URL change and cosmetic change to Pentax japan website

2008-04-09 Thread Thibouille
Just a short notice for you to know that Pentax website is now www.pentax.jp (instead of pentax.co.jp) and has been slightly change (on a cosmetic POV). It might lead to a better website design in the future hopefully. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo:

Re: OT request for browser help

2008-04-09 Thread mike wilson
From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/04/08 Tue AM 11:05:13 GMT To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT request for browser help I have several emails this morning stating that they cannot access my hockey picture page on my site. I know Safari and Firefox can open

Re: PESOs??

2008-04-09 Thread Jerome
Not true. The list is moderated. It is done so carefully that it just _looks_ like it is unmoderated. A rare and welcome talent. That's what you think. Truth be told, Doug deletes every 48th email just for kicks (hence the were are my post? whines... and he uses a thrown dart system to

Re: PESOs??

2008-04-09 Thread mike wilson
From: Jerome [EMAIL PROTECTED] In general though, the response of the group has been eye opening for me as well, and I agree with most points that were made. And since I do enjoy the banter and spiraling turns that the list often takes due to the freedom of being unmoderated, I guess the

PESO -- The loneliness of the long distance accordion [player]

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
I went to a dinner at a very nice, and rather expensive, German Restaurant. It used to actually import wait staff from Germany, but that's become too expensive recently so most of the current staff are from further East, but all speak, (AFAICT), fluent German. Except this guy, he's a local,

The istD and 360 flash

2008-04-09 Thread David J Brooks
Looks like my K10D won't make it back in time for Erins awards day on Sunday, so its istD and 360. Is anyone, or has anyone used this combo. I'm sure it works fine. I'll run a few tests today, but any pro cons on this combo. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com

Re: DA* 16-58/2.8 and the flat focus problem

2008-04-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 9:26 PM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm forced to agree. This is what comes from using lenses on a test bed instead of in the real world. I only ever resort to this kinda' testing if my real world shots show optical deficiencies. Cheers, Dave

Re: Re: One lens only...

2008-04-09 Thread mike wilson
From: Jos from Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Missing an opportunity is much worse for me than not having the best optical quality Mark! - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML

Re: OT request for browser help

2008-04-09 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Mike. I wrote this my self, as you may have guessed, and di a lot of cut and paste. I'll have a look at those table things Dave On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 4:39 AM, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/04/08 Tue AM 11:05:13 GMT

Re: PESOs??

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
He better watch out then, now he's in trouble with Ann... David J Brooks wrote: He kicks cats to, so there, it is properly moderated. Dave On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 5:22 AM, Jerome [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not true. The list is moderated. It is done so carefully that it just _looks_

Re: PESOs??

2008-04-09 Thread mike wilson
From: Jerome [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/04/09 Wed AM 09:22:05 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESOs?? Not true. The list is moderated. It is done so carefully that it just _looks_ like it is unmoderated. A rare and welcome talent. That's what you

Re: PESOs??

2008-04-09 Thread David J Brooks
He kicks cats to, so there, it is properly moderated. Dave On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 5:22 AM, Jerome [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not true. The list is moderated. It is done so carefully that it just _looks_ like it is unmoderated. A rare and welcome talent. That's what you think. Truth be

Re: URL change and cosmetic change to Pentax japan website

2008-04-09 Thread AlunFoto
I think that the materials legislation implemented in EU a couple of years ago hit Pentax very hard. Something to do with Bromine-based flame-retardants in the plastics used in their lenses. Jostein 2008/4/9 P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Interestingly enough the last 7 35mm film cameras

Re: URL change and cosmetic change to Pentax japan website

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Interestingly enough the last 7 35mm film cameras Pentax made are listed but noted to be discontinued. The medium format cameras are listed but not discontinued. (The lens situation in Japan seems to be a bit different than elsewhere in the world as well). Thibouille wrote: Just a short

Re: Accepted and Declined

2008-04-09 Thread Peter Fairweather
Brian My favourite reject is the church http://supera.myjalbum.net/Pentax_Photo_Gallery_Submissions/Declined_Images/slides/IMGP2987pg.html Not too fussy for me anyway and fantastic lighting Thanks Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO -- Mallard Escape

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
On this shot I was doing everything wrong. I had the camera and lens set up for a close focus shot of an early wild flower bloom, (maximum DOF with the slowest shutter speed I though I could reasonably hand hold). I was just beginning to compose the shot when there was a horrendous squawking

Re: One lens only... (Lens police)

2008-04-09 Thread mike wilson
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/04/09 Wed AM 12:47:25 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: One lens only... Steve Desjardins wrote: Makes you wonder if the Lens Police are going to enforce the one lens only rule here. I don't know how many

Re: One lens only...

