RE: Pentax Gallery

2007-03-17 Thread Jens Bladt
I feel the same way about competitions, Cotty. Funny thing, isn't it? People who buy photographs (I sell more than I submit for competitions) also base their decisions on subjective assessments. So, I try to make photographs that I like. That's an amateurs privilege. What I like, even changes from

Re: K10 Debug Mode

2007-03-17 Thread Lawrence Kwan
On Fri, 16 Mar 2007, William Robb wrote: I downloaded a chart that some guy with a D70 made. It's printed off on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper. I used the 31mm, at about a 2 or so foot range. I haven't checked focus with any other lenses yet, that will be my project for tomorrow. There have been

Re: Rusian lenses

2007-03-17 Thread Joseph Tainter
There's a 20 mm F2.5 that looks tempting for use in a K10D-on-a-budget system: http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/mir_47_k_lens.htm Anyone have experience with that one? Alternatives? - Make sure it will fit under the overhanging rtf. As I recall, there was some uncertainty about that

Re: K10 Debug Mode

2007-03-17 Thread John Whittingham
On Sat, 17 Mar 2007 03:27:24 -0400 (EDT), Lawrence Kwan wrote On Fri, 16 Mar 2007, William Robb wrote: I downloaded a chart that some guy with a D70 made. It's printed off on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper. I used the 31mm, at about a 2 or so foot range. I haven't checked focus with any other

RE: Driving to GFM

2007-03-17 Thread Bob W
How dare you! English swill is the envy of the civilised world. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Norm Baugher Sent: 17 March 2007 01:30 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Driving to GFM Dave, how could you find

RE: Driving to GFM

2007-03-17 Thread Bob W
Alcohol drugs do a pretty good job of it -- Bob I guess nothing takes the place of common sense and awareness. ;] -P Norm Baugher wrote: A few years back when I was living in Germany, some guy in his Mercedes drove into the river, the Sat Nav didn't show that the bridge was

Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread Cotty
I ordered a black Domke J-803 (nylon) and I was sent a black F-803 (canvas) by mistake. My immediate reaction was to send it back, but it's sorta growing on me. The canvas is much better quality than I have previously seen. Ballistic nylon or canvas? What's your choice? -- Cheers, Cotty

Re: SD cards

2007-03-17 Thread Thibouille
You lucky man, John :) OCZ is not very well known (AFAIK) for products like memory cards but they're defenitely well known for their overlocked memory modules. They are very well regarded. 2007/3/17, John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED]: My girlfriend works for OCZ Technology, an up-and-coming

Re: K10 Debug Mode

2007-03-17 Thread Thibouille
William, I did not follow the whole thread but some at DpReview managed to hack the header of the firmware allowing one to downgrade from 1.11 to 1.10 (in fact 1.10 with hacked header) and then official 1.10 firmware. One may like or dislike the method but thought I should mention the

Re: PESO:Starling - with the K10D Tamron SP 500 F8 mirror lens

2007-03-17 Thread Thibouille
Well not that it is real winter... 15°C in march really it not winter. Go figure ... I might try my old Chinon 300/5.6 but I expect it to be pretty... forgettable ;) I never thought about mirror lens and architecure, I might try that too. Thanks for those interesting ideas, Markus. BTW, where

RE: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread Bob W
I would say it depends on what you plan to use it for. If I were to use it as a photo bag I would prefer the canvas version for reasons previously given. On the other hand, when I think about replacing my canvas F-802 I usually think of buying a ballistic nylon one. That's because I use it for

Re: Rusian lenses

2007-03-17 Thread Carlos Royo
Sandy Harris escribió: There's a 20 mm F2.5 that looks tempting for use in a K10D-on-a-budget system: http://www.rugift.com/photocameras/mir_47_k_lens.htm Anyone have experience with that one? Alternatives? I had one of those, but used it only on film cameras. It is a well made, heavy

Re: Retoucing Comments

2007-03-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
I think you do a decent job on the retouching. I would reduce the saturation a wee bit and push the middle of the RGB curve up a bit to brighten midrange tones without losing contrast. But the real problem here is that her eye is half closed. Is this a crop? I don't like the one-eyed

Re: Retoucing Comments

2007-03-17 Thread David Savage
G'day Paul, Yeah, I did get a bit carried away with the saturation, I just tried the curves adjustment and it does look much better. It's a full frame, unframed shot.. I tried opening the eye with the Bloat tool in the liquify filter, and it kinda worked, but I didn't do it in this version.

