Re: Bad News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread eckinator
That is terrible. You're in my thoughts, all 5 of you - the car is certainly insured... I hope that someone at least has the decency to drop the dogs off all together and in a place where they get shelter and care - are they tagged in any way? BEST OF LUCK Ecke 2010/2/22 paul stenquist

Re: Tripod in carry-on luggage?

2010-02-22 Thread AlunFoto
2010/2/22 gldnbearz gldnbearz.p...@gmail.com: I've looked on the TSA web site the airline's web site, but can't find anything re: carrying my tripod in my carry-on luggage. Here's the tripod in question: http://tinyurl.com/yas76je I agree with Paul. That thing is small enough to fit snugly

Re: 50mm lenses and flare

2010-02-22 Thread Cotty
You have to try pretty hard to go wrong with a Pentax 50mm. Throwing down the gauntlet? Looks like the gloves are coming off. -- 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

Re: PESO - Bikespotting in Kensington Market

2010-02-22 Thread Cotty
On 22/2/10, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.com/2010/02/bikespotting-in-kensington- market.html Scroll down and click on photo to enlarge. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Love the feet! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People,

Re: Silver K-7 (Limited 1000 edition) with nice focus screen IMO ;)

2010-02-22 Thread AlunFoto
2010/2/22 William Robb war...@gmail.com: One does wonder why they bothered. For the same reason that brought us the multi coloured K-x, most likely. :-) Seriously, though, it's a collector's item. It says in the press release that only 1000 cameras will be produced. Jostein --

Re: 50mm lenses and flare

2010-02-22 Thread mike wilson
John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: mike wilson eckinator wrote: q...@all: is it generally an ok choice or had i better save up for sump'n else and if so then what? You have to try pretty hard to go wrong with a Pentax 50mm. Throwing down the gauntlet? Not

Re: PESO - Bikespotting in Kensington Market

2010-02-22 Thread Derby Chang
frank theriault wrote: So my little photo shoot yesterday went fine. In fact it was lots of fun. We talked to 11 people and 9 of them will be used in a full page spread in the next issue. I'm pretty excited about that and I'm quite satisfied with what I got. The article will be called

Pentax K7 (and Steve) make sweet love to the Leica S2

2010-02-22 Thread Derby Chang
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2010/02/21/leica-s2-first-look-video/ -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- 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

RE: YANPJ

2010-02-22 Thread Bob W
You're probably headed straight to hell. Sartre said hell is others. This list is proof of that... ;-) What did others say of Sartre? Apparently his breath was like the cabbagey farts of Satan himself. His oral virulence was such that he could win any debate just by opening his

RE: Bad News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread Bob W
Wendy Beard's truck was stolen in Montreal with four of her dogs on board. Send good thoughts her way. Hopefully, the police will recover it while it's still on the road. Paul Hope everything is returned safe well. Maybe the dogs will eat the perps. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: 50mm lenses and flare

2010-02-22 Thread mike wilson
Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: You have to try pretty hard to go wrong with a Pentax 50mm. Throwing down the gauntlet? Looks like the gloves are coming off. I admit only to being smitten. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Pentax K7 (and Steve) make sweet love to the Leica S2

2010-02-22 Thread eckinator
looks massive and from what i read it is great 2010/2/22 Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au: http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2010/02/21/leica-s2-first-look-video/ -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: YANPJ

2010-02-22 Thread eckinator
2010/2/22 frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com: Sartre said hell is others.  This list is proof of that... We have met the enemy and he is us -- 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

One Great Photograph Can Change the World

2010-02-22 Thread Derby Chang
Following on from WPP2010, here's great presentation from the fellow who produced Day In A Life Of... books. http://fora.tv/2008/12/11/David_Cohen_Changing_the_World_One_Photo_at_a_Time I really recommend suppoirting the Playing For Change charity. The CD that comes along with it was one of

Re: PESO - Bikespotting in Kensington Market

2010-02-22 Thread David Mann
On Feb 22, 2010, at 7:01 PM, frank theriault wrote: Of course, what I submit will be colour, but I couldn't resist converting a few. I'll put together a little GESO over the next day or so, but until then, this is one of my favorites. I don't know her name (the writer took all the notes, I

Re: 50mm lenses and flare

2010-02-22 Thread Cotty
You have to try pretty hard to go wrong with a Pentax 50mm. Throwing down the gauntlet? Looks like the gloves are coming off. I admit only to being smitten. You pointing the finger at me? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Silver K-7 (Limited 1000 edition) with nice focus screen IMO ;)

2010-02-22 Thread eckinator
2010/2/22 AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com: Seriously, though, it's a collector's item. It says in the press release that only 1000 cameras will be produced. bummer I can only afford to buy and keep shooter's items =( shelf and showcase queens aren't my cup of tea -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: Speaking of nutters...

