Re: Finally back (webhost chronicles)

2008-03-06 Thread Cotty
On 5/3/08, John Celio, discombobulated, unleashed: That's it from me, for the moment. Sorry if I bored anyone with my little update. Hi John. Not boring at all :) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment results

2008-03-06 Thread Cotty
On 5/3/08, Owen LaPrath, discombobulated, unleashed: I am kicking myself for ever having wanted a K10. Autofocus was a dissapoinmtent to say the least - no faster than the K100, and actually less reliable! After seeing a few K20d shots from Dubai, my K100d even compares favorably for high ISO

Re: K20D questions

2008-03-06 Thread Peter Fairweather
Here goes, not all these answers are serious ;) Peter On 06/03/2008, Tim Bray [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1. How long will it take for my hand to stop telling me the front back wheels are awkwardly placed after 4 years carrying a *ist-D? Not before you have upgraded to the model after next

Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment results

2008-03-06 Thread David Savage
On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:14 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If a K10D file is 16 megabytes, and a K20D file is 23 megabytes, that corresponds roughly to the difference between 10 megapixels and 14.6 megapixels. Right? Paul But consider the difference n .pef file sizes. A

Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment results

2008-03-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Okay, granted. If the camera is way off then overall focus correction is an advantage. But I consider that a quality control problem that users shouldn't have to deal with. Being able to set lens specific focus, on the other hand, is a valuable end-user feature. Paul On Mar 5, 2008, at 10:09

Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment results

2008-03-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
K20D high ISO a problem? LOL. You apparently haven't seen any of the recently posted pics. And there are thousands of very satisfied K10D users, including myself. I shoot lots of low-light photography, and I never experienced banding. Paul On Mar 5, 2008, at 10:20 PM, Owen LaPrath wrote:

Re: K20D pictures

2008-03-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yep. That's the kind of high ISO performance everyone can expect. But some here apparently are placing more weight on the Dubai pictures that were made with pre-release firmware. Strange logic. BTW, I find ACR's default settings are not very accurate in terms of color temperature with the

Re: March PUG is up

2008-03-06 Thread David Savage
On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 6:04 AM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/3/08, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: http://pug.komkon.org/ Superb gallery - outright best for me is Leaf Skeleton by David Dixon. The rest are excellent. And Daddy has a nice girl :) I agree. 3 thumbs

Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment result

2008-03-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
I tested the DA 16-45 at about 40mm, f4. At some point, I'll check it at 16 or 20mm as well. I have only checked it at one distance. But after reading your post, I did check infinity focus by eye and found it correct insofar as a normal visible check colud determine. Since the focus

Re: K20D questions

2008-03-06 Thread David Savage
On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 4:08 PM, Tim Bray [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1. How long will it take for my hand to stop telling me the front back wheels are awkwardly placed after 4 years carrying a *ist-D? Dunno 2. Why does it have to be so big? [By the way, the K200D doesn't feel

Re: Need help with maritime terminology

2008-03-06 Thread David Savage
This is a capstan: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP1913.jpg This is a capstan a ships bollard: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP1531%20copy.jpg (please excuse the crappy colour) Cheers, Dave On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 5:22 AM, Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PESO: Farewell your Majesty

2008-03-06 Thread David Savage
Thanks Jack. I think you may be right, this shot will work better as part of a series. Stay tuned I may put a small GESO together. Cheers, Dave On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 10:34 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Like it. You know there are going to be comments regarding the centering

Re: K10D focus test shot

2008-03-06 Thread David J Brooks
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7024445 Here is the head shot. Focus point is on her left eye. DA 50 F2.8 at f2.8 No PS as is from camera. Dave On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 7:27 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7024435 Focus point is on

Re: PESO: Farewell your Majesty

2008-03-06 Thread David Savage
On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 6:42 AM, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Really great colours and I like the way the old girl is heading off into the sunset (literally and metaphorically) Thanks. They timed the departure quite nicely. But I'm going to be picky. Oh gawd...here we go. ;-)

Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment results

2008-03-06 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 10:09 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I disagree, Paul. I was having a significant backfocusing problem on my K10D with all my lenses, which I corrected using the hacked firmware available on the web. Now things focus =much= better, though there is still a

Re: March PUG is up

2008-03-06 Thread David Savage
On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 8:32 AM, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow, thanks! I totally wasn't expecting anybody to like it much. CW Well if it makes you feel better, I don't think much of it. = kidding == :-) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

K10D focus test shot

2008-03-06 Thread David J Brooks
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7024435 Focus point is on the blue light. The yellow light is more in focus. When i focused on the yellow light, the one behind is in focus. F 2.8 used. I did some test shots, head shots of the SO and they are fine at f2.8. Looks like if it has enough to

Re: K20D pictures

2008-03-06 Thread David Savage
On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 9:30 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's banding? Yes it is. Maybe at pixel peeping levels, but not at normal viewing size and distance. And a K100d pic is far noiser, even at 1600. But to each their own. Paul It's clearly visible at the normal view

Re: K20D pictures

2008-03-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
That's banding? HAR! Maybe at pixel peeping levels, but not at normal viewing size and distance. And a K100d pic is far noiser, even at 1600. But to each their own. Paul On Mar 5, 2008, at 10:59 PM, Owen LaPrath wrote: The top image has that annoying banding I see in all K20d shots

Re: K20D pictures

2008-03-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
I'm missing it. I like the results shown here. I recall examples from the *istD that showed clear multicolored banding at long exposures in the dark. If there's anything here it doesn't get in the way of the image. At least not for me. Although anything I'm going to shoot at 6400 would

Re: K20D pictures

2008-03-06 Thread Adam Maas
I can't see any banding in the normal view and a bare hint of it at 100%. The 6400 output looks just as good as the excellent output from my D300. -Adam On 3/6/08, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm missing it. I like the results shown here. I recall examples from the *istD that

Re: K10D focus test shot

2008-03-06 Thread Steve Desjardins
I did the quick and dirty 45 degree shot of text with the FA 50 at f1.4. With 12 point double spacing, the focus is best on the line above the chosen one. The chosen text is in acceptable focus, however. I can see cases where it could be a problem, but now that I know I'll be sure to check and

Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment results

2008-03-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment results K20D high ISO a problem? LOL. You apparently haven't seen any of the recently posted pics. And there are thousands of very satisfied K10D users, including myself. I shoot lots of low-light

Re: K20D pictures

2008-03-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: Re: K20D pictures Odd. On the normal view, in the LHS shadow detail is sticks out like proverbial to me. Bill it's your shot. Are you seeing the same thing? Very slightly, don't find it objectionable, and I suspect treating the

Re: K20D pictures

2008-03-06 Thread David Savage
Odd. On the normal view, in the LHS shadow detail is sticks out like proverbial to me. Bill it's your shot. Are you seeing the same thing? Cheers, Dave On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 10:21 PM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can't see any banding in the normal view and a bare hint of it at

Re: K20D pictures

2008-03-06 Thread Scott Loveless
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: K20D pictures I'm missing it. I like the results shown here. I recall examples from the *istD that showed clear multicolored banding at long exposures in the dark. If there's anything here it doesn't get

Re: K10D focus test shot

2008-03-06 Thread Charles Robinson
On Mar 6, 2008, at 7:23, Steve Desjardins wrote: but now that I know I'll be sure to check and maybe even bracket focus a bit after checking the screen. Now that would be an interesting extended bracketing feature - focus bracketing! (only kinda kidding) -Charles -- Charles Robinson -

Re: K20D pictures

2008-03-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: K20D pictures I'm missing it. I like the results shown here. I recall examples from the *istD that showed clear multicolored banding at long exposures in the dark. If there's anything here it doesn't get in the way of the

Re: K10D focus test shot

2008-03-06 Thread Mark Roberts
Charles Robinson wrote: On Mar 6, 2008, at 7:23, Steve Desjardins wrote: but now that I know I'll be sure to check and maybe even bracket focus a bit after checking the screen. Now that would be an interesting extended bracketing feature - focus bracketing! (only kinda kidding)

