Re: RE: Survey Time: K10D

2006-09-11 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 9/10/06, Powell Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Think I want one but the Ds will do just fine until at least the first price drop. I agree, Powell. I am happy with my DS, and I figure the initial price of the K10d will be probably $1200 CDN. I would probably get about $300-400 trade-in

Re: OT: Voigtländer Perkeo I

2006-09-11 Thread Brian Walters
Very nice, Jens. What lens does your Perkeo have? Vaskar or Skopar? I have a Perkeo I (Novar 75 mm) that I haven't had time to try out yet. I'm impressed by the size of the camera which is much the same size as 35 mm rangefinders of the same vintage. Your images might just be the stimulus

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Then it's worth a lot, just not as a trade in or for resale. But if it works well and helps make good photos - especially photos that sell, or even photos that please you, family, and friends - then it's worth a lot more than the book value. My old film cameras are worth more than what I can get

Re: PESO -- Moon 09-08-2006

2006-09-11 Thread Cotty
On 10/9/06, Ryan Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: Or past infinity, which most long lenses will do. This explains the things I saw when messing with my lenses converting them to EOS-fit. It must have been the next dimension... -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: Chihuly nights.

2006-09-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/9/06, Sandra Hermann, discombobulated, unleashed: Ok I should have asked this a few days ago but... Thurs night we went to see Chihuly nights at Mo. Botanical gardens. It was a lovely evening spent with my mother, daddy and my baby girl. The Blown glass was beautiful. My problem was

Re: OT: Voigtländer Perkeo I

2006-09-11 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Voigtländer Perkeo I: This camera is probably named after a Austrian dwarf - Perkeo, working at the emperors court. (The name really means Why not) It's small and clever. Test shots here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157594278877301/ Excellent shots, I mean for test of

Re: While we are on a GFM mode

2006-09-11 Thread Jostein Øksne
Don't let an ocean get the better of you, Dave. :-) Jostein On 9/11/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd love to go but it's a pretty spendy trip from here. Although if I were to go, it would be a good excuse to visit the family in Canada while up there. ;-) Dave At 03:17 AM

Re: PESO - Just Plain Norwegian

2006-09-11 Thread Jostein Øksne
LOL If anyone asks, don't explain that whistle thing... Jostein On 9/11/06, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! Kudos to both photographer and model! :-) Never mind Shel's nitpicking. It's grrr -eat. In whistling mode: Th(whistle)ank you. It s(whistle)eems both(whistle)

PESO - Time to Call it a Day

2006-09-11 Thread Eactivist
On my trip north to the Redwoods, I arrived at Trinidad Beach just as the sun set. It had been a fairly warm day with minimal fog, still I was surprised to see surfers there -- the water must have been COLD. I guess surfers are just universally nuts.

PESO - Tourist Shot

2006-09-11 Thread Eactivist
This just amused me. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/tourist.htm Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: 2006 International Photography Awards

2006-09-11 Thread mike wilson
From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/11 Mon AM 12:55:42 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: 2006 International Photography Awards At 02:32 AM 11/09/2006, mike wilson wrote: From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/10 Sun PM

Re: PESO - Redwood Fog

2006-09-11 Thread mike wilson
From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/11 Mon AM 03:46:57 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Redwood Fog You have a way with trees ;-) You can say that again. I'm looking for her to branch out. ;+) Good one, Ken! Take

Re: Dessert

2006-09-11 Thread David Mann
On Sep 10, 2006, at 7:32 PM, Cotty wrote: Hi, I'm just testing..as I can't seem to post to the list. Neither can I ... Have you killfiled yourself? Can't say I'm surprised... :) - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread mike wilson
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/11 Mon AM 06:18:33 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: A caution about aging technology Then it's worth a lot, just not as a trade in or for resale. But if it works well and helps make good photos - especially

Re: PESO Sprog

2006-09-11 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 9/2/2006 11:24:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Missed focus, needs a jolly good cropping (suggestions?) but, still http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/cat/3401/display/6558474 = Aw. I think it's fine the way it is (of course maybe you

