. Their task is to marry the future needs of various government organizations (military and non-military) at 5, 10, 15, and 25 years with the projected possible outcomes of research in all areas of endeavor. These reports dictate where the government's money is poured to in our attempts to stay ahead of everyone else. Could be a company, or a person, who is asked to follow up on previous or possible future outcomes in either their line of investigative research, or to take on the task of following a path in hopes of reaching a breakthrough discoveries. Universities are one of the major recipients of this largess, a side effect of which is access to the most brilliant young persons in many fields, who can be moulded into researchers working in fields that T.A.S.C. puts forth in hopes that something great will materialize to meet future needs, as well as manufacturers who may be capable of producing said products. I'm not presenting this well. I just got up, which makes typing lucid descriptive sentences rather difficult. My apologies. On Jan 9, 2012, at 20:11 , Doug Franklin wrote: On 2011-11-07 23:34, Joseph McAllister wrote: Kodak received gobs of money from the dark side USG to develop the CCD sensor for their Digital Imaging satellites, beginning with the K-11, built in 75/76, Launched in 77. I have one here somewhere in a box with my other treasures from the day. Incredibly fine CCDs, considering the resolution they provided for 9, then 5 film, where an image of a 20 mile wide swath would resolve a 1 foot item 190 miles below. The CCDs were only 1.5 inches long, three of them overlapped and combined digitally. —__— Black and white only. I have to wonder how much of that technology is still wrapped up in compartmentalized security (the step above Top/Most Secret, sometimes known as Codeword Classified). The optics as well as the electronics, the RF, the crypto, ... Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com THE SENILITY PRAYER : Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, The good fortune to run into the ones I do, and The eyesight to tell the difference. -- 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: Pick a camera
From: Collin Brendemuehl These are the lights that I am requesting: http://mpex.com/interfit-super-coolite-5.html If the room were larger and better-ventilated, I'd just use shop lights. It seems these DSLRs will automatically compensate for any lighting tonality. And if not, PS and shooting raw covers a multitude of lighting sins. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl Get you one of these do-hickeys to go with 'em. http://www.amazon.com/XPRO-Studio-Photography-Light-Tent/dp/B000BFYXGG They usually should have a front panel with a slit for the lens to poke through so you get a complete white surround. If it doesn't, get a piece of white foam core cut a hole to fit the lens put that across the opening. Shooting reflective metal, you don't light the metal; you light what's going to be reflected in the metal. -- 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.
Peso: Run!
From: Steven Desjardins A fun shot from the Indiana Jones stunt show at Disney: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#!i=1666851442k=5L6RXTqlb=1s=O Really needed fill. -- 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: Pick a camera
No perspective control needed. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -Original Message- From: Underpaid N. Overpentaxed [mailto:overpenta...@googlemail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:44 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: Re: Pick a camera Just a thought, will you need perspective correction for any images at all? Cheers Ecke 2012/1/10 Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net: These are the lights that I am requesting: http://mpex.com/interfit-super-coolite-5.html If the room were larger and better-ventilated, I'd just use shop lights. It seems these DSLRs will automatically compensate for any lighting tonality. And if not, PS and shooting raw covers a multitude of lighting sins. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Pick a camera
Agreed. And as one shooting expensive sheet film, getting it right the first time is always best. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -Original Message- From: steve harley [mailto:p...@paper-ape.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 01:41 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: Re: Pick a camera on 2012-01-10 08:38 Collin Brendemuehl wrote And if not, PS and shooting raw covers a multitude of lighting sins. i'd think you could handle that in LightRoom, though getting the lighting right up front would be most efficient, and that you'd want to stay out of Photoshop in order to keep the time per image down having done quite a bit of bulk scanning, and a bit of bulk copy photography (on top of a career in automating other processes) i've found it crucial to develop a process that reduces or eliminates rework -- 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. -- 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 - Modesty
Hmmm... ;-) Thanks for looking and commenting, Peter, and thanks everyone else.who did the same. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Sent: January 10, 2012 1/10/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Modesty You sure this shouldn't be titled chastity? On 1/8/2012 9:45 PM, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/01/modesty.html ;-) cheers, frank -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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. -- 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: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)
On 10/1/12, Steven Desjardins, discombobulated, unleashed: IMHO, the EVF is probably the best actual route to provide accurate framing and information in non-reflex cameras. The optical one looks nicer, but it's not as useful a tool in terms of information provided. Of course, we're used to all these advantages together with the SLR so individual reactions may vary. I don't feel the EVF limits my photography so the only question now for me is LCD screen versus eye-level. Interesting. I find my use of the X10 splits into two distinct groups of operation. I use the optical viewfinder for fully automatic spontaneous shots where I am trying to get that single decisive moment that conveys the emotion of the scene. and I use the rear LCD for everything else. :) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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: January PUG is Up - Welcome to 2012!