RE: PESO:Starling - with the K10D Tamron SP 500 F8 mirror lens

2007-03-17 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Thibouille I live near Zurich in the german part of Switzerland. The compression of the 500mm can produce interesting effects IMHO. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Thibouille Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 11:23 AM To:

Re: K10 Debug Mode

2007-03-17 Thread Jan van Wijk
Hi Bill, On Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:59:22 -0600, William Robb wrote: Bravery overcame foolishness, and I decided to check how accurate my K10 was for focus accuracy. It turns out, not very. So, armed with the instructions and a focus chart I downloaded a while back, decided to adjust the camera.

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/3/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: For business purposes the canvas bag makes you look like a down-at-heel bum; for photographic purposes it makes you look like a grizzled veteran war photographer. Well, one out of three isn't bad. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Pentax remote assistant form *stD works with the K10D

2007-03-17 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Pentaxians good news, the free Pentax Remote assistant software works with the K10D. Connected via the USB cable you can fire your K10D from the computer. I just tested it, nice :-) greetings Markus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
With regard to how the bag feels and is comfortable in use, I prefer the canvas. The differences between the two bags are the size of the main compartment (13x4x9 inch for the F-803 vs 13.5x4.5x10 inch for the J-803), a separate laptop pocket, and the fact that the J-803 has a detachable

Re: K10 Debug Mode

2007-03-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Lawrence Kwan Subject: Re: K10 Debug Mode On Fri, 16 Mar 2007, William Robb wrote: I downloaded a chart that some guy with a D70 made. It's printed off on an 8.5x11 sheet of paper. I used the 31mm, at about a 2 or so foot range. I haven't checked focus

Re: K10 Debug Mode

2007-03-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Thibouille Subject: Re: K10 Debug Mode William, I did not follow the whole thread but some at DpReview managed to hack the header of the firmware allowing one to downgrade from 1.11 to 1.10 (in fact 1.10 with hacked header) and then official 1.10

Re: K10 Debug Mode

2007-03-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: John Whittingham Subject: Re: K10 Debug Mode Ah, now that's the chart I have that I mistakenly thought William was using. I'm very curious now, focus shifting between 14mm and 31mm, I think my K10D may get seriously interfered with in the not to

Re: K10 Debug Mode

2007-03-17 Thread William Robb
For anyone interested, here is a link to the focus chart and instructions that I used. http://www.focustestchart.com/chart.html William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10 Debug Mode

2007-03-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Jan van Wijk Subject: Re: K10 Debug Mode I would assume testing with fast glass is best ... I'll be hauling the 50/1.4 out today William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: DST MS

2007-03-17 Thread Evan Hanson
I have the same problem on the PC but the Mac is ok. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Pentax remote assistant form *stD works with the K10D

2007-03-17 Thread Walter Hamler
Other than firing the shutter what else can it do. Do you have total remote access to the menus, can you switch modes(doubt that), etc? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Driving to GFM

2007-03-17 Thread David J Brooks
On 3/16/07, Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, how could you find that funny, so insensitive. You are such a bastard.. Brasilian coffee = beer (please, not that English swill). Norm I like Frank Zappa, so take it from there. vbg Dave David J Brooks wrote: If you wer;nt so busy

Windows shell extension to view thumbnails from PEFs

2007-03-17 Thread John Francis
There's a post in the dpreview forums linking to a web page http://www.idfoxx.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=18662sid=6bbf1ecbb3a940a790f1363fecfe0730 announcing a Windows Shell Extension that lets the standard Windows file browser know how to extract thumbnails from .PEFs (and from a plethora of

Re: Retoucing Comments

2007-03-17 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/16/2007 8:33:06 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP1300_before-after.jpg I realise it looks fake, but short of a make-up artist re shooting in a studio there's not much else I can do. What do you

RE: Pentax remote assistant form *stD works with the K10D

2007-03-17 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Walt I just tested if it fires the shutter. On www.photo.net they talk about an update coming for the K10D. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Walter Hamler Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 3:28 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject:

Re: Retoucing Comments

2007-03-17 Thread David Savage
On 3/18/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/16/2007 8:33:06 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP1300_before-after.jpg === She'll probably like it blurred. But if you are going to