2008-04-09 Thread John Whittingham
On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:47:25 -0400, Mark Roberts wrote Steve Desjardins wrote: Makes you wonder if the Lens Police are going to enforce the one lens only rule here. I don't know how many times we have had a similar question - I can't answer it because I can't come up with a situation

Re: One lens only...

2008-04-09 Thread Peter Fairweather
I like interiors so I've tried walking around with a 8mm Peleng. It's unlikely that I'll ever be allowed ro stand where I like in the Blue Mosque in Istanbul again. ( I was with a party of police officers ) More practically the 12-24mm Sigma is good in churches too. The essential accessory is

K20D Review in Amateur Photographer

2008-04-09 Thread Colin J
I was considering buying a K20D because the low noise 14.6 MP sensor is particularly attractive. However, the review in this week's Amateur Photographer was a little disappointing, particularly when referring to purple fringing. The review pointed out that a recent optical test of the

yet another Lightroom question

2008-04-09 Thread Henk Terhell
Also I'm trying out now Lightroom as possible replacement of Elements on my new PC. In Elements I used to store my converted (exported) JPG's along with the DNG files in the same folder. I am used to identify folders based on subject and subfolders by date taken. Elements does import from card

Re: One lens only...

2008-04-09 Thread mike wilson
From: Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/04/08 Tue PM 07:55:40 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: One lens only... Op Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:25:24 +0200 schreef Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 8/4/08, Lucas Rijnders, discombobulated, unleashed: My wife

Re: PESO: Perfect Form

2008-04-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have to put on my glasses and look at it:-). On Apr 8, 2008, at 11:56 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I have to say I agree with the other comments, the grass seems to be in perfect focus. Paul Stenquist wrote: Or a decent shot with an imperfect lens.

Re: PESO: Perfect Form

2008-04-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
I wouldn't have tried to guess from this shot, since it was continuous autofocus. But it could be backfocused. Once side of the frame was backfocusing a considerable amount, but not enough to extend from her head to the grass:-). Paul On Apr 8, 2008, at 10:37 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Looks

Re: DA* 16-58/2.8 and the flat focus problem

2008-04-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
That's true. And the autofocus test on the K20D is going to make Pentax live up to a higher standard. I'm wondering if we won't see it gone with the next firmware update? I hope not. Of course I haven't heard of any significant problems with the DA* 50-135, and my copy of that lens appears

Re: PESO: Perfect Form

2008-04-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks to all who commented. But this is a bad example of what I was trying to demonstrate. Looking at it in the morning with glasses on I have to say you're all correct. The grass is in focus. That's a matter of photographer failure or continuous autofocus failure rather than the lens being

PESO - Drivetrain

2008-04-09 Thread frank theriault
These cranks/spiders are about 4 or 5 years old, so they're showing their age (that's not dirt on the arm, it's where the shiny stuff has worn off). They're still beautiful in my eyes... http://tinyurl.com/4xk56t

Re: DA* 16-58/2.8 and the flat focus problem

2008-04-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
If you ask for a replacement, they pay shipping for the new lens. However, I generally ask for a refund and order a new one immediately. That means I have a new lens about a week sooner, but I pay about twelve dollars more. My local store stocks only DA lenses, no DA*. They assume all their

Re: PESO: Perfect Form

2008-04-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yep! Based on that shot, it would appear your lens is just fine. The left side would have been noticeably soft if shot with my lens. I'm hoping that the vast majority of them are just that. I'll have another on Thursday. Paul On Apr 9, 2008, at 12:47 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I shoot