Well first of all, Brian, thanks for putting all this together. Great job as always. I agree with your assessments (mine excepted, of course). Joe and Dag's were outstanding examples of the genre, but I have to give a slight nod to Dag's as my fave. Generally an outstanding gallery!! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm Sent: January 9, 2012 1/9/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: January PUG is Up - Welcome to 2012! G'day all Well, we're off to a flying start in 2012 with an excellent gallery. As usual there are many and varied interpretations of the theme but the most minimalist must be by Joe Mc with Dag running a close second in the so minimalist it's almost not there stakes. Most innovative interpretation - Frank. Most eery interpretation - undoubtedly Dario. Most humorous interpretation - Christine. Only one entry in the Open Gallery this month but it's very appropriate... Well done all - probably one of the best galleries for quite a while. You'll find it here (as usual): http://pug.komkon.org/ (you may need to refresh your browser if you see the previous Gallery there) + Next up is 'Railway' - plenty of scope there! Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html The main requirements are: * Max. pixel dimensions: 800 x 800 pixels * Max file size: 300k * Third party equipment is acceptable provided either the camera body or lens used is Pentax. * If you embed a colour space in the image, it should be sRGB to ensure that the image is displayed correctly on line. * Nominal closing date for submissions: 31 January. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - A no graphics, no pop-ups email service -- 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. -- 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: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 09:52:24AM -0800, Larry Colen wrote: On Jan 10, 2012, at 9:47 AM, John Francis wrote: On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 07:41:54AM -0500, Steven Desjardins wrote: IMHO, the EVF is probably the best actual route to provide accurate framing and information in non-reflex cameras. The optical one looks nicer, but it's not as useful a tool in terms of information provided. I have found that EVFs are extremely handy in low light. I'm quite interested in an APS rangefinder with low light performance at least as good as the K-5, especially one with an adapter so I can use K-mount lenses. Of course, we're used to all these advantages together with the SLR so individual reactions may vary. I don't feel the EVF limits my photography so the only question now for me is LCD screen versus eye-level. That very much depends on the camera. But from my experience yesterday with the E-PL1 in bright California sunshine (checking out the 40-150 lens that has mysteriously turned up in my wife's camera kit) I think the add-on eye-level finder will soon end up in the bag, too. Wow! that WAF is one sneaky girl. I didn't say who was responsible for the lens turning up there ... -- 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: Run!
Well timed and executed! And you're right, it is a fun shot. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Sent: January 10, 2012 1/10/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Peso: Run! A fun shot from the Indiana Jones stunt show at Disney: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#!i=1666851442k=5L6RXTqlb=1s=O -- Steve Desjardins -- 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. -- 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: Run!
I know. Next time I'll pack some flares. ;-) On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 2:05 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Steven Desjardins A fun shot from the Indiana Jones stunt show at Disney: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#!i=1666851442k=5L6RXTqlb=1s=O Really needed fill. -- 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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: OT: The Joys of Shooting 126 film
2012/1/10 Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com: Called by some the Instamatic Retina. Retina display? iNstamatic 5? I want one! -- 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.
Trying Glitch once more
Is anyone able to open the link at the bottom? I've sent it to someone off-list who was able to open it and I opened the link on one I pulled up from the archives. I cannot, however, open the link from either the sent or on-list files. Thanks! Jack - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 8:39 AM Subject: 1st K-5 Glitch While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and then returned it. It came to life immediately and was all good for the rest of the day. Symbol in display indicated full charge. When I got home, I replaced the battery and recharged the one that had been in the camera. While I didn't time the recharge, it didn't seem to take that long. Not concerned at this point, but does anyone feel I should be? Thanks, Jack After thought: Taken just prior to glitch. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 -- 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. -- 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: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)
It's very useful to have and eye level finder for long lenses and MF. In the context of this thread, however, that VF doesn't need to be optical. The X Pro can switch back and forth between the two, but I wonder how necessary that really is if the EVF is fairly high res. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 2:28 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 09:52:24AM -0800, Larry Colen wrote: On Jan 10, 2012, at 9:47 AM, John Francis wrote: On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 07:41:54AM -0500, Steven Desjardins wrote: IMHO, the EVF is probably the best actual route to provide accurate framing and information in non-reflex cameras. The optical one looks nicer, but it's not as useful a tool in terms of information provided. I have found that EVFs are extremely handy in low light. I'm quite interested in an APS rangefinder with low light performance at least as good as the K-5, especially one with an adapter so I can use K-mount lenses. Of course, we're used to all these advantages together with the SLR so individual reactions may vary. I don't feel the EVF limits my photography so the only question now for me is LCD screen versus eye-level. That very much depends on the camera. But from my experience yesterday with the E-PL1 in bright California sunshine (checking out the 40-150 lens that has mysteriously turned up in my wife's camera kit) I think the add-on eye-level finder will soon end up in the bag, too. Wow! that WAF is one sneaky girl. I didn't say who was responsible for the lens turning up there ... -- 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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: Cat photo alert! Flee! Flee!