Re: PESO - Time to Call it a Day

2006-09-11 Thread David Mann
On Sep 11, 2006, at 7:40 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/timeday.htm I like it. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Survey Time: K10D

2006-09-11 Thread David Mann
On Sep 11, 2006, at 5:05 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Who's not interested in the camera at all based on what's known about it at this time? Me, because I don't _know_ anything about it. I've largely been ignoring the K10D threads; I'll get my hopes up after I've seen the official info,

Re: Newbie

2006-09-11 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 9/9/2006 6:34:52 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/gallery.asp?memberID=151747 Apologies is this post hits the list twice...I sent it earlier but it doesn't appear to have worked. It seems the only way I can successfully

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread David Mann
On Sep 11, 2006, at 6:27 AM, Collin R Brendemuehl wrote: A consideration: We must remember that these DSLRs are now just computers and the longer we hang onto older technology the faster it loses value. The faster upgrade may be the cheaper way to go. In that case, my gear must be gaining

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread Toralf Lund
A consideration: We must remember that these DSLRs are now just computers and the longer we hang onto older technology the faster it loses value. The faster upgrade may be the cheaper way to go. I rather doubt that it will be cheaper in total. You may loose less each time you upgrade,

Re: Estimated File Size K10D

2006-09-11 Thread Thibouille
Well, it depends on your intended use. If you could send the said archive to someone else or you wanna access it or weird/obsolete/... systems then of course using a standard is very important. However if your use is more on a backup (with much importance on the size of it) and/or willing to

Re: PESO - Time to Call it a Day

2006-09-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nicely done. This is a case where the mid-frame horizon works quite well. Paul On Sep 11, 2006, at 3:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On my trip north to the Redwoods, I arrived at Trinidad Beach just as the sun set. It had been a fairly warm day with minimal fog, still I was surprised to

Re: While we are on a GFM mode

2006-09-11 Thread David Savage
The ocean wouldn't. But the 20+ hours flying time could. ;-) At any rate it's something to think about. Dave On 9/11/06, Jostein Øksne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't let an ocean get the better of you, Dave. :-) Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: US Football season opens today

2006-09-11 Thread David Savage
And more importantly it's AFL finals time here. :-) 'karn the Eagles. They went down to Sydney by 1 point. It's was an exciting game. But because they finished the regular season on top of the ladder they have another chance. Dave On 9/11/06, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Woo Hoo! The

Re: OT - Harrassment by Gnome

2006-09-11 Thread David Savage
LOL Dave On 9/11/06, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My John Holmes garden gnome also has a large glowing component which flashes in the dark. The local constabulary tend to avert their eyes when they proceed in a hambulatory manner past my residence. A policeman's lot is not a 'appy one. --

Re: PESO: Education Street

2006-09-11 Thread David Savage
Stunning as always Ralf. Cheers, Dave On 9/11/06, Ralf R. Radermacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rue de l'Enseignement (literally: education street), Ougrée, Belgium: http://www.photosight.ru/ownpage.php?authorid=104981 Your comments and suggestions are, as always, most welcome. Ralf --

Re: While we are on a GFM mode

2006-09-11 Thread D Brooks
GFM has no corners, just curves. You'll be fine :-) Dave Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 10/9/06, Bob Sullivan, discombobulated, unleashed: Best of luck Cotty. You'll WOW them with your technical expertise and mature attitude ;-) Thanks Bob. I have neither of those things so will

Re: Survey Time: K10D

2006-09-11 Thread Ted Beilby
I will probably plan on getting the K10D as soon as I can save enough money for it. Shake reduction, 10 mp, ccd cleaning, weather resistant, Shake reduction, weather sealing, Shake reduction main reasons I want it. I am now back on the list after a gap of a couple of years. I have made the