Re: DA* 16-58/2.8 and the flat focus problem

2008-04-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
The only type the uneven focus field problem might show up is if your shooting something where the subject is approximately equidistant from one end of the frame to the next. That's why this could go unnoticed for quite a while. I have a number of good shots that I produced with this lens

Re: DA* 16-58/2.8 and the flat focus problem

2008-04-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
Well, you can test for a flat field in minutes. Just shoot the old brick wall at f2.8. But make sure you're squared off to the wall, since DOF at that stop is fairly minimal. Paul On Apr 9, 2008, at 1:22 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: I'm feeling the same way. Not having done any formal tests with

Re: PESO - Drivetrain

2008-04-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
I love machinery, and the more signs of use, the better. Good work, nice rendering. Paul On Apr 9, 2008, at 8:30 AM, frank theriault wrote: These cranks/spiders are about 4 or 5 years old, so they're showing their age (that's not dirt on the arm, it's where the shiny stuff has worn off).

Re: K20D Review in Amateur Photographer

2008-04-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have yet to see any purple fringing after 2500 K20D shots. But I don't shoot black branches against glowing white skies either. In fact, I've experienced more fringing with all of my other DSLRs. The *istD was the worst of them. Paul On Apr 9, 2008, at 7:54 AM, Colin J wrote: I was

Re: DA* 16-58/2.8 and the flat focus problem

2008-04-09 Thread Jack Davis
I returned a defective 540 flash (stuck on 16mm) and an under warranty K10D (SD slot would not 'hold onto the card). In each case, at their instruction, I downloaded paid shipping labels and ultimately received the replaced flash and repaired K10D at no cost. Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL

PESO - Mies' Masterpiece

2008-04-09 Thread frank theriault
I don't often post architectural photos. Perhaps that's because I tend to concentrate on other stuff, or perhaps it's because I mostly suck at it, but today I'm breaking with tradition. This is my favourite group of buildings in Toronto, The Toronto-Dominion Centre, designed by noted modernist

Re: One lens only...

2008-04-09 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 8:28 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Apr 8, 2008, at 5:40 PM, Bob W wrote: The use of zooms reeks of moral turpitude. Bob W wrote: It's not actually my opinion, it's just a cynical attempt to get on the quotes list before the snow melts.

Re: K20D Review in Amateur Photographer

2008-04-09 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Colin J Subject: K20D Review in Amateur Photographer I was considering buying a K20D because the low noise 14.6 MP sensor is particularly attractive. However, the review in this week's Amateur Photographer was a little disappointing, particularly when

Re: One lens only...

2008-04-09 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: John Whittingham Subject: Re: One lens only... Now let's have someone use it in a quotation worthy of a PDML/NCCF t-shirt and I'll make it available in the store... The Lens Police Is this your lens sir? The Lens Police dismisseth us. William

Re: DA* 16-58/2.8 and the flat focus problem

2008-04-09 Thread Steve Desjardins
The genie is out of the bottle, as they say. Even if they take the adjustment away, folks will still be testing lenses and sending them back. The real question is if there are enough testers who will return lenses to offset the huddled masses who won't think to do it. If the economics works,

Re: DA* 16-58/2.8 and the flat focus problem

2008-04-09 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Steve Desjardins Subject: Re: DA* 16-58/2.8 and the flat focus problem The genie is out of the bottle, as they say. Even if they take the adjustment away, folks will still be testing lenses and sending them back. The real question is if there are enough

Re: PESO -- The loneliness of the long distance accordion [player]

2008-04-09 Thread Steve Desjardins
I suddenly have this strange urge for schnitzel. Funny shot. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] 4/9/2008 6:30 AM I went to a dinner at a very nice, and

Re: K20D Review in Amateur Photographer

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Since that's the opposite results others have reported I begin to doubt the veracity of any review. Look this is a situation , high contrast, that I would have expected to cause sensor bloom, and lots of it. http://www.mindspring.com/~distilfink/PESO%20--%20treeline.html Made with the

Re: PESOs??

