Re: PDML statistics

2012-06-05 Thread Dmitry Gromov
Hi! On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 2:02 PM, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: on 2012-06-04 24:18 Dmitry Gromov wrote Cool chart, was looking to do something like this myself. Major camera announcements is very easily visible here. the chart was easy with Google Docs, though it didn't give me

Re: External Storage of RAW Files

2012-06-05 Thread David Mann
On Jun 5, 2012, at 2:38 PM, William Robb wrote: IIRC, recently there was a cloud storage company in the USA that got shut down by the feds because some of their members were storing data they didn't own. Not sure who exactly you're talking about but Mega Upload was shut down by the FBI,

Re: OT: Grand Canyon Pano

2012-06-05 Thread Joseph McAllister
And that photo of the Canyon is breathtaking. Very nice - lets see the rest! On Jun 2, 2012, at 17:11 , Walter Hamler wrote: Thanks, Dan. I probably shot a dozen or more pano's, but this is the first one I have put together using PSE 9. It does pretty good but keeps telling me I have

Re: OT: Grand Canyon Pano

2012-06-05 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Jun 2, 2012, at 17:11 , Walter Hamler wrote: Thanks, Dan. I probably shot a dozen or more pano's, but this is the first one I have put together using PSE 9. It does pretty good but keeps telling me I have limited RAM. I have 12 gig installed, so that should not be a problem ? All

Re: Bryce Canyon Pano

2012-06-05 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Jun 3, 2012, at 22:44 , Igor Roshchin wrote: Walt, Both panos are well done! All these Panos are impressive Walt. Just a few comments (grumblings?): 1. dpi has no sense unless the image is printed (or displayed) on a particular size. 2. 6171x1737 can be produced with just two

RE: How much difference does optimizing the aperture make?

2012-06-05 Thread Bob W
Lens makers used to give this number. My Zeiss lenses generally claimed to be best at 5.6, and this is now my default setting even though I no longer have any Zeiss lenses. The theory was you set the lens on 5.6, or whatever, and used the hyperfocal distance to get the sharpest photo with the

Re: How much difference does optimizing the aperture make?

2012-06-05 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Jun 4, 2012, at 17:31 , J.C. O'Connell wrote: In theory a perfect lens would be sharpest wide open, so a really good lens would be sharpest close to wide open. If it takes 4 or 5 stops to sharpen up a lens, its probably not that great. As for good rules of thumb, I find f5.6 or f8 to

Re: Re- An example of timeless design and style

2012-06-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice. The HDR makes a nice image in this case. My Dada had a late 50's Belair, followed by a Ford Fairlane, followed by a '65 Mustang. The worst part is that I had a real shot at the Mustang back in '78. On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 5:40 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: As I remember Ken

Re: PAW126 - Arrow

2012-06-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
What a neat shot (and title). That's a clever piece of work. On Sun, Jun 3, 2012 at 5:52 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA15, 1/13s, f/4.0, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: Grand Canyon Pano

2012-06-05 Thread Walter Hamler
Yes, mine is only 8 months old and I added 3 - 4 gig cards right after buying. I have also updated to Lion. The machine is fast, but not a steamroller for sure. I just can't figure out why I come up with the msg that there isn't enough ram. I strongly suspect it has something to do with ram

Re: External Storage of RAW Files

2012-06-05 Thread William Robb
On 05/06/2012 12:05 AM, David Mann wrote: On Jun 5, 2012, at 2:38 PM, William Robb wrote: IIRC, recently there was a cloud storage company in the USA that got shut down by the feds because some of their members were storing data they didn't own. Not sure who exactly you're talking about but

Re: How much difference does optimizing the aperture make?

2012-06-05 Thread George Sinos
Just remember - while all of this is mildly interesting, it doesn't really make a lot of difference to the end result. When you're looking at the photograph on a screen or paper, the tiny differences are extremely hard to see. If the differences in f-stops are that distinct in a modern lens, you

PESO: Fleet Week Marines

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The week surrounding Memorial Day is Fleet Week in New York City: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15860593 Comments and Criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: How much difference does optimizing the aperture make?

2012-06-05 Thread Mark Roberts
Larry Colen wrote: I was thinking about my quest for sharpness, and was considering trying to do some research into what the aperture sweet spot is for each lens, and was wondering if anyone had already made a chart of them. The sweet spot for sharpness is usually around f/5.6-f/8, depending

RE: I have a secret...

