RE: PESO - This Scares Me Just a Bit

2010-02-18 Thread Bob W
It would have been perfect for Buddha - it's the best camera for natural enlightenment. When you get to the end of the roll, keep going :) Markhisattva! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: K-x first impressions

2010-02-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18/02/2010, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: Which is why I put it that way :) That said, speaking resolution, the K-7 has the obvious advantage when noise doesn't hammer it. I guess what I was alluding to is that really it's not that obvious. I am used to the res of 10+ images

RE: PESO - Amazing

2010-02-18 Thread Bob W
Caught my eye whilst on an urban walkabout: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/02/amazing.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank Phone 08457 504030. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cones_Hotline -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Optio WS80

2010-02-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18/02/2010, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: I'll be more specific. Does anyone other than PJ have an opinion about the WS80? We're thinking about getting one for our oldest daughter, who will be 7 later this month. She's taking a trip to Hawaii next month with her

PESO -- Not a Decoy

2010-02-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Sometimes swimming is just out of the question. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20notadecoy.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/w vmc Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 (Version 3) As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. --

RE: malevolent virus

2010-02-18 Thread Bob W
While H1N1 and the regular flue have been getting all the attention, there's another virus going around under the radar. Hopefully it's only the 24-hour kind, but it has sure kicked my ass for the last 22 or so. Highly contagious - I think I was exposed just from being in the same room

GESO: Surf Turf #5

2010-02-18 Thread David Mann
Same-old, really :) I really seriously struggled this time around. Not only did it rain but the light was getting very dim, even more so than last week. I had to put the 200mm f/2.8 away and shoot with the 100mm, and even then I felt like I was pushing my luck. You'll see that a few of the

Re: PESO -- Shad Shack's still Closed.

2010-02-18 Thread Derby Chang
P. J. Alling wrote: Some may remember a couple of years a go I posted a few shots of this seasonal eatery that's seen better days. I came across a file I shot about a year after the originals, (but still not in winter, snowless as you can see), yes the place is still closed.

Re: PESO -- Don't yell it in a quiet theater.

2010-02-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 17, 2010, at 5:32 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20fuego.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/w smc Pentax A 24mm f2.8. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. very nice --

Re: Optio WS80

2010-02-18 Thread eckinator
reviews weren't so favorable - want a summary? 2010/2/18 Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com: On 18/02/2010, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: I'll be more specific.  Does anyone other than PJ have an opinion about the WS80?  We're thinking about getting one for our oldest

Re: PESO -- Shad Shack's still Closed.

2010-02-18 Thread P. J. Alling
On 2/18/2010 4:33 AM, Derby Chang wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: Some may remember a couple of years a go I posted a few shots of this seasonal eatery that's seen better days. I came across a file I shot about a year after the originals, (but still not in winter, snowless as you can see), yes

Re: K7 firmware 1.03 (FA limited corrections for disto/CA added)

2010-02-18 Thread AlunFoto
2010/2/18 Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com: No glitch: http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/k-7_s.html So it was a _timing_ glitch. Not the first time that has happened. :-) Nice to see colour corrections for the FA ltd. lenses. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/

Re: K7 firmware 1.03 (FA limited corrections for disto/CA added)

2010-02-18 Thread Rob Studdert
On 18/02/2010, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: So it was a _timing_ glitch. Not the first time that has happened. :-) Nice to see colour corrections for the FA ltd. lenses. Indeed, obviously enough people bitched about it. I hope that they do the same for the K-x but I somehow doubt it,

PESO -- Flying home to Egret

2010-02-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Hey it's not much but it's a Pun. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20flyingegreti.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/w smc Pentax 70~210mm f4.0~5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0

Re: PESO - Djinn Awakened

2010-02-18 Thread Bong Manayon
Ey...thanks Frank! On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 1:02 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 9:20 AM, Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: A concept glamor portrait... http://bongmanayon.posterous.com/ On of the 'routine' projects this year that I am

Re: PESO - Djinn Awakened

2010-02-18 Thread Bong Manayon
It's a Filipino thing ... compare it with this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bongmanayon/2825768959/ Thanks! On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 10:48 PM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: I like this shot! The position of her right hand is a bit strange, but it gives some motion feel to the

Re: PESO -- Flying home to Egret

2010-02-18 Thread Bob Sullivan
Good catch! That F 70-210/4-5.6 ED zoom is a nice autofocus lens. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 4:23 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Hey it's not much but it's a Pun. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20flyingegreti.html Equipment:  Pentax

