Re: OT: Google rocks

2012-01-10 Thread Larry Colen
On Jan 9, 2012, at 8:51 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Doug If I didn't write that line about loving John McPhee and my fave being Rising from the Plain then will someone fix me up with whoever did ? :-) I minored in Geology (with and English major) and got honors credits in it... Discovered

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-10 Thread P. J. Alling
I haven't read the rest of the thread yet, but based on the described implementation of the OVF and EVF, switching from one to the other with the camera at eye level could be ugly in operation depending on the focal length of the lens being used. Maybe that's just a nit, but it's one among

Re: Some pics with Pentax Q

2012-01-10 Thread P. J. Alling
Based on your comments it would seem that Pentax took everyone at their word when they said that they wanted a digital Pentax 110 system, (a really small body, and and 5 or 6 lenses including a wide angle, a telephoto, a normal, and a telephoto). Except for the fact that the wide in this case

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
IMHO, the EVF is probably the best actual route to provide accurate framing and information in non-reflex cameras. The optical one looks nicer, but it's not as useful a tool in terms of information provided. Of course, we're used to all these advantages together with the SLR so individual

Re: PESO - Modesty

2012-01-10 Thread P. J. Alling
You sure this shouldn't be titled chastity? On 1/8/2012 9:45 PM, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/01/modesty.html ;-) cheers, frank -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-10 Thread Dario Bonazza
Miserere wrote: I, for one, am excited about this camera, which to my mind is what the X100 should've been from the start. I agree, except for size. IMO, the X Pro 1 is (so far) the closest thing to a contemporary rangefinder-style system camera and better than the M9, which is too fat and

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-10 Thread Dario Bonazza
I wrote: Conceived and built as it is, the X Pro 1 is not far from being just a different way to make a K-5. However, I'm interested in the X Pro 1 sensor concept and the advantages it can deliver once put in a smaller camera body. Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
Fuji's EXR sensor could be a real advantage if they can perfect it. The X-10's IQ is very good, especially given the little 2/3 sensor. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 7:55 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: I wrote: Conceived and built as it is, the X Pro 1 is not far from being just

Re: Some pics with Pentax Q

2012-01-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
This will frustrate some, but the price tag is a real hurdle for the Q. A less well built one, i.e., polycarbonate, might bring it into a range where it can compete with the the other high end compacts like the Canon G12. Of course, they could simply stick that zoom on it permanently and sell

Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread Darren Addy
Another thought on this employer buying camera thing. I do product photography as part of my job at work. I use my own camera and lenses. I did not have a modern flash for my DSLR and needed one for an upcoming event shoot. (The governor of Nebraska had chosen to visit our company's booth at a

Re: Retailers reporting K-5 discontinued

2012-01-10 Thread David Parsons
I bought my K100DS about 3 weeks before it was discontinued, and it continues to work fine, three years later. :) On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 9:53 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I wouldn't be worried anyway. Apparently there is no signal from the mothership that causes discontinued

OT: The Joys of Shooting 126 film

2012-01-10 Thread Darren Addy
Some time ago I purchased 3 rolls of 110 film from the Frugal Photographer and he messed up and sent me 126 instead. When I reported the error and that I was really disappointed with my first order from him, he immediately sent the right stuff and told me to keep the 126 rolls. I see that he is

OT: Lightroom 4 Beta is available

2012-01-10 Thread David Parsons
Intro videos: http://tv.adobe.com/show/whats-new-in-lightroom-4-beta Download link: http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom4/ I've only watched the first two videos so far, but the changes look pretty exciting so far. There is video support, and a new book module, as well as soft proofing

Re: OT: The Joys of Shooting 126 film

2012-01-10 Thread Darren Addy
Forgot to share a couple of links on the subject: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuhM7McQOpc http://www.betweenthesprockets.com/?page_id=60 Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
When I first got on PDML (back before the flood) I asked about phto'ing shiny stuff as I had to photo chocolate chips... little did I know I was shooting them in the packages til I got em. Little crinkly sacks of glare - the solution was to put polarizers on the light sources on two lights at

Re: OT: The Joys of Shooting 126 film

2012-01-10 Thread Darren Addy
If anyone is ever looking for evidence of my insanity, they probably need look no farther than the fact that I have just purchased my 2nd 126 camera of the day: http://elekm.net/pages/cameras/instamatic-500.htm Called by some the Instamatic Retina. Found a nice kit with box and manual for far

