Re: PESO - Why they call them sheep

2012-09-24 Thread David Mann
On Sep 24, 2012, at 12:35 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: phew - for a moment I thought it would be NSFW :-) It is, a bit over 1000 miles northwest from here ;) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

RE: PESO - Vespa Princess

2012-09-24 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank theriault Seen along Queen West in Toronto: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/09/vespa-princess.html I rather impressed myself with the fact that this is full-frame. yes, nicely done. She looks a bit

PESO: Rock

2012-09-24 Thread Tim Bray
Ocean too, and a log: https://plus.google.com/photos/107606703558161507946/albums/posts/5791629813281150210 -- 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.

PESOs a woody for Frank, and a couple others from the Folsom Street Fair

2012-09-24 Thread Larry Colen
The Folsom Street Fair is a San Francisco Leather Pride celebration. On one hand it is an incredibly rich opportunity to photograph certain elements of society enjoying life with an exuberance which is hard to believe. On the other hand, sometimes seeing this exuberance makes you want to scrub

Re: PESO - Vespa Princess

2012-09-24 Thread Derby Chang
The light coloured seat for a moment made me think she was floating. Looking closer, I still think she was. Lovely On 24/09/2012 11:32 AM, frank theriault wrote: Seen along Queen West in Toronto: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/09/vespa-princess.html I rather impressed myself

Re: PESO - Tasha and Friend

2012-09-24 Thread Derby Chang
I love rom coms. Looking forward to more bts On 23/09/2012 11:24 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Or: How I Spent My Saturday Sorry to hit'n'run, but I just had to share this before I go and crash for the day. I was on-set all day during filming of a low-budget indie horror flick -- with puppets!

Memories

2012-09-24 Thread Derby Chang
Probably going viral, and you've already seen it. But I think this is lovely. Long live film. http://vimeo.com/49425975# -- 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

Atget, whispering trees, and spending Sunday on the street

2012-09-24 Thread Derby Chang
Someone mentioned the Eugune Atget exhibit happening in Sydney at the moment. Managed some time to see it yesterday, and it bears taking the time. All are 8x10 contact contact prints, and beautifully toned. Highly recommended. http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/eugene-atget/ Art

Re: PESO - Vespa Princess

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
I really like this. Panning and expression perfect. A rather haughty hottie. :-) On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 9:32 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Seen along Queen West in Toronto: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/09/vespa-princess.html I rather impressed myself with

Re: PESO - Vespa Princess

2012-09-24 Thread Mark Roberts
I didn't have to look any further than the Subject line to know who posted this one :) (Nice photo, btw) -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO - Ragtime John

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you Mark. And thanks Dave, and everyone who had a look. On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 9:40 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Interesting character and cool guitar... great expression on his face. I think you BW rendering is very well done - great contrast and tonality. Mark On

Re: Sydney Life

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
Nice! Sign printing folks do an awesome job these days. I've had some photos printed at 3x3 feet by a sign printer onto a vinyl coated fabric and they looked very good. If you pixel-peeped you could see the random ink dithering, but it served to cover up the fact they were taken with my 6

Re: PESO - Sometimes I get the blues

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you, Derby. Your street shots helped inspire me to move in more. Here're the deets on the guitar: Frank, it's a Del Vecchio from Brazil: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Del_Vecchio_(guitar_maker) Most likely one of the Dinâmico guitars. John told me it's an antique.

Re: PESO - Sometimes I get the blues

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
Frank, you can modify excellent any time! :-) Thanks very much; really appreciate it. On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 11:11 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: A most excellent shot! (I realize that excellent doesn't take a modifier; whatever...). Normally I don't like

Re: PESO - Sometimes I get the blues

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks, Chris! On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 10:45 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Don't mind it at all Bruce, in fact I like it a lot. The rendering is just right. An interesting guitar. Looks like a wooden resonator... Chris On 21 September 2012 16:58, Bruce Walker

Re: PESO - Sometimes I get the blues

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you, Mark. On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 9:43 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Most excellent - great shot! On 9/21/2012 11:58 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: [A resend. Original didn't make the list or archive for some reason.] Another image from last Saturday down on the Lakeshore in

RE: PESOs a woody for Frank, and a couple others from the Folsom Street Fair

2012-09-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Actually, I prefer bamboo... ;-) Looks like a cool bike though. Seriously, I think that metal is best for a strong, long lasting frame for heavy urban use. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message ---