RE: PESO: Education Street

2006-09-11 Thread Tim Øsleby
Most of your shots makes me breathless, this one leaves me cold. It is well documented; with good tonality, a good 3d effect, and so on, but for me, it's just another one way street. Maybe it's because I only have three years of higher education ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)

RE: PESO - Time to Call it a Day

2006-09-11 Thread Tim Øsleby
Catching waves are for nut heads, and catching scenes is perfectly normal. A pleasant photo Marnie. The composition suits the atmosphere. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: OT: Up an aisle on the Upper Nile

2006-09-11 Thread Doug Franklin
Bob W wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/4748292.stm warning: strong language http://haloscan.com/tb/hhutton/115743571277031670 -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

More K10 'rumour'

2006-09-11 Thread Rob Brigham
Not long till the press release, but while we are waiting the following was offered on photozone: 22b ADC CCD 100,000 exposure shutter (guaranteed?) 1/4000 top shutter speed 1/180 flash sync speed Dust and moisture sealed Dynamic range twice as good as Sony A100 Plastic outside on a

Re: OT: Up an aisle on the Upper Nile

2006-09-11 Thread mike wilson
Nothing there. From: Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/11 Mon PM 12:37:43 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Up an aisle on the Upper Nile Bob W wrote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/4748292.stm warning: strong language

Re: PDML Digests from 9/11 Available

2006-09-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
This morning, at 8:36 AM, the time of the first strike on the World Trade Center,I attended a ceremony of rememberance at our local 9/11 memorial. Our county is one to one and a half hours west of New York by train (longer by car), and 39 county residents were killed in the Twin Towers. Almost

RE: More K10 'rumour'

2006-09-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
That is, essentially, the press release.. missing a few key elements though, and, quite possibly, with a few mistakes ;-)). Shel [Original Message] From: Rob Brigham Not long till the press release, but while we are waiting the following was offered on photozone: 22b ADC CCD 100,000

Re: More K10 'rumour'

2006-09-11 Thread David Savage
Obviously someone thought enough was enough. Dave ;-) On 9/11/06, Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not long till the press release, but while we are waiting the following was offered on photozone: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: More K10 'rumour'

2006-09-11 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Mon, 11 Sep 2006, Rob Brigham wrote: Not long till the press release, but while we are waiting the following was offered on photozone: Thanks Rob. A camera as exciting to me as the MZ-S was/is. So which one is Aaron's favourite feature? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: More K10 'rumour'

2006-09-11 Thread Thibouille
Mmm one mistake at least I'd say... Still can't find te meaning of that thing on the mode knob... Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread graywolf
I believe that is still the current model. Watch what happens when it is no longer current. Also it is a high end model which will aways seem to hold its value a bit better than the low end jobbies, a matter of scarcity if nothing else. But then again, anything that does what you need it to is

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread graywolf
Closeout prices are often less than the used price for the same item. A way to get something new, use it for awhile, then get your money back. Of course you will never have the latest stuff, will you? -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof ==

Supposed K10D Features

2006-09-11 Thread Douglas Newman
Dear All, It appears more of the supposed K10D press release has been posted on a Chinese-language forum. I am quoting from the forum - you can view the original post at (http://forum.ec-photo.com/viewtopic.php?p=125207). Note this is of course mere rumor at this point, we will have to wait a

Re: Chihuly nights.

2006-09-11 Thread graywolf
One can use a walking stick as a monopod. Just wrap the bottom of your hand around the top of the stick and grip the camera with the thumb and forefingers. Good for a couple of stops, and if they tell you you cannot bring your walking stick in with you, just demand a wheelchair grin. --

Re: Supposed K10D Features

2006-09-11 Thread Thibouille
I decided ^^ 2006/9/11, Douglas Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Dear All, It appears more of the supposed K10D press release has been posted on a Chinese-language forum. I am quoting from the forum - you can view the original post at (http://forum.ec-photo.com/viewtopic.php?p=125207). Note

