and we're up
Thanks for all the notes and calls, folks. We should be good to go now. Please don't forget to toss a few rupees into the pot when you get a chance. carry on, then. -- 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: and we're up
Doug, Awhile back I ask for your snail mailing address so I could send you a rupee or two. Renewing my request. THANKS! Jack - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 8:10 AM Subject: and we're up Thanks for all the notes and calls, folks. We should be good to go now. Please don't forget to toss a few rupees into the pot when you get a chance. carry on, then. -- 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. -- 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: Woodies
Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- 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: Raw vs Jpeg on K-5
I enjoyed seeing how this picture taken in RAW could be saved. https://plus.google.com/u/0/115638976374047590388/posts/bTzntZr9Xky Regards, Bob S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Woodies
Jack, Fine pictures. Those ducks are almost clown colors! Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 10:38 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- 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. -- 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: Raw vs Jpeg on K-5
The K-5 is very good. I've taken shots in a dark room where the flash didn't go off, and gotten a usable shot. On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 11:40 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: I enjoyed seeing how this picture taken in RAW could be saved. https://plus.google.com/u/0/115638976374047590388/posts/bTzntZr9Xky Regards, Bob S. -- 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. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Woodies
Well, I think you got him. Nice close-ups. That is some plumage. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/12/2012 8:39:03 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- 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: and we're up
Query: Where's the pot? Not having been around for a while, I am clueless. Thanks, Marnie In a message dated 12/12/2012 8:12:21 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, d...@alphoto.com writes: Thanks for all the notes and calls, folks. We should be good to go now. Please don't forget to toss a few rupees into the pot when you get a chance. carry on, then. -- 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: For those who thought the K-01 was ugly
On 10 December 2012 18:40, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: There's a new sherrif in town: http://leicarumors.com/2012/12/10/leica-x2-paul-smith-limited-edition-now-shipping.aspx/ This should work nicely for discreet street photography. [said the clown] Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- 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. One could also get ones Rolls Royce pimped and really draw attention to oneself Chris -- 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: and we're up
On 12/12/12 11:22 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Doug, Awhile back I ask for your snail mailing address so I could send you a rupee or two. Renewing my request. THANKS! Jack I forgot about that, Jack. Thanks, and I'll send it in private. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Wild Blue Yonder
Okay, resending the email that seemed to crash the whole thing, heh (nyah, it was all the tablet and ipad senders, I am sure. New-flanged technology, bah, humbug. I WILL stick with my old-fashioned computer, thank you very much, which is actually a fairly new Lenovo laptop, so there!). Thanks, Marnie From one seasoned lady to another. :-) In a message dated 12/11/2012 7:37:23 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, ann...@nyc.rr.com writes: Oooh gald that one is still up here I like it ann On 12/11/2012 10:11, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Thanks, Jack! Marnie aka Doe ;-) In a message dated 12/11/2012 5:48:40 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: I hadn't seen this. Glad now to have the chance to compliment you on the composition and usual quality image. Jack From: eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, December 10, 2012 11:55 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Wild Blue Yonder Thanks to everyone who looked and to those who commented (I guess ;-)). Marnie aka Doe It reminded me of a blue white 57 Ford I once had, my first car (about age 16). We thought it was dying, sold it to a friend (cheap) with a warning and, surprisingly, it ran another 5 years for her. But I knew it was probably later, it had big fins and this didn't. -- In a message dated 12/10/2012 12:43:58 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, webstertwenty...@gmail.com writes: My parents owned a '55 Chevy, painted black with exactly that hood ornament. The only thing on the car that didn't break. The interior cloth upholstery was notable for it's being woven out of mouse hair. On 12/10/2012 12:06 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: The full title of this actually is Taking Off Into The Wild Blue Yonder. But I thought that might be a little long for the subject line. Taken in old town Fremont, CA. A friend and I were there for another photographic reason when we ran into some enthusiasts (I think there had been a show earlier). I haven't seen very many of these ornaments. I liked itsshadow. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/blueyonder.html Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) No idea as to year and all that, but the make is obvious. -- 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. -- 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: and we're up