Re: My Advance Apologies

2012-01-10 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 6:17 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 9/1/12, Underpaid N. Overpentaxed, discombobulated, unleashed: To everyone on this list for not commenting on any photos. While I very much appreciate your comments on my images and probably would enjoy your work, too, I will for

Re: OT: Lightroom 4 Beta is available

2012-01-10 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
been testing it. it's a bit flakey yet, but they've done some very nice things! G On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 6:22 AM, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: Intro videos: http://tv.adobe.com/show/whats-new-in-lightroom-4-beta Download link: http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom4/

Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Thanks for all the thoughts. Ann's thought polarizing the light source may come into play. Certainly a PL on the camera is a minimum. This will be my first career-class photo work since my studio effort in 1985. Next stop: Looking @ cameras and lenses. We'll start with used equipment.

Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
These are the lights that I am requesting: http://mpex.com/interfit-super-coolite-5.html If the room were larger and better-ventilated, I'd just use shop lights. It seems these DSLRs will automatically compensate for any lighting tonality. And if not, PS and shooting raw covers a multitude of

Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread Underpaid N. Overpentaxed
Just a thought, will you need perspective correction for any images at all? Cheers Ecke 2012/1/10 Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net: These are the lights that I am requesting: http://mpex.com/interfit-super-coolite-5.html If the room were larger and better-ventilated, I'd just use

Re: Semi-OT - building a dedicated computer for photo editing

2012-01-10 Thread John Sessoms
From: Doug Franklin On 2012-01-09 9:32, Underpaid N. Overpentaxed wrote: They're there; as usual it is just a matter of reducing your footprint to match your environment, except this time literally. Ok, Ecke, point me towards the oracle. Where does one go to find tropical islands for sale

1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-10 Thread Jack Davis
While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on this list, I removed the battery from its contacts and

Fw: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-10 Thread Jack Davis
- Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 8:39 AM Subject: 1st K-5 Glitch While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the

Re: My Advance Apologies

2012-01-10 Thread P. J. Alling
On 1/10/2012 9:54 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 6:17 PM, Cottycotty...@mac.com wrote: On 9/1/12, Underpaid N. Overpentaxed, discombobulated, unleashed: To everyone on this list for not commenting on any photos. While I very much appreciate your comments on my images and

Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread Bruce Walker
Very likely if they are parts for imports, like Audi or BMW. Shot normally they will appear to be overpriced, but with proper perspective correction the consumer will think he's getting a bargain. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 10:44 AM, Underpaid N. Overpentaxed overpenta...@googlemail.com wrote: Just

Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread Bruce Walker
I'd not rush the purchase of the polarized filter. According to the Light book, Ann's PL worked because plastics produce polarized reflections. But unless your polished and shiny metal parts are also painted, they will produce unpolarized reflections and so the polarizing filter will be useless

Peso: Run!

2012-01-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
A fun shot from the Indiana Jones stunt show at Disney: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#!i=1666851442k=5L6RXTqlb=1s=O -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: OT: The Joys of Shooting 126 film

2012-01-10 Thread P. J. Alling
I've got two of those, at less than $15.00 a piece, I doubt that good investment will work as justification. On 1/10/2012 9:51 AM, Darren Addy wrote: If anyone is ever looking for evidence of my insanity, they probably need look no farther than the fact that I have just purchased my 2nd 126

Re: GLITCH

2012-01-10 Thread Jack Davis
The system is telling me that I have an; HTTP  500 Internal Server Error   I've left a message for my geek.   Will attempt the Glitch upload again later   Jack  (AAA.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: OT: Lightroom 4 Beta is available

2012-01-10 Thread David Parsons
Well it looks like I won't be using it any time soon. It requires Vista at a minimum and won't even install on XP. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 9:55 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: been testing it. it's a bit flakey yet, but they've done some very nice things! G On Tue, Jan 10,

Re: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-10 Thread Larry Colen
On Jan 10, 2012, at 8:42 AM, Jack Davis wrote: - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 8:39 AM Subject: 1st K-5 Glitch While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-10 Thread John Francis
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 07:41:54AM -0500, Steven Desjardins wrote: IMHO, the EVF is probably the best actual route to provide accurate framing and information in non-reflex cameras. The optical one looks nicer, but it's not as useful a tool in terms of information provided. Of course, we're