Re: PESO - Tourist Shot

2006-09-11 Thread Charles Robinson
On Sep 11, 2006, at 2:47, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This just amused me. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/tourist.htm Wow, I just scanned an old slide that has that very tree in it - I took it back in 1979. That darned tree is still there... but minivans and digital cameras

So, what is it Aaron? - was: Supposed K10D Features

2006-09-11 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Douglas Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1. 22-bit ADC 2. D-BG2 Battery Grip 3. Compatibility with supersonic motor-driven lenses 4. Newly designed PRIME imaging engine: 5. Dust-proof, water-resistant construction 6. Powerful rechargeable batteries for extended shooting Still wondering

Re: PESO - Time to Call it a Day

2006-09-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Very nicely done, Marnie! The asymmetries balance beautifully, the colors are wonderful. Godfrey On Sep 11, 2006, at 12:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On my trip north to the Redwoods, I arrived at Trinidad Beach just as the sun set. It had been a fairly warm day with minimal fog,

PDML Mini-FAQ Link

2006-09-11 Thread gray_wolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com/pentax/pdml-faq.html -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Pentax sighting...of a sort

2006-09-11 Thread Stephen Moore
New York Times magazine crossword for Sunday 10 Sept: Clue: Canon competitor Ans: Pentax Hey, one takes what one can get. ;-) Regards, Stephen Moore -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO: Education Street

2006-09-11 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Most of your shots makes me breathless, this one leaves me cold. It is well documented; with good tonality, a good 3d effect, and so on, but for me, it's just another one way street. Come to think of it, you may well have a point, there. Maybe I really

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread mike wilson
Tom, if you type as slowly as you would need to for 1MHz, you are older than you look. Or you need a younger woman to feel. 8-) From: graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/09/11 Mon PM 01:32:21 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: A caution about aging technology

Re: PESO - Time to Call it a Day

2006-09-11 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Marnie - I haven't been reading the list for about a week, but glad I hopped back into read mode to catch this - A lovely shot - beautiful timing, placement, etc. Very evocative. I bet that short trip was wonderful for you ann --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On my trip north to the

Re: PESO - Tourist Shot

2006-09-11 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 9/11/2006 7:09:04 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This just amused me. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/tourist.htm Wow, I just scanned an old slide that has that very tree in it - I took it back in 1979. That darned tree is still there...

Re: PESO - Time to Call it a Day

2006-09-11 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, Paul. :-) Marnie aka Doe == Nicely done. This is a case where the mid-frame horizon works quite well. Paul On Sep 11, 2006, at 3:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On my trip north to the Redwoods, I arrived at Trinidad Beach just as the sun set. It had been a

Re: PESO - Time to Call it a Day

2006-09-11 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, ann. Yup, the Redwoods were fantastic and Trinidad was beautiful. Just happenstance I hit it at the right time of day and the sky was clear. But I saw a lot of inredibly beautiful stuff. I'll be throwing up a Redwood Gallery soon. I just wasn't sure I could do it all justice, so glad

Re: More K10 'rumour'

2006-09-11 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mmm one mistake at least I'd say... You mean it *will* take AAs in the battery grip? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005

Re: PESO - Time to Call it a Day

2006-09-11 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, Tim. :-) Marnie aka Doe = Catching waves are for nut heads, and catching scenes is perfectly normal. A pleasant photo Marnie. The composition suits the atmosphere. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: More K10 'rumour'

2006-09-11 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
On 11.09.2006, at 16:44 , Adam Maas wrote: I'm getting seriously tempted. I was leaning towards the D200 instead of the K10D, as I currently own more Nikon glass than Pentax, and have been building my system in that direction, But I could get the K10D and 14mm DA for the price of the

Re: PESO - Time to Call it a Day

2006-09-11 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, Godders. I am, of course, responsible for the colors. ;-) It was absolutely gorgeous. Marnie aka Doe Very nicely done, Marnie! The asymmetries balance beautifully, the colors are wonderful. Godfrey On Sep 11, 2006, at 12:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On my trip