On 12/12/12 11:51 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Query: Where's the pot? Not having been around for a while, I am clueless. Thanks, Marnie It's on the front page of www.pdml.net, Marnie. Thanks. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Oil Can (Carl Zeiss Jena 2.4/35 electric MC Flektogon)
On 10 December 2012 23:15, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for all the nice comments and to all who took a peek. On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 5:11 PM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: That's rather good Chris, you don't happen to be British, do you? http://static.neatorama.com/imagesb/2012-12/05/what-the-british-say-and-what-they-mean-translation-guide.jpg : ) You could be right old chap... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Woodies
Yeah, cartoonish. Thanks, Bob. I'm claiming I applied almost NO saturation. Just a nudge of blue and green. Jack - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 8:42 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Woodies Jack, Fine pictures. Those ducks are almost clown colors! Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 10:38 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Raw vs Jpeg on K-5
I count on that with my K5 at some events. My wife shot a high school reunion this year in not-stellar lighting. Almost all the photos were usable. The bonus was that most of the people didn't know the camera was there, made for great expressions. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Parsons Sent: December 12, 2012 11:43 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Raw vs Jpeg on K-5 The K-5 is very good. I've taken shots in a dark room where the flash didn't go off, and gotten a usable shot. On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 11:40 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: I enjoyed seeing how this picture taken in RAW could be saved. https://plus.google.com/u/0/115638976374047590388/posts/bTzntZr9Xky Regards, Bob S. -- 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. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Woodies
Stunning colors and great detail in the plumage! I also like the patterns in the water in the first one. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- 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. -- 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: and we're up
Wow, pot is legal now? Yeah Pentax!!! Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of eactiv...@aol.com Sent: December 12, 2012 11:52 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: and we're up Query: Where's the pot? Not having been around for a while, I am clueless. Thanks, Marnie In a message dated 12/12/2012 8:12:21 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, d...@alphoto.com writes: Thanks for all the notes and calls, folks. We should be good to go now. Please don't forget to toss a few rupees into the pot when you get a chance. carry on, then. -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Woodies
Yeah, it's electric. I honestly thought I was going to receive some criticism for having over saturated them. Thanks, Marnie. Jack - Original Message - From: eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 8:49 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Woodies Well, I think you got him. Nice close-ups. That is some plumage. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/12/2012 8:39:03 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- 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. -- 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.
Reflections on contributions from (and to) the PDML
There was recent hiatus in PDML activity. And then Doug announced that we are back up, to which he appended a comment about the continuing need for financial contributions to cover the server costs. All of this got me thinking. What benefit(s) do I receive from membership in the PDML? - PESOs - I don't view these as often as I should, and I comment even less frequently, but every time I do dip into this aspect of the PDML, I am informed and inspired. The critiques offered show me different ways of viewing and thinking about my own and others' images. - PUG - Again, I don't participate as often as I should. But I do at least think about which of my images would best fit the monthly theme, I do think about what new shots I might take using the theme as an assignment of sorts, and it is always useful to see how the contributors have interpreted the theme. - Purchases and sales - Over the years I have bought from and sold many lenses and a few cameras and accessories to list members. I have had no bad experiences on eBay, buying or selling, but still there is much more satisfaction and less anxiety involved in equipment exchanges with people I know through the PDML. - Prattle - The general discussions are often fun to follow, occasionally informative, and provide a pleasant free time diversion. The list membership is an extended storehouse of much useful and/or esoteric information, and people tend to be quite generous in sharing that information and/or their opinions. - People - Last, but definitely first in importance, are the members of the list I have come to know virtually through the PDML and especially those I have come to know in person. It is a great community. So what do I contribute to PDML? - Occasional comments, FWIW, on PESOs, PUGs etc. - A dormant website with collected informed opinions about many of the Pentax legacy lenses. - The occasional rupee when Doug reminds us of the financial realities of maintaining the list. My early New Year's resolution is to: - participate more actively in all aspects of the PDML - maybe, just maybe, try to update the lens-opinion web site. - contribute to the PDML maintenance fund 5% of every camera-equipment sale which is facilitated by my occasional FS Friday listing. stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Woodies