Re: PESO - Sometimes I get the blues

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
Appreciate it, Dave! On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 12:22 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Very good shot. Dave On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 11:58 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: [A resend. Original didn't make the list or archive for some reason.] Another image from last

OT - Shoulder injury update

2012-09-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Got a call from the hospital yesterday. Upon reviewing x-rays they now see a fracture and I should reattend Monday morning. Which I did. Fracture of the clavical right near the tip. It's like a small chip got shaved off. Good news: should heal well. Six weeks in a sling and I should be good to

Re: PESO - Tasha and Friend

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 10:51 PM, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: on 2012-09-22 19:24 Bruce Walker wrote Or: How I Spent My Saturday Sorry to hit'n'run, but I just had to share this before I go and crash for the day. I was on-set all day during filming of a low-budget indie horror

RE: PESO - Morgans

2012-09-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Beautiful horses, well captured. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: September 23, 2012 9/23/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject:

Re: PESO - Tasha and Friend

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
It's just getting so much harder to avoid cliched shots these days, Frank. Now I expect there'll be a wave of puppet/human horror/comedy shots. :-) On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 9:32 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Just when you think puppets are our trusted allies...

RE: PAW142 - Balloon

2012-09-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
More minimalist brilliance from the master. Reminds me of the French film The Red Balloon that I saw as a kid... Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: DagT li...@thrane.name Sent: September 23,

RE: K5 acting up?... plus a PESO

2012-09-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Can't help with the camera (hope it's a one-time anomaly) but that's a terrific photo of your son. Such attitude! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net Sent:

RE: PESO: Rock

2012-09-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
And mist. The mist makes it for me. Along with the wonderful composition and muted colours. Like this a lot. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com Sent: September

Re: PESO - Tasha and Friend

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
I'm glad everyone's enjoying it. :-) More explication, and a full gallery of behind the scenes, is on its way. The proofs are with the co-producers for clearance. Here's a group shot of the cast and crew (except for a few puppets who are in a trauma unit).

Re: Atget, whispering trees, and spending Sunday on the street

2012-09-24 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au: Someone mentioned the Eugune Atget exhibit happening in Sydney at the moment. Managed some time to see it yesterday, and it bears taking the time. All are 8x10 contact contact prints, and beautifully toned. Highly recommended.

Re: OT - Shoulder injury update

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
I'm really sorry to hear about your mishap, Frank. But I'm really glad to hear that you have not been put out of commission. I understand that soft-tissue damage is much likelier to be a lengthier heal than bone, so your silver lining has merit. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:09 AM,

Re: OT - Shoulder injury update

2012-09-24 Thread Mark Roberts
knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Got a call from the hospital yesterday. Upon reviewing x-rays they now see a fracture and I should reattend Monday morning. Which I did. Fracture of the clavical right near the tip. It's like a small chip got shaved off. Good news: should heal well. Six weeks

Re: OT - Shoulder injury update

2012-09-24 Thread Christine Nielsen
Yikes, Frank. Hoping for a speedy recovery. Take care! :) -c On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:09 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Got a call from the hospital yesterday. Upon reviewing x-rays they now see a fracture and I should reattend Monday morning. Which I did.

Re: Atget, whispering trees, and spending Sunday on the street

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
It was great going through those, Derby. I just love getting a taste of the flavours of your downtown. I dig your style, man. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 7:59 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Someone mentioned the Eugune Atget exhibit happening in Sydney at the moment. Managed some time

Re: OT - Shoulder injury update

2012-09-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
Geez, Frank, it seems like you already got enough pain and suffering out of him. Many medical folks I have spoken with believe that the bones evolved to break to protect the soft connective tissue. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:40 AM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Yikes, Frank.