Re: Windows shell extension to view thumbnails from PEFs

2007-03-17 Thread David Savage
On 3/17/07, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's a post in the dpreview forums linking to a web page http://www.idfoxx.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=18662sid=6bbf1ecbb3a940a790f1363fecfe0730 announcing a Windows Shell Extension that lets the standard Windows file browser know how

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread graywolf
I happen to like the canvas. It has enough heft to provide a bit of protection, but is not bulky like padded cases. Too bad I can not afford one. A point for those who do not know, Domke bags are intended as working bags, not storage bags. What is the difference? A storage bag is designed to

Re: Pentax Gallery Response

2007-03-17 Thread ann sanfedele
Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Mark I left them an email and had an artist code one day later. Since nearly all of my photos are made on film and with old equipment I miss a lot of M/A lenses and the complete Spotmatic/Takumar series in the lens/camera selection box. I hope they will add lenses at least

Re: Pentax Gallery Response

2007-03-17 Thread ann sanfedele
Brian Walters wrote: Ann Just to clarify. You need to send the request for an Artist Code to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm not sure if clicking on the Contact Us link on the Gallery website goes to the same people. It may, but if you don't get a response in 3-4 days (that's how long my code

Re: Driving to GFM (GPS systems)

2007-03-17 Thread graywolf
Well, just outside of town here, my Tom Tom Navigator 5.0 software on the pocket pc tells me to take a sharp right in 80 yards. If I do that I drive into a mountain. The thing is that the road was under construction when the GPS van went through and there was a detour from one side of of the

Re: Windows shell extension to view thumbnails from PEFs

2007-03-17 Thread John Francis
On Sun, Mar 18, 2007 at 12:28:55AM +0900, David Savage wrote: On 3/17/07, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's a post in the dpreview forums linking to a web page http://www.idfoxx.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=18662sid=6bbf1ecbb3a940a790f1363fecfe0730 announcing a Windows

PESO:K10D Takumar-A 28mm 2.8 test photos

2007-03-17 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Pentaxians 3 test shots with the K10D and the non SMC Takumar-A 28mm 2.8 for you, handheld with SR on. In Zurich Wall paintings at the Fraumunster church, uncropped, auto contrast + sharpened in Photoshop, 1/15 F 2.8 (the colors of the wallpaintings have to be muted)

RE: Pentax Gallery Response

2007-03-17 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Ann I sent them an email and got the code one day later. Are you pulling my leg asking if a Takumar lens is a Pentax lens? greetings Markus -- I did send it to the contact us thing -- that was all I saw as a way to send something. sigh It has been a couple of days... but I don't have time

Re: DST MS

2007-03-17 Thread graywolf
Well, I decided to postpone things until fall. I just readjusted the time of my schedules for the next two weeks. I intensely dislike wasting time and money calling customer support, and figure that the software is broken if I have to do that. But when the problem is a thief's belief that

Re: PESO:K10D Takumar-A 28mm 2.8 test photos

2007-03-17 Thread Mat Maessen
On 3/17/07, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 3 test shots with the K10D and the non SMC Takumar-A 28mm 2.8 for you, handheld with SR on. I thought I was the only person on the list who has one of these kicking around. :-) I also have an A28/2.8, and if you put the two lenses next to each

Re: OT: Coffee Grinder

2007-03-17 Thread graywolf
Two rocks work well. But you have to buy the name brand ones, the generic rocks are inferior. Doug Franklin wrote: Shel Belinkoff wrote: Thanks guys, but those machines are way more than I want or need. I've got a /really/ sharp machete. :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/3/07, graywolf, discombobulated, unleashed: I happen to like the canvas. It has enough heft to provide a bit of protection, but is not bulky like padded cases. Interesting - and which is better - black or sand? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

Re: Very old Hit film

2007-03-17 Thread ann sanfedele
David Savage wrote: On 3/16/07, ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David Savage wrote: At 11:59 AM 15/03/2007, ann sanfedele wrote: John -- of course when I read your subject line what passed through my mind first was - um - It happened one Night or the 39 Steps :) ann Me too, but

PESO:K10D Takumar-A 28mm 2.8 test photos

2007-03-17 Thread Walter Hamler
I find it difficult to really determine how sharp the resolution/contrast is on web images, especially at only 700 or 800 pixels. They all looked good to me, but that doesn't necessarily put them in the same league as modern DA* lenses. :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PSE 5.0 w/Vista