2012-06-05 Thread Tanya Love
Lol! There is no such link in existence! They are referring to a time, many moons ago (circa 2004) when I had a certain medical procedure on said girls and proudly showed the results off. I learned my lesson, and won't be repeating it again! Lol. -Original Message- From:

Re: PESO: (T)high Fashion

2012-06-05 Thread John Sessoms
From: Jack Davis Seems the point is to first draw attention...then repulse. A kind of?pre-stimulant?whip lash. Rreminds me of a conversation I've had with certain women, If you don't like it, wear a T-shirt with short words big letters, not the other way around! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: An example of timeless design and style

2012-06-05 Thread John Sessoms
From: Don Guthrie My 1st Car was a '53 Chevy. When I saw this chevy on the street last week I was glad I had my camera primed and loaded. Two versions - one BW straight out of the camera and the second a more stylized version.

RE: How much difference does optimizing the aperture make?

2012-06-05 Thread John Sessoms
Less than actually getting the subject in focus does. -- 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.

PESO - PAD - Omaha World-Herald Print-a-Day-8

2012-06-05 Thread George Sinos
This is number 8 in the series Print a Day for 30 Days http://georges.posterous.com/omaha-world-herald-print-a-day-8 The strong contrast and diagonal lines in this photo are what make it interesting to me. I don't have any particular connection to the building or it's occupant. I just find it

PESO: Fleet Week Marines

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The week surrounding Memorial Day is Fleet Week in New York City: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15860593 Comments and Criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

TEST

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
There were no messages from the PDML this morning, and I received no confirmation of the two posts I made earlier today. Therefore, this is a test to see if things are back to normal -- if they can ever be described as normal on the PDML. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO - PAD - Omaha World-Herald Print-a-Day-8

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great image. I like the angle of view and the angle of the sign bracket against the lines of the building. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 10:51 AM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: This is number 8 in the series Print a Day for 30 Days

Re: OT: Images of the World Trade Center under construction

2012-06-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
Thanks for the link. Great shots. On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 9:15 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/incredible-pictures-of-one-world-trade-constructio Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: How much difference does optimizing the aperture make?

2012-06-05 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts (Also, sharpness and shutter speed can be a trade-off too if you're trying to get motion blur from long shutter speed. I run into this problem when shooting waterfalls and such and I'm forced to stop way

Re: PESO - PAD - Omaha World-Herald Print-a-Day-8

2012-06-05 Thread Kenton Brede
On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 9:51 AM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: This is number 8 in the series Print a Day for 30 Days http://georges.posterous.com/omaha-world-herald-print-a-day-8 Nice image. I'd think an exec in that building would like a print hanging in their office. :) -- Kent

Re: How much difference does optimizing the aperture make?

2012-06-05 Thread David Savage
On 6 June 2012 00:10, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts (Also, sharpness and shutter speed can be a trade-off too if you're trying to get motion blur from long shutter speed. I run into this problem

Re: How much difference does optimizing the aperture make?

2012-06-05 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts (Also, sharpness and shutter speed can be a trade-off too if you're trying to get motion blur from long shutter speed. I run into this problem when shooting waterfalls and such and I'm forced

RE: How much difference does optimizing the aperture make?

2012-06-05 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts (Also, sharpness and shutter speed can be a trade- off too if you're trying to get motion blur from

Re: External Storage of RAW Files

2012-06-05 Thread Bruce Walker
On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 8:17 AM, William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 05/06/2012 12:05 AM, David Mann wrote: On Jun 5, 2012, at 2:38 PM, William Robb wrote: IIRC, recently there was a cloud storage company in the USA that got shut down by the feds because some of their members

Re: External Storage of RAW Files

2012-06-05 Thread P. J. Alling
As an aside, how could Dotcom be a real name? On 6/5/2012 8:17 AM, William Robb wrote: On 05/06/2012 12:05 AM, David Mann wrote: On Jun 5, 2012, at 2:38 PM, William Robb wrote: IIRC, recently there was a cloud storage company in the USA that got shut down by the feds because some of their

Re: I have a secret...

2012-06-05 Thread P. J. Alling
On 6/5/2012 10:16 AM, Tanya Love wrote: Lol! There is no such link in existence! They are referring to a time, many moons ago (circa 2004) when I had a certain medical procedure on said girls and proudly showed the results off. I learned my lesson, and won't be repeating it again! Lol. Yes,

Re: TEST

2012-06-05 Thread P. J. Alling
Nope didn't get it no, not at all, all blank... On 6/5/2012 12:07 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: There were no messages from the PDML this morning, and I received no confirmation of the two posts I made earlier today. Therefore, this is a test to see if things are back to normal -- if they can

Re: External Storage of RAW Files

2012-06-05 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 1:00 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: As an aside, how could Dotcom be a real name? By virtue of a legally executed name change. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: I have a secret...

