Re: Adults on bicycles

2006-11-03 Thread mike wilson
From: David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/03 Fri AM 05:04:06 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Adults on bicycles On Nov 2, 2006, at 8:15 PM, Bob W wrote: You make your own choices (or do you? isn't it compulsory in NZ?) It is compulsory in NZ, and

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread mike wilson
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/03 Fri AM 05:39:50 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? I don't think I'd go so far as to call it a scam. For me, it just wasn't my style, and the cleaning agents

Re: Oh how times have changed

2006-11-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
The first digital imaging I did was with a Computer Eyes card in an Apple IIGS with 256K RAM and 1 megahertz clock speed. It captured single frames using a video camera. Paul On Nov 2, 2006, at 11:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Nov 2, 2006, at 6:10 PM, J and K Messervy wrote: I

Re: Waiting For Pentax Products

2006-11-03 Thread Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail)
Mort de rire! (The French for LOL, litterally laughing to death) Patrice Tom C a écrit : LOL! Tom C. From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Waiting For Pentax Products Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2006 15:12:42

Odd Printing Problem

2006-11-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'm experiencing a strange problem with my Epson 2200. On images larger than 15 inches wide, it prints the first inch under a rust-colored stain that looks like overspray. On smaller images it doesn't do that. I tried reinstalling new drivers and I changed the yellow ink cartradge -- all to

My first digital pic (Was: Oh how times have changed)

2006-11-03 Thread Paul Stenquist
Here's one of the computer eyes pics I made with my apple II in the mid 1980s. Ingrid, the little girl on the right is now a 23 year old writer living in New York. Heidi, the girl on the left. is a 30 year old art director in Chicago. They had to sit very still for these to get good results.

FS: Pentax-brand AUTO extension tubes.

2006-11-03 Thread Collin R Brendemuehl
They're not A but they do have aperture coupling. Excellent condition. $60 + shipping. PayPal. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://www.brendemuehl.net http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com http://philosophyforchristians.blogspot.com He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain

Re: My first digital pic (Was: Oh how times have changed)

2006-11-03 Thread J and K Messervy
Are you sure that isn't a K10D high ISO sample? ;-) - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 10:29 PM Subject: My first digital pic (Was: Oh how times have changed) Here's one of the

Re: Waiting For Pentax Products

2006-11-03 Thread Christian
MdR ? :-) Christian Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) wrote: Mort de rire! (The French for LOL, litterally laughing to death) Patrice Tom C a écrit : LOL! Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: FS: Pentax-brand AUTO extension tubes.

2006-11-03 Thread Jack Davis
Collin, Just sold a pristine set of Pentax AE tubes, also without A capability. I'd had them for 'prox 25 years. I entered a minimum of $30. Winning bid, $37+ $8 SH. This FYI only. Jack --- Collin R Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They're not A but they do have aperture coupling.

Re: 1929 Shirt Hanger

2006-11-03 Thread Jack Davis
I'll put up a BW a little later today, Ann. Thanks for thoughts. Jack --- ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Talk about being hung out to dry Fun shot - I think I'd like it better in BW for this one tho did you try that? ann Jack Davis wrote: Spotted during another

Re: Do I detect a slight bit of...

2006-11-03 Thread Adam Maas
Tom C wrote: Medium format film renaissance occuring of late? :) Tom C. It seems to be happening. I know several digital shooters who are going MF, the big negs and low gear cost are proving attractive. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Adults on bicycles

2006-11-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David Mann Subject: Re: Adults on bicycles Nothing can guarantee protection against a really serious head injury. The impact is just too large, and even the best helmets can only absorb so much of it. Helmets are a compromise solution to head

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? I don't think I'd go so far as to call it a scam. For me, it just wasn't my style, and the cleaning agents I mentioned do a great job, if you learn how to work with them

Re: Do I detect a slight bit of...