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-10 Thread Larry Colen
On Jan 10, 2012, at 9:47 AM, John Francis wrote: On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 07:41:54AM -0500, Steven Desjardins wrote: IMHO, the EVF is probably the best actual route to provide accurate framing and information in non-reflex cameras. The optical one looks nicer, but it's not as useful a tool

Re: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-10 Thread John Francis
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 08:39:32AM -0800, Jack Davis wrote: While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents

Re: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-10 Thread Jack Davis
Appreciate it Larry..so to speak. ;)   Jack - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:45 AM Subject: Re: 1st K-5 Glitch On Jan 10, 2012, at 8:42 AM, Jack Davis wrote: - Forwarded

Re: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-10 Thread Jack Davis
Sort of what I expected, John   Thanks!   Jack - Original Message - From: John Francis jo...@panix.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:58 AM Subject: Re: 1st K-5 Glitch On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 08:39:32AM -0800, Jack Davis wrote: While

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
Just to mention, I have the detachable VF-2 to go with my E-P2. It's essential in bright light. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 12:47 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 07:41:54AM -0500, Steven Desjardins wrote:  IMHO, the EVF is probably the best actual route to provide

NHNT: getting back in the groove again

2012-01-10 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Last evening I scanned another roll of XP2 Super I put through the Leica M4-2. Took the whole roll with the M-Rokkor 40mm f/2 lens. Film and digital are two entirely different recording mediums. A 100% manual camera with no in-camera meter is different in use than any camera with a built-in

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-10 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
That very much depends on the camera.  But from my experience yesterday with the E-PL1 in bright California sunshine (checking out the 40-150 lens that has mysteriously turned up in my wife's camera kit) I think the add-on eye-level finder will soon end up in the bag, too. I use the LCD or an

PESO: UNparallel Parking

2012-01-10 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
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Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread steve harley
on 2012-01-10 08:38 Collin Brendemuehl wrote And if not, PS and shooting raw covers a multitude of lighting sins. i'd think you could handle that in LightRoom, though getting the lighting right up front would be most efficient, and that you'd want to stay out of Photoshop in order to keep

Re: PESO: UNparallel Parking

2012-01-10 Thread David J Brooks
Nice Dave On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 1:40 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14961453 Comments are always appreciated Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Kodak and the 645D sensor

2012-01-10 Thread Joseph McAllister
Google Talent Keyhole. Optically these birds are the Hubble with the ability to swing from one target to another very quickly using 6 gyros with disk brakes. Pretty clever, The hubble uses the same tech to stay on a target for hours at a time. KH-xx uses heavy braking, Hubble a finesse braking

Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread John Sessoms
From: Collin Brendemuehl These are the lights that I am requesting: http://mpex.com/interfit-super-coolite-5.html If the room were larger and better-ventilated, I'd just use shop lights. It seems these DSLRs will automatically compensate for any lighting tonality. And if not, PS and shooting

Peso: Run!

2012-01-10 Thread John Sessoms
From: Steven Desjardins A fun shot from the Indiana Jones stunt show at Disney: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#!i=1666851442k=5L6RXTqlb=1s=O Really needed fill. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
No perspective control needed. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -Original Message- From: Underpaid N. Overpentaxed [mailto:overpenta...@googlemail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 10:44 AM To:

Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Agreed. And as one shooting expensive sheet film, getting it right the first time is always best. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -Original Message- From: steve harley [mailto:p...@paper-ape.com]

Re: PESO - Modesty

2012-01-10 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Hmmm... ;-) Thanks for looking and commenting, Peter, and thanks everyone else.who did the same. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Sent: January 10, 2012 1/10/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Modesty You

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-10 Thread Cotty
On 10/1/12, Steven Desjardins, discombobulated, unleashed: IMHO, the EVF is probably the best actual route to provide accurate framing and information in non-reflex cameras. The optical one looks nicer, but it's not as useful a tool in terms of information provided. Of course, we're used to

RE: January PUG is Up - Welcome to 2012!