Thanks, Dan! The water was a little mud stained from the endless rains we've been receiving. May try for some cleaner water and some reflected background fall color earlier next year Jack. - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 9:01 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Woodies Stunning colors and great detail in the plumage! I also like the patterns in the water in the first one. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Lanyon a very small town in Iowa
Hey thanks for looking Marnie. Its a grain elevator and an abandoned one at that. It was the reason for the town's existence. That church is the only attraction now. It had four cars on a Sunday morning. Hope to see more of your comments and posts. I will take another look at those cars too. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:51:21 -0500 (EST) From:eactiv...@aol.com To:pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Lanyon a very small town in Iowa Message-ID:2a1f.2d9bd28c.3df83...@aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Very nice. Love the grain silo (or whatever it is). The BW/color rendition of the car shots is a bit over the top for me, personally, though. Looks a tad TOO grainy, I'd ratchet down a notch. But a very nice gallery overall. Captures the mood. HTH, Marnie aka Doe:-) In a message dated 12/10/2012 10:16:14 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, shark50...@gmail.com writes: These photos represent a trip down Mainstreet in Lanyon a very small town without zoning. Comments always read appreciated. http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157632119002800/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML Digest, Vol 80, Issue 85
Both great! The second one in particular is so sharp, colorful and a perfect angle worthy of a professional bird-book. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 4 Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:38:59 -0800 (PST) From: Jack Davisjdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Woodies Message-ID: 1355330339.16066.yahoomail...@web124501.mail.ne1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 ? Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. ? TA-DA! ? Jack ? Comments welcome! ? http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 ? http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- 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.
Mini-GESO: Sunrise 12/11/2012
Taking another shot at posting a few images from yesterday morning, taken just before I finally rolled in from a night of revelry and debauchery. Taken with my K20D and FA 50/1.4 http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157632224235652/ As always, comments and suggestions are eagerly accepted. Thanks! -- Walt -- 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.
Help requested from ColorMunki Display owners
Dear All: If you do not have ColorMunki Display (Part number CMUNDIS), you can skip this message. If you do have one and sitll have the box, I would appreciate if you can help me by checking the UPC code(s) on the box. (the numbers that are next to the barcode Off the list, please let me know: 1. What is the UPC number: a) 848826026466 b) 7640111922452 c) both (d) 7640111922452? And additionally, but much less important 2. (if you don't mind and remember) Where did you buy it? a) Outside of the USA b) In the US: what reseller. If you are curious about what I am trying to do: I am trying to figure out certain issues related to the currently going MIR for this product. And contraversy is that the MIR form shows one UPC, while two different UPC codes appear with different resellers. I spoke with the customer support for some resellers and for the company that does the distribution of the product in the US (Xrite Photo), and they were unable to give anywhat reasonable response. Two possibilities that I suspect are possible are: 1. Different UPCs are used for different routes of distribution (e.g. US vs. European markets) 2. 848826026466 is not a UPC code but what is called Model/Product Number (aks MPN) and it is present on the box along with the actual UPC code. So, the resellers mistakenly list that number instead of the UPC code. Thank you, Igor -- 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: Lanyon a very small town in Iowa
BTW, you should have put GESO - in the subject line and more would have looked. HTH, Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/12/2012 9:20:07 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, shark50...@gmail.com writes: Hey thanks for looking Marnie. Its a grain elevator and an abandoned one at that. It was the reason for the town's existence. That church is the only attraction now. It had four cars on a Sunday morning. Hope to see more of your comments and posts. I will take another look at those cars too. -- 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: Reflections on contributions from (and to) the PDML
Well said. I joined only recently at the behest of Bruce W. and already benefited in some of the ways that you describe, mostly from learning how to look again. Wish I had joined sooner but somehow the timing is still good. Donated some florins, but other contributions will take a break as we are embarking at end of month for a 90+ day cruise to Indonesia and back. The re-learned skills should result in some decent photos :-) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Stan Halpin Sent: December 12, 2012 12:11 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Reflections on contributions from (and to) the PDML There was recent hiatus in PDML activity. And then Doug announced that we are back up, to which he appended a comment about the continuing need for financial contributions to cover the server costs. All of this got me thinking. [snip] -- 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: Rokinon 85/1.4 on sale at BH
