Re: I was just thinking
On 13 Dec 2013, at 05:31, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 12/12/2013 11:16 PM, David Mann wrote: On Dec 13, 2013, at 6:59 am, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah. I stick around to piss off Bob W. Better than pissing on him, I suppose. Depending on your point of view :) Depending on his point of view, maybe, maybe not. WW wee-wee on BW? Not even if I was on fire. B -- 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: I was just thinking
On 13 Dec 2013, at 02:07, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com: On 12/12/2013 5:26 PM, Bob W wrote: On 12 Dec 2013, at 17:59, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 12/12/2013 10:33 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: Evangelise for the sake of increasing the PDML's value as a market place?!? There is that. Pentax Forums is a much better marketplace if that is your interest. Well, we stick around for different kicks, I suppose. Yeah. I stick around to piss off Bob W. You're running in second place to Jostein at the moment... B Yes well, Jostein actually has talent, doesn't he? Talent be buggered. He's just got a good camera... I thought he had a Pentax. B -- 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 - Believe
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso21.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Heads-up Ricoh
On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 4:41 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Ah, the good old days of marketing ... http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 That is a lot better than any advertising material I've seen the entire year. -- 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: Heads-up Ricoh
On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 10:38 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 12/12/2013 8:41 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Ah, the good old days of marketing ... http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 Someplace around here, I have a presentation box of Sam Haskins posters from the late 1960s. Nice! Let me know if you're ever going to ebay those. Haskins is one of my biggest sources of inspiration right now. I just love his work. -- -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: Heads-up Ricoh
On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 5:02 AM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 4:41 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Ah, the good old days of marketing ... http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 That is a lot better than any advertising material I've seen the entire year. Precisely. -- -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: PESO - Believe
Hmmm. What's the story here? It looks like she decked the old guy. : ) -p Sent from my iPad On Dec 13, 2013, at 2:51 AM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso21.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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: Download Pictures (URL)
John, can you use, say Chrome, and configure the browser ident string to that of an IE version? I have successfully accessed some stupid sites that way. They just want to believe you have IE. Of course some are completely dependent on legacy IE brokenness to function. On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 11:11 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: Don't know about a certain age, but I still have to access one government website that won't allow me to use anything else. On 12/12/2013 4:58 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Darren: Then, does one need it at a certain age again? Wed Dec 11 11:01:26 EST 2013 Darren Addy wrote: Use of Internet Explorer is like diapers: Everyone outgrows 'em, eventually. MARK! .. -- 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. -- -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: Vintage Car
I know I'm no great shakes as a photographer, but I do try to pay attention. Whenever someone uses a word I don't know, I look it up. On 12/12/2013 11:34 PM, Alan C wrote: John, I am impressed! Yes, Bakkie is the South African word for a small truck/pick up/ute. I still drive my 1993 Isuzu KB260. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/11347942656/lightbox/ Alan C -Original Message- From: John Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 6:09 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Vintage Car Alan C called it a backkie I had to look it up. That's why I put the word in quotes. It's not a term in common use here in the U.S. I don't think. And I think I misspelled it. Should be Bakkie, no 'c'. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/bakkie (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) South African a small truck with an open body and low sides [from Afrikaans bak container] On 12/12/2013 3:17 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: Message: 2 Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:48:51 -0500 From: John johnsess...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Vintage Car Message-ID: 52a8cfb3.7090...@yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed The backkie looks like it might once have been used as a fire truck. John I am not familiar with the term backkie I forgot it was a truck and called it Vintage Car. It might well have been used as a fire vehicle. -Original Message- From: Don Guthrie Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 11:11 PM To:pdml@pdml.net Subject: Vintage Car Cleaning sorting don't think I posted this one anywhere so to remedy that here it is. CC as always. http://donspix.smugmug.com/Cars/Vintage-Cars-1 or http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157638556590773/ -- 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: Heads-up Ricoh
On 12/12/2013 11:36 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 11:29:21PM -0500, John wrote: On 12/12/2013 10:43 PM, Peter Loveday wrote: http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 Damn, look at that grain! Pentax must've really used some terrible sensors back in the '60s. - Peter You could easily switch to one that suited your taste better. But they were only single use. At one point I was wondering what it would take to use film as archival storage of digital photo data. What sort of data density could you get on something like microfilm? It would certainly last longer than DVDs or spinny drives. For long term post-apocalyptic data storage density, I don't think you can beat microfiche. Just tuck 'em inside a couple of nested zip-lock storage bags. Double the bags over and seal the closures with duct tape it will probably survive the heat death of the universe. -- 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 - Believe
Back story? On 12/13/2013 3:51 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso21.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Download Pictures (URL)
It may be physically possible, but I think I've mentioned before I don't use Chrome because I'm already over-saturated with Google's intrusiveness into my life. I'm happy using Firefox Thunderbird. And for that one website IE does what I have to do with it. Since it's not broke, there's no need to fix it. On 12/13/2013 8:25 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: John, can you use, say Chrome, and configure the browser ident string to that of an IE version? I have successfully accessed some stupid sites that way. They just want to believe you have IE. Of course some are completely dependent on legacy IE brokenness to function. On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 11:11 PM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: Don't know about a certain age, but I still have to access one government website that won't allow me to use anything else. On 12/12/2013 4:58 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Darren: Then, does one need it at a certain age again? Wed Dec 11 11:01:26 EST 2013 Darren Addy wrote: Use of Internet Explorer is like diapers: Everyone outgrows 'em, eventually. MARK! .. -- 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.