Nice shot and a great name. On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 9:53 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Matthew Hunt Do you enjoy canned tuna and belly-rubs? Not as often as I'd like to. -- 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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: Trying Glitch once more
Sure, RedShoulder. I opened it this morning when you originally sent it. Beautiful! I think it you're hard-limited to so many gorgeous keepers per month. An image like that counts for 2. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 3:39 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Is anyone able to open the link at the bottom? I've sent it to someone off-list who was able to open it and I opened the link on one I pulled up from the archives. I cannot, however, open the link from either the sent or on-list files. Thanks! Jack - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 8:39 AM Subject: 1st K-5 Glitch While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and then returned it. It came to life immediately and was all good for the rest of the day. Symbol in display indicated full charge. When I got home, I replaced the battery and recharged the one that had been in the camera. While I didn't time the recharge, it didn't seem to take that long. Not concerned at this point, but does anyone feel I should be? Thanks, Jack After thought: Taken just prior to glitch. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 -- -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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Trying Glitch once more
on 2012-01-10 13:39 Jack Davis wrote Is anyone able to open the link at the bottom? if you mean this link to a great shot of a golden eagle in flight, yes http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 -- 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.
PESO - Pano in Black and White
'morning all I decided to download Nik Silver Efex Pro and give it a whirl. I've been playing around with a BW conversion of this pano for a few days but 10 minutes with Nik produced a version that was much better than any I had been able to achieve, http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2081a_2086a-PESO.html (you can see a bigger version by clicking the link under the image) The pano comprises six images merged with Hugin. The colour version was processed in CS3 before letting Silver Efex loose on it. Silver Efex Pro is certainly a powerful bit of software and I haven't scratched the surface of it's features yet, but at $200 there's no way I'll be buying it after the 15 day trial is over. Comments, as always, much appreciated. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Send your email first class -- 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: 1st K-5 Glitch
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012, at 08:39 AM, Jack Davis wrote: While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and then returned it. It came to life immediately and was all good for the rest of the day. Symbol in display indicated full charge. When I got home, I replaced the battery and recharged the one that had been in the camera. While I didn't time the recharge, it didn't seem to take that long. Not concerned at this point, but does anyone feel I should be? Thanks, Jack After thought: Taken just prior to glitch. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 No idea about the potential problems with the camera, but if that was the last photo the K-5 took it would be a superb way to go out. That's a wonderful shot. You should post that as a PESO because some people are going to miss it buried in this thread. Technical details? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - A no graphics, no pop-ups email service -- 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 - Pano in Black and White
I'd been wanting to see some results from that s/w. Very nice. Much better than early digital conversion processes. It tempts me to drop LF film. But ... not yet. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -Original Message- From: Brian Walters [mailto:supera1...@fastmail.fm] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 03:48 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: PESO - Pano in Black and White 'morning all I decided to download Nik Silver Efex Pro and give it a whirl. I've been playing around with a BW conversion of this pano for a few days but 10 minutes with Nik produced a version that was much better than any I had been able to achieve, http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2081a_2086a-PESO.html (you can see a bigger version by clicking the link under the image) The pano comprises six images merged with Hugin. The colour version was processed in CS3 before letting Silver Efex loose on it. Silver Efex Pro is certainly a powerful bit of software and I haven't scratched the surface of it's features yet, but at $200 there's no way I'll be buying it after the 15 day trial is over. Comments, as always, much appreciated. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Send your email first class -- 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. -- 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 - Pano in Black and White
That's quite a dramatic image, Brian. Very nice! Nik software is very powerful stuff and impresses me no end. The people involved are the industry's best. But their pricing is way too high for me. $200 for a plugin when Lightroom itself is $200 just doesn't work for me. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 3:48 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: 'morning all I decided to download Nik Silver Efex Pro and give it a whirl. I've been playing around with a BW conversion of this pano for a few days but 10 minutes with Nik produced a version that was much better than any I had been able to achieve, http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2081a_2086a-PESO.html (you can see a bigger version by clicking the link under the image) The pano comprises six images merged with Hugin. The colour version was processed in CS3 before letting Silver Efex loose on it. Silver Efex Pro is certainly a powerful bit of software and I haven't scratched the surface of it's features yet, but at $200 there's no way I'll be buying it after the 15 day trial is over. Comments, as always, much appreciated. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -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 directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: MARK!!! (London PDML meet)
On 1/9/12 3:33 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: Hi all Just a few snaps to show that we got together on a rather dull day in Greenwich on Sunday. http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/mark/ And most enjoyable it was too. A good chat, a stroll through the clocks and telescopes and the camera obscura at the Royal Observatory and a spot of lunch in an excellent pub. Nice gallery, Chris. We had a splendid time on Sunday. Nice to see PDMLers we'd met before and to finally meet Bob W in person. Monday we went to see the astonishing Leonardo Da Vinci exhibit at the National Gallery and then strolled about London before catching a play in the West End (a stage version of Hitchcock's 39 Steps - really, really good). We caught the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibit at the Natural History Museum today (jaw-dropping stuff) and then caught a train to Oxford. Cotty had to work late so we missed him today but may catch up with him tomorrow. We had to settle for dinner and a few pints on our own. More fun in store for tomorrow! -- 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: Trying Glitch once more
Thanks, Steve. I can't and I thought nobody could. First time that's even happened to me. Frustrating!!! Thanks! Jack PS: It's a Red-shouldered Hawk, but appreciate your elevating it to a Golden Eagle. ;) From: steve harley p...@paper-ape.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:43 PM Subject: Re: Trying Glitch once more on 2012-01-10 13:39 Jack Davis wrote Is anyone able to open the link at the bottom? if you mean this link to a great shot of a golden eagle in flight, yes http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 -- 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. -- 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.