2008-04-09 Thread Doug Brewer
Jerome wrote: Not true. The list is moderated. It is done so carefully that it just _looks_ like it is unmoderated. A rare and welcome talent. That's what you think. Truth be told, Doug deletes every 48th email just for kicks (hence the were are my post? whines... I've installed a

Re: yet another Lightroom question

2008-04-09 Thread Charles Robinson
On Apr 9, 2008, at 7:05, Henk Terhell wrote: In LR I see so far no easy way to do thisin the same folder and upon saving the JPG it is hard to find back the folder in which the DNG file is located. I'm just starting to get the hang of Lightroom myself, but I think one thing you need to

Re: K20D Review in Amateur Photographer

2008-04-09 Thread Scott Loveless
Colin J wrote: I was considering buying a K20D because the low noise 14.6 MP sensor is particularly attractive. However, the review in this week's Amateur Photographer was a little disappointing, particularly when referring to purple fringing. There's your problem. The K20D is targeted at

Re: PESOs??

2008-04-09 Thread ann sanfedele
P. J. Alling wrote: He better watch out then, now he's in trouble with Ann... as I was about to write :) guess who David J Brooks wrote: He kicks cats to, so there, it is properly moderated. Dave On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 5:22 AM, Jerome [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not true. The

Re: PESO - Drivetrain

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Hum, Bike Porn. Hey, wait a minute you didn't spend some vacation time in England last June... frank theriault wrote: These cranks/spiders are about 4 or 5 years old, so they're showing their age (that's not dirt on the arm, it's where the shiny stuff has worn off). They're still beautiful

Re: PESO - Mies' Masterpiece

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Nicely composed and nice conversion, (I assume). I'll just make my usual comment about opening up the mid tones just a bit. frank theriault wrote: I don't often post architectural photos. Perhaps that's because I tend to concentrate on other stuff, or perhaps it's because I mostly suck at

Re: PESO - Drivetrain

2008-04-09 Thread Mark Roberts
frank theriault wrote: These cranks/spiders are about 4 or 5 years old, so they're showing their age (that's not dirt on the arm, it's where the shiny stuff has worn off). They're still beautiful in my eyes... http://tinyurl.com/4xk56t

Re: K20D Review in Amateur Photographer

2008-04-09 Thread AlunFoto
2008/4/9 Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Not amateur photographers. Gees. Canadians? No, wait... that's geese. hmm... Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - Drivetrain

2008-04-09 Thread Scott Loveless
frank theriault wrote: These cranks/spiders are about 4 or 5 years old, so they're showing their age (that's not dirt on the arm, it's where the shiny stuff has worn off). They're still beautiful in my eyes... http://tinyurl.com/4xk56t

Re: One lens only...

2008-04-09 Thread Cotty
On 9/4/08, John Whittingham, discombobulated, unleashed: The Lens Police Is this your lens sir? Put your exposures where I can see them. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: One lens only...

2008-04-09 Thread Cotty
On 9/4/08, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: The Lens Police dismisseth us. This is the Lens Police, you're under-exposed. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: PESO - Drivetrain

2008-04-09 Thread ann sanfedele
geez I stay off the list for a while and come back and see sharp images from Frank -- what is the list coming to??? No one will remember what Theraultian blur is if you keep this up ann p.s. (nice pic - the closeup is intriguing -- artsy - the otehr is just an information photo of a bike

Re: PESO -- Mallard Escape

2008-04-09 Thread ann sanfedele
I like it ann P. J. Alling wrote: On this shot I was doing everything wrong. I had the camera and lens set up for a close focus shot of an early wild flower bloom, (maximum DOF with the slowest shutter speed I though I could reasonably hand hold). I was just beginning to compose the shot

Re: One lens only...

2008-04-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 12:11 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All right pull over, this is the lens police... All right buddy. Stop down and pull over. Dave Ken Waller wrote: I really like the term lens police! Now let's have someone use it in a quotation worthy of a

Re: PESO: Perfect Form

2008-04-09 Thread David J Brooks
So its not just me then. I thought so to. Dave On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 11:56 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have to say I agree with the other comments, the grass seems to be in perfect focus. Paul Stenquist wrote: Or a decent shot with an imperfect lens.

Re: One lens only...