2010-02-22 Thread eckinator
2010/2/22 Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com: So what was HER name wink, wink    ;-] so... your supermodel... was she a sport, eh? was she a sport? nudge, nudge... or frank's version: so, uhm... how'bout them Jays? cheers ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

It looks like Sigma announced some interesting looking lenses

2010-02-22 Thread Larry Colen
I was poking around in the silly hope that the various colors of K-x announced for Europe would be coming to the states. As most people expected, there weren't really any announcements from Pentax, though Sigma seems to have announced some lenses that could be rather interesting if they

Re: PDML book 2010: One week to go!

2010-02-22 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 21, 2010, at 10:13 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 7:49 PM, m...@robertstech.com wrote: One week left to submit your photos for the 2010 PDML Photo Annual! You only have seven days left in which toupload your three shots and have your work seen alongside that of

Re: 50mm lenses and flare

2010-02-22 Thread Carlos R
eckinator escribió: q...@all: is it generally an ok choice or had i better save up for sump'n else and if so then what? I have an M 50 mm. 1.4 and an F 50 mm. 1.7. Like Godfrey said, the F 1.7 is better wide open and up to 2.8, and it is also AF and an A lens. The M 1.4 is better built,

Re: Bad News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread Carlos R
paul stenquist escribió: Wendy Beard's truck was stolen in Montreal with four of her dogs on board. Send good thoughts her way. Hopefully, the police will recover it while it's still on the road. Paul That's really bad news. I hope she recovers her dogs safe and sound (and also her

Re: PDML book 2010: One week to go!

2010-02-22 Thread DagT
One week left to submit your photos for the 2010 PDML Photo Annual! You only have seven days left in which toupload your three shots and have your work seen alongside that of PDML photographers including Cotty, myself and Frank Theriault. Wait... let me re-phrase that... :-) Seriously, you

Re: 50mm lenses and flare

2010-02-22 Thread eckinator
thank you everybody that was very helpful!!! ecke 2010/2/22 Carlos R carlos_r...@teleline.es: eckinator escribió: q...@all: is it generally an ok choice or had i better save up for sump'n else and if so then what? I have an M 50 mm. 1.4 and an F 50 mm. 1.7. Like Godfrey said, the F 1.7

Re: 50mm lenses and flare

2010-02-22 Thread mike wilson
Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: You have to try pretty hard to go wrong with a Pentax 50mm. Throwing down the gauntlet? Looks like the gloves are coming off. I admit only to being smitten. You pointing the finger at me? On the nail. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: YANPJ

2010-02-22 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 3:48 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: What did others say of Sartre? Apparently his breath was like the cabbagey farts of Satan himself. His oral virulence was such that he could win any debate just by opening his mouth. Sartre was good for at least one thing. He

Good News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread P N Stenquist
Wendy reports that the dogs have been found. -- 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: Silver K-7 (Limited 1000 edition) with nice focus screen IMO ;)

2010-02-22 Thread Rick Womer
When I get a K7 (or successor), I want that focus screen! I have it on my PZ-1p, and have missed it on my istD and K10. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon, 2/22/10, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: From: Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com Subject: Silver K-7 (Limited 1000

Re: Bad News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread Jack Davis
Can't imagine your anguish. A truly cruel act. Can only hope for a quick recovery. Jack --- On Sun, 2/21/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Bad News from Montreal To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date:

Re: PDML book 2010: One week to go!