2007-03-17 Thread Walter Hamler
Now that I have the laptop operational with PSE5 I have been playing around some. I can't seem to find a way to change the screen brightness like I can on my XP desktop machine. Naturally the laptop is one of the new LCD screens, but don't they have controls somewhere?? Walt -- PDML

For Those Who Enjoy Rumors

2007-03-17 Thread Joseph Tainter
http://pentaxlife.com/forum/topic/39?replies=1 The poster is a professional with ties to Pentax. But the 1.25 crop sensor and FF rumors makes no sense considering Pentax's current lens development strategy. And who would make those 12 mp sensors? Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

For Those Who Enjoy Rumors

2007-03-17 Thread Walter Hamler
His opinion is as valid as my opinion, or yours. Just like his bellybutton is as valid as mine or yours! :-) Me thinks that all he has done is regurgitate what the industry visionaries out there are already spouting about the future of dslr cameras, and basically where the industry goes so goes

PESO: Harmony, duck couple

2007-03-17 Thread Jan van Wijk
On my way to take pictures of a 17th century ship replica that is curently used for a movie-shoot, these two came by pretty close and quietly: http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=207 There are some more new images in the rest of the PESO gallery too:

Re: Retoucing Comments

2007-03-17 Thread ann sanfedele
Paul Stenquist wrote: I think you do a decent job on the retouching. I would reduce the saturation a wee bit and push the middle of the RGB curve up a bit to brighten midrange tones without losing contrast. But the real problem here is that her eye is half closed. Is this a crop? I don't

Re: For Those Who Enjoy Rumors

2007-03-17 Thread David Savage
On 3/18/07, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://pentaxlife.com/forum/topic/39?replies=1 The poster is a professional with ties to Pentax. But the 1.25 crop sensor and FF rumors makes no sense considering Pentax's current lens development strategy. And who would make those 12 mp

Re: Driving to GFM (GPS systems)

2007-03-17 Thread ann sanfedele
graywolf wrote: Well, just outside of town here, my Tom Tom Navigator 5.0 software on the pocket pc tells me to take a sharp right in 80 yards. If I do that I drive into a mountain. The thing is that the road was under construction when the GPS van went through and there was a detour from one

PESO: Harmony, duck couple

2007-03-17 Thread Walter Hamler
Nice shots! I still love the spider web shot!! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Pentax Gallery Response

2007-03-17 Thread ann sanfedele
Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Ann I sent them an email and got the code one day later. Are you pulling my leg asking if a Takumar lens is a Pentax lens? greetings Markus No - I just don't remember Takumar at all I'm 70, remember :) ann -- I did send it to the contact us thing -- that was

Re: PSE 5.0 w/Vista

2007-03-17 Thread Thibouille
Usually, laptops have keys to allow you to go hogher/lower brightness. It usually works by typing Fn key and another key at the same time e.g. Fn + F7, Fn + Home key etc. Problem is you can only change brightness but not contrast which is annoying. 2007/3/17, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED]:

Re: Retoucing Comments

2007-03-17 Thread David Savage
On 3/18/07, ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I bet she likes the second a bit better but the severe crop would be as likely a reason... It does look fake after retouching - it is a bitch to do that stuff... but you also changed her coloration. (noticed the lipstick changed color

Re: Pentax Gallery Response

2007-03-17 Thread Mark Roberts
ann sanfedele wrote: Markus Maurer wrote: Are you pulling my leg asking if a Takumar lens is a Pentax lens? No - I just don't remember Takumar at all I'm 70, remember :) Up until 1975 there was no such thing as a Pentax lens: Asahi Optical Co. sold their cameras under the Pentax brand

Pentax Gallery Improvements

2007-03-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Apparently they're still working it and making improvements: I uploaded one photo 15 minutes ago and when I uploaded a second one just a moment ago I got a completely different interface when prompted to add data about the image. Looks nicer but, more importantly, works much better :) --

Digital 14mm F2.8 or 12-24mm F4.0?