2012-06-05 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 5, 2012, at 7:16 AM, Tanya Love wrote: Lol! There is no such link in existence! They are referring to a time, many moons ago (circa 2004) when I had a certain medical procedure on said girls and proudly showed the results off. I learned my lesson, and won't be repeating it again!

Re: External Storage of RAW Files

2012-06-05 Thread P. J. Alling
On 6/5/2012 1:10 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 1:00 PM, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: As an aside, how could Dotcom be a real name? By virtue of a legally executed name change. Actually you don't even have to do that, you can call yourself any damn thing

Re: I have a secret...

2012-06-05 Thread P. J. Alling
On 6/5/2012 1:11 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jun 5, 2012, at 7:16 AM, Tanya Love wrote: Lol! There is no such link in existence! They are referring to a time, many moons ago (circa 2004) when I had a certain medical procedure on said girls and proudly showed the results off. I learned my

GESO Pentaxian

2012-06-05 Thread Larry Colen
I got a text, night before last, from a friend asking if I still had a K20 charger. He is starting to teach classes at a dance studio, and was planning on getting together with his boss, set up the camera and have her take some pictures, but couldn't find his charger. By the time the dust

Re: I have a secret...

2012-06-05 Thread John Francis
On Wed, Jun 06, 2012 at 12:16:27AM +1000, Tanya Love wrote: Lol! There is no such link in existence! They are referring to a time, many moons ago (circa 2004) . . . Not exactly a 'moon' ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: GESO Pentaxian

2012-06-05 Thread Bruce Walker
Larry there are some very good shots hiding in there. That man is a great subject. But sadly, it's *way* too much effort to scroll through all of those looking for them. I do like 59440.jpg and 59468.jpg especially. Before you spend another moment comparing MTF charts, I recommend you practice

PESO - The gardeners wall

2012-06-05 Thread Tim Øsleby
This link leads to two pictures. http://maritimtim.blogspot.no/search/label/M%C3%B8te%20med%20veggen I think it's a start of a project of photos of walls. To make good photographs out of something two dimensional is rather challenging. The norwegian title translates to hit the wall. Thats a

Re: PESO - The gardeners wall

2012-06-05 Thread Tim Øsleby
Forgot to say: Gardeners wall is the first picture. The next is from a outbuilding some place else (I think I've showed it before, just needed some context for the first) -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ My photo class blog: http://z-fotokurs.blogspot.com/

RE: I have a secret...

2012-06-05 Thread John Sessoms
From: Tanya Love Lol! There is no such link in existence! They are referring to a time, many moons ago (circa 2004) when I had a certain medical procedure on said girls and proudly showed the results off. I learned my lesson, and won't be repeating it again! Lol. The procedure, or showing

Re: PESO - The gardeners wall

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Tim wrote: I think it's a start of a project of photos of walls. Something there is that doesn't love a wall . . . . Still it sound like it could be a very interesting project. Dan On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 2:43 PM, Tim Øsleby

Re: An example of timeless design and style

2012-06-05 Thread Don Guthrie
Thanks for looking and commenting. Let me say, I wish I had your style. When I took the photo I envisioned the HDR version and took the appropriate exposures to process. While I like the BW version the HDR was what I saw when I clicked the shutter and it turned out the way I hoped it would

Re: Re- An example of timeless design and style

2012-06-05 Thread Don Guthrie
Thanks Steve, the Fairlane was my 1st new car. My brothers 1st new car was the '68 Mustang he seriously considered putting it on blocks for 10 years but decided there were better places to invest his money. Oh well. Message: 2 Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2012 07:34:48 -0400 From: Steven Desjardins

Re: TEST

2012-06-05 Thread Paul Sorenson
Looks like everything's blocked...nothing getting in or our of NJ. On 6/5/2012 12:09 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Nope didn't get it no, not at all, all blank... On 6/5/2012 12:07 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: There were no messages from the PDML this morning, and I received no confirmation of the

Re: An example of timeless design and style

2012-06-05 Thread Don Guthrie
Message: 11 Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 10:34:00 -0400 From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: An example of timeless design and style Message-ID: 4fce18d8.6010...@nc.rr.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed National Geographic would take