Today's Pentax Deal
A K-3 with a free battery grip and sling bag. Don't know what the sling bag is but the battery grip is a nice plus. The total price is $1299. http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/12days12deals?utm_source=Newsletterutm_medium=Email5utm_content=View+Dealutm_campaign=Holiday+Campaign Paul -- 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 - Believe
Getting a good picture of the tree on his iphone? On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 8:45 AM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: Back story? On 12/13/2013 3:51 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso21.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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: Decent telephoto for not an arm and a leg
On Dec 11, 2013, at 00:02 , Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Dec 10, 2013, at 23:47 , Doug Franklin do...@nutdriver.org wrote: I don't recall who started this thread, but if you're not set on AF, or maybe even AE, I have a K 400/5.6 with case and a Tokina SD 400/5.6 in PK-A. 'twas me... I've got a $110 Pentax-F 70-210 heading my way from KEH right now. Hopefully it will suit my needs So far the F 70-210 looks solid, feels good. I can't wait to put it through its paces! Fingers crossed... Many online reviews complain about the weight. I think it just feels well built. -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: Decent telephoto for not an arm and a leg
Zos Xavius wrote: Lots of vintage lenses overexpose. I have a few lenses that constantly are compensated with -1 EV. As long as its consistent its not that big of a deal. My A35-105 seems to overexpose in bright light, but as soon as I get to dim light it seems to start exposing normally. Go figure. I've found the same thing, even with older Pentax lenses. I would hypothesize that manufacturing tolerances improved over the years and it's now economically feasible to make aperture mechanisms with an accuracy that would have been prohibitively expensive 20-30 years ago. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.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.
Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend
If you're interested in photographing a few hundred drunken and debauched Santas, Santacon is in San Francisco this weekend: http://santacon.info/San_Francisco-CA/ Santa Cruz tonight. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- 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: Heads-up Ricoh
For long term post-apocalyptic data storage density, I don't think you can beat microfiche. Just tuck 'em inside a couple of nested zip-lock storage bags. Double the bags over and seal the closures with duct tape it will probably survive the heat death of the universe. Then it must be accompanied by two additional bags containing the following #1 a cockroach #2 a Twinkie -- 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: Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend
It's also on in New York on an even larger scale. It's become a problem there, and the police are concerned. On Dec 13, 2013, at 12:30 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: If you're interested in photographing a few hundred drunken and debauched Santas, Santacon is in San Francisco this weekend: http://santacon.info/San_Francisco-CA/ Santa Cruz tonight. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- 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: Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend
On 13/12/2013 12:29 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: It's also on in New York on an even larger scale. It's become a problem there, and the police are concerned. What are the police in New York not concerned about? bill -- 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: Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend
Given the style of Santa's helper I am surprised that it's not in Vegas. -- 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: Today's Pentax Deal
BH has a similar package on offer. K-3 body + Ruggard Commando 36 DSLR Shoulder Bag (in lieu of the Pentax logo sling bag) + DA50/1.8 in lieu of the grip. $1296. I am very tempted to get a 2nd K-3 and, but am not convinced that I want the grip - I already have one for my first K-3. And I am not interested in the DA50/1.8. So, if anyone wants to get a deal on either the grip or the lens, I'll buy one of these packages and pass along the grip/lens at a 15% discount... The Pentax deal won't last for many more hours, so contact me promptly off list if you are interested. stan On Dec 13, 2013, at 10:26 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: A K-3 with a free battery grip and sling bag. Don't know what the sling bag is but the battery grip is a nice plus. The total price is $1299. http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/12days12deals?utm_source=Newsletterutm_medium=Email5utm_content=View+Dealutm_campaign=Holiday+Campaign Paul -- 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: Today's Pentax Deal
I am very tempted to get a 2nd K-3 and, but am not convinced that I want the grip - I already have one for my first K-3. And I am not interested in the DA50/1.8. Two weeks ago I shot a party with the K5. Had I only used the internal battery and swapped as needed I would have had to swap at least once. Maybe twice for a sense of security. But I got one of the cheap Chinese grips with 2 batteries for just over $50. It was nice to have the extra battery power. Yes, I used the vertical release as well. But DSLRs are frustrating just a bit since the finder is not in the middle of the body. The camera has to be held higher (arm position) than a film SLR for vertical shooting. Just an inch or so. But still awkward. At least to me. My only complaint with a grip is if I would need to change both batteries then the grip would have to come off. Not convenient. Too slow for an active environment. I'd like a solution which is a full solution. -- 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: Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend
On Dec 13, 2013, at 13:08 , CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Given the style of Santa's helper I am surprised that it's not in Vegas. I was in Vegas last December and saw Santa with his helpers. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2012/vegas/content/IMG_2356_large.html -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: Heads-up Ricoh
On 13 Dec 2013, at 14:43, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: On 12/12/2013 11:36 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 11:29:21PM -0500, John wrote: On 12/12/2013 10:43 PM, Peter Loveday wrote: http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 Damn, look at that grain! Pentax must've really used some terrible sensors back in the '60s. - Peter You could easily switch to one that suited your taste better. But they were only single use. At one point I was wondering what it would take to use film as archival storage of digital photo data. What sort of data density could you get on something like microfilm? It would certainly last longer than DVDs or spinny drives. For long term post-apocalyptic data storage density, I don't think you can beat microfiche. I've had all mine encoded on cockroaches' wings. B -- 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.