2007-03-17 Thread Maris V. Lidaka Sr.
Amateur here - which lens do you think preferable? I understand that a fixed lens is generally sharper, but 12-24mm is tempting. Maris Digital 14mm F2.8 or 12-24mm F4.0? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: For Those Who Enjoy Rumors

2007-03-17 Thread Scott Loveless
On 3/17/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 3/18/07, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://pentaxlife.com/forum/topic/39?replies=1 The poster is a professional with ties to Pentax. But the 1.25 crop sensor and FF rumors makes no sense considering Pentax's current lens

Re: For Those Who Enjoy Rumors

2007-03-17 Thread Thibouille
Isn't a link missing ? 2007/3/17, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED]: His opinion is as valid as my opinion, or yours. Just like his bellybutton is as valid as mine or yours! :-) Me thinks that all he has done is regurgitate what the industry visionaries out there are already spouting about the

Re: Digital 14mm F2.8 or 12-24mm F4.0?

2007-03-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Maris V. Lidaka Sr. Subject: Digital 14mm F2.8 or 12-24mm F4.0? Amateur here - which lens do you think preferable? I understand that a fixed lens is generally sharper, but 12-24mm is tempting. The 14 is faster, which is nice, and also smaller/lighter.

RE: Macro Lenses

2007-03-17 Thread John Sessoms
From: Walter Hamler I need a macro lens. Don't want to spend the bucks for the latest Pentax AF, for that matter I think I would prefer a MF version. KEH has some 100mm f/4 in different versions, one being an A model. They also have a Sigma 90mm f/2.8 A . Anyone know anything about

Re: For Those Who Enjoy Rumors

2007-03-17 Thread Joseph Tainter
There's also this: http://forums.clubsnap.com/showpost.php?p=2912785postcount=11 Apparently fans of Sony rumors have been hearing things. The rumor didn't entirely originate with Benjikan. A discussion has started at dpreview about it:

RE: Peso:White dog second bw version

2007-03-17 Thread John Sessoms
From: Markus Maurer A second and hopefully better version of the polar bear white dog in toned bw can be seen at: http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/whitedog_bw.jpg I like this one more than the color version...despite one of the legs being to hot. greetings Markus Background seems a

Re: Digital 14mm F2.8 or 12-24mm F4.0?

2007-03-17 Thread Thibouille
I guess it depends on your use of wide angle. What * I * would do if I had the choice now would probably to buy the 12-24 for two reason: * it goes wider but also allows to go up to 24mm (which is not really a wide lens anymore) * I dot not (till now) use wide a lot. Using a 12-24 is flexible. If

Re: Macro Lenses

2007-03-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: John Sessoms Subject: RE: Macro Lenses I lucked into a Pentax-A 100 f/2.8 macro a year or so back, and it's a fine lens. The f/4 lens only goes to .5x, while the f/2.8 goes to 1x. And according to Dimitrov's Pentax K-Mount Equipment Page, the f/2.8A is

Re: Peso:White dog second bw version

2007-03-17 Thread William Robb
From: Markus Maurer A second and hopefully better version of the polar bear white dog in toned bw can be seen at: http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/whitedog_bw.jpg I meant to reply earlier. Is she a good example of a Pyrenees by European standard? She looks quite a bit different

Auto-110 SLR

2007-03-17 Thread John Sessoms
Does anyone know somewhere that will attempt to repair a Pentax Auto-110 (actually Auto-110 Super)? I have one that froze up last year and I have not been able to find anyone who will undertake to repair it. I had not used it in a while, six months or more, and decided to play with it. I put

Re: PESO: Harmony, duck couple

2007-03-17 Thread Jan van Wijk
On Sat, 17 Mar 2007 13:50:28 -0400, Walter Hamler wrote: Nice shots! I still love the spider web shot!! Thanks Walt! Yes, the spider web is hanging on my wall :-) http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?list=8page=1 Regards, JvW

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread graywolf
I like khaki grin, however that is strictly a personal choice. It would match your vest though GRIN. Cotty wrote: On 17/3/07, graywolf, discombobulated, unleashed: I happen to like the canvas. It has enough heft to provide a bit of protection, but is not bulky like padded cases.

RE: PESO:K10D Takumar-A 28mm 2.8 test photos

2007-03-17 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Walt I could provide you with a link to the PEF's if you are interested. I don't compare them to modern lenses, I'm just glad that I can use what I already have so cost wise there is nothing better for me. The backward compatibility is a really strong point of the Pentax brand IMHO and SR for

Re: Driving to GFM (GPS systems)

2007-03-17 Thread graywolf
LOL! ann sanfedele wrote: graywolf wrote: Well, just outside of town here, my Tom Tom Navigator 5.0 software on the pocket pc tells me to take a sharp right in 80 yards. If I do that I drive into a mountain. The thing is that the road was under construction when the GPS van went through

Re: Digital 14mm F2.8 or 12-24mm F4.0?