Re: GESO: Costa Rica

2006-09-11 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 9/3/2006 6:29:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Guys and Gals, Here's a link to a gallery I composed from our recent trip to Costa Rica. You should be warned, however, that it is more of a trip report than a show of anything really gallery worthy. The

Re: GESO - Hot Air Balloon Festival

2006-09-11 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 9/9/2006 2:03:20 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At the end of August I attended the Lighter than Air Balloon Fair sponsored by the Iowa Western Community College. The Nebraska Balloon Club and several others put on a great show. I was there for about

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/9/06, graywolf, discombobulated, unleashed: I believe that is still the current model. Tom, the current model is now the EOS1D mark II n best, -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: PESO - Time to Call it a Day

2006-09-11 Thread Cotty
http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/timeday.htm Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) Well done Marnie, that's lovely. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread graywolf
oops, only off a mere 10^3! -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- mike wilson wrote: Tom, if you type as slowly as you would need to for 1MHz, you are older than you look. Or you need

Re: More K10 'rumour'

2006-09-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/9/06, Rob Brigham, discombobulated, unleashed: Not long till the press release, Like, right now ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO: dogs

2006-09-11 Thread Eactivist
Here's a gallery of some street pictures with dogs in them. You guys have probaby seen some of the pictures. All of them taken with the istD, except one, shot on TriX with the Leica. I'm playing with a couple of new flash based gallery tools. I'm interested in hearing how this works for

top-loading case for a DS2 and 16-45?

2006-09-11 Thread Mat Maessen
I am shopping for a top-loading case for my DS2, for more casual use than my full-on camera bag (LowePro Orion AW). I'm looking for something that's tall enough to hold the camera with the 16-45 attached, plus a spare set of batteries, and a couple of memory cards. Being able to attach a soft lens

Re: top-loading case for a DS2 and 16-45?

2006-09-11 Thread Scott Loveless
On 9/11/06, Mat Maessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am shopping for a top-loading case for my DS2, for more casual use than my full-on camera bag (LowePro Orion AW). I'm looking for something that's tall enough to hold the camera with the 16-45 attached, plus a spare set of batteries, and a

Re: GFM

2006-09-11 Thread frank theriault
On 9/10/06, Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just became more or less released from home healthcare and am tentatively planning a trip in the next couple of weeks to GFM. I haven't been there for over a year and look forward to trying to get some decent photos. I may use my monopod as a

Re: GFM

2006-09-11 Thread frank theriault
On 9/10/06, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good to hear that Bill. We left the place in decent shape for you. vbg At least Bill will be able to sleep, right, Chainsaw? LOL -knarf -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Survey Time: K10D

2006-09-11 Thread Tom C
I plan on purchasing one but I won't buy it straight out of the gate though. Finances + I figure the price will drop in under 6 months. Tom C. From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: PDML PDML@pdml.net Subject: Survey Time: K10D Date:

Elements 4 and 16-bit

2006-09-11 Thread Jack Davis
Had a couple scans done awhile back that turned out to be 16-bit. As a result, I found the Elements 4 tool bar largely unusable. Is there a way around this short of converting to 8-bit? Certainly must not be the case with CS2.(?) Thanks. Jack __

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I can only presume you mean 1Ghz. The industry passed the 1Mhz clock rate in personal computer cpus sometime around 1982. I've seen a general plateauing of performance for things like word processing and spreadsheet since 1996 or so, but there is NO comparison in the speed of processing

any feedback on Optio M10?

2006-09-11 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Hi, I have to recommend a $150-$180 camera to a friend on budget who wants a PS since the film camera died. He hardly uses a computer and is not very tech-savvy. However, a bigger LCD screen is favorable. 3x optical zoom and 4-6 mp. Size isn't important however, would prefer low shutter-lag

Re: Elements 4 and 16-bit

2006-09-11 Thread Mat Maessen
On 9/11/06, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Had a couple scans done awhile back that turned out to be 16-bit. As a result, I found the Elements 4 tool bar largely unusable. Is there a way around this short of converting to 8-bit? You've got it right. You either have to convert to 8 bit, or

Re: top-loading case for a DS2 and 16-45?