2006-11-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: Do I detect a slight bit of... Medium format film renaissance occuring of late? :) I may have to set up another darkroom after all. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: November PUG comments

2006-11-03 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: VIlla Maiuri - Interior by Gianfranco Irlanda Giancarlo fulfilling expectations, as he uses to. The direct sunlight entering through the left-window makes me close my eyes as if I was there!! Since I am trying to note some negative points...well...my

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread Cotty
With my SMC lenses I use a lit cigarette. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PDML Mini-FAQ Link

2006-11-03 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

Re: My first digital pic (Was: Oh how times have changed)

2006-11-03 Thread David Savage
LOL Dave On 11/3/06, J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are you sure that isn't a K10D high ISO sample? ;-) - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, November 03, 2006 10:29 PM Subject: My first

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread graywolf
I will stick to EverClear. especially since I discovered you can buy a one-ounce bottle at the liquor store for a buck and a half. And I will never be without a drink either if I have it in my camera bag. grin Paul Stenquist wrote: I use a solvent, which is probably similar to that on the

PESO: November Moon

2006-11-03 Thread Jack Davis
A couple of details. Shot about 20 frames of the moon with A*300 f/2.8, 1.4L T/C and 85B filter. (from my back patio) Rewound the 20 frames in the LX (great feature), removed the 1.4L T/C and, next day, headed for a local State Wildlife Refuge. Taken at about noon. Underexposed geese by 3 stops (2

Re: Oh how times have changed

2006-11-03 Thread Gonz
We had rooms full of image processing equipment at the Digital Signal Processing lab at MIT. Prof. Troxel was a cool guy and loved gadgets. We frequently build large custom boards to do simple stuff like the equivalent of the levels feature in photoshop. One of the guys there got his PHD in

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread K.Takeshita
Paul Stenquist wrote: I use a solvent, which is probably similar to that on the site Shel referenced. It's called Delta 1 OFR Oil Film Remover, and it's formulated to cut oil, which is the major problem on lens surfaces. And I use it with a microfiber cloth. It does a superb job, and it's

Re: Oh how times have changed

2006-11-03 Thread Gonz
We had rooms full of image processing equipment at the Digital Signal Processing lab at MIT. Prof. Troxel was a cool guy and loved gadgets. We frequently build large custom boards to do simple stuff like the equivalent of the levels feature in photoshop. One of the guys there got his PHD in

Re: Compact point and shoots - Optio A20?

2006-11-03 Thread Margus Männik
Hi, Yes, I did mentioned the operation speed as a poor thing. But I personally prefer slower, but more accurate operation in focussing etc. A20 offers enough accuracy. And it's not THAT slow after all :) BR, Margus Jaume Lahuerta wrote: So, they didn't address the A10 poor (slow)

Re: The danged final survey results, and thanks for all the fish.

2006-11-03 Thread Lon Williamson
Thine will shall be done. Lasse Karlsson wrote: Thanks for posting the results, Lon. If possible, you can add my name to the aye:s. Thanks, Lasse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 11/3/06, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Then I discovered a micro-fiber cloth sold under Pentax brand and it worked very well. Just wipe dry and the glass is clean. I also use this for my glasses (I wear it on and off because of weak myopia, and keep touching the glass every time I

Re: Test Message from my Cat

2006-11-03 Thread Lon Williamson
I was awaiting your orders, Sir. Now loading the blunderbuss to counter the invasion Joseph Tainter wrote: jw2904387 e87dc x 19893o-127e olu1e818e xmshsl201[ w2j4 n1989210 0256smsx-1036 NAKJE SY - Let us know when they produce the works of Shakespeare. Joe -- PDML

Re: The danged final survey results, and thanks for all the fish.

2006-11-03 Thread Lon Williamson
And there has nebber nebber ebber been a sensical Cotty. Wink Cotty wrote: On 30/10/06, Lon Williamson, discombobulated, unleashed: Nonsensical responses: == Cotty (there will be no K1D) Love it ! :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Adults on bicycles

2006-11-03 Thread frank theriault
On 11/3/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Helmets are a compromise solution to head protection. They can offer exceedingly good protection, but at the expense of weight. A heavier helmet is more likely to cause soft tissue injuries (whiplash) to the neck. ~Everything~ in life is a

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread K.Takeshita
On 11/03/06 11:28 AM, Mike Hamilton, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I also use a Pentax-branded microfiber cloth. It's been a few years that I've had it now, and I am finding that it does not clean as well as it used to. Any tips on cleaning the microfiber cloth? It's still in good physical

Re: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Mike Hamilton Subject: Re: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? Any tips on cleaning the microfiber cloth? It's still in good physical condition, I just think it could use a cleaning of its own... Regular laundering? Handwash in soapy

ISO 800

2006-11-03 Thread Joseph Tainter
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20723961 The photo of the watch is the first high ISO image I have seen that begins to be informative. At first I found the image disappointing. Then the poster (from Korea) clarified that it is a 100% crop. Ah...that changes things.