GESO: See ya 'Liz

2008-03-06 Thread David Savage
G'day All, I've put together a small 4 image gallery to put last nights PESO into a bit more context (~490kb page) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_016/index.htm Cheers, Dave P.S The Aussies on list might recognise the blue yellow vessel from the news. That's the Customs

Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment results

2008-03-06 Thread Rick Womer
The PEF files on the K10D are compressed, and the size varies with the amount of detail in the image. The K10D DNG files are not compressed, and are consistent in size. I don't know whether the DNGs in the K20D are compressed or not. Rick --- Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul

Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment results

2008-03-06 Thread David Savage
On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:47 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know whether the DNGs in the K20D are compressed or not. It doesn't look like it. And if the .pefs are, there isn't much compression going on. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

GESO - Morning Commute

2008-03-06 Thread frank theriault
Yesterday we had yet another snowfall. Not a huge one, but this winter has set a record for the most snow here in Toronto. Only several mid-winter thaws have prevented huge accumulations. The morning commute was just a bit messy: This one's a bit muddy (OTOH, it was still pretty dark out when

Re: GESO: See ya 'Liz

2008-03-06 Thread pnstenquist
Good stuff. Love the head-on bow shot. Very powerful. Great rendering. The flag pic is cool too. And, as usual, your panorama is excellent. In truth, I think last night's PESO would be my number four, but it is a very nice addition to the series. Paul -- Original message

Re: K10D focus test shot

2008-03-06 Thread P. J. Alling
Did you use auto focus or manual focus. If you used auto focus all bets are off, the camera makes a decision. Now that could be tweaked in software, (I think anyway). If however you manually focused on the blue light and the yellow is in focus then you have a misaligned focusing screen,

Re: GESO - Morning Commute

2008-03-06 Thread Rick Womer
I like the bus pic! That much snow would close schools and businesses in Philly for a week--maybe only 3 days if it melted immediately. Rick --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yesterday we had yet another snowfall. Not a huge one, but this winter has set a record for the most

Re: GESO - Morning Commute

2008-03-06 Thread P. J. Alling
Speaking of snow snarling traffic, I spent a year living in Atlanta. One of my clearest memories was sitting at my desk as a consultant at a large corporation, when a regular employee walked by saying ...it's snowing in Birmingham, (Alabama, more than two hours away at normal driving speeds).

Re: K20D pictures

2008-03-06 Thread Steve Desjardins
Thee are wonderful results. At 6400, a usable image is a benefit; a nice image is wonderful. And the one at 800 is striking. I'm pleased with my K10D (even the JPEGS) but it's nice to know that Pentax is actually moving forward with its camera design and producing some nice stuff. I really

K200D 1600 ISO shot

2008-03-06 Thread Marcus A. Hofmann
Hello. I just got my new K200D today. Didn't have much time to play with it yet, but I thought I'd share a quick shot. Maybe it is of interest to someone. ISO 1600 at f/22 with a 40 mm DA limited (pancake). http://www.ntony.net/temp/IMGP0020.jpg (full resolution jpeg straight from the

Re: GESO: See ya 'Liz

2008-03-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, Very nice collection... The pano is great, amazing actually! I want to visit! How did you get that head on shot? QEII on a leash with it's little helper. Flag shot is a terrific way to set the place. And the sunset finishes it all off. (And I think all the other boats aren't really

Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment results

2008-03-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, My DNG's are 23 meg, but the PEF's are 12-16 meg. And would you believe Picasa can decode them into images. (Hard to put much over on those Google folks.) Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 6:14 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:14 AM, Paul Stenquist

Re: GESO - Morning Commute

2008-03-06 Thread Jack Davis
And you folks complain about the geese? ;-)) (bu) Jack (in California) --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yesterday we had yet another snowfall. Not a huge one, but this winter has set a record for the most snow here in Toronto. Only several mid-winter thaws have prevented