2006-09-11 Thread Paul Sorenson
Mat - I have the Tamrac Velocity 5 and it easily holds a DS2 w/attached Tamron 28-200, the Pentax 18-55 on one side and an EF-500 DG Super on the other with room for extra batteries and cards in pockets. The space for the DG Super could just as easily be used for something the size of the

Re: top-loading case for a DS2 and 16-45?

2006-09-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 11, 2006, at 9:02 AM, Mat Maessen wrote: I am shopping for a top-loading case for my DS2, for more casual use than my full-on camera bag (LowePro Orion AW). I'm looking for something that's tall enough to hold the camera with the 16-45 attached, plus a spare set of batteries, and a

RE: any feedback on Optio M10?

2006-09-11 Thread Tom C
www.dpreview.com and www.dcresource.com are pretty good places to read hands-on reviews, if you haven't been there yet.. Tom C. From: Gaurav Aggarwal [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: any feedback on Optio M10? Date: Mon, 11

Re: Elements 4 and 16-bit

2006-09-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Elements 4 only allows a subset of functions and filters in 16bit per channel mode. CS2 allows a much larger set, with only a subset restricted to 8bit mode. The strategy to go with if you want to continue using Elements is to do the large transformational edits (levels, curves, sharpening,

Re: GFM

2006-09-11 Thread David J Brooks
Quoting frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 9/10/06, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good to hear that Bill. We left the place in decent shape for you. vbg At least Bill will be able to sleep, right, Chainsaw? LOL -knarf But then he has to worry about bears. Notice we did not

Re: PESO: Education Street

2006-09-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 10, 2006, at 1:20 PM, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Rue de l'Enseignement (literally: education street), Ougrée, Belgium: http://www.photosight.ru/ownpage.php?authorid=104981 Ralf, I agree that this is a somewhat more subtle photo than your more dramatic industrial work. I like it,

Re: PESO - Time to Call it a Day

2006-09-11 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 9/11/2006 9:05:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/timeday.htm Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) Well done Marnie, that's lovely. -- Cheers, Cotty == Thanks, Cotty. I keep wondering, to save on

RE: Pentax ist D delete button won't work

2006-09-11 Thread Tom C
It's a linear 2-step process Charles. 1. Take pictures 2. THEN delete. Tom C. From: Charles Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Pentax ist D delete button won't work Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:16:05 +1000 Dear All, I

Re: More K10 'rumour'

2006-09-11 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
On 11.09.2006, at 15:13 , Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: Thanks Rob. A camera as exciting to me as the MZ-S was/is. So which one is Aaron's favourite feature? I guess it was Weight 730grams with batteries - closer to Pentax 67 than any other Pentax DSLR :-))) Cheers, Sylwek -- PDML

Restructuring

2006-09-11 Thread David J Brooks
Meetining went ok i suppose. I'm still structured. :-) Dave Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread Gonz
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sep 10, 2006, at 11:27 AM, Collin R Brendemuehl wrote: A consideration: We must remember that these DSLRs are now just computers and the longer we hang onto older technology the faster it loses value. The faster upgrade may be the cheaper way to go. What was

OT - Mike, The Headless Chicken

2006-09-11 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I've known about Mike for a few years, but last night I learned that he had his own web site. Mike was an amazing chicken! http://www.miketheheadlesschicken.org/story.html Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Chihuly nights.

2006-09-11 Thread Sandra Hermann
why didn't I think of that... and changing the iso and wow I must have forgotten basic camera stuff that night. Maybe I will get a nother thurs night off and be able to go back before he leaves. I have a great walking stick. It says jeep on it. :) I actually bought it to use as a monopod

Re: any feedback on Optio M10?