Re: PESO - Bleeding Heart

2010-02-18 Thread Bob Sullivan
A piece of green cloth in the camera bag can do wonders for you. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 9:40 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I guess I'll just have to break it to the plant that it should grow in a location more conducive to photography.  I could probably do

Re: PESO: Hermit Silhouette

2010-02-18 Thread Jack Davis
I did muff the link on my initial post, but fixed it and re-posted. I just clicked the link on your reply and it came up. I'll re-enter it below. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=454 Jack --- On Wed, 2/17/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank

Re: GESO: Surf Turf #5

2010-02-18 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 4:18 AM, David Mann dm...@bluemoon.net.nz wrote: Same-old, really :) I really seriously struggled this time around.  Not only did it rain but the light was getting very dim, even more so than last week.  I had to put the 200mm f/2.8 away and shoot with the 100mm, and

Re: PESO: Hermit Silhouette

2010-02-18 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 8:15 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I did muff the link on my initial post, but fixed it and re-posted. I just clicked the link on your reply and it came up. I'll re-enter it below. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=454 Worked like a charm

Re: PESO -- Flying home to Egret

2010-02-18 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 5:23 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Hey it's not much but it's a Pun. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20flyingegreti.html Equipment:  Pentax *ist-Ds/w smc Pentax 70~210mm f4.0~5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally

Re: PESO -- Shad Shack's still Closed.

2010-02-18 Thread Jack Davis
Like this a lot, Peter. The snow sled is a nice (strange) touch. ;) Jack --- On Wed, 2/17/10, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO -- Shad Shack's still Closed. To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday,

Re: Optio WS80

2010-02-18 Thread Scott Loveless
On 2/18/10, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: reviews weren't so favorable - want a summary? Nah. I've read the reviews and I'm more interested in what a PDMLer might have to say about it. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Optio WS80

2010-02-18 Thread Scott Loveless
On 2/18/10, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Not the WS80 but I have the old W20, I'm not so enamoured by the camera but I can vouch for the appropriateness of a waterproof camera + kids. It's just great to be able to wash off the sand, dirt, mud etc and obviously excellent fun

Re: PESO - Amazing

2010-02-18 Thread Jack Davis
Am working on trying to break the code on this one. It's as though the scene is meant to convey directions to the treasure..or..? ;-) Jack --- On Wed, 2/17/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Amazing To:

Re: GESO: Surf Turf #5

2010-02-18 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, I think this is the best set yet. It conveys a lot of action. And #5 with the boats is a stunner. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 3:18 AM, David Mann dm...@bluemoon.net.nz wrote: Same-old, really :) I really seriously struggled this time around.  Not only did it rain but the

Re: PESO -- Nonchalant

2010-02-18 Thread Jack Davis
Interesting! Is she thinking; soon as I'm sure no one is looking, I'm stealing this bike? ;) Enjoyed it. Jack --- On Wed, 2/17/10, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO -- Nonchalant To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: K-x first impressions

2010-02-18 Thread Adam Maas
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 12:50 AM, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: Which is why I put it that way :) That said, speaking resolution, the K-7 has the obvious advantage when noise doesn't hammer it. Each individual will have to decide what she/he wants. The resolution difference between

Re: PESO: Hermit Silhouette

2010-02-18 Thread Jack Davis
GOOD! Thanks for commenting and your perseverance. :) Jack --- On Thu, 2/18/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Hermit Silhouette To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010,

PESO - Home Fries a la Noah

2010-02-18 Thread frank theriault
Every Sunday morning a bunch of couriers get together at a different home for brunch. Noah is the Home Fries King. No matter where we have this brunch, homefries are his bailiwick. On this day I brought the Leica, and Noah (a photog himself) brought his new Diana (might show a pic of that

Re: PESO - Content

2010-02-18 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice. Wonder if i should ,=look into a K-x for my nephews wedding i'm doing this July. Could be goo for the indoor shots and reception stuff with a 77 ltd and da f 50 2.8. Dave On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 9:48 PM, Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: I'm really enjoying shooting with

Re: PESO -- Flying home to Egret

2010-02-18 Thread David J Brooks
I'll egret this later i;m sure. Good shot. Dave On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 5:23 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Hey it's not much but it's a Pun. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20flyingegreti.html Equipment:  Pentax *ist-Ds/w smc Pentax 70~210mm f4.0~5.6 As

Re: PESO -- Shad Shack's still Closed.