2010-02-22 Thread Jack Davis
I've been thinking about doing the same, Frank, but I've been told I need the minty breath. ;-0 Jack --- On Sun, 2/21/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PDML book 2010: One week to go! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

K-7 $900 at Amazon, today only

2010-02-22 Thread Matthew Hunt
The K-7 is Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day today, Feb. 22. http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox/ $899.99 body only, $999.99 with kit lens. -- 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

Re: PESO -- Chartreuse Coupe.n Revisited

2010-02-22 Thread Jack Davis
Wonderful shot, Peter. Nit, however; suggest toning down the chartreuse which appears to me to be rather artificially bright. Love the straw. Jack --- On Sun, 2/21/10, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO -- Chartreuse

Re: K-7 $900 at Amazon, today only

2010-02-22 Thread eckinator
bummer... with duties, taxes, shipping etc. i am not going an ywhere... shopping in GBP from the uk though vs EUR within germany ... iffen i buy from srs i get a free 55-200 kit lens, battery grip and genuine pentax spare battery for the same price plus shipment... i am seriously thinking about

Re: Good News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread eckinator
woo hoo!!! woof hoo achtually =) 2010/2/22 P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net: Wendy reports that the dogs have been found. -- 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

Re: PESO -- Chartreuse Coupe.n Revisited

2010-02-22 Thread eckinator
2010/2/22 Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com: Wonderful shot, Peter. Nit, however; suggest toning down the chartreuse which appears to me to be rather artificially bright. Love the straw. same nit... the chartreuse... or some may say kawasaki race green... makes it looks more like an insect on

Re: OT: Speaking of nutters...

2010-02-22 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 9:45 AM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: Back it up, Frank. http://www.thefreeradical.ca/Violent_crime_statistics_Canada.htm Specifically, Violent crime rate (per 100K) change from 1962-2006: 221 to 951 or a 300%+ increase vs.

Re: OT: Speaking of nutters...

2010-02-22 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 8:52 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: By the way, Scott, here again (from my previous post, originally from Statistics Canada, our central government statistics gathering agency) is Canada's definition of violent crime (in the context of the entire

Re: Good News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 8:20 AM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Wendy reports that the dogs have been found. EXCELLENT NEWS! Thanks for sharing it, Paul. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO -- Chartreuse Coupe.n Revisited

2010-02-22 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 8:37 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Wonderful shot, Peter. Nit, however; suggest toning down the chartreuse which appears to me to be rather artificially bright. Love the straw. Agreed. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri

Re: Good News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread P N Stenquist
On Feb 22, 2010, at 9:03 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 8:20 AM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Wendy reports that the dogs have been found. EXCELLENT NEWS! Thanks for sharing it, Paul. I've just been following the drama on Facebook, where Wendy has

PESO - Vanessa's New Glasses

2010-02-22 Thread frank theriault
While doing my little magazine shoot on Saturday, one of the people we bumped into and interviewed was a friend, Vanessa. As you can see, she's cute as a button. This photo won't be used in the article (we'll be using photos of folks and their bikes), but I thought I'd share it with you, just

Re: Good News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread Bob Sullivan
Stealing a car/truck with pets on board is just a step above kidnapping a car with kids in it. I'm glad to hear the dogs are back. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 8:08 AM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Feb 22, 2010, at 9:03 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Feb

Testing

2010-02-22 Thread Tom C
1, 2, 3 -- 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: OT: Speaking of nutters...

2010-02-22 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: Re: OT: Speaking of nutters... Since 60% of our violent crime is common assault, which is ~not~ included in the American stats you provided, how meaningful is your initial assertion? Since you are arguing with someone who's

Testing

2010-02-22 Thread Tom C
4, 5, 6 -- 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: PDML book 2010: One week to go!

2010-02-22 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 1:13 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 7:49 PM,  m...@robertstech.com wrote: One week left to submit your photos for the 2010 PDML Photo Annual! You only have seven days left in which toupload your three shots and have your work

Re: PESO - Bikespotting in Kensington Market

2010-02-22 Thread David J Brooks
Nice. Like the feet. Dave On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 1:01 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: So my little photo shoot yesterday went fine.  In fact it was lots of fun.  We talked to 11 people and 9 of them will be used in a full page spread in the next issue.  I'm pretty excited

Re: Silver K-7 (Limited 1000 edition) with nice focus screen IMO ;)

2010-02-22 Thread Bob Sullivan
So is this a real metal finish or just coated plastic? Bob S. On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 11:58 PM, Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/91198-hoya-corporation-releses-new-limited-edition-k-7-silver.html -- Thibault Massart aka

Re: Good News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread P N Stenquist
Turns out they weren't Wendy's dogs. They belonged to a friend of hers. In any case, they're home. On Feb 22, 2010, at 9:08 AM, P N Stenquist wrote: On Feb 22, 2010, at 9:03 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 8:20 AM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Wendy

Re: PESO -- Chartreuse Coupe.n Revisited

2010-02-22 Thread Bob Sullivan
Worth the effort, I think. Very nice. Regards, Bob S On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 12:30 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Some may remember this from a few years ago.  I've been going through some images for project and found this.  I was never completely happy with it