Re: PESO - The gardeners wall

2012-06-05 Thread Tim Øsleby
Thanks, but I'm not sure if I understand this comment Dan. May be a language barrier. Care to elaborate? -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ My photo class blog: http://z-fotokurs.blogspot.com/

Re: PESO - The gardeners wall

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Sorry, Tim. My quote was from a famous Amnerican poem: MENDING WALL Robert Frost Something there is that doesn't love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun, And makes gaps even two can pass abreast. The work of hunters is another thing: I

Re: PESO - The gardeners wall

2012-06-05 Thread Bruce Walker
Exact same phrase in common colloquial English usage: to hit the wall. I really like your rendering with the colour and texture. Very nice. On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 2:43 PM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: This link leads to two pictures.

Re: How much difference does optimizing the aperture make?

2012-06-05 Thread Kenneth Waller
Also a factor, the longer the lens, the narrower the depth of field at the same f stop on a shorter lens. -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com Sent: Jun 5, 2012 9:27 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: How much difference does optimizing

Subject: Re: An example of timeless design and style

2012-06-05 Thread Don Guthrie
Thanks Larry, As always time was a constraint. I wanted to try different angles lens but my vision was HDR so 5 snaps and I was off. I want to go back maybe the car is parked there every day. http://donspix.posterous.com/a-60-year-old-example-of-timeless-style-and-d Message: 3 Date: Mon, 4

Re: An example of timeless design and style

2012-06-05 Thread Don Guthrie
Oh yes we never forget our 1st one do we?. I did love that straight stick and learning to get to second and third. Message: 4 Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 17:20:12 -0500 From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: An example of timeless design and

Subject: Re: An example of timeless design and style

2012-06-05 Thread Don Guthrie
Message: 13 Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2012 09:19:43 +1000 From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: An example of timeless design and style Message-ID: 20120605091943.horde.qmfjbpzgffnpzukp0hfh...@webmail.netregistry.net Content-Type:

RE: An example of timeless design and style

2012-06-05 Thread Don Guthrie
Hey thanks Frank, I know you know how hard it is to work out in the uncontrolled street.s I was lucky this time. Message: 2 Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:35:24 + (UTC) From: knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To: \Pentax-Discuss Mail List\ pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: An example

RE: PESO - PAD - Omaha World-Herald Print-a-Day-8

2012-06-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Very strong image, beautifully rendered. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com Sent: June 5, 2012 6/5/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO -

Re: BESO wood work

2012-06-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
You're such a Canadian! ;-) cheers, eh? frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Sent: June 4, 2012 6/4/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: BESO

RE: PESO - The gardeners wall

2012-06-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Like 'em both. You're right, could be the start of a very interesting series. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com Sent: June 5, 2012 6/5/12 To: Pentax-Discuss

RE: I have a secret...

2012-06-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Matters not. They are forever burned into my memory. Btw, congrats on your recent big success. Well deserved. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com Sent: June 5,

RE: PESO: Fleet Week Marines

2012-06-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
One doesn't think of a smiling Marine but I guess they have light moments like the rest of us. Fun shot, very well timed! For some reason I like the Chase sign in the background. Makes me think they were chasing and caught the fellow with his hands up. ;-) Btw (and feel free to not answer as

Re: How much difference does optimizing the aperture make?

2012-06-05 Thread Darren Addy
re: diffraction vs DOF Please see Charles Nam's most reasonable *comment* in response to the article on the following page: http://www.theatreofnoise.com/2011/06/choosing-optimal-aperture-to-avoid.html The problem with dealing in mathematical formula is that they are not Real World and do not

Live transit

2012-06-05 Thread Bruce Walker
http://sunearthday.nasa.gov/webcasts/nasatv/ -- -bmw -- 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: How much difference does optimizing the aperture make?

2012-06-05 Thread J.C. O'Connell
only at same subject to camera distance... - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Kenneth Waller Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 4:12 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: I have a secret...