Oodles of stuff...
I've got my eye on a nice lens and need to raise $500 fast. I've got all manner of odd stuff on the block and no reasonable offer will be refused. Pentax film bodies of all kinds that I will let go below value. P-Z1 body LX with FA1 finder and lugs MX bodies Super Program bodies ME Super Bodies (including a MINT set with ALL boxes, winder, M50 f1.7 and AF200S flash) Spotmatic bodies (including a gorgeous black one with the original 8 element (non-yellowing, Planar design) 50mm f1.4) Canon TX bodies One nice Canon AE-1 body Black Olympus OM-2S Program with 50mm f1.8 Zuiko and Vivitar Series 1 28-135mm f2.8-3.8 Macro 1:2.5x Minolta SRT-303 with Rokkor 58mm f1.4 Rangefinders: Yashica Electro 35 4x5 Busch Pressman with Schneider-Kreuznach Xenar 135mm f4.7 in a Syncro-Compur-P shutter - will include the book View Camera Technique, a 4x5 film holder and a partial box of BW 4x5 film. Gossen Luna Pro F meter in snap case with lanyard Pentax-A 135mm f2.8 Pentax-A 35-105mm (stack of primes) Tokina AT-X 50-250mm f4-4.5 (Hidden Gem) PK mount Multiple A50s and M50s f1.4 and f1.7 Jobo developing tanks including The Big Kahuna a 3063 Expert Tank that can do up to 20x24 paper (or 4 8x10s at a time) used for large format printing or large format negative developing. If you are looking for a specific one , ask. Minolta Maxxum 24mm AF (fits Sony Alpha) Mamiya C33 kit (4 lenses: 65mm, 80mm, 135mm, 180mm) Paypal only. If you want to pay by CC or Debit Card, I can send you a Paypal invoice and you can pay that way as guest. You are gonna get some deals, but when I hit my $500 the selling STOPS. Can take pics on request. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- I don't have a problem with idiots. I have a problem with the fact that they have an internet 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.
Re: Today's Pentax Deal
I like the cheap Chinese grip for the K-5, so when Paul S. got one, I ordered a Pentax model for my K-3. That was 11/11/13 and BH still hasn't filled the order. Now the combined deal with Ricoh for the price I paid for the K-3 alone. :-( It should move anybody on the fence to get the camera. You won't be disappointed. But I'm still waiting... Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 1:22 PM, CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: I am very tempted to get a 2nd K-3 and, but am not convinced that I want the grip - I already have one for my first K-3. And I am not interested in the DA50/1.8. Two weeks ago I shot a party with the K5. Had I only used the internal battery and swapped as needed I would have had to swap at least once. Maybe twice for a sense of security. But I got one of the cheap Chinese grips with 2 batteries for just over $50. It was nice to have the extra battery power. Yes, I used the vertical release as well. But DSLRs are frustrating just a bit since the finder is not in the middle of the body. The camera has to be held higher (arm position) than a film SLR for vertical shooting. Just an inch or so. But still awkward. At least to me. My only complaint with a grip is if I would need to change both batteries then the grip would have to come off. Not convenient. Too slow for an active environment. I'd like a solution which is a full solution. -- 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: Oodles of stuff...
Price on Busch? Price on A35-105? -- 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: Oodles of stuff...