As it happens I had my Rokinon 85mm 1.8 on my K-01 this weekend so I guess this post is pertinent to two recent subjects. Here is the link to a photo taken handheld and has been substantially cropped. There were four others not even close to in-focus. The DOF is very thin wide open. But it would be a waste to shoot this lens at f11 all the time. http://donspix.posterous.com/#!/ pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 4 Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:18:55 -0800 From: Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Rokinon 85/1.4 on sale at BH Message-ID: cac+wr3szdhkl8i8exkfz4mafhx3g2qdd5okm_ezsrooea8e...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 3:51 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Dec 10, 2012, at 3:11 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: This lens appears on BH for $239 today: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?is=REGQ=A=detailsO=productlistsku=905019 I wish I could afford to save that much money. I've heard good things about this lens. Does anyone know how it compares optically with the Sigma 85/1.4 or the old Pentax 85/1.4? Both of which cost several times as much, but are also autofocus. I've heard the Samyang 85/1.4 compared against the Zeiss 85/1.4 and did remarkably well. (The Zeiss is certainly a better performer, the difference is smaller than expected.) -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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: GESO - tango @ ISO-6400
Rick, heh! Humans are weak, aren't they? You've got some interesting photos there. (Is that your daughter?) The technical nuance is that the gallery I put out consists of shots taken at ISO-6400. They aren't the best shots from the evening, but I appreciate the quality that I wouldn't have been able to obtain with my K-7 without the flash. Not having had any personal experience with K-5, I am not in position to compare K-5 vs K-5 IIs. (That gives me a hope that I won't gain an extra hater this week.) Cheers, Igor Mon Dec 10 21:03:32 EST 2012 Rick Womer wrote: I am weak, and I looked at them anyway! Very nice set, but I don't hate you yet, because you haven't shown me how my K-5 might be inferior to the IIs. Heck, I shot this set of dance pix with a K10D: http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=946280 FWIW, I think the AF on the K-5 is considerably better (especially with moving subjects) than on the K-7 (I have both). Cheers, Rick -- 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 - Advent window
Tried to send this yesterday and got a bounce. Now that we're back, here it is. This is another of the twelve major windows from the current church project. http://georges.posterous.com/advent-window-st-bridgets-church I thought I'd post this photo since we're currently in the Advent season. From the standpoint of technical curiosity, my suggestion is to click on the photo and look at the larger version. There are a lot of subtle variations in the colors of the glass. I also just recently noticed a some small reflections of color in the major horizontal window frame. I won't be able to get this submitted in book-form and see the first test copy until January. I'm not sure how much of the detail will show up on the printed page. It does show well on glossy paper when printed with an inkjet printer, but I'm not expecting that level of detail in a book. Anyone that has used blurb have any comments? gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com -- 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.
OT: Nat'l Geographic: Editor's Picks - Best Space Pictures of 2012
Thought some might enjoy these: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/12/pictures/121211-best-space-2012-endeavour-mars-rover-nasa-science/ -- 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: Rokinon 85/1.4 on sale at BH
Based on theoretical assumptions alone, I would imagine it's a lot easier to focus this lens on the K-01's live view, while at the same time the lack of an EVF makes holding the camera steady harder, thus making correct focus distance harder too. Do both of these cancel out, thus making this lens as hard to focus correctly as on a mirrorfull Pentax? Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment On 12 December 2012 12:28, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: As it happens I had my Rokinon 85mm 1.8 on my K-01 this weekend so I guess this post is pertinent to two recent subjects. Here is the link to a photo taken handheld and has been substantially cropped. There were four others not even close to in-focus. The DOF is very thin wide open. But it would be a waste to shoot this lens at f11 all the time. http://donspix.posterous.com/#!/ pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 4 Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:18:55 -0800 From: Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Rokinon 85/1.4 on sale at BH Message-ID: cac+wr3szdhkl8i8exkfz4mafhx3g2qdd5okm_ezsrooea8e...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 3:51 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Dec 10, 2012, at 3:11 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: This lens appears on BH for $239 today: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?is=REGQ=A=detailsO=productlistsku=905019 I wish I could afford to save that much money. I've heard good things about this lens. Does anyone know how it compares optically with the Sigma 85/1.4 or the old Pentax 85/1.4? Both of which cost several times as much, but are also autofocus. I've heard the Samyang 85/1.4 compared against the Zeiss 85/1.4 and did remarkably well. (The Zeiss is certainly a better performer, the difference is smaller than expected.) -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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. -- 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 - Wheeeee!