Re: PESO - Vespa Princess

2012-09-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
As others have said, a really good pan and the facial expression is a plus. It's funny how the crate has become standard equipment rather than make-do. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 8:35 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: I didn't have to look any further than the Subject line to know

Re: PESO - Tasha and Friend

2012-09-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
Evil Dead is a musical. I really want to see that gallery. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:20 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I'm glad everyone's enjoying it. :-) More explication, and a full gallery of behind the scenes, is on its way. The proofs are with the co-producers for

Re: PESO - Why they call them sheep

2012-09-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
I haven't seen the pig since I gave up _. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:11 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Keep looking for a little talking pig shepherding them about. ;-) Fun pic. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed

Re: OT - Shoulder injury update

2012-09-24 Thread Stan Halpin
I like your attitude Frank. To paraphrase: hey, I've got good news! I have a hairline fracture of my clavicle! Whoopee! stan On Sep 24, 2012, at 9:09 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Got a call from the hospital yesterday. Upon reviewing x-rays they now see a fracture and I should

Re: PESOs a woody for Frank, and a couple others from the Folsom Street Fair

2012-09-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice. These always remind me of the Wright brothers bike on display at the Air and Space Museum in DC: http://airandspace.si.edu/wrightbrothers/artifactGallery/gallery.cfm?Q=5 The day I was there, everyone was clustered around the bike and ignoring the Wright Flyer. The bike just looks so

Re: PAW142 - Balloon

2012-09-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
A lovely shot. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:12 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: More minimalist brilliance from the master. Reminds me of the French film The Red Balloon that I saw as a kid... Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed

Re: OT - Shoulder injury update

2012-09-24 Thread Jack Davis
Maybe you want to rethink your urge to again ride a bike. However, seem to recall something about your livelihood being derived from bike riding.(?) If so, suggest a full body helmet (sorry) Wish your bones speedy healing! Jack Davis

Re: PESO - Morgans

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
I had mental whiplash there: I was expecting two English sports cars, Paul. :-) Handsome subjects with a perfect touch of defining backlight. Nice! On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 7:06 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A pair of 'em, leading the pack:

Re: OT - Shoulder injury update

2012-09-24 Thread Stan Halpin
On Sep 24, 2012, at 9:09 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Got a call from the hospital yesterday. Upon reviewing x-rays they now see a fracture and I should reattend Monday morning. More good news: This time I have a driver with insurance. Due to Ontario's no fault system it may be

Re: PAW142 - Balloon

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
From the uniformly grey streetscape, that tiny red balloon really pops. Sorry. ;-) I agree with Frank. Fine work. On Sun, Sep 23, 2012 at 6:17 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA21mm, 1/160s, f/11, ISO400. DagT

a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Doug Brewer
is on the KEH website right now: http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Autofocus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-AP06999048589N?r=FE It's my most used 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

Re: PESO: Butterfly Bush

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
Nicely sharp and defined, Dan. Shame the background is a tad busy, but good anyway. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:26 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16480535 Comments are invited Dan Matyola

Re: PESO: Butterfly Bush

2012-09-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
Very nice. What lens did you use? On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:31 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Nicely sharp and defined, Dan. Shame the background is a tad busy, but good anyway. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:26 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PESO: Butterfly Bush

2012-09-24 Thread Bob Sullivan
Nice, good composition and focus. Flowers look good too. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 10:26 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16480535 Comments are invited Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola --

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
Wow, there's actually 2 of them, the other a bit o more with caps and hood. I always wanted this lens but was always spending my money something else. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:20 AM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: is on the KEH website right now:

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Darren Addy
This lens (FA 35mm f2) is a bit less sought after since the introduction of the Pentax DA 35mm f/2.4 AL which, by all reports, gives close to the same sort of performance for about half of the price. I think that has reduced demand and prices on what this lens was fetching prior that lens being

Re: OT - Shoulder injury update

2012-09-24 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Well if you need a shoulder to lean ondon't lean on yours! that definitely sounds like a big ouch - don't non-chalant it the better you take care the faster it will heal... takes a while to get range of motion back after you've been in a sling, too... physical therapy is in your future...

Re: PESO + GESO - Space Shuttle Endeavour flying low over Berkeley, CA

2012-09-24 Thread Joseph McAllister
There is a very nice shot of the shuttle taken from directly above floating around on the 'net. It's not new, 2010, but is unusual. As an old photo reconn guy, I would guess it was shot from a photo-jet version of one of the birds so equipped we've used in the past 30 years.