2012-01-10 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Well first of all, Brian, thanks for putting all this together. Great job as always. I agree with your assessments (mine excepted, of course). Joe and Dag's were outstanding examples of the genre, but I have to give a slight nod to Dag's as my fave. Generally an outstanding gallery!! cheers,

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-10 Thread John Francis
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 09:52:24AM -0800, Larry Colen wrote: On Jan 10, 2012, at 9:47 AM, John Francis wrote: On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 07:41:54AM -0500, Steven Desjardins wrote: IMHO, the EVF is probably the best actual route to provide accurate framing and information in non-reflex

RE: Peso: Run!

2012-01-10 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Well timed and executed! And you're right, it is a fun shot. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Sent: January 10, 2012 1/10/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Peso: Run! A fun shot from the Indiana Jones stunt show at Disney:

Re: Peso: Run!

2012-01-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
I know. Next time I'll pack some flares. ;-) On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 2:05 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Steven Desjardins A fun shot from the Indiana Jones stunt show at Disney: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#!i=1666851442k=5L6RXTqlb=1s=O

Re: OT: The Joys of Shooting 126 film

2012-01-10 Thread Underpaid N. Overpentaxed
2012/1/10 Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com: Called by some the Instamatic Retina. Retina display? iNstamatic 5? I want one! -- 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

Trying Glitch once more

2012-01-10 Thread Jack Davis
Is anyone able to open the link at the bottom? I've sent it to someone off-list who was able to open it and I opened the link on one I pulled up from the archives. I cannot, however, open the link from either the sent or on-list files.   Thanks! Jack - Forwarded Message - From: Jack

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's very useful to have and eye level finder for long lenses and MF. In the context of this thread, however, that VF doesn't need to be optical. The X Pro can switch back and forth between the two, but I wonder how necessary that really is if the EVF is fairly high res. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at

Re: PESO: Cat photo alert! Flee! Flee!

2012-01-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice shot and a great name. On Mon, Jan 9, 2012 at 9:53 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Matthew Hunt Do you enjoy canned tuna and belly-rubs? Not as often as I'd like to. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Trying Glitch once more

2012-01-10 Thread Bruce Walker
Sure, RedShoulder. I opened it this morning when you originally sent it. Beautiful! I think it you're hard-limited to so many gorgeous keepers per month. An image like that counts for 2. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 3:39 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Is anyone able to open the link at the

Re: Trying Glitch once more

2012-01-10 Thread steve harley
on 2012-01-10 13:39 Jack Davis wrote Is anyone able to open the link at the bottom? if you mean this link to a great shot of a golden eagle in flight, yes http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=622 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-10 Thread Brian Walters
'morning all I decided to download Nik Silver Efex Pro and give it a whirl. I've been playing around with a BW conversion of this pano for a few days but 10 minutes with Nik produced a version that was much better than any I had been able to achieve,

Re: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-10 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012, at 08:39 AM, Jack Davis wrote: While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no change. Having read of such incidents related on

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I'd been wanting to see some results from that s/w. Very nice. Much better than early digital conversion processes. It tempts me to drop LF film. But ... not yet. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-10 Thread Bruce Walker
That's quite a dramatic image, Brian. Very nice! Nik software is very powerful stuff and impresses me no end. The people involved are the industry's best. But their pricing is way too high for me. $200 for a plugin when Lightroom itself is $200 just doesn't work for me. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at

Re: GESO: MARK!!! (London PDML meet)

2012-01-10 Thread Mark Roberts
On 1/9/12 3:33 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: Hi all Just a few snaps to show that we got together on a rather dull day in Greenwich on Sunday. http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/mark/ And most enjoyable it was too. A good chat, a stroll through the clocks and telescopes and the camera obscura at the

Re: Trying Glitch once more

2012-01-10 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Steve. I can't and I thought nobody could. First time that's even happened to me. Frustrating!!! Thanks! Jack PS: It's a Red-shouldered Hawk, but appreciate your elevating it to a Golden Eagle. ;) From: steve harley p...@paper-ape.com To:

DS35/2.8 macro

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Anyone here using it? Opinions? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-10 Thread Jack Davis
'Morning, Brian. Love this. Great lighting and contrast.   Jack - Original Message - From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:48 PM Subject: PESO - Pano in Black and White 'morning all I decided to