DS35/2.8 macro
Anyone here using it? Opinions? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- 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 - Pano in Black and White
'Morning, Brian. Love this. Great lighting and contrast. Jack - Original Message - From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:48 PM Subject: PESO - Pano in Black and White 'morning all I decided to download Nik Silver Efex Pro and give it a whirl. I've been playing around with a BW conversion of this pano for a few days but 10 minutes with Nik produced a version that was much better than any I had been able to achieve, http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2081a_2086a-PESO.html (you can see a bigger version by clicking the link under the image) The pano comprises six images merged with Hugin. The colour version was processed in CS3 before letting Silver Efex loose on it. Silver Efex Pro is certainly a powerful bit of software and I haven't scratched the surface of it's features yet, but at $200 there's no way I'll be buying it after the 15 day trial is over. Comments, as always, much appreciated. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Send your email first class -- 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. -- 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: Kodak and the 645D sensor
From: Joseph McAllister I really don't know any more than is on the internet about the technology in use today. My ex is still in the program, but of course, she can't talk to me like we did when we were both cleared at the same level. I am personally very jealous of her position. She left the company we used to work for, and now works for a company called T.A.S.C., The Analytical Sciences Corporation. Their task is to marry the future needs of various government organizations (military and non-military) at 5, 10, 15, and 25 years with the projected possible outcomes of research in all areas of endeavor. I don't suppose you could give her a little nudge and tell her one of the ABSOLUTELY VITAL NEEDS for this country is improved reliability for my TWC-Roadrunner connection? -- 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.
PESO: Red-shouldered Hawk (re-released)
Generous remarks, Brian Thanks! K5, f/8, 1/5000s, AF-C, ISO 800, DA 55~300 Jack - Original Message - From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:53 PM Subject: Re: 1st K-5 Glitch On Tue, Jan 10, 2012, at 08:39 AM, Jack Davis wrote: While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and then returned it. It came to life immediately and was all good for the rest of the day. Symbol in display indicated full charge. When I got home, I replaced the battery and recharged the one that had been in the camera. While I didn't time the recharge, it didn't seem to take that long. Not concerned at this point, but does anyone feel I should be? Thanks, Jack After thought: Taken just prior to glitch. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 No idea about the potential problems with the camera, but if that was the last photo the K-5 took it would be a superb way to go out. That's a wonderful shot. You should post that as a PESO because some people are going to miss it buried in this thread. Technical details? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - A no graphics, no pop-ups email service -- 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. -- 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: DS35/2.8 macro
I assume you mean DA 35/2.8 macro ltd? One of the best lenses I own; likely the sharpest. Regarded by many as one of the best lenses money can buy. I use it as a light-weight street-shooter as well as for plant macros, which is my main use. It's too short for bugs. I wish I also had the 100mm WR. I'm not really into photo-bling, but this lens is a joy to hold and use too. It has that same silky smooth focus ring that my old s-m-c 50/1.4 has. You just want to cuddle it. :-) On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 4:00 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Anyone here using it? Opinions? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- -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 directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - Pano in Black and White
From: Brian Walters 'morning all I decided to download Nik Silver Efex Pro and give it a whirl. I've been playing around with a BW conversion of this pano for a few days but 10 minutes with Nik produced a version that was much better than any I had been able to achieve, http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2081a_2086a-PESO.html (you can see a bigger version by clicking the link under the image) The pano comprises six images merged with Hugin. The colour version was processed in CS3 before letting Silver Efex loose on it. Silver Efex Pro is certainly a powerful bit of software and I haven't scratched the surface of it's features yet, but at $200 there's no way I'll be buying it after the 15 day trial is over. Comments, as always, much appreciated. Cheers Brian If you have to pay for it yourself, you might as well go ahead and plunge for the bundle with Dfine, Viveza (think Tony Sweet), HDR Efex Pro, Color Efex Pro, Silver Efex Pro and Sharpener Pro. The Lightroom/Aperture version is only $299.95 USD. The Complete Collection Ultimate Edition (i.e. for Photoshop) is $499.95 USD, but still a whole lot less than buying each of the individual products. HDR Efex Pro only works with 64-bit CS4 or CS5 on the Photoshop side, but the Lightroom/Aperture version works with Lightroom 2.3 or later and Aperture 2.1 or later - 32 or 64 bit. If you do like I did and win your choice of any one as a door prize go for Color Efex Pro. -- 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 - Pano in Black and White
Very very nice! Sell one image for $200 and buy the s/w Toine On 10 January 2012 21:48, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: 'morning all I decided to download Nik Silver Efex Pro and give it a whirl. I've been playing around with a BW conversion of this pano for a few days but 10 minutes with Nik produced a version that was much better than any I had been able to achieve, http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2081a_2086a-PESO.html (you can see a bigger version by clicking the link under the image) The pano comprises six images merged with Hugin. The colour version was processed in CS3 before letting Silver Efex loose on it. Silver Efex Pro is certainly a powerful bit of software and I haven't scratched the surface of it's features yet, but at $200 there's no way I'll be buying it after the 15 day trial is over. Comments, as always, much appreciated. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Send your email first class -- 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. -- 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: Trying Glitch once more