Re: PESO: Butterfly Bush

2012-09-24 Thread Don Guthrie
Quite lovely Dan, and pleasantly sharp. If possible, I might crop a little off the right side to minimize distraction in the background. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 9 Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:26:24 -0400 From: Daniel J. Matyoladanmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: Butterfly Bush

2012-09-24 Thread Ann Sanfedele
ge ye to the stock agency... nice field guide worthy shot, dan... I think that is purple loosestrife, yes? (the plant, not the flutterbye of course) ann On 9/24/2012 11:26, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16480535 Comments are invited Dan Matyola

Re: PESO + GESO - Space Shuttle Endeavour flying low over Berkeley, CA

2012-09-24 Thread Joseph McAllister
Crap. Though I took the URL from the image I have, it no longer takes you to that image. Several Google searches using various terminologies doesn't drag it up. Sorry for wasting your time. On Sep 24, 2012, at 09:03 , Joseph McAllister wrote: There is a very nice shot of the shuttle taken

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
I have the FA 35/2 but almost never use it. The DA* 16-50 is sharper and more contrasty at every stop IMO, and it's hard to dispute the convenience of a zoom, particularly when working quickly and efficiently is important. Paul This lens (FA 35mm f2) is a bit less sought after since the

Re: K5 acting up?... plus a PESO

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
I love the shot. Can't help specifically with the system glitch, but I wonder if there's any chance the flash was the problem. The camera might be waiting for signals from the P-TTL logic. Sometimes it helps the wireless stuff if you add a reflector of some sort (eg tinfoil) to the popup head to

Re: PESOs a woody for Frank, and a couple others from the Folsom Street Fair

2012-09-24 Thread Larry Colen
On Sep 24, 2012, at 6:01 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Actually, I prefer bamboo... ;-) Looks like a cool bike though. Seriously, I think that metal is best for a strong, long lasting frame for heavy urban use. cool != practical For example, an e-type is definitely more cool,

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread John Sessoms
KEH seems to have them quite frequently. From: Steven Desjardins Wow, there's actually 2 of them, the other a bit o more with caps and hood. I always wanted this lens but was always spending my money something else. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:20 AM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: is on

Re: PAW142 - Balloon

2012-09-24 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 9/24/2012 10:26, Steven Desjardins wrote: A lovely shot. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 9:12 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: More minimalist brilliance from the master. Reminds me of the French film The Red Balloon that I saw as a kid... Cheers, frank ditto steve,

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
LOL ... The FA35/2 AL was my most used lens until I obtained te FA43/1.9 Limited. I much preferred it to the FA31/1.8 Limited too. :-) Never found it to be less sharp than any zoom, the only zoom I used that was on par (but two stops slower) was the FA20-35/4 AL. G On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at

Re: OT - Shoulder injury update

2012-09-24 Thread Rick Womer
Yes, at our advanced ages bones should heal faster than rotator cuffs.   Especially with sufficient beer. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com To: PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 9:09 AM

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
Naa, that's nothing, KEH also has the /truely/ legendary A* 135mm f1.8 in stock at this very moment. Look fast it won't last. Almost $2K in bargain condition! http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-PK06009016184N?r=FE On 9/24/2012 11:20 AM, Doug Brewer

RE: Pentax K7

2012-09-24 Thread J.C. O'Connell
Hi, could you please explain the difference(s) between a K5 and your K7 again? - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012

RE: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread J.C. O'Connell
the Fa35/2 must be a piece o crap lens if its a prime that cant match an even great zoom at middle apertures. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist

Re: K5 acting up?... plus a PESO

2012-09-24 Thread Larry Colen
On Sep 23, 2012, at 7:38 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: Hello all, Here's a head-scratcher: Tonight, I was shooting senior portraits of my son. We had gone out to the track at the high school, a place he holds quite dear, for the occasion. As the evening grew darker, I had my flash

Re: PESO - Vespa Princess

2012-09-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Très chic. And a nice bit of composition panning. Before or after shoulder problem? Chris On 24 September 2012 02:32, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Seen along Queen West in Toronto: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/09/vespa-princess.html I rather impressed myself

Re: PESO - Vespa Princess

2012-09-24 Thread Chris Mitchell
Should have been composition and panning... On 24 September 2012 18:49, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Très chic. And a nice bit of composition panning. Before or after shoulder problem? Chris On 24 September 2012 02:32, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Seen

Re: Pentax K7

2012-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
The K-7 is in almost all respects identical to the K-5 except for the sensor. The K-7 and K20D share the same sensor family with similar IQ. There is nothing wrong with the K20D, but it doesn't have the high ISO performance of the K-5, neither does for all it's improvements the K-7. However

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Darren Addy
On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 12:10 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Naa, that's nothing, KEH also has the /truely/ legendary A* 135mm f1.8 in stock at this very moment. Look fast it won't last. Almost $2K in bargain condition!