Re: PESO: November Moon

2006-11-03 Thread Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail)
Enlarged moon double exposure is, perhaps, the ultimate cliche in photography, but, it seems, I have no shame. Yep, but I've seen far worse instances of it... This is a great picture IMHO. Anyone got better results with Photoshop? Patrice Jack Davis a écrit : A couple of details. Shot about

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Mike I never thought you'd ask LOL First, allow me to preface my comment by saying that I like to do laundry (I also like to iron), and have taken the time to learn the best way to wash certain fabrics, remove stains, and, likewise, use the clothes dryer. It's amazing what one can learn

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread K.Takeshita
On 11/03/06 11:44 AM, William Robb, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wash em in warm water with a bit of dish detergent. Oh, maybe that's the better way. I did not think of it. Thanks, Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 3, 2006, at 8:28 AM, Mike Hamilton wrote: I also use a Pentax-branded microfiber cloth. It's been a few years that I've had it now, and I am finding that it does not clean as well as it used to. Any tips on cleaning the microfiber cloth? It's still in good physical condition, I

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: K.Takeshita Subject: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? On 11/03/06 11:44 AM, William Robb, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wash em in warm water with a bit of dish detergent. Oh, maybe that's the better way. I did not think of it. Thanks,

Re: ISO 800

2006-11-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter Subject: ISO 800 http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20723961 The photo of the watch is the first high ISO image I have seen that begins to be informative. I just did a QD Neat Image noise reduction to that file.

AW: PESO - Another Day

2006-11-03 Thread Markus Maurer
Great as the landscape shown before. You live in a wonderful place too. greetings Markus -Ursprungliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Auftrag von Tom C Gesendet: Donnerstag, 2. November 2006 20:34 An: pdml@pdml.net Betreff: PESO - Another Day Weather

Re: Compact point and shoots - Optio A20?

2006-11-03 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Jaume, I'm curious - we have an A10 (my wife's) and have had many other PS digitals from several manufacturers. When compared with an SLR - they are all poor performance. Can you specifically tell me what bothers you about the A10 vs many other compacts? -- Best regards, Bruce

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread K.Takeshita
On 11/03/06 12:23 PM, Shel Belinkoff, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First, allow me to preface my comment by saying that I like to do laundry (I also like to iron), and have taken the time to learn the best way to wash certain fabrics, remove stains, and, likewise, use the clothes dryer. It's

Re: My first digital pic (Was: Oh how times have changed)

2006-11-03 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Nov 3, 2006, at 3:29 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Here's one of the computer eyes pics I made with my apple II in the mid 1980s. Ingrid, the little girl on the right is now a 23 year old writer living in New York. Heidi, the girl on the left. is a 30 year old art director in Chicago.

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Nov 03, 2006 at 12:23:18PM -0500, K.Takeshita wrote: On 11/03/06 11:44 AM, William Robb, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wash em in warm water with a bit of dish detergent. Oh, maybe that's the better way. I did not think of it. Thanks, My father (an industrial chemist) recommended

AW: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi JCO I found a Super Takumar 105mm 2.8 M42 lens two days ago lying unprotected in the dust of a second hand store and paid less than $20 for a package with some hoods and filters from b+w and nikon and others in good condition plus a flash and a metz adapter. The Takumar has to be cleaned

Re: FS Friday: several items

2006-11-03 Thread Amita Guha
On 11/3/06, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems that all that you offered for sale previously already went ;-). Boris Yeah, I wish. :) The rest of the stuff is going on ebay on Sunday. :) Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Odd Printing Problem

2006-11-03 Thread Kenneth Waller
Is the paper being used a constant for both large small images? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Odd Printing Problem I'm experiencing a strange problem with my Epson 2200. On images larger than 15 inches wide, it prints the

Re: Odd Printing Problem

2006-11-03 Thread pnstenquist
Yes, it's Epson Premium Luster. It seems something is causing one of the ink nozzles to spray randomly for the first inch or so. I think I'm going to try replacing the magenta and light magenta cartridges as well. But it appears to be yellow. Paul -- Original message

Re: PAW 2006 - 31 - GDG

2006-11-03 Thread frank theriault
On 10/30/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was in Gloucester for a total of two days. The full day in the middle of two partial days, it rained on and off all day only breaking to clear weather just before dusk. Naturally, I picked up the camera and went for a walk ... down to