Re: K200D 1600 ISO shot

2008-03-06 Thread Jack Davis
Maybe I don't know any better, but I'd be pleased if it were mine. Jack --- Marcus A. Hofmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello. I just got my new K200D today. Didn't have much time to play with it yet, but I thought I'd share a quick shot. Maybe it is of interest to someone. ISO 1600

Re: See ya 'Liz

2008-03-06 Thread Ken Waller
Good images all.. My fav is the pano. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: GESO: See ya 'Liz G'day All, I've put together a small 4 image gallery to put last nights PESO into a bit more context (~490kb

Re: K200D 1600 ISO shot

2008-03-06 Thread Ken Waller
Maybe it is of interest to someone. Not @ 5mb - but thanks for the warning. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Marcus A. Hofmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 10:55 AM Subject: K200D

Re: GESO - Morning Commute

2008-03-06 Thread Ken Waller
Looks like you're about to be involved in a crash! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: GESO - Morning Commute Yesterday we had yet another snowfall. Not a huge one, but this winter has set a record for

Re: K20D questions

2008-03-06 Thread Margus Männik
Trying to answer some :) 1. How long will it take for my hand to stop telling me the front back wheels are awkwardly placed after 4 years carrying a *ist-D? Yes... bad habits die hard. I switched to K10D fom Z-1p and do feel myself quite OK. 2. Why does it have to be so big? [By the

April PUG submission form is up

2008-03-06 Thread Scott Loveless
You can submit photos for the April PUG, Portrait, at http://pdmlpug.org/?p=26 I've also update the Previous Galleries directory. Follow the links at the bottom of the PUG or go here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/pastgalleries.html Have a nice day! -- Scott Loveless

Re: K20D questions

2008-03-06 Thread Ken Waller
The answer is 42 Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Tim Bray [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: K20D questions 1. How long will it take for my hand to stop telling me the front back wheels are awkwardly placed after 4 years carrying a *ist-D? 2.

Re: K200D 1600 ISO shot

2008-03-06 Thread Charles Robinson
On Mar 6, 2008, at 9:55, Marcus A. Hofmann wrote: Hello. I just got my new K200D today. Didn't have much time to play with it yet, but I thought I'd share a quick shot. Maybe it is of interest to someone. ISO 1600 at f/22 with a 40 mm DA limited (pancake).

Re: GESO: See ya 'Liz

2008-03-06 Thread Cotty
On 7/3/08, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: G'day All, I've put together a small 4 image gallery to put last nights PESO into a bit more context (~490kb page) http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_016/index.htm Cheers, Dave Nice gallery. The bow shot is stunning. --

Re: K20D questions

2008-03-06 Thread Steve Desjardins
Look at these two points together. I'm mainly a JPG shooter, but when the lighting gets funny I switch to RAW. The raw processing of tricky white balance is so good that it's worth the trouble. I use the RAW 4. Why, when I tried to auto-white balance an ISO-1600 picture of a toddler in a

Re: K20D questions

2008-03-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/3/08, Peter Fairweather, discombobulated, unleashed: 2. Why does it have to be so big? I can't believe you guys! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: K20D questions

2008-03-06 Thread Scott Loveless
Tim Bray wrote: 8. Why is there a prominent switch for turning the image stabilization off, wouldn't you want it on always? The switch is labeled incorrectly. It should be Frank and Everybody else. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Need help with maritime terminology

2008-03-06 Thread mike wilson
From: AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/03/05 Wed PM 06:45:03 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Need help with maritime terminology Dear gang, Can someone please tell me the English name of the orange-coloured thingy in this image?

Re: K20D questions

2008-03-06 Thread Doug Brewer
Tim Bray wrote: 1. How long will it take for my hand to stop telling me the front back wheels are awkwardly placed after 4 years carrying a *ist-D? 2. Why does it have to be so big? [By the way, the K200D doesn't feel significantly smaller in the hand.] 3. 23M .dng files, yow... maybe

Re: K20D questions

2008-03-06 Thread P. J. Alling
Seems it already is: http://www.emp3world.com/mp3/6545/A%20Violent%20Purple/Better%20Days%20Will%20Come http://tinyurl.com/2vqcjt Doug Brewer wrote: Tim Bray wrote: 1. How long will it take for my hand to stop telling me the front back wheels are awkwardly placed after 4 years carrying