A35-105mm reduced to $139 Busch 4x5 kit reduced to $199 Actual shipping extra. These are no-brainer prices and someone with more patience than I've got right now could make moola on both. :\ Darren On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 2:19 PM, CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Price on Busch? Price on A35-105? -- 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. -- I don't have a problem with idiots. I have a problem with the fact that they have an internet 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.
Re: Today's Pentax Deal
On Dec 13, 2013, at 13:22 , CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: I am very tempted to get a 2nd K-3 and, but am not convinced that I want the grip - I already have one for my first K-3. And I am not interested in the DA50/1.8. Two weeks ago I shot a party with the K5. Had I only used the internal battery and swapped as needed I would have had to swap at least once. Maybe twice for a sense of security. Wow! When I shoot rock concerts, I shoot upwards of 1,000 images on the K5 (and earlier the K7) and the only time I've ever had to swap batteries mid-stream is if I've been foolish enough to start out with a not-already-fully-charged battery. Are you using the built-in flash, or something else that would chew up your battery quicker than usual? Or are you shooting 2K-3K of images? -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: Today's Pentax Deal
Wow! When I shoot rock concerts, I shoot upwards of 1,000 images on the K5 (and earlier the K7) and the only time I've ever had to swap batteries mid-stream is if I've been foolish enough to start out with a not-already-fully-charged battery. Are you using the built-in flash, or something else that would chew up your battery quicker than usual? Or are you shooting 2K-3K of images? -Charles I shot about 300 images using the on-camera flash, and at night so the output was high. Plus about 20 minutes of video. One battery would have drained easily. -- 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: Today's Pentax Deal
On Dec 13, 2013, at 14:39 , CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: I shot about 300 images using the on-camera flash, and at night so the output was high. That'll do it. Plus about 20 minutes of video. One battery would have drained easily. I agree. Time for an external flash.. so it can take all of the battery-draining (and do a better job of lighting as well). -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: Today's Pentax Deal
I agree, I shot 1929 images on a single Pentax fully charged battery in the grip on one K5 last night but that's using back button focus, no image post view, no flash and no video and minimal chimping. I gave up putting an additional battery in the body when using the grip as I've had too many battery related lockups. On 14 December 2013 07:29, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Dec 13, 2013, at 13:22 , CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: I am very tempted to get a 2nd K-3 and, but am not convinced that I want the grip - I already have one for my first K-3. And I am not interested in the DA50/1.8. Two weeks ago I shot a party with the K5. Had I only used the internal battery and swapped as needed I would have had to swap at least once. Maybe twice for a sense of security. Wow! When I shoot rock concerts, I shoot upwards of 1,000 images on the K5 (and earlier the K7) and the only time I've ever had to swap batteries mid-stream is if I've been foolish enough to start out with a not-already-fully-charged battery. Are you using the built-in flash, or something else that would chew up your battery quicker than usual? Or are you shooting 2K-3K of images? -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. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- 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.
FS - DA 50-200mm (original version, non-WR, non-L)
I have an original DA 50-200 that needs a new home. It's been all over the place with me and has minor scuffs on the barrel and hood to show for it. The glass is clean and everything works, though. I don't have it with me at the moment, but I can provide photos later this evening. I just wanted to get this posted while it's still Friday. :) For you fine folks, I'll go as low as $70 plus shipping (USPS or FedEx, your choice). Lens includes hood, rear cap and Tamron front cap. The original Pentax cap was damn near impossible to take off when the hood was on, so I switched it for a better one. I don't think I have it anymore, but I'll take a look around if you really want it. Thanks, John -- 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 - Believe
Well that tells a story but I don't know what the story is? Don't tell me just let it haunt me for 24 hours or so. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 00:51:36 -0800 From: Marco Alpertma...@alpert.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail ListPDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Believe Message-ID:bff3f21b-1e00-446a-a698-e6d6c6397...@alpert.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso21.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT My photographic year
Hi Team, It's been another tumultuous year for me personally, lots of things to contend with on the life front but all seems to be coming together slowly towards the end of the year. The good thing is that I have been earning money (often too many hours) but also finding time to get out and shoot my Pentax kit at least locally. I've been venturing into exciting new territories for me, some of which I may be able to share next year. I do have to review my kit over the next year, the K5's are working for me but not as well as I imagine a set of K3 bodies might in the similar circumstances. Unfortunately there have been no notable deals on K3's in Oz (excepting a silver kit) and I don't expect discounting as the local currency is continually weakening, that said it may be a better time to sell some of my excess gear though I'm not remotely excited by the notion of the sales process. Because of my current living situation I tend to pack a a fairly robust photo-kit, basically I'm prepared for anything but in doing so I'm lugging about an almost 10kg pack virtually everywhere I go. It is wearing on me and those about me, so in an effort to keep the peace and get sensible again I finally bit the bullet and bought a point and shoot that will suffice in the 50% of situations where I really don't need a honking great DSLR. So tonight I get to test out my most loathed on this list brand of camera in low light at the local carols by candle-light with my now seven year old son. I might even post a GESO :) Seasons greeting to all and I hope to be list-lurking less next year. Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- 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: Oodles of stuff...