2006-09-11 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Thanks Tom. I looked around a lot of such sites and google'd a bit but found a lot less reviews and feedback on Pentax cameras. Mostly Sony, Canon, Fuji, Kodak. A few of the reviews on Pentax were negative -- mostly talked about poor focussing, slow focussing and slow shutter lag. I was wondering

Re: K10D Resolving power

2006-09-11 Thread Tom C
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] The bumblebee flight issue is really not that anyone ever proved that they *can't* fly, just that they can't determine the exact mechanism of *how* they fly: Bees not only move their wings to fly, they constantly change the angle of attack of the wing and,

Re: Restructuring

2006-09-11 Thread John Graves
Dave, Not to be silly but Maine, South Carolina, Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, North Dakota, New *York, *Florida, or Georgia or maybe UK horses? John Graves David J Brooks wrote: Meetining went ok i suppose. I'm still structured. :-) Dave Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Sep 11, 2006 at 08:21:39PM +1200, David Mann wrote: On Sep 11, 2006, at 6:27 AM, Collin R Brendemuehl wrote: A consideration: We must remember that these DSLRs are now just computers and the longer we hang onto older technology the faster it loses value. The faster upgrade may

Re: Elements 4 and 16-bit

2006-09-11 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Godfrey and Mat. Knowing I'm missing some (actually quite a few) color nuances has made me 'feel' deprived. May go CS2 (or whatever is the latest 'pro' version) with the advent of possessing the K10D. Will likely wait for such as dp-review prior to making a final K10D decision, but doubt

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Sep 11, 2006 at 09:32:21AM -0400, graywolf wrote: As an aside on computers, my current computer is old, 6-7 years now, but it still runs all the current software and does the job adequately. They are not going functionally obsolete as quickly as they used to, a sign of a more

Re: More K10 'rumour'

2006-09-11 Thread Adam Maas
Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: On 11.09.2006, at 15:13 , Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: Thanks Rob. A camera as exciting to me as the MZ-S was/is. So which one is Aaron's favourite feature? I guess it was Weight 730grams with batteries - closer to Pentax 67 than any other Pentax DSLR :-)))

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 11, 2006, at 10:21 AM, Gonz wrote: Well, if you're in the same position I am, I want the K10D because of many new things that it offers (note: speculated features), improved image quality, shake reduction, future support for USM lenses, sealed body, faster, bigger buffer, better

SF1n compared to MZ5n

2006-09-11 Thread IVAN SHUKSTER
I am considering unloading some of my Pentax film cameras and redundant lenses. Last month got a D200 at work and already own or have access to medium format SLR and TLR plus several large format systems so unlikely need four Pentax 35mm bodies for black and white or occasional slide shooting.

Re: Estimated File Size K10D

2006-09-11 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Sep 11, 2006 at 09:08:27AM -0400, Cory Papenfuss wrote: IIRC, the *istD not only does not compress RAW files, but also stores pixels in 16bits instead of 12, taking up 30% more space than necessary in the process. Yes... quite a brain-dead move on Pentax's part. As I

Re: PESO - Time to Call it a Day

2006-09-11 Thread Kenneth Waller
Very nice capture, I like the color captured. I would prefer a little less black foreground a positioning of the surfer a little bit further from the RH edge. Keep em coming! Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Time to Call it a Day On my

Re: Survey Time: K10D

2006-09-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I've been planning on buying the 10Mpixel body for some months. I'll buy as soon as I feel it is sensible to, along with the DA21. Godfrey On Sep 10, 2006, at 10:05 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: It's a slow morning @ Casa Belinkoff, so I thought I'd toss this out to the list: Who is

Re: A caution about aging technology

2006-09-11 Thread Adam Maas
John Francis wrote: On Mon, Sep 11, 2006 at 08:21:39PM +1200, David Mann wrote: On Sep 11, 2006, at 6:27 AM, Collin R Brendemuehl wrote: A consideration: We must remember that these DSLRs are now just computers and the longer we hang onto older technology the faster it loses value. The faster

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