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Mark Roberts
Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I have the FA 35/2 but almost never use it. The DA* 16-50 is sharper and more contrasty at every stop IMO, and it's hard to dispute the convenience of a zoom, particularly when working quickly and efficiently is important. Bit of a size/weight

RE: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread J.C. O'Connell
or when you really need F2, not F2.8 - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 1:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject:

Re: PESO: Butterfly Bush

2012-09-24 Thread Larry Colen
On Sep 24, 2012, at 8:26 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16480535 Nice photo. I particularly like the way you are getting away from your normal centered, static feeling composition. The shape of the flowers and butterfly making a ring around the center

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Darren Addy
Regarding the $2000 Pentax-A* 135mm f1.8. Some say it is one of the 4 or 5 best lenses Pentax has ever made, but I would love to see a comparison between it and the K 135mm f2.5 (or the same optics in the S-M-C Takumar 135mm f2.5 (version 2). *That* is a stellar lens (albeit without A

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Mark Roberts
Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 12:10 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Naa, that's nothing, KEH also has the /truely/ legendary A* 135mm f1.8 in stock at this very moment. Look fast it won't last. Almost $2K in bargain condition!

Re: K5 acting up?... plus a PESO

2012-09-24 Thread Christine Nielsen
On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 12:35 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I love the shot. Thanks, Bruce! Can't help specifically with the system glitch, but I wonder if there's any chance the flash was the problem. Yes, I was thinking along those lines, too... I usually just use the

Re: PESO - Morgans

2012-09-24 Thread Larry Colen
On Sep 23, 2012, at 4:06 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: A pair of 'em, leading the pack: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16478894 Nice photo. I was wondering whether they'd have four wheels or four legs. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Memories

2012-09-24 Thread Tim Bray
Sweet -T On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 3:58 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Probably going viral, and you've already seen it. But I think this is lovely. Long live film. http://vimeo.com/49425975# -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
On 9/24/2012 1:54 PM, Darren Addy wrote: On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 12:10 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Naa, that's nothing, KEH also has the /truely/ legendary A* 135mm f1.8 in stock at this very moment. Look fast it won't last. Almost $2K in bargain condition!

Re: K5 acting up?... plus a PESO

2012-09-24 Thread Christine Nielsen
Yikes. Let's hope it's not a problem caused by the solution to a different problem. That would be too much to bear... Since it was just my son, not a client, I was shooting, and we were only 2 blocks from home, I didn't bring the back-up gear that I usually do to a shoot... the bag with the

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Sep 24, 2012, at 1:54 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I have the FA 35/2 but almost never use it. The DA* 16-50 is sharper and more contrasty at every stop IMO, and it's hard to dispute the convenience of a zoom,

Re: K5 acting up?... plus a PESO

2012-09-24 Thread Larry Colen
On Sep 24, 2012, at 11:31 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote: On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 12:35 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I love the shot. Thanks, Bruce! Can't help specifically with the system glitch, but I wonder if there's any chance the flash was the problem. Yes, I

RE: OT - Shoulder injury update

2012-09-24 Thread Bob W
Six weeks in a sling though - what a bummer. And then there's the physio, as Ann said. B From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Got a call from the hospital yesterday. Upon reviewing x-rays they now see a fracture and I should

A*135/1.8 vs K135/2.5vs Tamron 180/2.5

2012-09-24 Thread J.C. O'Connell
did you know that the K135/2.5 was heavily discounted ( closed out ) in the M era ( probably because it was very bulky compared to the M135/3.5) for like $90 brand new in the early 80's? What a deal that was. Its a killer lens. The only similar lens I have used that meets or beats it is my

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Sep 24, 2012, at 2:03 PM, J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net wrote: or when you really need F2, not F2.8 That's true. Although in almost every venue where I might shoot, low-light isn't a problem, and, even when light might be limited, a bit more ISO on the K5 is usually not a problem. The

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 2:37 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 9/24/2012 1:54 PM, Darren Addy wrote: On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 12:10 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Naa, that's nothing, KEH also has the /truely/ legendary A* 135mm f1.8 in stock at this

Re: PESO Up

2012-09-24 Thread Toine
Watched both movies during the weekend. I need to watch more of him. Thanks, Toine On 20 September 2012 23:51, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Malick likes to do dolly shots with the camera pointing up, moving through a forest. That's what came to mind when I saw your photo. Tree of