Tyro Question

2008-03-06 Thread Jack Davis
Having read several posts where back/front focus issues have been discussed, I decided to check out a few lenses. I set up a yard stick and 'prox a 45 degree angle and placed the K10D on a tripod with the camera body three feet from the chosen focus point. (18) At 28mm and f/2.8, it is in sharp

Re: K20D questions

2008-03-06 Thread Doug Brewer
well, there ya go P. J. Alling wrote: Seems it already is: http://www.emp3world.com/mp3/6545/A%20Violent%20Purple/Better%20Days%20Will%20Come http://tinyurl.com/2vqcjt Doug Brewer wrote: I dunno, but Violent Purple would be a good name for a rock band. -- PDML

Re: April PUG submission form is up

2008-03-06 Thread Steve Desjardins
For some reason, I kept getting the fill in all required fields message. Every line had something in it. What could be wrong? Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] 3/6/2008 12:28 PM You can submit photos for the April PUG, Portrait, at http://pdmlpug.org/?p=26 I've also update the Previous

Re: Need help with maritime terminology

2008-03-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/3/08, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: Looks to be half cleat, half bollard. A clollard or a bleat? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO - Morning Commute

2008-03-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Brr. Looks freekin' cold. I haven't had to drive in conditions like that for many years. G On Mar 6, 2008, at 7:26 AM, frank theriault wrote: Yesterday we had yet another snowfall. Not a huge one, but this winter has set a record for the most snow here in Toronto. Only several mid-winter

Re: April PUG submission form is up

2008-03-06 Thread Scott Loveless
Steve Desjardins wrote: For some reason, I kept getting the fill in all required fields message. Every line had something in it. What could be wrong? Make sure you have selected either themed or open at the bottom. If that doesn't fix it, submit directly to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Attach your

Re: Tyro Question

2008-03-06 Thread pnstenquist
No. Because if it's adjusted to correct the focus for the one lens that misses, those that are right on now will be off. At least that's what I think. I believe the adjustment on the K10D is only an overall fix, it's not lens specific. Paul -- Original message

RE: April PUG submission form is up

2008-03-06 Thread Susan
I had no trouble at all submitting my april portrait :-) Regards Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Steve Desjardins Sendt: 6. marts 2008 20:15 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: April PUG submission form is up For some reason, I

Re: GESO - Morning Commute

2008-03-06 Thread Adam Maas
Warm (~32F) but messy. You don't get that sort of mess in real cold, as heavy snow usually doesn't happen below -10-15C. -Adam On 3/6/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brr. Looks freekin' cold. I haven't had to drive in conditions like that for many years. G On Mar 6,

Re: PESO: Billy Blackwelder finds an Antarctic Trout

2008-03-06 Thread Paolo Vercesi
Hi, Funny shot Walt. It remembers me Donald Sutherland in Kelly's Heores. On Wed, Mar 5, 2008 at 10:00 PM, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Billy was our scoundrel helo pilot :-) He was always pulling some wild storey out of thin air! Walt

Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment results

2008-03-06 Thread mike wilson
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/03/05 Wed PM 11:58:22 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: more K20D autofocus adjustment results So far I've adjusted the FA 50/1.4, the FA 35/2 and now the DA 16-45/4. The 50/1.4 came in at -4. I retested to make

New PDML schwag: Stickers!

2008-03-06 Thread Mark Roberts
Scott Loveless suggested this: A PDML sticker for your car (oval country abbreviation type sticker) and I added a You can never have too many lenses bumper sticker. http://www.cafepress.com/robertstech -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: April PUG submission form is up

2008-03-06 Thread Scott Loveless
I had no trouble at all submitting my april portrait :-) Regards Jens It came through just fine. The problem encountered was with a .name domain. e.g. [EMAIL PROTECTED] The form didn't like it and returned an invalid email address error. After playing around with it a bit I determined