On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 01:47:18PM -0600, Darren Addy wrote: I've got my eye on a nice lens and need to raise $500 fast. I've got all manner of odd stuff on the block and no reasonable offer will be refused. Minolta SRT-303 with Rokkor 58mm f1.4 I had never heard of the 303, it turns out that it was a 102, I wonder if they did that so that Sears or someone could sell it for a different list price. That is the camera that I wanted for years, it being like my SRT-101 but with a hot shoe and a split prism viewfinder. I finally got one, I think when I was in Singapore, got it fixed up, then shortly thereafter it was stolen. The 58/1.4 is the lens that I grew up with on my 101. Pentax-A 135mm f2.8 That's very tempting, they seem to go for about $150, but I ought to quit screwing around and just save up for a 50-135, and get the weather sealing. The 50-135 is the lens I needed on Wednesday, as was noted the wide end of the 80-200 was still too long and my 16-50 wasn't long enough to get the narrow field of view to block lens flare from the hair light. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- 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 My photographic year
Rob, Hope next year treats you better. Regards, Bob Lynn S. On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, It's been another tumultuous year for me personally, lots of things to contend with on the life front but all seems to be coming together slowly towards the end of the year. The good thing is that I have been earning money (often too many hours) but also finding time to get out and shoot my Pentax kit at least locally. I've been venturing into exciting new territories for me, some of which I may be able to share next year. I do have to review my kit over the next year, the K5's are working for me but not as well as I imagine a set of K3 bodies might in the similar circumstances. Unfortunately there have been no notable deals on K3's in Oz (excepting a silver kit) and I don't expect discounting as the local currency is continually weakening, that said it may be a better time to sell some of my excess gear though I'm not remotely excited by the notion of the sales process. Because of my current living situation I tend to pack a a fairly robust photo-kit, basically I'm prepared for anything but in doing so I'm lugging about an almost 10kg pack virtually everywhere I go. It is wearing on me and those about me, so in an effort to keep the peace and get sensible again I finally bit the bullet and bought a point and shoot that will suffice in the 50% of situations where I really don't need a honking great DSLR. So tonight I get to test out my most loathed on this list brand of camera in low light at the local carols by candle-light with my now seven year old son. I might even post a GESO :) Seasons greeting to all and I hope to be list-lurking less next year. Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- 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: Inexpensive large monitors for pixel peepers
on 2013-12-12 14:25 Igor Roshchin wrote The main caveat that they are mainly available from eBay (or, which very likely, I am not aware of other sources), and _shipped from South Korea_, which means if you get a lemon, it will cost you to return it. some of these are also listed on Amazon, just search for the the short version of the model name like xstar dp2710 (unavailable, but with review), qnix qx2710 (available) I've heard about a few people who bought such a monitor and are happy. http://goo.gl/GwPbk7 Amazon reviews are not enough to get a good sample; most people are happy with them but the stand is a POS and the VESA mount may not work at all; one person said they bought two — one had bad backlight bleed and the other did not -- 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: I was just thinking
I thought he had a Pentax. Mark! Yonnie On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 2:33 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 13 Dec 2013, at 02:07, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com: On 12/12/2013 5:26 PM, Bob W wrote: On 12 Dec 2013, at 17:59, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 12/12/2013 10:33 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: Evangelise for the sake of increasing the PDML's value as a market place?!? There is that. Pentax Forums is a much better marketplace if that is your interest. Well, we stick around for different kicks, I suppose. Yeah. I stick around to piss off Bob W. You're running in second place to Jostein at the moment... B Yes well, Jostein actually has talent, doesn't he? Talent be buggered. He's just got a good camera... I thought he had a Pentax. B -- 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: Today's Pentax Deal
I jumped on this deal today. Can't wait to welcome it into the Pentax barn and put it through its paces. Yonnie On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 3:17 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: I agree, I shot 1929 images on a single Pentax fully charged battery in the grip on one K5 last night but that's using back button focus, no image post view, no flash and no video and minimal chimping. I gave up putting an additional battery in the body when using the grip as I've had too many battery related lockups. On 14 December 2013 07:29, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Dec 13, 2013, at 13:22 , CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: I am very tempted to get a 2nd K-3 and, but am not convinced that I want the grip - I already have one for my first K-3. And I am not interested in the DA50/1.8. Two weeks ago I shot a party with the K5. Had I only used the internal battery and swapped as needed I would have had to swap at least once. Maybe twice for a sense of security. Wow! When I shoot rock concerts, I shoot upwards of 1,000 images on the K5 (and earlier the K7) and the only time I've ever had to swap batteries mid-stream is if I've been foolish enough to start out with a not-already-fully-charged battery. Are you using the built-in flash, or something else that would chew up your battery quicker than usual? Or are you shooting 2K-3K of images? -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. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- 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 My photographic year
On 14/12/13, Rob Studdert, discombobulated, unleashed: I finally bit the bullet and bought a point and shoot that will suffice in the 50% of situations where I really don't need a honking great DSLR. So tonight I get to test out my most loathed on this list brand of camera in low light at the local carols by candle-light with my now seven year old son. Bin it and get an X-20 ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- 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 My photographic year
On 14 Dec 2013, at 00:04, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 14/12/13, Rob Studdert, discombobulated, unleashed: I finally bit the bullet and bought a point and shoot that will suffice in the 50% of situations where I really don't need a honking great DSLR. So tonight I get to test out my most loathed on this list brand of camera in low light at the local carols by candle-light with my now seven year old son. Bin it and get an X-20 ;-) You can't just bin children, you have to go through the proper procedures and have it adopted. B -- 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.