2012-06-05 Thread David Savage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3rj7TlzeRs You really should consider world peace. :-) DS On 5 June 2012 22:16, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Lol! There is no such link in existence!  They are referring to a time, many moons ago (circa 2004) when I had a certain medical procedure

Presentation

2012-06-05 Thread ronaldo
Hello, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ronaldo, I am Brazilian and I live in the city of Fortaleza, Ceara. I am a Canon user and recently, through a friend, I started doing a few clicks using their Pentax Kr and he showed me this mailing list to delve into the resources of this

Hours of fun

2012-06-05 Thread P. J. Alling
Virtual camera size comparison. http://camerasize.com/compare/ -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: Presentation

2012-06-05 Thread Bruce Walker
Welcome aboard, Ronaldo! On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 7:39 PM, rona...@skyairlines.com.br wrote: Hello, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ronaldo, I am Brazilian and I live in the city of Fortaleza, Ceara. I am a Canon user and recently, through a friend, I started doing a few clicks

Re: Presentation

2012-06-05 Thread Paul Sorenson
Welcome! -p On 6/5/2012 6:39 PM, rona...@skyairlines.com.br wrote: Hello, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ronaldo, I am Brazilian and I live in the city of Fortaleza, Ceara. I am a Canon user and recently, through a friend, I started doing a few clicks using their Pentax Kr and

Presentation

2012-06-05 Thread luiz felipe
Ronaldo's words: Hello, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ronaldo, I am Brazilian and I live in the city of Fortaleza, Ceara. I am a Canon user and recently, through a friend, I started doing a few clicks using their Pentax Kr and he showed me this mailing list to delve into the

Re: Hours of fun

2012-06-05 Thread Jeffery Smith
Not a good site for the obsessive compulsive! Later…I'm going back to that site. Too bad they don't have the *istD Regards, Jeffery _ Jeffery Smith Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA www.400tx.com On Jun 5, 2012, at 6:53 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Virtual camera size comparison.

Re: I have a secret...

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a hoo! Or hooters. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 7:33 PM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3rj7TlzeRs You really should consider world peace. :-) DS On 5 June 2012 22:16, Tanya Love

Re: Presentation

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Welcome. You can learn a lot from the wiser heads on this list. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 7:39 PM, rona...@skyairlines.com.br wrote: Hello, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ronaldo, I am Brazilian and I live in the

Re: PESO: Fleet Week Marines

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Believe me, we Marines certainly had a lot of smiles and laughs on Liberty. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 4:59 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: One doesn't think of a smiling Marine but I guess they have light

Re: PESO: Fleet Week Marines

2012-06-05 Thread Paul Stenquist
A nice moment. Good to see the guys having a good time. Paul On Jun 5, 2012, at 8:19 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Believe me, we Marines certainly had a lot of smiles and laughs on Liberty. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 4:59 PM,

PESO -- So Bored

2012-06-05 Thread P. J. Alling
Mike Johnston repellent. (Like Shark Repellent, only effective.) http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20sobored.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 43mm f1.9 Limited. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it

Re: External Storage of RAW Files

2012-06-05 Thread William Robb
On 05/06/2012 10:58 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Calling Megaupload a cloud storage company is like calling the Mafia a global security firm. Nobody legit had anything stored there. It was/is for warez, swiped movies and music, etc. I didn't know that. Which reinforces my point, really. How may

Adjusting K-5 manual focus, quantitative directions?

2012-06-05 Thread Larry Colen
My Pentax focusing screen adjustment shims finally arrived. I'd like to adjust it in as few attempts as possible. Is there a good resource that will quantify how much to adjust the shim? I set a test up, with the focus point 1 foot away. The ruler is at about 45 degrees.

Re: GESO Pentaxian

2012-06-05 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 5, 2012, at 11:40 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Larry there are some very good shots hiding in there. That man is a great subject. Thank you. I'd like to do some romance novel cover photos with him. I've got several friends into historical costuming and live near cliffs overlooking the

Re: Presentation

2012-06-05 Thread Fernando
Welcome Ronaldo, As long as we don't talk about futebol we are going to be fine -Fernando, originaly from Argentina :-) On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 7:39 PM, rona...@skyairlines.com.br wrote: Hello, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ronaldo, I am Brazilian and I live in the city of

Re: OT: Grand Canyon Pano

2012-06-05 Thread steve harley
on 2012-06-05 5:59 Walter Hamler wrote Yes, mine is only 8 months old and I added 3 - 4 gig cards right after buying. I have also updated to Lion. The machine is fast, but not a steamroller for sure. I just can't figure out why I come up with the msg that there isn't enough ram. i understand

Re: External Storage of RAW Files

2012-06-05 Thread steve harley
on 2012-06-05 6:17 William Robb wrote Anyone who is depending on cloud storage should be looking at this as the potential end result of all their carefully uploaded data. anyone who is depending _solely_ on cloud storage -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Grand Canyon Pano

2012-06-05 Thread steve harley
on 2012-06-02 17:48 Walter Hamler wrote Here is one pano that I put together. http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Other/Grand-Canyon-North-Tim/23266223_N94xvd#!i=1876914005k=423ZF6Vlb=1s=A very nice job; i was there in early May last year and was in love with all the plant life on the canyon

GESO: Tired of the heat?