They are dropping... I was in a raised area that put me level with them a little above mid-way. Pretty bright, high-contrast day, but I've lightened shadows about as much as I am comfortable with. One of my rare attempts at street photography, taken at San Cruz Broadwalk, California, this past year. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/whe.html Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- 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: Mini-GESO: Sunrise 12/11/2012
Nice! Jack - Original Message - From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 9:21 AM Subject: Mini-GESO: Sunrise 12/11/2012 Taking another shot at posting a few images from yesterday morning, taken just before I finally rolled in from a night of revelry and debauchery. Taken with my K20D and FA 50/1.4 http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157632224235652/ As always, comments and suggestions are eagerly accepted. Thanks! -- Walt -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Advent window
Extremely well done..as usual, George. Precise focus and exposure. Jack - Original Message - From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 9:38 AM Subject: PESO - Advent window Tried to send this yesterday and got a bounce. Now that we're back, here it is. This is another of the twelve major windows from the current church project. http://georges.posterous.com/advent-window-st-bridgets-church I thought I'd post this photo since we're currently in the Advent season. From the standpoint of technical curiosity, my suggestion is to click on the photo and look at the larger version. There are a lot of subtle variations in the colors of the glass. I also just recently noticed a some small reflections of color in the major horizontal window frame. I won't be able to get this submitted in book-form and see the first test copy until January. I'm not sure how much of the detail will show up on the printed page. It does show well on glossy paper when printed with an inkjet printer, but I'm not expecting that level of detail in a book. Anyone that has used blurb have any comments? gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com http://www.georgesphotos.net/ plus.georgesinos.com -- 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. -- 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: Mini-GESO: Sunrise 12/11/2012
Nice Geso. Top one is a very unusual cloud, sort of end of the worldish. Is that a flock of birds in front of the cloud? Nice shot. Marnie aka Doe :-) To give it more impact, I'd clone out the little bit of cloud sticking in on the left. But that is me. In a message dated 12/12/2012 9:21:47 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, ldott...@gmail.com writes: Taking another shot at posting a few images from yesterday morning, taken just before I finally rolled in from a night of revelry and debauchery. Taken with my K20D and FA 50/1.4 http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157632224235652/ As always, comments and suggestions are eagerly accepted. Thanks! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Wheeeee!
Yes, I would wh my pants. Jack - Original Message - From: eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 10:02 AM Subject: PESO - Whe! They are dropping... I was in a raised area that put me level with them a little above mid-way. Pretty bright, high-contrast day, but I've lightened shadows about as much as I am comfortable with. One of my rare attempts at street photography, taken at San Cruz Broadwalk, California, this past year. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/whe.html Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Advent window
Nice, nicely backlit. Not easy getting stained glass windows. Marnie aka Doe :-) - In a message dated 12/12/2012 9:38:18 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, gsi...@gmail.com writes: Tried to send this yesterday and got a bounce. Now that we're back, here it is. This is another of the twelve major windows from the current church project. http://georges.posterous.com/advent-window-st-bridgets-church I thought I'd post this photo since we're currently in the Advent season. From the standpoint of technical curiosity, my suggestion is to click on the photo and look at the larger version. There are a lot of subtle variations in the colors of the glass. I also just recently noticed a some small reflections of color in the major horizontal window frame. I won't be able to get this submitted in book-form and see the first test copy until January. I'm not sure how much of the detail will show up on the printed page. It does show well on glossy paper when printed with an inkjet printer, but I'm not expecting that level of detail in a book. Anyone that has used blurb have any comments? gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Wheeeee!