My story with pro camera repair, so far
Last summer my K-5 died. I sent it to CRIS, they quoted me something close to what a used K-5 in better shape than mine would cost. I just ordered a new K-5 II, then discovered pro camera repair in San Diego. I had CRIS send the camera there, they quoted $200 to repair, then $150 to remove the IR filter. The camera worked great for a few weeks, then it died. I sent it back to PCR and eventually heard back that the main board had died, they would do the labor for free, but I'd have to pay for the new board. Considering the age of the camera, I doubt the repair killed the board. Months go by, they think it'll be fixed, but then it doesn't work, they try somethng else, it still doesn't work. Finally, they think it'll be done this week. It turns out that they think it'll need a $20 flex board, on order. After discussing things, they are sending me a check for $350, the cost of my original repair, and I'm leaving the camera there. If they manage to fix it, they'll contact me and I'll have the opportunity to buy the camera back from them. Outcome: I'm not happy, but I could be a lot less happy. For prompt response, you need to call them on the phone, they tend to be days or a week behnd in checing their email. I think that what happened is they got caught by an old worn out camera with lots of things going wrong with it. A repair shops nightmare. Had I not sent it to them, I'd have dead K-5 that wasn't worth repairing. Instead, I got several weeks of experimenting with a UV sensitive DSLR and they've got a K-5 that probably isn't worht repairing, but which they'll probably have thier tech work on in his spare time. The yelp reviews on them are mixed, either very low, or very high. People seem to either love them or hate them. They are a lot less expensive than the competition. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- 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 My photographic year
Hi Rob. The p and s sound like a good choice. I just use my phone but I 'm sure a real camera is better. Good to hear things are coming together. I had my share of tumultuous as well a while back. but hard work can right the ship. Paul via phone On Dec 13, 2013, at 5:12 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, It's been another tumultuous year for me personally, lots of things to contend with on the life front but all seems to be coming together slowly towards the end of the year. The good thing is that I have been earning money (often too many hours) but also finding time to get out and shoot my Pentax kit at least locally. I've been venturing into exciting new territories for me, some of which I may be able to share next year. I do have to review my kit over the next year, the K5's are working for me but not as well as I imagine a set of K3 bodies might in the similar circumstances. Unfortunately there have been no notable deals on K3's in Oz (excepting a silver kit) and I don't expect discounting as the local currency is continually weakening, that said it may be a better time to sell some of my excess gear though I'm not remotely excited by the notion of the sales process. Because of my current living situation I tend to pack a a fairly robust photo-kit, basically I'm prepared for anything but in doing so I'm lugging about an almost 10kg pack virtually everywhere I go. It is wearing on me and those about me, so in an effort to keep the peace and get sensible again I finally bit the bullet and bought a point and shoot that will suffice in the 50% of situations where I really don't need a honking great DSLR. So tonight I get to test out my most loathed on this list brand of camera in low light at the local carols by candle-light with my now seven year old son. I might even post a GESO :) Seasons greeting to all and I hope to be list-lurking less next year. Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- 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 My photographic year
On 12/13/2013 17:44, Bob Sullivan wrote: Rob, Hope next year treats you better. Regards, Bob Lynn S. ...and Ann S ;-) looking forward to PS grabs ann On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, It's been another tumultuous year for me personally, lots of things to contend with on the life front but all seems to be coming together slowly towards the end of the year. The good thing is that I have been earning money (often too many hours) but also finding time to get out and shoot my Pentax kit at least locally. I've been venturing into exciting new territories for me, some of which I may be able to share next year. I do have to review my kit over the next year, the K5's are working for me but not as well as I imagine a set of K3 bodies might in the similar circumstances. Unfortunately there have been no notable deals on K3's in Oz (excepting a silver kit) and I don't expect discounting as the local currency is continually weakening, that said it may be a better time to sell some of my excess gear though I'm not remotely excited by the notion of the sales process. Because of my current living situation I tend to pack a a fairly robust photo-kit, basically I'm prepared for anything but in doing so I'm lugging about an almost 10kg pack virtually everywhere I go. It is wearing on me and those about me, so in an effort to keep the peace and get sensible again I finally bit the bullet and bought a point and shoot that will suffice in the 50% of situations where I really don't need a honking great DSLR. So tonight I get to test out my most loathed on this list brand of camera in low light at the local carols by candle-light with my now seven year old son. I might even post a GESO :) Seasons greeting to all and I hope to be list-lurking less next year. Cheers, -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- 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 My photographic year