Re: PESO - Overcast Afternoon View

2006-11-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I just moved. What a hassle. There are still some things at the old house that have to get over to the new place. However, this afternoon, for the first time in a while, I felt like picking up the ol' istDS and grabbing a couple of snaps. So, for anyone interested, this is a partial

Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning

2006-11-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! The view this morning right before leaving for work. Valley mist rising about 1/2 hour after the sun broke the horizon. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5149796size=lg Tom, as usual excellent photograph from you... Did you ever own a large format camera??? Borosi --

Re: PESO - Another Day

2006-11-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Ditto! Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Keep 'em coming, Tom. Lovely, lovely work. Godfrey On Nov 2, 2006, at 11:34 AM, Tom C wrote: Weather conditions today were very much like yesterday. I was going to call this Mountain View Morning Day 2. Instead it's just Another Day.

Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning

2006-11-03 Thread Tom C
Thanks Boris. No I have never owned a large format camera. The 67 is as big as it gets. I do wish I would get it out more. Tom C. From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Mountain

RE: PESO - Mountain View Morning

2006-11-03 Thread Jens Bladt
Awesom, Tom - extremely beautiful, Well done. Regrads Jens Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Tom C Sendt: 2. november 2006 00:51 Til: pdml@pdml.net

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread mike wilson
From: Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/03 Fri PM 04:28:49 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? On 11/3/06, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Then I discovered a micro-fiber cloth sold under

RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread J. C. O'Connell
I have used both the super taks and SMC taks (105mm F2.8) for years and they are really good and I still have my SMC version. I bought this mamiya SX lens because I am collecting the series and have found the series to be outstanding optically ( a little lacking in mechanical refinement though ).

Re: GESO: Halloween flash fun

2006-11-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Last night I went to Castro street for halloween. I shot these with the istD, 16-45/4, and a flash held on my hand, attached via a cable to the pc connector. 30 pictures out of about 150 taken: http://flickr.com/photos/jbuhler/sets/72157594356154679/ I'll probably extract some BW

Re: Odd Printing Problem

2006-11-03 Thread Kenneth Waller
I would try running a nozzle pattern check. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Odd Printing Problem Yes, it's Epson Premium Luster. It seems something is causing one of the ink nozzles to spray randomly for the first inch or so. I think I'm

Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning

2006-11-03 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Thanks Boris. No I have never owned a large format camera. The 67 is as big as it gets. I do wish I would get it out more. Well, naturally I cannot say something like Tom, but you really should get a format camera... Instead, I'd suggest you took more of these beautiful pictures

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread Tom C
It always helps not to use your microfiber cloth as a hankerchief. Tom C. From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread mike wilson
8-) Apart from hating housework with a passion, your methodology is almost idential to mine. I do prefer clothes dried outside in the wind, though. Stuff put through the drier gets done at minimum temp and time. Mainly because it knackers the elastic in my knickers, otherwise. From:

RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread Bob W
First, allow me to preface my comment by saying that I like to do laundry (I also like to iron), send me your mailing address - I can keep you supplied with hours of enjoyment for years! -- Cheers, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PAW 2006 - 32 - GDG

2006-11-03 Thread frank theriault
On 11/1/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken on a day when I was too tired to do much beyond sleep, shortly after arriving on the Isle of Man. But I pulled out my camera and did a number of hand-held still lifes. http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/32.htm

RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread mike wilson
From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/03 Fri PM 08:28:11 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? First, allow me to preface my comment by saying that I like to do laundry (I also like to iron), send me

Re: Odd Printing Problem

2006-11-03 Thread pnstenquist
good idea. thanks -- Original message -- From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] I would try running a nozzle pattern check. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Odd Printing Problem Yes, it's Epson Premium

ISO 800 Test

2006-11-03 Thread Joseph Tainter
Extremely qd: http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/cat/3346/display/7101655 Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Looking into getting a pentax 67II

2006-11-03 Thread Matt Johnson
Thanks for the imput, my main concerns are gone . Now I just need to gather the cash together and find one. I was looking into probally the 100mm and either the 45mm or 55mm lenses to get started, the 540 will be a definate purchase once I recover financially, and I guess I'll have to finnaly

Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning

2006-11-03 Thread cbwaters
you suck. But I like the picture :) CW Doesn't really mean the first thing, and you knew that. - Original Message - From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 6:50 PM Subject: PESO - Mountain View Morning The view this morning right before