Re: Kodak and the 645D sensor

2012-01-10 Thread John Sessoms
From: Joseph McAllister I really don't know any more than is on the internet about the technology in use today. My ex is still in the program, but of course, she can't talk to me like we did when we were both cleared at the same level. I am personally very jealous of her position. She left the

PESO: Red-shouldered Hawk (re-released)

2012-01-10 Thread Jack Davis
Generous remarks, Brian Thanks!   K5, f/8, 1/5000s, AF-C,  ISO 800, DA 55~300   Jack - Original Message - From: Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 12:53 PM Subject: Re: 1st K-5 Glitch On Tue, Jan 10,

Re: DS35/2.8 macro

2012-01-10 Thread Bruce Walker
I assume you mean DA 35/2.8 macro ltd? One of the best lenses I own; likely the sharpest. Regarded by many as one of the best lenses money can buy. I use it as a light-weight street-shooter as well as for plant macros, which is my main use. It's too short for bugs. I wish I also had the 100mm

PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-10 Thread John Sessoms
From: Brian Walters 'morning all I decided to download Nik Silver Efex Pro and give it a whirl. I've been playing around with a BW conversion of this pano for a few days but 10 minutes with Nik produced a version that was much better than any I had been able to achieve,

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-10 Thread Toine
Very very nice! Sell one image for $200 and buy the s/w Toine On 10 January 2012 21:48, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: 'morning all I decided to download Nik Silver Efex Pro and give it a whirl. I've been playing around with a BW conversion of this pano for a few days but 10

Re: Trying Glitch once more

2012-01-10 Thread steve harley
on 2012-01-10 13:59 Jack Davis wrote PS: It's a Red-shouldered Hawk, but appreciate your elevating it to a Golden Eagle. ;) didn't see the caption at first, and haven't seen a golden in a few years; after realizing my mistake i found a comparative image (yours is nicer); while the

Re: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
talk about just in the nick of time - nice grab , Jack! ann On 1/10/2012 11:39, Jack Davis wrote: While shooting, with some intensity, the K-5's shutter suddenly refused to release. I turned the camera off, but the LED remained frozen. Turned the camera off and on a couple times, but no

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-10 Thread Darren Addy
Silly punters... If you have a teacher or student in the family (or want to sign-up for the possibility of taking classes at your lowest-admissions-fee local community college)... : ) You/they can get the entire collection of their plug-ins for Lightroom and/or Photoshop for $149 (which,

Re: PESO: Red-shouldered Hawk (re-released)

2012-01-10 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012, at 01:16 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Generous remarks, Brian Thanks!   K5, f/8, 1/5000s, AF-C,  ISO 800, DA 55~300   Ah, the 55-300. I thought it might be. That lens certainly punches above it's weight. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Since I'm still in grad school for another 6 months ... Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -Original Message- From: Darren Addy [mailto:pixelsmi...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 04:47

Re: PESO: UNparallel Parking

2012-01-10 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jan 10, 2012, at 12:40, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14961453 I giggle every time I see those cars. :-) -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson --

Re: DS35/2.8 macro

2012-01-10 Thread Larry Colen
On Jan 10, 2012, at 1:26 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I assume you mean DA 35/2.8 macro ltd? One of the best lenses I own; likely the sharpest. Regarded by many as one of the best lenses money can buy. I use it as a light-weight street-shooter as well as for plant macros, which is my main

Re: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-10 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Ann. Just prior to this, I had been holding on a Bald Eagle awaiting its launch. Have had chances a perching  Bald Eagles since last winter about this time, but yet to get one in anything but distant flight. Had he flown and the shutter frozen, I'd have needed sedation. Jack -

Re: Kodak and the 645D sensor

2012-01-10 Thread Larry Colen
This subject line is fodder for great fantasies around which to spin rumors: Ricoh is in negotiations to buy Kodak, or their sensor business, so that they can get the 645D sensors at cost. This will enable them to drop the price of the 645D to $7,000. Meanwhile, they are working on developing

Re: Trying Glitch once more

2012-01-10 Thread Jack Davis
I agree Steve, the resemblance is strong. Jack - Original Message - From: steve harley p...@paper-ape.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 1:39 PM Subject: Re: Trying Glitch once more on 2012-01-10 13:59 Jack Davis wrote PS: It's a

re:PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-10 Thread Don Guthrie
I don't see results like this often unless it's done with NIK. Are sure it's not worth $200.00??. If you want me to twist your arm consider it twisted. That will be $200 please. Oh it does help I suppose to start with a wonderful original like this one. Message: 9 Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012