Re: Testing

2010-02-22 Thread David Savage
Congratulations young man you CAN count to 3. I didn't believe the rumours Bill started. DS On 22 February 2010 22:36, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: 1, 2, 3 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: 50mm lenses and flare

2010-02-22 Thread David Savage
On 22 February 2010 18:18, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: You have to try pretty hard to go wrong with a Pentax 50mm. Throwing down the gauntlet? Looks like the gloves are coming off. I admit only to being smitten. You pointing the finger at me? He's actually pointing to the sky. But

PESO - Colorado National Monument

2010-02-22 Thread Tom C
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10715804size=lg -- 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: Testing

2010-02-22 Thread Tom C
How about that Hockey team? ;-) On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 9:58 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations young man you CAN count to 3. I didn't believe the rumours Bill started. DS On 22 February 2010 22:36, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: 1, 2, 3 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - Vanessa's New Glasses

2010-02-22 Thread David Savage
She is very cute. But those glasses aren't doing her any favours :-) On 22 February 2010 22:17, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: While doing my little magazine shoot on Saturday, one of the people we bumped into and interviewed was a friend, Vanessa.  As you can see, she's cute

Re: PESO - Colorado National Monument

2010-02-22 Thread P N Stenquist
Wow. stunning. Great framing of that scene. Paul On Feb 22, 2010, at 10:03 AM, Tom C wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10715804size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: PESO - Vanessa's New Glasses

2010-02-22 Thread Jack Davis
Beautiful warm look through the very obvious glasses. ;-) Jack --- On Mon, 2/22/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Vanessa's New Glasses To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 22,

Re: PESO - Vanessa's New Glasses

2010-02-22 Thread David J Brooks
Photo is great. glasses can go.,:-) Dave On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 9:17 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: While doing my little magazine shoot on Saturday, one of the people we bumped into and interviewed was a friend, Vanessa.  As you can see, she's cute as a button.  This

Re: PESO - Colorado National Monument

2010-02-22 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice indeed. Dave On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 10:03 AM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10715804size=lg -- 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

Re: Testing

2010-02-22 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 9:58 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations young man you CAN count to 3. Four is right out Dave I didn't believe the rumours Bill started. DS On 22 February 2010 22:36, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: 1, 2, 3 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Testing

2010-02-22 Thread Tom C
7, 8, 9 -- 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: PESO -- Chartreuse Coupe.n Revisited

2010-02-22 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 9:04 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 8:37 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Wonderful shot, Peter. Nit, however; suggest toning down the chartreuse which appears to me to be rather artificially bright. Love the straw.

Re: 50mm lenses and flare

2010-02-22 Thread eckinator
2010/2/22 David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com: On 22 February 2010 18:18, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: You have to try pretty hard to go wrong with a Pentax 50mm. Throwing down the gauntlet? Looks like the gloves are coming off. I admit only to being smitten. You pointing the finger at

Re: Testing

2010-02-22 Thread Jack Davis
OK..show off!! Hate geeks! Jack --- On Mon, 2/22/10, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Tom C caka...@gmail.com Subject: Testing To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 22, 2010, 6:39 AM 4, 5, 6 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Good News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread Jack Davis
YEAH!!! J --- On Mon, 2/22/10, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Good News from Montreal To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 22, 2010, 5:20 AM Wendy reports that the dogs have been found. --

Re: PESO - Colorado National Monument

2010-02-22 Thread eckinator
It is beautiful. And I like the absence of postcardesque colors =) 2010/2/22 Tom C caka...@gmail.com: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10715804size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: Good News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread ann sanfedele
P N Stenquist wrote: Wendy reports that the dogs have been found. Hehe I thought bad news from Montreal was a post about the Olympics so I didnt open that one - Glad to hear GOOD news about doggies ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Vanessa's New Glasses

2010-02-22 Thread eckinator
Real head turner but those glasses are fashion victim stuff =( 2010/2/22 frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com: While doing my little magazine shoot on Saturday, one of the people we bumped into and interviewed was a friend, Vanessa.  As you can see, she's cute as a button.  This photo

Re: Testing

2010-02-22 Thread Tom C
Pick up sticks Jack... didn't you learn anything in kindergarten? On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 10:23 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: OK..show off!! Hate geeks! Jack --- On Mon, 2/22/10, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Tom C caka...@gmail.com Subject: Testing To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: Silver K-7 (Limited 1000 edition) with nice focus screen IMO ;)