Re: Tyro Question

2008-03-06 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Paul. Actually I spoke to Pentax tech service (after posting the questing) and was told, since other lens don't exhibit the malady, I need only send the FA 28~70 f/2.8. At the moment, I'm still considering the question. Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No. Because if it's adjusted to

Re: GESO - Morning Commute

2008-03-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
LOL ... Adam, I grew up in New York and lived for a year or so in Vermont. I know what temps and snow conditions are like. ;-) I've lived in California since 1979. Brrr Cold is anything under 55 degrees F now. =8^0 Godfrey On Mar 6, 2008, at 11:33 AM, Adam Maas wrote: Warm (~32F) but

Re: GESO - Morning Commute

2008-03-06 Thread Adam Maas
Grew up in southern BC and lived in Northern Ontario for a decade, I've got odd definitions on what's cold ;-) -Adam On 3/6/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL ... Adam, I grew up in New York and lived for a year or so in Vermont. I know what temps and snow conditions are like.

Re: Tyro Question

2008-03-06 Thread mike wilson
From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/03/06 Thu PM 07:08:37 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Tyro Question Having read several posts where back/front focus issues have been discussed, I decided to check out a few lenses. I set up a yard stick and 'prox a

Re: Need help with maritime terminology

2008-03-06 Thread mike wilson
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/03/06 Thu PM 07:20:01 GMT To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: Need help with maritime terminology On 6/3/08, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: Looks to be half cleat, half bollard. A clollard or a bleat? Don't be a capstard.

Re: April PUG submission form is up

2008-03-06 Thread Steve Desjardins
It went this time. Maybe when I hit themed or open the first time I put the cursor in the wrong place and didn't trigger anything. Anyway, thanks. Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] 3/6/2008 2:21 PM Steve Desjardins wrote: For some reason, I kept getting the fill in all required fields

RE: GESO - Morning Commute

2008-03-06 Thread Bob W
Can't wait for the Gulf Stream to stop. Then we'll have a climate like that. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of frank theriault Sent: 06 March 2008 15:26 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO - Morning Commute Yesterday

Re: Need help with maritime terminology

2008-03-06 Thread Ken Waller
I've never seen a yellow one, either. So I would call it mutant. It could be ailing. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Need help with maritime terminology From: AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date:

Re: GESO - Morning Commute

2008-03-06 Thread pnstenquist
I really like the shot through the bus window. Unique, interesting and well rendered. The traffic pics are good as well. We had that storm yesterday. I know we're over our average winter snowfall mount. No record yet, but we must be getting close. Very cold as well. Not much fun. Paul

Re: K20D questions

2008-03-06 Thread Christian
2. Why does it have to be so big? that's what she said... -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

Re: March PUG is up

2008-03-06 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks for your efforts Scott My favs +Snow Crystal +Fractal Sandfish +Leaf Skeleton +Flute +Daddy's Girl A very nice effort on all the images... Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: March PUG is up

Re: PESO: Farewell your Majesty

2008-03-06 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Oh gawd...here we go. It must be the engineer in you, It's a curse... As for the clutter, it would be a more powerful image without it, but as a record of the event it's necessary IMO. Agreed. It was quite a festive atmosphere. The

OT: Online Image Application

2008-03-06 Thread David Savage
I thought some of you might find this interesting: http://a.viary.com/blog Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: GESO - Morning Commute

2008-03-06 Thread Rick Womer
...and that usually happens in July! The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco--anon., -not- Mark Twain or WC Fields. --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've lived in California since 1979. Brrr Cold is anything under 55 degrees F now. =8^0 Godfrey

Re: OT: Online Image Application

2008-03-06 Thread David Savage
...oh yeah. I have 5 invitations for anyone who might be interested to try it out. Cheers, Dave. On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 7:01 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought some of you might find this interesting: http://a.viary.com/blog Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: Online Image Application

2008-03-06 Thread Bob W
I thought some of you might find this interesting: http://a.viary.com/blog Cheers, Dave Who needs software in a world where there are knives? http://website.lineone.net/~a1/jocelyne/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Online Image Application