2012-06-05 Thread David Mann
These will cool you off. Normally we get snow in July / August if we get any at all but we have about 3 at the moment with more falling. http://www.multi.net.nz/snow-6-jun/ (just 4 pics) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO Pentaxian

2012-06-05 Thread Bruce Walker
On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 9:25 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Before you spend another moment comparing MTF charts, I recommend you practice editing shoots like that down to 1 to 3 shots to post. Use the stars in Lr to rank the and do a few passes. That's pretty much what I did.  I did

PESO - Deera and Friend

2012-06-05 Thread frank theriault
A couple of weekends ago I helped out with a Dog Walkathon in the neighbouring suburb of Mimico. It was a fundraiser for the Etobicoke Humane Society at which I volunteer. (Mimico and New Toronto are old suburbs which long since got absorbed by Etobicoke, which itself has been absorbed by Toronto

Re: PESO - Deera and Friend

2012-06-05 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Real nice portrait, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 5, 2012 at 10:04 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: A couple of weekends ago I helped out with a Dog Walkathon in the neighbouring suburb of Mimico.  It was a fundraiser for the

Re: Presentation

2012-06-05 Thread Jack Davis
Happy you decided to join in, Ronaldo. Welcome! Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com - Original Message - From: rona...@skyairlines.com.br rona...@skyairlines.com.br To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent:

Re: GESO: Tired of the heat?

2012-06-05 Thread Jack Davis
Are you hanging upside down?  ;-) Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com - Original Message - From: David Mann dmann...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, June

Re: PESO - Deera and Friend

2012-06-05 Thread Jack Davis
You're a good guy, Frank! Bet she'll be pleased.   Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: GESO: Tired of the heat?

2012-06-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Looks like July in Chicoutimi. ;-) Cool pix btw. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: David Mann dmann...@gmail.com Sent: June 5, 2012 6/5/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

RE: PESO -- So Bored

2012-06-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Poor Mike. He'll never live down rear flowers and cats post, will he? :-) Lovely cat photo. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Sent: June 5, 2012

Re: GESO: Tired of the heat?

2012-06-05 Thread P. J. Alling
It ain't hot yet. We had a couple of days of Hot weather last week, now it's Sunny and cool with periods of rain. Somebody remarked that it was like Florida, (you can almost set your watch by the after noon shower). My response was, that in Florida at least the rain would be warm. It feels

Re: Adjusting K-5 manual focus, quantitative directions?

2012-06-05 Thread Boris Liberman
Larry, as far as I recall, the Katz Eye focusing screens (according to Rachael Katz herself) on K-7 (*) typically required 0.2 or 0.25 mm shims instead of the stock one. I think that mine was calibrated by 0.2 mm shim. I should point out that the service I received from Rachael was truly

Re: Presentation

2012-06-05 Thread Boris Liberman
On 6/6/2012 02:39, rona...@skyairlines.com.br wrote: Hello, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ronaldo, I am Brazilian and I live in the city of Fortaleza, Ceara. I am a Canon user and recently, through a friend, I started doing a few clicks using their Pentax Kr and he showed me this

PESO: 23 graduates

2012-06-05 Thread Tim Bray
I asked the PDML’s opinion on how I might go about shooting my son’s Little League’s graduating class.   Thanks a heap for the advice; the best piece was cutting a 5x7 hole in a piece of paper, to help compose.  I took some straight-on shots and a couple from up a ladder, but ended up liking this

Re: Presentation

2012-06-05 Thread Larry Colen
On Jun 5, 2012, at 4:39 PM, rona...@skyairlines.com.br wrote: Hello, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ronaldo, I am Brazilian and I live in the city of Fortaleza, Ceara. Another one of those Fortaleza crazies? I am a Canon user and recently, through a friend, Oh THAT

Re: External Storage of RAW Files

2012-06-05 Thread David Mann
On Jun 6, 2012, at 1:04 PM, William Robb wrote: On 05/06/2012 10:58 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Calling Megaupload a cloud storage company is like calling the Mafia a global security firm. Nobody legit had anything stored there. It was/is for warez, swiped movies and music, etc. I didn't