2010-02-22 Thread Dario Bonazza
The main K-7 housing is magnesium alloy. However, some parts like card battery covers are plastic. Dario - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 3:46 PM Subject: Re: Silver K-7 (Limited

Geso Wagg Road Snow Golf PART II

2010-02-22 Thread David J Brooks
I put up a gallery of all of the shots from Saturday, for participants to see, and i thought i'd share it here as well. http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2010-snowgolf/album/index.html No adjustments to the photos, just dropped the basic jpg's into jalbum and hit Make Album.:-) Dave --

Re: PESO - Bikespotting in Kensington Market

2010-02-22 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:01:13 -0500 frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know her name (the writer took all the notes, I just took the pictures), but she was cute as a button: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.com/2010/02/bikespotting-in-kensington-market.html She is hella

Re: Pentax K7 (and Steve) make sweet love to the Leica S2

2010-02-22 Thread Igor Roshchin
Ghm... The maximum ISO is just 1250. I was glad to see the turn-knob for the shutter setting (that was one of the reasons I bought Pentax ZX-5n some 12 years ago), but I was disappointed that so many settings are hidden in the menu. Anyway, I won't be able to afford it any time soon. Igor

Re: PESO - Vanessa's New Glasses

2010-02-22 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:17:57 -0500 frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: just because a pretty smile from a lovely young lady seems a good way to start off a Monday morning: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/02/vanessas-new-glasses.html great glasses, pretty smile lovely

Re: Testing

2010-02-22 Thread Jack Davis
No. I took a lot of naps and what with that cute girl sitting next to me, I sorta missed it. Jack --- On Mon, 2/22/10, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: From: Tom C caka...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Testing To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 22, 2010, 7:40 AM Pick

Re: Geso Wagg Road Snow Golf PART II

2010-02-22 Thread Jack Davis
Obviously a fun day nicely recorded. Jack --- On Mon, 2/22/10, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Geso Wagg Road Snow Golf PART II To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Barbara Brooks bbaro...@gmail.com Date: Monday, February 22, 2010,

Re: Tripod in carry-on luggage?

2010-02-22 Thread Ken Waller
I've air traveled for years with a Bogen 3221 tripod and either a Kirk or Bogen head installed and have never had any issues - put it in the overhead. You'll be ok with yours (it appears smaller than the 3221) Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From:

Re: Testing

2010-02-22 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 09:51:07AM -0500, Tom C wrote: 7, 8, 9 A, B, C -- 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: Tripod in carry-on luggage?

2010-02-22 Thread AlunFoto
2010/2/22 Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com: I've air traveled for years with a Bogen 3221 tripod and either a Kirk or Bogen head installed and have never had any issues - put it in the overhead. You'll be ok with yours (it appears smaller than the 3221) I'd be weary of the low-fare companies,

Re: Testing

2010-02-22 Thread AlunFoto
2010/2/22 John Francis jo...@panix.com: On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 09:51:07AM -0500, Tom C wrote: 7, 8, 9 A, B, C D, E, F, 10. Cheers, Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Testing

2010-02-22 Thread mark
On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:38:52 +0100, you wrote: 2010/2/22 John Francis jo...@panix.com: On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 09:51:07AM -0500, Tom C wrote: 7, 8, 9 A, B, C D, E, F, 10. 10001, 10010, 10011 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Testing

2010-02-22 Thread Mat Maessen
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 12:42 PM, m...@robertstech.com wrote: D, E, F, 10. 10001, 10010, 10011 15, 16, 17, 20, 21... -Mat -- 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

Re: Testing

2010-02-22 Thread mark
On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:43:55 -0500, you wrote: On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 12:42 PM, m...@robertstech.com wrote: D, E, F, 10. 10001, 10010, 10011 15, 16, 17, 20, 21... Now Cotty's desperately trying to look up UTF-8 code for Klingon numbers... ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Flash sync volt of K7 and K20D

2010-02-22 Thread 272yb
Has anyone done any testing on the amount of voltage from a flash that either the K7 or the K20D can take.. I have some 120j Sunpak flashes that I would like to use. I did use them with a Nikon D1 before and had no trouble..Thanks Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Testing