on 2012-01-10 13:59 Jack Davis wrote PS: It's a Red-shouldered Hawk, but appreciate your elevating it to a Golden Eagle. ;) didn't see the caption at first, and haven't seen a golden in a few years; after realizing my mistake i found a comparative image (yours is nicer); while the differences are clear, the resemblance is fairly strong, i think: http://www.robertweselmann.com/goldeneagle_7827.html -- 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: 1st K-5 Glitch
talk about just in the nick of time - nice grab , Jack! ann On 1/10/2012 11:39, Jack Davis wrote: While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and then returned it. It came to life immediately and was all good for the rest of the day. Symbol in display indicated full charge. When I got home, I replaced the battery and recharged the one that had been in the camera. While I didn't time the recharge, it didn't seem to take that long. Not concerned at this point, but does anyone feel I should be? Thanks, Jack After thought: Taken just prior to glitch. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 -- 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 - Pano in Black and White
Silly punters... If you have a teacher or student in the family (or want to sign-up for the possibility of taking classes at your lowest-admissions-fee local community college)... : ) You/they can get the entire collection of their plug-ins for Lightroom and/or Photoshop for $149 (which, naturally, includes Silver Efex Pro). http://www.academicsuperstore.com/products/Nik+Software/Complete+Collection/1525473 Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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: Red-shouldered Hawk (re-released)
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012, at 01:16 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Generous remarks, Brian Thanks! K5, f/8, 1/5000s, AF-C, ISO 800, DA 55~300 Ah, the 55-300. I thought it might be. That lens certainly punches above it's weight. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ Jack - Original Message - From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:53 PM Subject: Re: 1st K-5 Glitch On Tue, Jan 10, 2012, at 08:39 AM, Jack Davis wrote: While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and then returned it. It came to life immediately and was all good for the rest of the day. Symbol in display indicated full charge. When I got home, I replaced the battery and recharged the one that had been in the camera. While I didn't time the recharge, it didn't seem to take that long. Not concerned at this point, but does anyone feel I should be? Thanks, Jack After thought: Taken just prior to glitch. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 No idea about the potential problems with the camera, but if that was the last photo the K-5 took it would be a superb way to go out. That's a wonderful shot. You should post that as a PESO because some people are going to miss it buried in this thread. Technical details? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - One of many happy users: http://www.fastmail.fm/docs/quotes.html -- 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 - Pano in Black and White
Since I'm still in grad school for another 6 months ... Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -Original Message- From: Darren Addy [mailto:pixelsmi...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 04:47 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White Silly punters... If you have a teacher or student in the family (or want to sign-up for the possibility of taking classes at your lowest-admissions-fee local community college)... : ) You/they can get the entire collection of their plug-ins for Lightroom and/or Photoshop for $149 (which, naturally, includes Silver Efex Pro). http://www.academicsuperstore.com/products/Nik+Software/Complete+Collection/1525473 Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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. -- 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: UNparallel Parking
On Jan 10, 2012, at 12:40, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14961453 I giggle every time I see those cars. :-) -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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: DS35/2.8 macro
On Jan 10, 2012, at 1:26 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I assume you mean DA 35/2.8 macro ltd? One of the best lenses I own; likely the sharpest. Regarded by many as one of the best lenses money can buy. I use it as a light-weight street-shooter as well as for plant macros, which is my main use. It's too short for bugs. I wish I also had the 100mm WR. I'm not really into photo-bling, but this lens is a joy to hold and use too. It has that same silky smooth focus ring that my old s-m-c 50/1.4 has. You just want to cuddle it. :-) Don't say that. This lens has been on my wishlist for a couple of years. I love my DA40 ltd, but it doesn't focus as close as I'd often like it to. How does it compare with the DFA50 macro? Maybe I could finance the 35 if I sold my 50. How is it in size compared to the DA40 or the FA50? My guess is about halfway between the two. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 4:00 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Anyone here using it? Opinions? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- -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 directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: 1st K-5 Glitch
Thanks, Ann. Just prior to this, I had been holding on a Bald Eagle awaiting its launch. Have had chances a perching Bald Eagles since last winter about this time, but yet to get one in anything but distant flight. Had he flown and the shutter frozen, I'd have needed sedation. Jack - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 1:45 PM Subject: Re: 1st K-5 Glitch talk about just in the nick of time - nice grab , Jack! ann On 1/10/2012 11:39, Jack Davis wrote: While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and then returned it. It came to life immediately and was all good for the rest of the day. Symbol in display indicated full charge. When I got home, I replaced the battery and recharged the one that had been in the camera. While I didn't time the recharge, it didn't seem to take that long. Not concerned at this point, but does anyone feel I should be? Thanks, Jack After thought: Taken just prior to glitch. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 -- 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. -- 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: Kodak and the 645D sensor