On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 08:37:43PM -0500, Ann Sanfedele wrote: On 12/13/2013 17:44, Bob Sullivan wrote: Rob, Hope next year treats you better. Regards, Bob Lynn S. ...and Ann S ;-) looking forward to PS grabs If you ever grab my PS, please do so gently. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- 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 story with pro camera repair, so far
Larry, Just out of curiosity, how many exposures did your old, worn-out K-5 have on it? Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 7:43 PM Subject: My story with pro camera repair, so far Last summer my K-5 died. I sent it to CRIS, they quoted me something close to what a used K-5 in better shape than mine would cost. I just ordered a new K-5 II, then discovered pro camera repair in San Diego. I had CRIS send the camera there, they quoted $200 to repair, then $150 to remove the IR filter. The camera worked great for a few weeks, then it died. I sent it back to PCR and eventually heard back that the main board had died, they would do the labor for free, but I'd have to pay for the new board. Considering the age of the camera, I doubt the repair killed the board. Months go by, they think it'll be fixed, but then it doesn't work, they try somethng else, it still doesn't work. Finally, they think it'll be done this week. It turns out that they think it'll need a $20 flex board, on order. After discussing things, they are sending me a check for $350, the cost of my original repair, and I'm leaving the camera there. If they manage to fix it, they'll contact me and I'll have the opportunity to buy the camera back from them. Outcome: I'm not happy, but I could be a lot less happy. For prompt response, you need to call them on the phone, they tend to be days or a week behnd in checing their email. I think that what happened is they got caught by an old worn out camera with lots of things going wrong with it. A repair shops nightmare. Had I not sent it to them, I'd have dead K-5 that wasn't worth repairing. Instead, I got several weeks of experimenting with a UV sensitive DSLR and they've got a K-5 that probably isn't worht repairing, but which they'll probably have thier tech work on in his spare time. The yelp reviews on them are mixed, either very low, or very high. People seem to either love them or hate them. They are a lot less expensive than the competition. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- 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.
PESO - House and Shadows
Another from Briarcliff, NY: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17624477 (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments? Rick -- 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 - Church and Shadow, for Jostein
Minus one pumpkin: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17625804size=lg The original: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17624476size=lg I think it's an improvement. Rick -- 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 - Church and Shadow, for Jostein
On 12/13/2013 22:53, Rick Womer wrote: Minus one pumpkin: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17625804size=lg The original: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17624476size=lg I think it's an improvement. Rick me too - didn't see the original until this post ann -- 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 - House and Shadows
That's a near miss for me - not sure why angle of windows? - Bw would be better I think, but it is an odd crop - I want you to back up to see a bit more ann On 12/13/2013 22:45, Rick Womer wrote: Another from Briarcliff, NY: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17624477 (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments? Rick -- 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 story with pro camera repair, so far
I can check later but I think it was about 85,000. When they replaced the main board the on board counter got reset. Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Larry, Just out of curiosity, how many exposures did your old, worn-out K-5 have on it? Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 7:43 PM Subject: My story with pro camera repair, so far Last summer my K-5 died. I sent it to CRIS, they quoted me something close to what a used K-5 in better shape than mine would cost. I just ordered a new K-5 II, then discovered pro camera repair in San Diego. I had CRIS send the camera there, they quoted $200 to repair, then $150 to remove the IR filter. The camera worked great for a few weeks, then it died. I sent it back to PCR and eventually heard back that the main board had died, they would do the labor for free, but I'd have to pay for the new board. Considering the age of the camera, I doubt the repair killed the board. Months go by, they think it'll be fixed, but then it doesn't work, they try somethng else, it still doesn't work. Finally, they think it'll be done this week. It turns out that they think it'll need a $20 flex board, on order. After discussing things, they are sending me a check for $350, the cost of my original repair, and I'm leaving the camera there. If they manage to fix it, they'll contact me and I'll have the opportunity to buy the camera back from them. Outcome: I'm not happy, but I could be a lot less happy. For prompt response, you need to call them on the phone, they tend to be days or a week behnd in checing their email. I think that what happened is they got caught by an old worn out camera with lots of things going wrong with it. A repair shops nightmare. Had I not sent it to them, I'd have dead K-5 that wasn't worth repairing. Instead, I got several weeks of experimenting with a UV sensitive DSLR and they've got a K-5 that probably isn't worht repairing, but which they'll probably have thier tech work on in his spare time. The yelp reviews on them are mixed, either very low, or very high. People seem to either love them or hate them. They are a lot less expensive than the competition. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- 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.