2007-03-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Both these lenses are very good quality. I have owned and used the DA14 since I bought my *ist DS in January 2005. I recently had a look at a batch of test shots taken with the DA12-24. It confirmed my prior notions based on people's testimonial: - Both are very sharp. - At 14mm focal

Re: Auto-110 SLR

2007-03-17 Thread japilado
There's a place in, I think, New Jersey, called Essex Camera Repair. They claim that they can repair anything from the classic cameras to the modern digitals. Jim A. Does anyone know somewhere that will attempt to repair a Pentax Auto-110 (actually Auto-110 Super)? I have one that froze

Re: Auto-110 SLR

2007-03-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
You might try calling Essex Camera Service: http://www.essexcamera.com/ Godfrey On Mar 17, 2007, at 11:55 AM, John Sessoms wrote: Does anyone know somewhere that will attempt to repair a Pentax Auto-110 (actually Auto-110 Super)? I have one that froze up last year and I have not

Re: Bags Again

2007-03-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mar 17, 2007, at 9:55 AM, Cotty wrote: Interesting - and which is better - black or sand? I tend to prefer Domke bags in black, but I'm not sure whether they look tatty faster than the sand/khaki. I know the blue and green canvas versions look 'used' very quickly compared to the black.

Re: For Those Who Enjoy Rumors

2007-03-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
If the new lenses cover FF, I don't think they'll be optimized for APS-C. I'm no expert, but I think that in lens design, you have to choose or lose. Paul On Mar 17, 2007, at 1:44 PM, David Savage wrote: On 3/18/07, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Pentax Gallery Improvements

2007-03-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
I wish they would fix my page. I have 24 pics in the gallery, but if you go to my page, you will see anywhere from one to 24, depending, I guess, on how the software feels. I e-mailed the mysterious people behind the curtain but received no response. They probably have bigger fish to fry.

Re: Digital 14mm F2.8 or 12-24mm F4.0?

2007-03-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
I haven't used the 14/2.8, but the DA 12-24 is quite good and substantially wider. It's the difference between 18 and 21mm fov in 35mm parlance. If you need the speed, the 14/2.8 is probably the way to go. If not, the 12-24 performs very well, particularly at f5.6 on up, and it's decent at

Re: Auto-110 SLR

2007-03-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
You can probably buy another one for less than it would cost to repair it. Even the super usually goes for quite a bit less than $100 US. Paul On Mar 17, 2007, at 2:55 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Does anyone know somewhere that will attempt to repair a Pentax Auto-110 (actually Auto-110

RE: Pentax Gallery Response

2007-03-17 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Mark Kepler lists the 1957 Ashai Pentax as the first body with the name Pentax. Pentax Europe was founded 1962 http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/company/company/history.html 2002 Corporate name changed from Asahi Optical Co., Ltd. to PENTAX Corporation You are right that the first lenses with the

Re: For Those Who Enjoy Rumors

2007-03-17 Thread Mark Roberts
David Savage wrote: On 3/18/07, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://pentaxlife.com/forum/topic/39?replies=1 The poster is a professional with ties to Pentax. But the 1.25 crop sensor and FF rumors makes no sense considering Pentax's current lens development strategy. And who would

Re: For Those Who Enjoy Rumors

2007-03-17 Thread Joseph Tainter
If the new lenses cover FF, I don't think they'll be optimized for APS-C. I'm no expert, but I think that in lens design, you have to choose or lose. Paul - The Tokina version of the 50-135 F2.8 is available. So it should be possible to find out if it covers FF. Anyone know a Nikon or Canon

RE: Peso:White dog second bw version

2007-03-17 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi William and John I have no idea about the pedigree William, in fact it was PDML member Carlos who told me about it. That's why I called him polar bear ;-) I met the owner of the dog Duna Monday for a first five minutes talk. John, the dog had some kind of small medical treatment in the morning

Re: Pentax Gallery

2007-03-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Dario Bonazza wrote: I've tried an experiment. I've edited the title (only the title, nothing else) of a picture of mine which was already Approved in gallery. By doing that, the picture turns back into Ready for review (or whatever they call it) status. Then, that same picture was Declined.