2008-03-06 Thread Scott Loveless
Bob W wrote: I thought some of you might find this interesting: http://a.viary.com/blog Cheers, Dave Who needs software in a world where there are knives? http://website.lineone.net/~a1/jocelyne/ Argh! My eyes! Make it stop burning! -- Scott Loveless

Re: PESO: Antarctica Slide Scan

2008-03-06 Thread Walter Hamler
Amita, I just saw your response so I am late answering. I was assigned to the navy squadron that provided logistic support to the National Science Foundation efforts in Antarctica. We prepositioned from Pt. Mugu, CA to Christchurch, NZ each year in late August/early Sept. First flights to

I'm embarrassed to be a product of the 70s

2008-03-06 Thread William Robb
http://listoftheday.blogspot.com/2007/09/great-olan-mills-photos.html This is too funny for words. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

K20D and Lightroom don't play nice

2008-03-06 Thread Tim Bray
I have now established, by direct experience experience and net searches, that Lightroom has problems with K20D DNG's. Basically, white balance correction seems to work but in fact severely damages the images. I believe this is the same code as occurs in ACR, so I'd bet that wouldn't work

Re: Need help with maritime terminology

2008-03-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: AlunFoto Subject: Need help with maritime terminology Dear gang, Can someone please tell me the English name of the orange-coloured thingy in this image? http://www.alunfoto.no/temp/20070616-0037_lzn.jpg Cleat. It's used for tying the boat to the

Re: K20D questions

2008-03-06 Thread David Savage
At 06:57 AM 7/03/2008, Christian wrote: 2. Why does it have to be so big? that's what she said... Really? Isn't pointing and laughing normal? Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: K20D and Lightroom don't play nice

2008-03-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Tim Bray Subject: K20D and Lightroom don't play nice I have now established, by direct experience experience and net searches, that Lightroom has problems with K20D DNG's. Basically, white balance correction seems to work but in fact severely damages the

Re: I'm embarrassed to be a product of the 70s

2008-03-06 Thread Scott Loveless
William Robb wrote: http://listoftheday.blogspot.com/2007/09/great-olan-mills-photos.html This is too funny for words. William Robb This is a picture of Doug, right? http://bp3.blogger.com/_bkFIPLIOGL8/Rua47R0G3YI/DDo/325jLPJiFw4/s1600-h/doobiebro.jpg -- Scott Loveless

Re: I'm embarrassed to be a product of the 70s

2008-03-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/3/08, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: http://listoftheday.blogspot.com/2007/09/great-olan-mills-photos.html This is too funny for words. Oh boy, tears and breathlessness - thanks. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

Re: K20D and Lightroom don't play nice

2008-03-06 Thread pnstenquist
ACR works fine. At least that's true for the version that comes with PSCS 1. However, the eyedropper doesn't work. But I rarely use that. I set color temperature to my liking. All the pics I've posted were RAW DNG files processsed with ACR. Paul -- Original message

So much Enablement, so Little Time

2008-03-06 Thread William Robb
Yesterday, I get my K20, today my 58/1.4 Nokton arrived. What a gorgeous lens it is. I start a new renovation in a month, so I'll even be able to pay for all this stuff. Life is, at the moment, a bowl of cherries. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K20D and Lightroom don't play nice

2008-03-06 Thread Mark Roberts
Tim Bray wrote: I have now established, by direct experience experience and net searches, that Lightroom has problems with K20D DNG's. Basically, white balance correction seems to work but in fact severely damages the images. I believe this is the same code as occurs in ACR, so I'd bet that

Re: K20D and Lightroom don't play nice

2008-03-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
- Until Lightroom and Camera Raw are updated for the K20D specifically, they cannot directly operate on K20D PEF files. - The only way to transfer Pentax Photo Lab adjustment to Lightroom is to render the RAW file as a TIFF or JPEG. - Again, until LR and CR are updated, they have no

OT: Any US list members with knowledge abou the used (motor) yacht market?

2008-03-06 Thread Pål Jensen
Sorry about the OT message but I'm considering buying a 42ft Grand Banks motor yacht from Florida. Anyoneone who knows the general state of the market and whether asking prices are (very) inflated? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

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