Test: ISO 800 vs. 1600

2006-11-03 Thread Joseph Tainter
This time the GX10 image is at ISO 800 while the *ist D image is at 1600. Again, very quick and dirty. http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/535671/display/7101932 Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread Christian
mike wilson wrote: From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/03 Fri PM 08:28:11 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? First, allow me to preface my comment by saying that I like to do laundry (I also like to iron), send

OT: Wacom Graphire pen

2006-11-03 Thread Jens Bladt
Does anyone use a pen for photoediting in the computer, please? Is a a wortwhile investment? Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.25/515 -

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Christian Subject: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? That's Bold of you but don't press it, Bob. Shel will be busy taking pictures of the Tide and Surf from his new window. I wish my mail server would Bounce these pun threads. It

Re: Pentax's Tatamiya Interview Part II, #1

2006-11-03 Thread keith_w
John Forbes wrote: On Thu, 02 Nov 2006 22:20:38 -, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Christian Subject: Re: Pentax's Tatamiya Interview Part II, #1 That an actual iris activator, or a simulated iris activator? Is that an iris actuator or

Re: Wacom Graphire pen

2006-11-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Jens Bladt Subject: OT: Wacom Graphire pen Does anyone use a pen for photoediting in the computer, please? Is a a wortwhile investment? Yes, and yes. I wouldn't start Photoshop without one now. I recently picked up a wide screen one and gave my old one to

Re: RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: First, allow me to preface my comment by saying that I like to do laundry (I also like to iron), send me your mailing address - I can keep you supplied with hours of enjoyment for years! Speaking of which: Perhaps next year at GFM we could get some people up for a bit of

Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning

2006-11-03 Thread Tom C
Thanks Cory. :-) Tom C. From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 16:02:23 -0500 you suck. But I like the picture :) CW Doesn't really mean

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread Tom C
Cheer s to all. Tom C. From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2006 15:38:51 -0600 - Original Message - From:

Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning

2006-11-03 Thread Tom C
Thanks again Boris. I'm happy you enjoyed it! Tom C. From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Mountain View Morning Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2006 22:26:44 +0200 Hi! Thanks Boris. No

OT: Plactic Surgery in an Image Editor

2006-11-03 Thread Jens Bladt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p87ccWV-7UNR Enjoy Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.13.25/515 - Release Date: 11/03/2006

Re: Test: ISO 800 vs. 1600

2006-11-03 Thread K.Takeshita
On 11/03/06 4:22 PM, Joseph Tainter, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This time the GX10 image is at ISO 800 while the *ist D image is at 1600. Again, very quick and dirty. http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/535671/display/7101932 This is an ISO 800 sample (liquour bottles)

Re: PAW 2006 - 32 - GDG

2006-11-03 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault wrote: On 11/1/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken on a day when I was too tired to do much beyond sleep, shortly after arriving on the Isle of Man. But I pulled out my camera and did a number of hand-held still lifes.

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread Scott Loveless
On 11/3/06, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: mike wilson wrote: From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/11/03 Fri PM 08:28:11 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings? First, allow me to preface my comment by saying

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread Shel Belinkoff
That's Bold of you but don't press it, Bob. Shel will be busy taking pictures of the Tide and Surf from his new window. I wish my mail server would Bounce these pun threads. What a Fab idea! There's nothing to Gain with such threads. Perhaps a strong Breeze can Wisk All these

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread Mark Roberts
William Robb wrote: From: Christian That's Bold of you but don't press it, Bob. Shel will be busy taking pictures of the Tide and Surf from his new window. I wish my mail server would Bounce these pun threads. It would be better still if they never saw Sunlight. BTW: On Usenet a thread

Re: OT: Wacom Graphire pen

2006-11-03 Thread Bob Shell
On Nov 3, 2006, at 4:30 PM, Jens Bladt wrote: Does anyone use a pen for photoediting in the computer, please? Yes. Is a a wortwhile investment? Yes. Takes a bit of getting used to, but is much better for many photo retouching tasks. I switch back and forth between mouse and pen when

Re: Test: ISO 800 vs. 1600

2006-11-03 Thread DagT
Hard to see anything from any of them. The contrast is too different. DagT Den 3. nov. 2006 kl. 22.22 skrev Joseph Tainter: This time the GX10 image is at ISO 800 while the *ist D image is at 1600. Again, very quick and dirty.