Heh. Me too. And that was considered a child's ride, in the area for children. Marnie ;-) Needless to say I rode nothing, I did do laser tag (fun) and some shooting gallery stuff. I can point and shoot, after all. In a message dated 12/12/2012 10:13:29 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Yes, I would wh my pants. Jack - Original Message - From: eactiv...@aol.com eactiv...@aol.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 10:02 AM Subject: PESO - Whe! They are dropping... I was in a raised area that put me level with them a little above mid-way. Pretty bright, high-contrast day, but I've lightened shadows about as much as I am comfortable with. One of my rare attempts at street photography, taken at San Cruz Broadwalk, California, this past year. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/whe.html Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- 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. -- 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: and we're up
1 Rupee = $ 0.02 US. Maybe you should be greedier, Doug. Glad to have the list back! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 11:10 AM Subject: and we're up Thanks for all the notes and calls, folks. We should be good to go now. Please don't forget to toss a few rupees into the pot when you get a chance. carry on, then. -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Woodies
Beautiful - both of 'em. If I had to pick one, it would be 663 On 12/12/2012 10:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- 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: and we're up
On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 8:10 AM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: Thanks for all the notes and calls, folks. We should be good to go now. Please don't forget to toss a few rupees into the pot when you get a chance. carry on, then. I went with shekels. Thanks for keeping the list running so smoothly, Doug. When it's down, it is missed. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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: Rokinon 85/1.4 on sale at BH
On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Based on theoretical assumptions alone, I would imagine it's a lot easier to focus this lens on the K-01's live view, while at the same time the lack of an EVF makes holding the camera steady harder, thus making correct focus distance harder too. Do both of these cancel out, thus making this lens as hard to focus correctly as on a mirrorfull Pentax? A tripod solves both problems. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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.
[PlainText] Testing from iPad.txt
The old Balda Baldix was cleaned and serviced; I'd picked it up a few weeks back. Finally loaded a roll of film and took it out on Saturday morning ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/8266575646/lightbox Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. Godfrey -- a photo blog: http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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 2012 - 138 - GDG
(Repost to clean up bad subject line.) The old Balda Baldix was cleaned and serviced; I'd picked it up a few weeks back. Finally loaded a roll of film and took it out on Saturday morning ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/8266575646/lightbox Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. Godfrey -- a photo blog: http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com Godfrey -- Godfrey DiGiorgi - godfreydigio...@me.com - 408.431.4601 cell -- 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: Lanyon a very small town in Iowa
Like all these, Don, but that grain elevator is a very well composed strong image. Jack - Original Message - From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 9:14 AM Subject: Re: Lanyon a very small town in Iowa Hey thanks for looking Marnie. Its a grain elevator and an abandoned one at that. It was the reason for the town's existence. That church is the only attraction now. It had four cars on a Sunday morning. Hope to see more of your comments and posts. I will take another look at those cars too. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:51:21 -0500 (EST) From:eactiv...@aol.com To:pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Lanyon a very small town in Iowa Message-ID:2a1f.2d9bd28c.3df83...@aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Very nice. Love the grain silo (or whatever it is). The BW/color rendition of the car shots is a bit over the top for me, personally, though. Looks a tad TOO grainy, I'd ratchet down a notch. But a very nice gallery overall. Captures the mood. HTH, Marnie aka Doe:-) In a message dated 12/10/2012 10:16:14 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, shark50...@gmail.com writes: These photos represent a trip down Mainstreet in Lanyon a very small town without zoning. Comments always read appreciated. http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157632119002800/ -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - I picked Abraham Lincoln's nose