2010-02-18 Thread David J Brooks
I like this. Well rendered and clean. Dave On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 12:22 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Some may remember a couple of years a go I posted a few shots of this seasonal eatery that's seen better days.  I came across a file I shot about a year after the

Re: Optio WS80

2010-02-18 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 8:01 PM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: Anybody got one? No Opinions? I like my G3. Dave -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - Amazing

2010-02-18 Thread David J Brooks
Interesting, but i like it Dave On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 11:21 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Caught my eye whilst on an urban walkabout: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/02/amazing.html Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a

Re: PESO -- Nonchalant

2010-02-18 Thread David J Brooks
I like this one. Good lines and framing. Would lie to see a BW version. Dave On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 2:41 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not sure that I can claim to have been doing any street shooting in a village as small as Stony Creek, but why the heck not. For

Re: PESO - Home Fries a la Noah

2010-02-18 Thread David J Brooks
Love it. Is that the ghost of potatoes past.?? Dave On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 8:51 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Every Sunday morning a bunch of couriers get together at a different home for brunch.  Noah is the Home Fries King.  No matter where we have this brunch,

Re: PESO - Home Fries a la Noah

2010-02-18 Thread Jack Davis
..I think they must be mixed with onions. Almost sure I can smell them. I see you guys knocked off early for lunch. Stove clock reads 11:51. ahem! Jack --- On Thu, 2/18/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Home

K-7 Firmware

2010-02-18 Thread Jack Davis
This may not be that newsy, but dpreview.com has announce a new K-7 firmware (1.03) which, among other things, provides correction capability for additional FA lenses. J -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: PESO - Content

2010-02-18 Thread Bruce Dayton
Well, I am going to do a bunch more low light portrait work to see what I think about using the K-x in a wedding setting without using that big old flash I usually do. The thought is intriguing. -- Bruce Thursday, February 18, 2010, 6:47:12 AM, you wrote: DJB Very nice. DJB Wonder if i

Re: K-x first impressions

2010-02-18 Thread P N Stenquist
On Feb 18, 2010, at 8:32 AM, Adam Maas wrote: On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 12:50 AM, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: Which is why I put it that way :) That said, speaking resolution, the K-7 has the obvious advantage when noise doesn't hammer it. Each individual will have to decide

Re: PESO - Content

2010-02-18 Thread drd1135
Of course I suspect Bruce and seven stray photons could coax a nice portrait out of a sensor made of oatmeal and rocks. Not that I'm envious. Steve Desjardins -Original Message- From: Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:39:05 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

PESO: Concentration

2010-02-18 Thread P N Stenquist
Another shot from the pool hall. K7 and the DA* 16-50, f3.5, 1/30th, ISO 5000 I'm more than satisfied with the low light performance of the K7. I find it at least a stop better than my K20D. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10702411size=lg Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Concentration

2010-02-18 Thread Jack Davis
He looks like a pool hall denizen..no insult intended. Well seen and a deft angle chosen. Paul, would you please stop knocking my K20..OKAY? ;)) Jack --- On Thu, 2/18/10, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO: Concentration

Re: Optio WS80

2010-02-18 Thread Margus Männik
Scott Loveless wrote: Anybody got one? Opinions? I have tested shortly (a week) both W80 and WS80. I do own W30. S stands for a Style and so it is. WS looks better, but the technically W offers more. It has better quality lens and it handles more like a real camera. I was trying to find

Re: K7 firmware 1.03 (FA limited corrections for disto/CA added)

2010-02-18 Thread Boris Liberman
Indeed. This time I was perfectly happy moving up from 1.01 to 1.03. I will report if anything worth reporting comes out. It would be interesting to see how pictures come out before and after upgrade. Shooting now in DC area with lots of snow, high contrast, etc with my K-7 and FA 43. Thanks

Re: PESO - This Scares Me Just a Bit

2010-02-18 Thread Scott Loveless
On 2/18/10, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: It would have been perfect for Buddha - it's the best camera for natural enlightenment. When you get to the end of the roll, keep going :) Markhisattva! Mark! -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML

Re: PESO: Concentration

2010-02-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 18, 2010, at 8:14 AM, P N Stenquist wrote: Another shot from the pool hall. K7 and the DA* 16-50, f3.5, 1/30th, ISO 5000 I'm more than satisfied with the low light performance of the K7. I find it at least a stop better than my K20D.