2008-04-09 Thread Boris Liberman
I wonder what the former soloist of lens the police would have to say? ;) On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 6:54 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 9/4/08, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: The Lens Police dismisseth us. This is the Lens Police, you're under-exposed. -- Cheers,

Re: One lens only...

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Ooh, Good one. But you missed the triple entender. This is the Lens Police, you're under developed... Cotty wrote: On 9/4/08, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: The Lens Police dismisseth us. This is the Lens Police, you're under-exposed. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why

Re: PESO - Drivetrain

2008-04-09 Thread David J Brooks
Good shot. Good detail and its sharp.:-0 Dave On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 8:30 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: These cranks/spiders are about 4 or 5 years old, so they're showing their age (that's not dirt on the arm, it's where the shiny stuff has worn off). They're still

Re: Can't post to the list.

2008-04-09 Thread Gaëtan Beauchamp
Hello, This email is another try to send a post to the list. Do you received me and can someone help me? Gaetan Beauchamp Le 08-04-09 à 12:00, [EMAIL PROTECTED] a écrit : Send PDML mailing list submissions to pdml@pdml.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit

Re: PESO: Perfect Form

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
It may be you, but you're not unique. David J Brooks wrote: So its not just me then. I thought so to. Dave On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 11:56 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have to say I agree with the other comments, the grass seems to be in perfect focus. Paul Stenquist

Pentax Photo Browser/Photo Lab on Win2K

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
So all Pentax's literature tells us that Photo Browser will run on Win2K and Photo Lab isn't available I'm not sure what they mean exactly since Photo Lab 3.5 seems to be running fine on my Win2k Server system with SP4 installed. I'm almost afraid to tempt fate by installing the Remote

In the real world (was DA* 16-58/2.8 and the flat focus problem)

2008-04-09 Thread Mark Erickson
I have examples of my DA* lens giving me sub-par real-world results. Here's the real world image: http://www.westerickson.net/misc/ValleyOak.jpg Here are 100% crops of the left, center, and right portions of the image. Note that some of the grassland on the both the left and right sides is

Re: One lens only...

2008-04-09 Thread Mark Roberts
David J Brooks wrote: On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 12:11 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All right pull over, this is the lens police... All right buddy. Stop down and pull over. Do you know how fast that lens is? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Can't post to the list.

2008-04-09 Thread Cotty
On 9/4/08, Gaëtan Beauchamp, discombobulated, unleashed: Hello, This email is another try to send a post to the list. Do you received me and can someone help me? Gaetan Beauchamp Bonjour Gaetan, You have managed to post to the list fine. Just beware that as you are subscribed in digest form,

Re: yet another Lightroom question

2008-04-09 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:42:57 +0200 schreef Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Apr 9, 2008, at 7:05, Henk Terhell wrote: I agree that there is tons to learn to use it properly. I've been playing around with it for the past week and I've just barely scratched the surface. There are a

Re: yet another Lightroom question

2008-04-09 Thread Adam Maas
On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 1:36 PM, Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And, while more or less on the subject, is there a way to edit 'maker notes', especially lens name in the exif? If a shot is by an 'A series lens' with SR set to 50, I know which one it is. I'd like to store that

Re: Can't post to the list.

2008-04-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 1:05 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 9/4/08, Gaëtan Beauchamp, discombobulated, unleashed: Hello, This email is another try to send a post to the list. Do you received me and can someone help me? Gaetan Beauchamp Bonjour Gaetan, You have managed to

Re: PESO - Drivetrain

2008-04-09 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 10:21 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: frank theriault wrote: These cranks/spiders are about 4 or 5 years old, so they're showing their age (that's not dirt on the arm, it's where the shiny stuff has worn off). They're still beautiful in my eyes...