Re: Kodak and the 645D sensor

2012-01-10 Thread David Parsons
Don't forget that the 645E will be pocketable. Because, apparently, that is what sells cameras; if you can jam them into a pocket. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 5:17 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: This subject line is fodder for great fantasies around which to spin rumors: Ricoh is in

Re: DS35/2.8 macro

2012-01-10 Thread Bruce Walker
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 5:08 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Jan 10, 2012, at 1:26 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I assume you mean DA 35/2.8 macro ltd? One of the best lenses I own; likely the sharpest. Regarded by many as one of the best lenses money can buy. I use it as a

blurbage

2012-01-10 Thread Larry Colen
My books arrived this afternoon. In my biased opinion, they don't suck. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: 1st K-5 Glitch(Larry)

2012-01-10 Thread Jack Davis
Did it go the Arizona, Larry?   Jack - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 9:45 AM Subject: Re: 1st K-5 Glitch On Jan 10, 2012, at 8:42 AM, Jack Davis wrote: - Forwarded Message

Re: blurbage

2012-01-10 Thread Jack Davis
Glad they are suckless. Good luck with them!   Jack - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 2:25 PM Subject: blurbage My books arrived this afternoon.  In my biased opinion, they don't suck.

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-10 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012, at 10:29 PM, Toine wrote: Very very nice! Sell one image for $200 and buy the s/w Toine Thanks, Toine. It did occur to me that anyone selling prints could easily justify the cost. At this stage I'm not, but maybe. Cheers Brian ++

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-10 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012, at 03:47 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Silly punters... If you have a teacher or student in the family (or want to sign-up for the possibility of taking classes at your lowest-admissions-fee local community college)... : ) You/they can get the entire collection of their

re:PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-10 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, Jan 10, 2012, at 04:22 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: I don't see results like this often unless it's done with NIK. Are sure it's not worth $200.00??. As I mentioned to Toine, it probably is if you're selling prints. At this stage, though, my financial priorities are elsewhere, assuming

Re: PESO: UNparallel Parking

2012-01-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
LOL. Epic parking. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 4:57 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Jan 10, 2012, at 12:40, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14961453 I giggle every time I see those cars.  :-)  -Charles -- Charles Robinson -

Re: Kodak and the 645D sensor

2012-01-10 Thread Larry Colen
On Jan 10, 2012, at 2:23 PM, David Parsons wrote: Don't forget that the 645E will be pocketable. Because, apparently, that is what sells cameras; if you can jam them into a pocket. Only with big pockets, and the E-mount wide angle pancake lens. With the pancake lens, it'll be about the

Fake IR portrait

2012-01-10 Thread Larry Colen
When I converted a few photos from Saturday to BW, my first reaction was that they looked a lot like they were shot in IR and converted to IR: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6665740329/in/set-72157628790152079 Then I realized that Marcus was lit by very red light, which is pretty close to

Re: Fake IR portrait

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
The old 19th c. images had no blue sensitivity, so they had a very similar appearance. Removing blue would give a similar result as adding red. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -Original Message-

Re: DS35/2.8 macro

2012-01-10 Thread Larry Colen
On Jan 10, 2012, at 2:08 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jan 10, 2012, at 1:26 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I assume you mean DA 35/2.8 macro ltd? One of the best lenses I own; likely the sharpest. Regarded by many as one of the best lenses money can buy. I use it as a light-weight

Re: DS35/2.8 macro

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
On Jan 10, 2012, at 1:26 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I assume you mean DA 35/2.8 macro ltd? duh. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Paw 2

2012-01-10 Thread David J Brooks
From Sundays drive around whilst checking school buses at one of our satellite yards. Ice cold: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14962836 K-5 D FA 50-200 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario,

Re: blurbage

2012-01-10 Thread Cory Waters
Jack, I know it's a subtle difference, but he said they don't suck. He didn't say they were totally devoid of suck. Suck has many subtle variations. Cory Not sending erectile dysfunction mail today. On 1/10/2012 5:32 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Glad they are suckless. Good luck with them! Jack

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