Re: OT: THE SCULPTRESS COMES TO TERMS WITH THE DEATH OF HER, FATHER

2010-02-18 Thread John Sessoms
Ultimately, the only advantage the real book has over the ebook is you never have to find a place to plug it in to recharge the batteries. Oh, and the real book remains functional after stopping a bullet. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Concentration

2010-02-18 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 11:26 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: He looks like a pool hall denizen..no insult intended. Well seen and a deft angle chosen. Paul, would you please stop knocking my K20..OKAY? ;)) At least we've stopped knocking the K10D, or, have, we.:-) Great shot Paul.

plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread Gonz
Small plane just crashed less than 1/2 mile from my work office. I can see the smoke. Geesh, wish I had brought my camera today. Read about it here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,586581,00.html -- -- Reduce your Government Footprint -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: THE SCULPTRESS COMES TO TERMS WITH THE DEATH OF HER, FATHER

2010-02-18 Thread P. J. Alling
On 2/18/2010 1:03 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Ultimately, the only advantage the real book has over the ebook is you never have to find a place to plug it in to recharge the batteries. Oh, and the real book remains functional after stopping a bullet. It kind of depends on how big a bullet. It

Re: PESO - Home Fries a la Noah

2010-02-18 Thread P. J. Alling
I see it as the Ghost of Home Fries Yet To Come. On 2/18/2010 10:01 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Love it. Is that the ghost of potatoes past.?? Dave On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 8:51 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Every Sunday morning a bunch of couriers get together at a

Re: PESO - Home Fries a la Noah

2010-02-18 Thread P. J. Alling
On 2/18/2010 8:51 AM, frank theriault wrote: Every Sunday morning a bunch of couriers get together at a different home for brunch. Noah is the Home Fries King. No matter where we have this brunch, homefries are his bailiwick. On this day I brought the Leica, and Noah (a photog himself)

Re: PESO -- Nonchalant

2010-02-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Actually she was texting, and waiting for a Sailor, (well not a sailor really, but a guy with an aluminum hull motorboat...) On 2/18/2010 8:30 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Interesting! Is she thinking; soon as I'm sure no one is looking, I'm stealing this bike? ;) Enjoyed it. Jack --- On Wed,

Re: GESO: Surf Turf #5

2010-02-18 Thread P. J. Alling
On 2/18/2010 8:16 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 4:18 AM, David Manndm...@bluemoon.net.nz wrote: Same-old, really :) I really seriously struggled this time around. Not only did it rain but the light was getting very dim, even more so than last week. I had to put the

re: Feature wishlist

2010-02-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: Larry Colen I was photographing at a friend's blues jam last night, using it as a chance to practice band photography. I decided to try using autofocus, and the handy af point selection. Looking at the photos, almost every one focuses on the microphone instead of the musician. How

Re: PESO: Back porch view with something new

2010-02-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: P. J. Alling On 2/17/2010 8:20 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 4:20 AM, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com What with this and Savage in a pink skirt I think we can all save a bit of cash by cancelling our pornsite subscriptions...

RE: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread Bob W
Small plane just crashed less than 1/2 mile from my work office. I can see the smoke. Geesh, wish I had brought my camera today. Read about it here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,586581,00.html Wow, that's amazing - something on Fox News confirmed as true! -- PDML

Re: OT: malevolent virus

2010-02-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: eckinator Sorry to hear that John and you're in my prayers for a full recovery. I can think of quite a bunch that could do this trick, I hope it is one of the less aggressive ones. Mind you, I am a bit preoccupied with viruses at this time, so please take my comment with a grain of salt

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread eckinator
2010/2/18 Bob W p...@web-options.com: Wow, that's amazing - something on Fox News confirmed as true! MRK Was Al Qaeda blamed yet? Any new airline security restrictions? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread P. J. Alling
And I thought I was bad... On 2/18/2010 1:29 PM, Gonz wrote: Small plane just crashed less than 1/2 mile from my work office. I can see the smoke. Geesh, wish I had brought my camera today. Read about it here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,586581,00.html --

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread P. J. Alling
On 2/18/2010 2:46 PM, eckinator wrote: 2010/2/18 Bob Wp...@web-options.com: Wow, that's amazing - something on Fox News confirmed as true! MRK Was Al Qaeda blamed yet? Any new airline security restrictions? Software Engineer working for CSC decided to end it all,