This subject line is fodder for great fantasies around which to spin rumors: Ricoh is in negotiations to buy Kodak, or their sensor business, so that they can get the 645D sensors at cost. This will enable them to drop the price of the 645D to $7,000. Meanwhile, they are working on developing the E-mount, a large diameter mount big enough for medium format, but with mirrorless registration distances. The first camera to come out will be the 645E, which will initially have two adapter modules, one for 645 mount lenses, and one for K mount. The adapter will have an integral SDM style motor that will drive a focusing screw. They are working on licensing agreements with a third party to develop adapters for other medium format and 35mm based SLR mounts, including pentax 6x7. Their hasselblad adapter will allow use of either the lenses internal shutter, or the camera's focal plane. The second body, in early stages of development, will be the 362E, a mirrorless 36x24mm sensor. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: Trying Glitch once more
I agree Steve, the resemblance is strong. Jack - Original Message - From: steve harley p...@paper-ape.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 1:39 PM Subject: Re: Trying Glitch once more on 2012-01-10 13:59 Jack Davis wrote PS: It's a Red-shouldered Hawk, but appreciate your elevating it to a Golden Eagle. ;) didn't see the caption at first, and haven't seen a golden in a few years; after realizing my mistake i found a comparative image (yours is nicer); while the differences are clear, the resemblance is fairly strong, i think: http://www.robertweselmann.com/goldeneagle_7827.html -- 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. -- 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 - Pano in Black and White
I don't see results like this often unless it's done with NIK. Are sure it's not worth $200.00??. If you want me to twist your arm consider it twisted. That will be $200 please. Oh it does help I suppose to start with a wonderful original like this one. Message: 9 Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:48:16 +1100 From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Pano in Black and White Message-ID: 1326228496.3249.140661021753...@webmail.messagingengine.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii 'morning all I decided to download Nik Silver Efex Pro and give it a whirl. I've been playing around with a BW conversion of this pano for a few days but 10 minutes with Nik produced a version that was much better than any I had been able to achieve, http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2081a_2086a-PESO.html (you can see a bigger version by clicking the link under the image) The pano comprises six images merged with Hugin. The colour version was processed in CS3 before letting Silver Efex loose on it. Silver Efex Pro is certainly a powerful bit of software and I haven't scratched the surface of it's features yet, but at $200 there's no way I'll be buying it after the 15 day trial is over. Comments, as always, much appreciated. -- 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: Kodak and the 645D sensor
Don't forget that the 645E will be pocketable. Because, apparently, that is what sells cameras; if you can jam them into a pocket. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 5:17 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: This subject line is fodder for great fantasies around which to spin rumors: Ricoh is in negotiations to buy Kodak, or their sensor business, so that they can get the 645D sensors at cost. This will enable them to drop the price of the 645D to $7,000. Meanwhile, they are working on developing the E-mount, a large diameter mount big enough for medium format, but with mirrorless registration distances. The first camera to come out will be the 645E, which will initially have two adapter modules, one for 645 mount lenses, and one for K mount. The adapter will have an integral SDM style motor that will drive a focusing screw. They are working on licensing agreements with a third party to develop adapters for other medium format and 35mm based SLR mounts, including pentax 6x7. Their hasselblad adapter will allow use of either the lenses internal shutter, or the camera's focal plane. The second body, in early stages of development, will be the 362E, a mirrorless 36x24mm sensor. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- 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: DS35/2.8 macro
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 5:08 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Jan 10, 2012, at 1:26 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I assume you mean DA 35/2.8 macro ltd? One of the best lenses I own; likely the sharpest. Regarded by many as one of the best lenses money can buy. I use it as a light-weight street-shooter as well as for plant macros, which is my main use. It's too short for bugs. I wish I also had the 100mm WR. I'm not really into photo-bling, but this lens is a joy to hold and use too. It has that same silky smooth focus ring that my old s-m-c 50/1.4 has. You just want to cuddle it. :-) Don't say that. This lens has been on my wishlist for a couple of years. I love my DA40 ltd, but it doesn't focus as close as I'd often like it to. How does it compare with the DFA50 macro? Maybe I could finance the 35 if I sold my 50. How is it in size compared to the DA40 or the FA50? My guess is about halfway between the two. Using my super-accurate IKEA paper ruler, I get 1-7/8 from camera mount plane to lens-cap. I don't have either of the lenses you mention to compare. You'll need to ask the optics experts re the DFA50. J.C.? The focusing is crazy close. When I used a UV filter on it I could focus on an object actually touching the filter. And there was still a little inward adjustment left. :-) -- -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 directly above and follow the directions.