Re: Pentax Gallery

2007-03-17 Thread Doug Brewer
On Mar 17, 2007, at 4:47 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Dario Bonazza wrote: I've tried an experiment. I've edited the title (only the title, nothing else) of a picture of mine which was already Approved in gallery. By doing that, the picture turns back into Ready for review (or whatever they

Re: Digital 14mm F2.8 or 12-24mm F4.0?

2007-03-17 Thread Doug Brewer
On Mar 17, 2007, at 2:11 PM, Maris V. Lidaka Sr. wrote: Amateur here - which lens do you think preferable? I understand that a fixed lens is generally sharper, but 12-24mm is tempting. Maris Digital 14mm F2.8 or 12-24mm F4.0? Hey Maris, if you go here:

Re: Wedding shoot...deposit?

2007-03-17 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bong Manayon That seems to be standard. Google wedding contracts and a lot of them starts off with 50%. The other issue is when you collect the other half; but I guess that depends on where you come from. Bong The deposit should be enough to compensate you for not being able to

RE: PESO: Harmony, duck couple

2007-03-17 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Jan I like the spider web and the caterpillar and the term Scheepsjongens :-), that sounds much more funny than the german word Schiffsjunge. Scheps meens leaning in Swiss german dialect. Swiss Outremer and Swiss Atlanique called that Deckhand = first rank of a seaman or Messboy = first rank of

RE: Auto-110 SLR

2007-03-17 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi John I had that twice with the Ricoh KRx-10 and when I removed the lens the shutter released. I have no clue why. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 7:55 PM To: pdml@pdml.net

Re: Digital 14mm F2.8 or 12-24mm F4.0?

2007-03-17 Thread Doug Brewer
On Mar 17, 2007, at 4:50 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: Hey Maris, if you go here: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/index- flash.jsp#section=DRILLsubSection=exifLenssubSubSection=70 You can see a couple dozen examples of shots with the 12-24. Examples of those taken with the 14 are here:

RE: Pentax Gallery

2007-03-17 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Doug would you show the Leadville photo here? greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Doug Brewer Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2007 9:55 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax Gallery On Mar 17, 2007, at 4:47 PM,

PESO: Three of Four

2007-03-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5736480size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Pentax Gallery

2007-03-17 Thread Jack Davis
One of my images has been in on hold status for about three days. Anyone else had this happen? What dilemma could possibly be causing such an extended period of indecision? Guess I could check with Carolyn. ;) As I would expect, the Premier Collection is increasing very slowly. Glad to see it.

Re: For Those Who Enjoy Rumors

2007-03-17 Thread Bertil Holmberg
Well, we have just read the PMA interview with two Pentax managers and they say a few things such as Easy model changes should not be done or We no longer make cheap revisions and Actually, the next product already exists. Does this not mean that the K10D replacement that should be

Re: RE: Pentax Gallery Response

2007-03-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Markus Maurer wrote: would you say that only a lens with the name Pentax on it is a Pentax lens or does it qualify if it is built by Asahi (Pentax)? Well, if it's sold as a Pentax lens it's a Pentax lens :) If it was made after Asahi changed its corporate name to Pentax (2-3 years ago) it's

takumar_test

2007-03-17 Thread Fiso_PENTAX
Hello Walt, I find it difficult to really determine how sharp the resolution/contrast is on web images, especially at only 700 or 800 pixels. They all looked good to me, but that doesn't necessarily put them in the same league as modern DA* lenses. :-) Walt I only have the 'modern'

Re: Pentax Gallery

2007-03-17 Thread David J Brooks
Not sure. I did try and upload an IR shot from 2006, the sepia one i could not reproduce fopr a big print, and it was rejected due to no Exif info. I saved as a jpg and SFW, so i thing maybe sfw might have done something. Dave On 3/17/07, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of my images

Re: For Those Who Enjoy Rumors

2007-03-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
Well, yes. Uh, no. Maybe. Paul On Mar 17, 2007, at 5:18 PM, Bertil Holmberg wrote: Well, we have just read the PMA interview with two Pentax managers and they say a few things such as Easy model changes should not be done or We no longer make cheap revisions and Actually, the next product

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