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread kr...@poczta.onet.pl
OMG, it's a yellow school bus! You still use them! -- kryt Gonz wrote: Small plane just crashed less than 1/2 mile from my work office. I can see the smoke. Geesh, wish I had brought my camera today. Read about it here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,586581,00.html -- PDML

RE: PESO - Amazing

2010-02-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob W Caught my eye whilst on an urban walkabout: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/02/amazing.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank Phone 08457 504030. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cones_Hotline

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread eckinator
2010/2/18 Bob W p...@web-options.com: Wow, that's amazing - something on Fox News confirmed as true! come to think of it it may be because there is no longer a Bush pilot telling Dubya what to stammer so they have to at least report the facts plus their interpretation rather than their truth

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread CheekyGeek
The web site has been taken down by the host, but Joe Stack's alleged suicide note (manifesto) can be seen here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/4368753436/ On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 2:01 PM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: 2010/2/18 Bob W p...@web-options.com: Wow, that's

RE: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob W Small plane just crashed less than 1/2 mile from my work office. I can see the smoke. Geesh, wish I had brought my camera today. Read about it here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,586581,00.html Wow, that's amazing - something on Fox News confirmed as true! The

Re: PESO - Content

2010-02-18 Thread Bruce Dayton
I do have one of those cameras - it is an earlier model only 6 megapebble, however. Thanks for your kind comments. -- Bruce Thursday, February 18, 2010, 7:54:39 AM, you wrote: dgc Of course I suspect Bruce and seven stray photons could coax a dgc nice portrait out of a sensor made of

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:22:19 -0500 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday it does not believe the crash was an act of terrorism. Oh, really? think you need a team to make it terrorism. this was just a protest against the US government by

Re: peso

2010-02-18 Thread Sasha Sobol
Thanks to everyone. It is California, not India :) --S On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 10:29 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Great shot Dave On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 8:09 PM, Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4361136515/ Comments and critique are

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread eckinator
IMHO the new government is no longer in the business of making the people docile by using fear tactics in the form of prevented fictictious acts of terror or blaming every broken ATM on Al Qaeda 2010/2/18 Bran Everseeking bran.everseek...@sasktel.net: On Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:22:19 -0500 John

Re: malevolent virus

2010-02-18 Thread eckinator
2010/2/18 Bob W p...@web-options.com: Sounds like norovirus (winter vomiting bug) which does the rounds over here every year. Get well soon. http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/wintervomiting1.shtml in these parts rotavirus is just gearing up for the season with much the same symptoms.

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread P. J. Alling
On 2/18/2010 3:22 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Bob W Small plane just crashed less than 1/2 mile from my work office. I can see the smoke. Geesh, wish I had brought my camera today. Read about it here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,586581,00.html Wow, that's amazing -

Re: PESO -- Nonchalant

2010-02-18 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 2:41 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not sure that I can claim to have been doing any street shooting in a village as small as Stony Creek, but why the heck not. For your enjoyment I present, Nonchalant.

Re: PESO: Concentration

2010-02-18 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 11:14 AM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Another shot from the pool hall. K7 and the DA* 16-50, f3.5, 1/30th, ISO 5000 I'm more than satisfied with the low light performance of the K7. I find it at least a stop better than my K20D.

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread P. J. Alling
The US doesn't have a parlementary system, unlike, in theory at least, most of Europe. The the US the bureaucrats are the government, the Administration gives direction, but we still have the same government we had under the previous Administration. Which is why at bottom if your honestly

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread eckinator
2010/2/18 P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: The US doesn't have a parlementary system, unlike, in theory at least, most of Europe.  The the US the bureaucrats are the government, the Administration gives direction, but we still have the same government we had under the previous

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bran Everseeking The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday it does not believe the crash was an act of terrorism. Oh, really? think you need a team to make it terrorism. this was just a protest against the US government by a disgruntled engineer. It was violence directed

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread eckinator
2010/2/18 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: That makes it terrorism in my book whether he was affiliated with any group or not. either that or going out with a bang from a fight you cannot win... but yes, agreed -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 2:22 PM Subject: RE: plane crash The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday it does not believe the crash was an act of terrorism. Oh, really? It's only

GESO, Flowers etc.