Re: PESO - Mies' Masterpiece

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Are we after all, sure that this is Frank. Ann did point out that his stuff is disturbingly unblurred David J Brooks wrote: Nicely done Frank. The alignment is very pleasing. You sure it was not Art Van dalay who designed that. Dave On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 8:56 AM, frank theriault

Re: yet another Lightroom question

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
I've never used it but this says you can use it to edit EXIF information. http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Graphic/Digital-Photo-Tools/EXIFeditor.shtml I'm not sure but the lens name may be stored as a code of some type which would be used in conjunction with a Lookup table to display

Re: PESO - Mies' Masterpiece

2008-04-09 Thread David J Brooks
Nicely done Frank. The alignment is very pleasing. You sure it was not Art Van dalay who designed that. Dave On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 8:56 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't often post architectural photos. Perhaps that's because I tend to concentrate on other stuff, or

Re: yet another Lightroom question

2008-04-09 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:36:27 +0200 schreef Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 1:36 PM, Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And, while more or less on the subject, is there a way to edit 'maker notes', especially lens name in the exif? If a shot is by an 'A series

Re: One lens only...

2008-04-09 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:05:59 +0200 schreef Jos from Holland [EMAIL PROTECTED]: One lens only? I would take the widest I have: the 18-55 kitlens, I can always crop later but never expend! Missing an opportunity is much worse for me than not having the best optical quality Greetz, Jos On

Re: PESO: Perfect Form

2008-04-09 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 1:41 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It may be you, but you're not unique. There goes my day.:-) I had that on my business cards, now i have to remove it. Dave David J Brooks wrote: So its not just me then. I thought so to. Dave On Tue, Apr

Re: yet another Lightroom question

2008-04-09 Thread Charles Robinson
On Apr 9, 2008, at 12:36, Lucas Rijnders wrote: Op Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:42:57 +0200 schreef Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Apr 9, 2008, at 7:05, Henk Terhell wrote: I agree that there is tons to learn to use it properly. I've been playing around with it for the past week and I've

Re: PESO: Perfect Form

2008-04-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
It could still be just you:-) Paul On Apr 9, 2008, at 12:27 PM, David J Brooks wrote: So its not just me then. I thought so to. Dave On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 11:56 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have to say I agree with the other comments, the grass seems to be in perfect

RE: Pulitzer

2008-04-09 Thread Manuel Magalhães
Thanks for posting this. Unfortunately it's becoming more and more present in our lives or in the surroundings. So much pain, and yet so much courage. Best regards, Manuel -Mensagem original- De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Em nome de Derby Chang Enviada: terça-feira, 8

Re: yet another Lightroom question

2008-04-09 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 1:36 PM, Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And, while more or less on the subject, is there a way to edit 'maker notes', especially lens name in the exif? If a shot is by an 'A series lens' with SR set to 50, I know which one it is. I'd like to store that info

Re: PESO - Drivetrain

2008-04-09 Thread Adam Maas
On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 1:50 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a more exciting racing sport than the matched sprint? I don't think so! cheers, frank Rally. Take a overpowered, AWD small car, drive it down a dirt road on the side of a mountain at well over 100km/h

Re: PESO - Drivetrain

2008-04-09 Thread Ken Waller
I like the closeup shot alot Knarf - something about the basic nature of it the B+W presentation. I'd like to see a little more space between the chain the RH edge of the image. I think we need to add a theme month for the PUG called bikes I have known. Kenneth Waller

Re: One lens only... (Lens police)

2008-04-09 Thread Ken Waller
The lens police always PRIMEd and on the lookout to EXPOSE FAST lenses ZOOMING by Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: One lens only... (Lens police) From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date:

Re: PESO - Drivetrain

2008-04-09 Thread Charles Robinson
On Apr 9, 2008, at 13:48, Adam Maas wrote: On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 1:50 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a more exciting racing sport than the matched sprint? I don't think so! cheers, frank Rally. Take a overpowered, AWD small car, drive it down a dirt road on

Re: PESO - Mies' Masterpiece

2008-04-09 Thread Ken Waller
Knarf - I like the subject matter composition but would like a better B+W rendering (more contrasty ?) Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Mies' Masterpiece I don't often post architectural photos.

re: yet another Lightroom question

2008-04-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Charles answered Henk's original question on point. Summarizing, Lightroom does not create a JPEG, TIFF or PSD rendering of a RAW file with your edits until you tell it to explicitly with the Export function or implicitly with the edit in photoshop... or edit in another editor commands.