Ensemble Espanol Dance Concert
Hi Everyone: Darrel I attended a wonderful Spanish dance holiday concert tonight. Photography was allowed—just no flash. We had upper center seats, and all the shots were taken from my seat. All lights and sounds on the camera were turned off, and I only clicked the shutter when the music was loud. Darrel said he never heard the shutter once. I started out shooting at 4000 ISO, some at 5000 ISO, then dropped down to 640 for some slow shutter speeds. I shot about 120 frames, but these 6 are the best of the bunch. All are deep crops. I shot with the FA 50 f1.4, but I mainly shot at f2.8. I picked the third frame for my picture of the week because she’s my favorite dancer. Would have been interesting to shoot with the K-3; would have loved the improved low-light auto focus capabilities. Ensemble Espanol is in residence at Northeastern Illinois University. My sister is an administrator for the dance company. http://www.caguila.com/espanolconcert2013/index.html Comments welcome. Cheers, Christine -- 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: Ensemble Espanol Dance Concert
Terrific set, Christine! I *really* like the last one. The monochromes all look like they could have been taken in the 1950s - really like the tones. On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 12:51 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Darrel I attended a wonderful Spanish dance holiday concert tonight. Photography was allowed—just no flash. We had upper center seats, and all the shots were taken from my seat. All lights and sounds on the camera were turned off, and I only clicked the shutter when the music was loud. Darrel said he never heard the shutter once. I started out shooting at 4000 ISO, some at 5000 ISO, then dropped down to 640 for some slow shutter speeds. I shot about 120 frames, but these 6 are the best of the bunch. All are deep crops. I shot with the FA 50 f1.4, but I mainly shot at f2.8. I picked the third frame for my picture of the week because she’s my favorite dancer. Would have been interesting to shoot with the K-3; would have loved the improved low-light auto focus capabilities. Ensemble Espanol is in residence at Northeastern Illinois University. My sister is an administrator for the dance company. http://www.caguila.com/espanolconcert2013/index.html Comments welcome. Cheers, Christine -- 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. -- I don't have a problem with idiots. I have a problem with the fact that they have an internet 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.
Re: Ensemble Espanol Dance Concert
Very good, especially the last one. B On 14 Dec 2013, at 06:51, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Darrel I attended a wonderful Spanish dance holiday concert tonight. Photography was allowed—just no flash. We had upper center seats, and all the shots were taken from my seat. All lights and sounds on the camera were turned off, and I only clicked the shutter when the music was loud. Darrel said he never heard the shutter once. I started out shooting at 4000 ISO, some at 5000 ISO, then dropped down to 640 for some slow shutter speeds. I shot about 120 frames, but these 6 are the best of the bunch. All are deep crops. I shot with the FA 50 f1.4, but I mainly shot at f2.8. I picked the third frame for my picture of the week because she’s my favorite dancer. Would have been interesting to shoot with the K-3; would have loved the improved low-light auto focus capabilities. Ensemble Espanol is in residence at Northeastern Illinois University. My sister is an administrator for the dance company. http://www.caguila.com/espanolconcert2013/index.html Comments welcome. -- 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: Ensemble Espanol Dance Concert
On 12/14/2013 12:51 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: Darrel I attended a wonderful Spanish dance holiday concert tonight. Photography was allowed—just no flash. We had upper center seats, and all the shots were taken from my seat. All lights and sounds on the camera were turned off, and I only clicked the shutter when the music was loud. Darrel said he never heard the shutter once. I started out shooting at 4000 ISO, some at 5000 ISO, then dropped down to 640 for some slow shutter speeds. I shot about 120 frames, but these 6 are the best of the bunch. All are deep crops. I shot with the FA 50 f1.4, but I mainly shot at f2.8. I picked the third frame for my picture of the week because she’s my favorite dancer. Would have been interesting to shoot with the K-3; would have loved the improved low-light auto focus capabilities. Ensemble Espanol is in residence at Northeastern Illinois University. My sister is an administrator for the dance company. http://www.caguila.com/espanolconcert2013/index.html Comments welcome. Cheers, Christine All great shots, but the first one has to be my favorite. The red is just so rich. I think I'd really enjoy shooting a performance like that. Nice work, Christine! -- Walt -- 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.