2010-02-22 Thread Jack Davis
MC2 Jack --- On Mon, 2/22/10, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: From: AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Testing To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, February 22, 2010, 9:38 AM 2010/2/22 John Francis jo...@panix.com: On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 09:51:07AM -0500,

Re: 50mm lenses and flare

2010-02-22 Thread Cotty
You have to try pretty hard to go wrong with a Pentax 50mm. Throwing down the gauntlet? Looks like the gloves are coming off. I admit only to being smitten. You pointing the finger at me? On the nail. Better be quick! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Good News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread Cotty
On 22/2/10, P N Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Wendy reports that the dogs have been found. That's excellent. yesterday I filmed husky and malamute racing in the woods - will post a link later for you doggie-types -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche

Re: Silver K-7 (Limited 1000 edition) with nice focus screen IMO ;)

2010-02-22 Thread Boris Liberman
On 22/02/2010 00:58, Thibouille wrote: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/91198-hoya-corporation-releses-new-limited-edition-k-7-silver.html Since I have two black limited lenses and one silver, my black K-7 is therefore more limited than this one. I don't care at all

Re: Good News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread Boris Liberman
That's very good news indeed! Boris On 22/02/2010 08:20, P N Stenquist wrote: Wendy reports that the dogs have been found. -- 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

Re: Tripod in carry-on luggage?

2010-02-22 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Last big trip, I packed my ball head and plates, and arranged to borrow a set of legs when I arrived at my destination. I was over-loaded on the way there. Usually, I carry the tripod in its own bag strapped to my carry-on bag. I've not had any trouble doing that, but then I haven't flown since

Re: PESO - Vanessa's New Glasses

2010-02-22 Thread Cotty
On 22/2/10, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: a pretty smile from a lovely young lady seems a good way to start off a Monday morning: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/02/vanessas-new-glasses.html Great portrait Frank - well done mate. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O)

Re: Flash sync volt of K7 and K20D

2010-02-22 Thread Paul Sorenson
*Disclaimer: If you have any questions or concerns about the flash sync voltage, use a Wein SafeSync or other method of reducing the trigger voltage* That said, I did a Google for this and these are two answers that came up: Answer #1--*http://tinyurl.com/yjkav5v (scroll down to an entry

Re: Good News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 1:11 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 22/2/10, P N Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Wendy reports that the dogs have been found. That's excellent. yesterday I filmed husky and malamute racing in the woods - will post a link later for you doggie-types Woof

Re: Silver K-7 (Limited 1000 edition) with nice focus screen IMO ;)

2010-02-22 Thread CheekyGeek
re: the focusing screen The little circles at the intersections of the thirds is completely unnecessary/unhelpful IMHO. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 12:11 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 22/02/2010 00:58, Thibouille wrote:

Re: Flash sync volt of K7 and K20D

2010-02-22 Thread Toine
See http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html On 22 February 2010 18:54, 27...@comcast.net wrote: Has anyone done any testing on the amount of voltage from a flash that either the K7 or the K20D can take.. I have some 120j Sunpak flashes that I would like to use. I did use them with

Digging out in Pittsburgh

2010-02-22 Thread mark
In case anyone wonders why I've been (relatively) quiet for the last few days, I've been back in Pittsburgh trying to get the couse reasy for sale - closing is supposed to be next Monday. It got hit hard by the winter storm that came through last week: We lost all the gutters on the house and a

Re: Digging out in Pittsburgh

2010-02-22 Thread mark
On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:53:12 -0500, you wrote: In case anyone wonders why I've been (relatively) quiet for the last few days, I've been back in Pittsburgh trying to get the couse reasy That should be get the HOUSE READY for sale... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Good News from Montreal

2010-02-22 Thread Carlos R
P N Stenquist escribió: Wendy reports that the dogs have been found. That's a good end for a sad story. Thanks for the news, Paul. Carlos -- 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

Re: Digging out in Pittsburgh

2010-02-22 Thread Bob Sullivan
Taking lessions from Dave Brooks are we? Lucky for us, you corrected it just in tome... :-) Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 1:01 PM, m...@robertstech.com wrote: On Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:53:12 -0500, you wrote: In case anyone wonders why I've been (relatively) quiet for the last few

Re: GESO, Flowers etc.

2010-02-22 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 20, 2010, at 7:32 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Larry, 13, 15, 32, 34, and 41 are my favorites (if I'm remembering the numbers correctly). In some of the others, background control is a problem, or there is a distracting element (like the whatever-it- is on the petal in 39). Thanks a

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