blurbage
My books arrived this afternoon. In my biased opinion, they don't suck. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: 1st K-5 Glitch(Larry)
Did it go the Arizona, Larry? Jack - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:45 AM Subject: Re: 1st K-5 Glitch On Jan 10, 2012, at 8:42 AM, Jack Davis wrote: - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 8:39 AM Subject: 1st K-5 Glitch While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and then returned it. It came to life immediately and was all good for the rest of the day. Symbol in display indicated full charge. When I got home, I replaced the battery and recharged the one that had been in the camera. While I didn't time the recharge, it didn't seem to take that long. Not concerned at this point, but does anyone feel I should be? That's how it started with mine. It could be a power supply board problem. Thanks, Jack After thought: Taken just prior to glitch. http://www.photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 Then again maybe the camera was just stunned by the awesomeness of that last photo. -- 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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. -- 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: blurbage
Glad they are suckless. Good luck with them! Jack - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 2:25 PM Subject: blurbage My books arrived this afternoon. In my biased opinion, they don't suck. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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. -- 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 - Pano in Black and White
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012, at 10:29 PM, Toine wrote: Very very nice! Sell one image for $200 and buy the s/w Toine Thanks, Toine. It did occur to me that anyone selling prints could easily justify the cost. At this stage I'm not, but maybe. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ On 10 January 2012 21:48, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: 'morning all I decided to download Nik Silver Efex Pro and give it a whirl. I've been playing around with a BW conversion of this pano for a few days but 10 minutes with Nik produced a version that was much better than any I had been able to achieve, http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2081a_2086a-PESO.html (you can see a bigger version by clicking the link under the image) The pano comprises six images merged with Hugin. The colour version was processed in CS3 before letting Silver Efex loose on it. Silver Efex Pro is certainly a powerful bit of software and I haven't scratched the surface of it's features yet, but at $200 there's no way I'll be buying it after the 15 day trial is over. Comments, as always, much appreciated. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Choose from over 50 domains or use your own -- 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 - Pano in Black and White
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012, at 03:47 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Silly punters... If you have a teacher or student in the family (or want to sign-up for the possibility of taking classes at your lowest-admissions-fee local community college)... : ) You/they can get the entire collection of their plug-ins for Lightroom and/or Photoshop for $149 (which, naturally, includes Silver Efex Pro). http://www.academicsuperstore.com/products/Nik+Software/Complete+Collection/1525473 They don't seem to accept international orders but there may be others that do - and since by son is still completing an engineering degree. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Choose from over 50 domains or use your own -- 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 - Pano in Black and White
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012, at 04:22 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: I don't see results like this often unless it's done with NIK. Are sure it's not worth $200.00??. As I mentioned to Toine, it probably is if you're selling prints. At this stage, though, my financial priorities are elsewhere, assuming Pentax comes up with something new soon. If you want me to twist your arm consider it twisted. That will be $200 please. Oh it does help I suppose to start with a wonderful original like this one. Thanks for the kind comment and thanks to everyone who looked and/or commented. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:48:16 +1100 From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Pano in Black and White Message-ID: 1326228496.3249.140661021753...@webmail.messagingengine.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii 'morning all I decided to download Nik Silver Efex Pro and give it a whirl. I've been playing around with a BW conversion of this pano for a few days but 10 minutes with Nik produced a version that was much better than any I had been able to achieve, http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP2081a_2086a-PESO.html (you can see a bigger version by clicking the link under the image) The pano comprises six images merged with Hugin. The colour version was processed in CS3 before letting Silver Efex loose on it. Silver Efex Pro is certainly a powerful bit of software and I haven't scratched the surface of it's features yet, but at $200 there's no way I'll be buying it after the 15 day trial is over. Comments, as always, much appreciated. -- 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. -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - IMAP accessible web-mail -- 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: UNparallel Parking
LOL. Epic parking. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 4:57 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Jan 10, 2012, at 12:40, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14961453 I giggle every time I see those cars. :-) -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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. -- Steve Desjardins -- 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: Kodak and the 645D sensor