2010-02-18 Thread Larry Colen
Flowers may be cliche', but that's probably because they're just naturally pretty. I think I got some decent shots of flowers this afternoon, also a couple of interesting details of a house a friend is working on: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157623462874586/ or if you

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread eckinator
Those policy makers should go back to watching Weapons of Ass Destruction and leave governmenting and democrating to others... 2010/2/19 William Robb war...@gmail.com: - Original Message - From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010

Re: GESO, Flowers etc.

2010-02-18 Thread David J Brooks
Couple nice ones in there Larry. Some of the snow melted by the kitchen window(southerly facing) and i see a few Daffodils popping up already. Dave On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 6:15 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Flowers may be cliche', but that's probably because they're just naturally

A bit OT: ND filter stacking

2010-02-18 Thread Peter Zalabai
Hi list, I had a question that none of my friends could answer exactly (we all had our guesses :D). What happens if you stack for example 2 ND8 filters? Will it be ND16 or ND64 equivalent? So I decided to order 2 more ND8 filters from EBay and done a test. But during the tests I found out

RE: A bit OT: ND filter stacking

2010-02-18 Thread Bob W
I had a question that none of my friends could answer exactly (we all had our guesses :D). What happens if you stack for example 2 ND8 filters? Will it be ND16 or ND64 equivalent? So I decided to order 2 more ND8 filters from EBay and done a test. But during the tests I found out that

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread paul stenquist
On Feb 18, 2010, at 6:06 PM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 2:22 PM Subject: RE: plane crash The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday it does not believe the

Re: Feature wishlist

2010-02-18 Thread Igor Roshchin
It looks like a good stand. BH lists the attachment size as Baby (5/8). Is it what one typically finds on microphone stands? Igor Thu Feb 18 13:05:36 CST 2010 John Sessoms wrote: Get a lightweight stand instead of the monopod.

Re: K7 firmware 1.03 (FA limited corrections for disto/CA added)

2010-02-18 Thread Bob Sullivan
Loaded the upgrade tonight, will test tomorrow. Thanks, Bob S. On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 10:31 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Indeed. This time I was perfectly happy moving up from 1.01 to 1.03. I will report if anything worth reporting comes out. It would be interesting to see

Re: plane crash

2010-02-18 Thread Adam Maas
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 7:39 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Feb 18, 2010, at 6:06 PM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 2:22 PM Subject: RE: plane crash The

Re: K-x first impressions

2010-02-18 Thread Sandy Harris
Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: So, could I live with just the K-x? Yes, I think I could. Of course, the K-x sensor in a K-7 would be the ultimate. Woohooo! Another good guy on the boat! ... I'd say K-X sensor in a EVIL camera, micro_APS-C. (EVIL = electronic viewfinder,

PESO - A Princess Among Cameras

2010-02-18 Thread frank theriault
I mentioned in the post wherein I presented Noah's Homefries that Noah (an amateur photog - Canon shooter, but nice guy none the less) brought his Diana to our little courier's brunch. He got it for Christmas, and I think he's yet to get a roll back. Just a fun little still life featuring a mess

Re: PESO - Home Fries a la Noah

2010-02-18 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 10:21 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: ..I think they must be mixed with onions. Almost sure I can smell them. I see you guys knocked off early for lunch. Stove clock reads 11:51. ahem! It was Sunday morning, Jack. And most of them hadn't arrived yet.

Re: PESO - Amazing

2010-02-18 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 9:53 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Interesting, but i like it Thanks, Dave, and thanks to everyone else who looked and commented. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO, Flowers etc.

2010-02-18 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 6:15 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Flowers may be cliche', but that's probably because they're just naturally pretty. I think I got some decent shots of flowers this afternoon, also a couple of interesting details of a house a friend is working on:

Re: PESO - A Princess Among Cameras

2010-02-18 Thread Jack Davis
I wish him the best of luck with those pictures. Jack --- On Thu, 2/18/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - A Princess Among Cameras To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010,

Re: PESO - A Princess Among Cameras

2010-02-18 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 11:03 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I wish him the best of luck with those pictures. Shooting with those plastic wonders is always an adventure, so I'm told... ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: Feature wishlist

2010-02-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: Igor Roshchin It looks like a good stand. BH lists the attachment size as Baby (5/8). Is it what one typically finds on microphone stands? Igor It has a top that looks like this one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/72143-REG/Arri_570026_Umbrella_Holder.html Made to take standard

Adobe Photoshop Cook

2010-02-18 Thread Ira H. Bryant IV
I thought this was cute. http://vimeo.com/9338549 Ira -- Ira Bryant irabry...@sbcglobal.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 directions.

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