Re: PESO + GESO - Space Shuttle Endeavour flying low over, Berkeley, CA

2012-09-24 Thread John Sessoms
From: Joseph McAllister There is a very nice shot of the shuttle taken from directly above floating around on the 'net. It's not new, 2010, but is unusual. As an old photo reconn guy, I would guess it was shot from a photo-jet version of one of the birds so equipped we've used in the past 30

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
The SMC P 135mm f2.5 has been called the poor mans A*135. I have never even seen a A*135 but I have one each of the 135mm f2.5 in K and M42 (SMCT), and I can attest to their excellent imaging qualities both on film and digital. I was able to get them quite inexpensively mostly because 135mm

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
ROFLMAO… FA lenses don't have the edge sharpness that the DA lenses deliver. They're not engineered to work with a sensor, and it's obvious in the results. P On Sep 24, 2012, at 12:51 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: LOL ... The FA35/2 AL was my most used lens until I

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
On 9/24/2012 2:47 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 2:37 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 9/24/2012 1:54 PM, Darren Addy wrote: On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 12:10 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Naa, that's nothing, KEH also has the /truely/

Re: K5 acting up?... plus a PESO

2012-09-24 Thread Bruce Walker
On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 2:31 PM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 12:35 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Can't help specifically with the system glitch, but I wonder if there's any chance the flash was the problem. Yes, I was thinking along

Re: PESO + GESO - Space Shuttle Endeavour flying low over, Berkeley, CA

2012-09-24 Thread John Sessoms
The link worked just fine for me. Interesting article nice photo. Although, I did kind of wonder about Shuttle Challenger disaster being the only failed mission in the Space Shuttle fleet’s history. Does the author consider Shuttle Columbia's last mission a success? From: Joseph McAllister

RE: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread J.C. O'Connell
The theoretical advantage DA lenses have over FA lenses when used on APS-C format is not so much they are designed for a sensor is that they are designed for APS-C not 24x36mm format and hence dont need to cover as large an image circle. This means they can use simpler more efficient optical

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Mark Roberts
Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Pentax literature points out how the final element of DA glass is configured to direct the photons at right angles to the sensor to compensate for the fact that the sensor is most sensitive to perpendicular light. Film did not have this issue, hence FA

Re: K5 acting up?... plus a PESO

2012-09-24 Thread John Sessoms
I considered suggesting the same thing, but - turning off flash, shooting manual exposure mode ... If it was a problem with P-TTL shouldn't the shutter have triggered in manual exposure with no flash? Unless maybe the camera software just got scrambled didn't clear right away. Christine,

RE: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread J.C. O'Connell
didnt optical lens designers lick astigmatism about 80 yrs ago? - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 3:17 PM To:

Re: OT - Shoulder injury update

2012-09-24 Thread Walt
Again, I'm just glad it wasn't much more serious than it was. It's a shame you'll be off your bike for that long, but a real boon that you're on your feet. Cars are very frequently less forgiving than that. I'm also glad to hear it's not going to cost you out-of-pocket. I had a bit of a

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Darren Addy
On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 1:47 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Pentax literature points out how the final element of DA glass is configured to direct the photons at right angles to the sensor to compensate for the fact that the sensor is most sensitive to perpendicular light. Film

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread John Sessoms
It's still there at 3:30. Being broke suX. They also have 300 F2.8 SMC FA ED INTERNAL FOCUS (43 DROP-IN) WITH FILTERS WITH HOOD, CAPS, CASE, 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS TELEPHOTO LENS http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Autofocus-Fixed-Focal-Length-Lenses/1/sku-AP06999107182R?r=FE I wonder if maybe

Re: a legendary FA 35 f/2 AL...

2012-09-24 Thread Darren Addy
re: improved off-axis light performance for Exmor sensor design After writing my last post about asking Falk Lumo about this, I decided to do it so sent him a PM through Pentax Forums. I'll pass along any reply he may have time to give if and when it happens. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT - Leica X2 noise test (really: Sony 16Mpixel sensor love … ;-)

2012-09-24 Thread Larry Colen
On Sep 23, 2012, at 11:20 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 5:48 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: You are very good at what you do. As a matter of fact, when I am photographing still lifes of found objects, I often think about how you would shoot it. But just as

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