Re: Compact point and shoots - Optio A20?

2006-11-03 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
Hi Bruce, Well, what bothered me was a strange unanimity in various reviews: From Dpreview: On the other hand it can be really, really annoying to use; by today's standards shooting feels slow and unresponsive, and has a screen that can't be seen at all in bright weather. Throw in the dismal

Re: Wacom Graphire pen

2006-11-03 Thread J and K Messervy
I use a Wacom tablet. It's absolutely essential for fine selections or other detail work. Much more comfortable and precise than usinng the mouse. - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2006 8:30

Re: PAW 2006 - 32 - GDG

2006-11-03 Thread frank theriault
On 11/3/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, isn't that one of your shots from Annsan's kitchen? ;-) That wasn't Annsan's kitchen. That was the kitchen of a friend of mine who lives in Manhattan. Draw your own conclusions... ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Test: ISO 800 vs. 1600

2006-11-03 Thread Joseph Tainter
I like the non-hyped, straight talking of Mr.Tatamiya. It is very Pentax-like talking. His forehead is now much shinier. - Hi, Ken. Is that a Japanese saying? A shiny forehead? I assume it is a compliment. Anyway, I appreciated his straight talk too. We now know much more about what to

Re:getting a pentax 67II

2006-11-03 Thread Bill Lawlor
Matt, I had an early Pentax 6X7, the one without mirror lock up. The standard 105/2.4 lens was superb in every way. When I got a late model 55mm I was even further amazed. Working in a chemical darkroom yielded beautiful prints, color and black and white. If you are going to scan images the $500

Re: Odd Printing Problem

2006-11-03 Thread John Francis
On Fri, Nov 03, 2006 at 06:10:53AM -0500, Paul Stenquist wrote: I'm experiencing a strange problem with my Epson 2200. On images larger than 15 inches wide, it prints the first inch under a rust-colored stain that looks like overspray. On smaller images it doesn't do that. I tried

Re: Odd Printing Problem

2006-11-03 Thread David J Brooks
Paul, this happened a few time with my Canon S800. The head needed repacement. Not sure how the Epson heads work, Sprry Dave Quoting Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I would try running a nozzle pattern check. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

Re: Wacom Graphire pen

2006-11-03 Thread Mat Maessen
On 11/3/06, J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use a Wacom tablet. It's absolutely essential for fine selections or other detail work. Much more comfortable and precise than usinng the mouse. How much does a decent one run these days? I'm thinking of putting it on the Christmas

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-03 Thread Cotty
On 3/11/06, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Speaking of which: Perhaps next year at GFM we could get some people up for a bit of Extreme Ironing on one of the peaks? I'll volunteer a shirt. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: Compact point and shoots - Optio A20?

2006-11-03 Thread Bruce Dayton
I think that most reviews are only a minor guide. Half of what they say, I don't necessarily agree with. I can say, in practice, that all PS cameras that I have owned or tried, are fairly poor compared to the DSLR's out there. But the real trick is to consider what the camera is and what it is

Re: Test: ISO 800 vs. 1600

2006-11-03 Thread K.Takeshita
On 11/03/06 5:07 PM, Joseph Tainter, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know what to make of my comparison shots. In the image from the GX10, the table top appears rather noisy to me, especially compared to the *ist D shot at ISO 800. Looking just at the table, the GX10 shot at 800 looks more

Re: Re: Test: ISO 800 vs. 1600

2006-11-03 Thread Ken Takeshita
On 11/3/06, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is an ISO 800 sample (liquour bottles) http://form.allabout.co.jp/1/210637/1/product/210637_01.htm I know its too small to make any sort of intelligent judgment, but it looks OK to me. Generally, folks in Japan who actually saw

Re: Test: ISO 800 vs. 1600

2006-11-03 Thread K.Takeshita
On 11/03/06 5:59 PM, Ken Takeshita, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is an ISO 800 sample (liquour bottles) http://form.allabout.co.jp/1/210637/1/product/210637_01.htm I know its too small to make any sort of intelligent judgment, but it looks OK to me. Generally, folks in Japan who

Re: PESO: November Moon

2006-11-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice. I love the color and the birds. They take it out of the ordinary. Dan On 11/3/06, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A couple of details. Shot about 20 frames of the moon with A*300 f/2.8, 1.4L T/C and 85B filter. (from my back patio) Rewound the 20 frames in the LX (great

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