Re: PESO - Drivetrain

2008-04-09 Thread Scott Loveless
frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 10:21 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: frank theriault wrote: These cranks/spiders are about 4 or 5 years old, so they're showing their age (that's not dirt on the arm, it's where the shiny stuff has worn off). They're still

Re: yet another Lightroom question

2008-04-09 Thread Lucas Rijnders
Op Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:57:57 +0200 schreef Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: it such that Lightroom will recognize it. Lightroom recognizes all Pentax lenses properly now, far as I can tell, given the data that is available. I obviously use another class of lenses than you do: My SMC

Re: Pulitzer

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
I'm not sure what you mean by more and more present, but really the reason this is such a tragedy is that is so unusual for a relatively young healthy woman to die prematurely. From the 1840's, when good record keeping became a general to about 1910 statistics show that young women were very

Re: yet another Lightroom question

2008-04-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Apr 9, 2008, at 12:38 PM, Lucas Rijnders wrote: it such that Lightroom will recognize it. Lightroom recognizes all Pentax lenses properly now, far as I can tell, given the data that is available. I obviously use another class of lenses than you do: My SMC Pentax-FA 1:4,7-5,6 80-200

Re: PESO: Perfect Form

2008-04-09 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 10:29 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or a decent shot with an imperfect lens. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7147418 Two things here. First: I'm training Grace to be a placekicker in the NFL. Note the perfect form. Hand out for balance. Head

Back after a long time; plus some Good Stuff for sale like FA* 600/4

2008-04-09 Thread John Mustarde
I'm glad to see olde friends on PDML. I have been unable to follow the list for some time now, mid 2004 actually, and I re-subscribed just today. Apparently Pentax has a couple of new cameras with nice features since I last posted... Anyway, part of the reason I re-upped PDML is I have a few

RE: yet another Lightroom question

2008-04-09 Thread Henk Terhell
Thanks Charles and Godfrey. It is clear that it will need a different file structure as I'm used to with Elements by just keeping both DNG and JPG in the same folder. Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent:

Re: Pulitzer

2008-04-09 Thread Mark Roberts
P. J. Alling wrote: I'm not sure what you mean by more and more present, but really the reason this is such a tragedy is that is so unusual for a relatively young healthy woman to die prematurely. From the 1840's, when good record keeping became a general to about 1910 statistics show that

Re: yet another Lightroom question

2008-04-09 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Lightroom can do that but it's not the best way to organize things IMO. Godfrey On Apr 9, 2008, at 1:55 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: Thanks Charles and Godfrey. It is clear that it will need a different file structure as I'm used to with Elements by just keeping both DNG and JPG in the same

Re: Back after a long time; plus some Good Stuff for sale like FA* 600/4

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Mustard, you evil b**, you're selling a bunch of stuff on my want list just when I decided to not buy anything else until I can afford a K20D. Now I'm going to have to sit here and stew... John Mustarde wrote: I'm glad to see olde friends on PDML. I have been unable to follow the list

Re: Back after a long time; plus some Good Stuff for sale like FA* 600/4

2008-04-09 Thread Cotty
On 9/4/08, John Mustarde, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm sure I'll keep a good set of gear, probably get a Pentax camera upgrade to my IstD, but I'm really going to downsize this time Mark!! Welcome back John. You got a Tokina 300 2.8 in that lot??? ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ ||

RE: One lens only...

2008-04-09 Thread Bob W
Now let's have someone use it in a quotation worthy of a PDML/NCCF t-shirt and I'll make it available in the store... The Lens Police Is this your lens sir? Now then, sir. Let's just see how wide your aperture can go, shall we? (sound of latex...) Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Back after a long time; plus some Good Stuff for sale like FA* 600/4

2008-04-09 Thread Cotty
On 9/4/08, John Mustarde, discombobulated, unleashed: TOKINA ATX 300/2.8 MANUAL FOCUS MINT W/CASE, BAG. yes you do :-O -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Pulitzer

2008-04-09 Thread P. J. Alling
Yes but the death rates due to so many things that would have killed people before they had a chance to develop cancer have fallen so much. Some cancers can even be prevented with vaccines today that have killed thousands of women in the past. It's getting better, and has been for a long

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