On Jan 10, 2012, at 2:23 PM, David Parsons wrote: Don't forget that the 645E will be pocketable. Because, apparently, that is what sells cameras; if you can jam them into a pocket. Only with big pockets, and the E-mount wide angle pancake lens. With the pancake lens, it'll be about the size of a paper back book with a DA40 stuck on the front, though that would not include the sun shade for the lens. What will help is that rather than having it's own display on the back, it will have special USB connections to IOS and Android phones and tablets. Tim, of course, can't say anything about this because he's under NDA, as they had to put special hooks into the Android OS to support some of the features. As a side benefit, it will have tremendous tethering functionality, and simple control functionality will be available via the smart phone over bluetooth. By doing so, they'll be able to reduce the cost of the unit, improve weather sealing, and provide a much better menu interface, because it'll use the touch screen features of the external devices. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 5:17 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: This subject line is fodder for great fantasies around which to spin rumors: Ricoh is in negotiations to buy Kodak, or their sensor business, so that they can get the 645D sensors at cost. This will enable them to drop the price of the 645D to $7,000. Meanwhile, they are working on developing the E-mount, a large diameter mount big enough for medium format, but with mirrorless registration distances. The first camera to come out will be the 645E, which will initially have two adapter modules, one for 645 mount lenses, and one for K mount. The adapter will have an integral SDM style motor that will drive a focusing screw. They are working on licensing agreements with a third party to develop adapters for other medium format and 35mm based SLR mounts, including pentax 6x7. Their hasselblad adapter will allow use of either the lenses internal shutter, or the camera's focal plane. The second body, in early stages of development, will be the 362E, a mirrorless 36x24mm sensor. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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.
Fake IR portrait
When I converted a few photos from Saturday to BW, my first reaction was that they looked a lot like they were shot in IR and converted to IR: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6665740329/in/set-72157628790152079 Then I realized that Marcus was lit by very red light, which is pretty close to IR. One aspect of shooting IR is that it often hides skin blemishes. I wonder if I could just put some red gels on studio lights, do portraits with that lighting, convert to BW and hide zits and other blemishes that are a bit redder than the surrounding skin. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: Fake IR portrait
The old 19th c. images had no blue sensitivity, so they had a very similar appearance. Removing blue would give a similar result as adding red. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -Original Message- From: Larry Colen [mailto:l...@red4est.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 06:06 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: Fake IR portrait When I converted a few photos from Saturday to BW, my first reaction was that they looked a lot like they were shot in IR and converted to IR: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6665740329/in/set-72157628790152079 Then I realized that Marcus was lit by very red light, which is pretty close to IR. One aspect of shooting IR is that it often hides skin blemishes. I wonder if I could just put some red gels on studio lights, do portraits with that lighting, convert to BW and hide zits and other blemishes that are a bit redder than the surrounding skin. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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. -- 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: DS35/2.8 macro
On Jan 10, 2012, at 2:08 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jan 10, 2012, at 1:26 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I assume you mean DA 35/2.8 macro ltd? One of the best lenses I own; likely the sharpest. Regarded by many as one of the best lenses money can buy. I use it as a light-weight street-shooter as well as for plant macros, which is my main use. It's too short for bugs. I wish I also had the 100mm WR. I'm not really into photo-bling, but this lens is a joy to hold and use too. It has that same silky smooth focus ring that my old s-m-c 50/1.4 has. You just want to cuddle it. :-) Don't say that. This lens has been on my wishlist for a couple of years. I love my DA40 ltd, but it doesn't focus as close as I'd often like it to. How does it compare with the DFA50 macro? Maybe I could finance the 35 if I sold my 50. I did some quick completed listings searches on ebay and it seems that both the 50 and the 35 go for $350-400 used. Is there anyone on this list that is looking for a DFA 50 macro? It's really a sweet lens, but I've got a bazillion 50mm lenses so I rarely use it, and the 35 would be a much better length for me. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: DS35/2.8 macro
On Jan 10, 2012, at 1:26 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I assume you mean DA 35/2.8 macro ltd? duh. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- 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.
Paw 2
From Sundays drive around whilst checking school buses at one of our satellite yards. Ice cold: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14962836 K-5 D FA 50-200 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: blurbage
Jack, I know it's a subtle difference, but he said they don't suck. He didn't say they were totally devoid of suck. Suck has many subtle variations. Cory Not sending erectile dysfunction mail today. On 1/10/2012 5:32 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Glad they are suckless. Good luck with them! Jack - Original Message - From: Larry Colenl...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 2:25 PM Subject: blurbage My books arrived this afternoon. In my biased opinion, they don't suck. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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.