John, I'm sorry my Cosina is not living up to your expectations...but seeing your rig I'm wondering about how insanely high your expectations might be :-D Your link to Abraham's nose takes me to your pile o' extension tubes stuff , and when I look at the complete album I can see you drinking out of a lens, for example, but no Lincoln penny to be found. You can calculate the magnification power of your set up with a ruler. Take a photo of it as close as you can, parallel to the ruler, and the ruler running from side to side of the frame. Look at the image and count how much of the ruler you've photographed. If you're using millimeters, let's say your picture shows 12mm of the ruler. An APS-C sensor is 24mm wide, so your magnification ratio is 12/24 = 0.5, so you can say your macro capability is 1:0.5 (or 2:1 if you prefer). If the image you'd taken was 24mm across, then your macro ratio would be 1:1, or life size, which is what macro lenses (such as your 100mm f/2.8) typically reach. You might find these articles on my site useful: http://enticingthelight.com/2009/02/02/shooting-macros-section-1-equipment/ http://enticingthelight.com/2009/02/07/shooting-macros-section-2-the-small-world/ http://enticingthelight.com/2009/02/26/shooting-macros-section-3-the-math/ Cheers, —M. \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment On 12 December 2012 13:14, John Celio neo.venator.com+p...@gmail.com wrote: I recently bought an inexpensive Cosina 28mm lens from Miserere with the intention of reverse-mounting it on my pile o' extension tubes stuff (illustrated with a different lens here: http://goo.gl/WcvoZ) to see what could be done with such immense magnification powers. For my first subject, I picked a penny. As luck would have it, Abe's nose was the first thing I saw in my viewfinder: http://goo.gl/Xi8vs That's some serious magnification there. I have no clue how to calculate what the macro ratio is, but there's not much point to it at the moment. I appear to have gone beyond the resolving power of the lens. All the photos I took are very soft, regardless of the aperture I used. This one looks a teeny bit sharp on the nose, but I think that's an illusion. (Reference for those who don't know what a US penny looks like: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_penny. Note that the article also mentions the size of the coin if you want to try to figure out the scale here.) I'm going to keep playing with this setup, but in the meantime I'll save up for a sharper lens. I wish I could use the lenses I already own, but this experiment has taught me the one downside of DA lenses: not having an aperture ring makes extension ring/bellows shooting very difficult. John -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Advent window
Simply gorgeous, George. Colour and detail is wonderful. On Blurb printing: I've only done a couple of books. Mark would have more to say, I'm sure. But I can say this: watch out for out-of-gamut and overly saturated colours. That caution may even be applicable to this very image. In a 120 page book of flower shots I did, only one image suffered really badly; in a few others minor clipping was detectable. In the bad one it looked like the printer gave up and splatted ink in a big blob where the flower should be. Your screen can display a colour and tone range that the printer cannot represent. You need to be sure of your black and white points (Lightroom takes care of this, I'm told). You also need to do soft-proofing on-screen (hopefully with a calibrated monitor). Finally you should be prepared to buy at least one test book to examine. But overall, Blurb's print quality is better than I expected. On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 12:38 PM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: Tried to send this yesterday and got a bounce. Now that we're back, here it is. This is another of the twelve major windows from the current church project. http://georges.posterous.com/advent-window-st-bridgets-church I thought I'd post this photo since we're currently in the Advent season. From the standpoint of technical curiosity, my suggestion is to click on the photo and look at the larger version. There are a lot of subtle variations in the colors of the glass. I also just recently noticed a some small reflections of color in the major horizontal window frame. I won't be able to get this submitted in book-form and see the first test copy until January. I'm not sure how much of the detail will show up on the printed page. It does show well on glossy paper when printed with an inkjet printer, but I'm not expecting that level of detail in a book. Anyone that has used blurb have any comments? gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com -- 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. -- -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: Rokinon 85/1.4 on sale at BH
On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 1:35 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Based on theoretical assumptions alone, I would imagine it's a lot easier to focus this lens on the K-01's live view, while at the same time the lack of an EVF makes holding the camera steady harder, thus making correct focus distance harder too. Do both of these cancel out, thus making this lens as hard to focus correctly as on a mirrorfull Pentax? A tripod solves both problems. But creates several new ones. Have to face it: most people shoot handheld most of the time. I own a great tripod and a great monopod. They are both in as-new condition. :-) Actually the monopod sees more use as a handheld lightbox mount. -- -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: PESO: Woodies
Appreciated comments, Paul. At times I favor that one as well. J - Original Message - From: Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 10:29 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Woodies Beautiful - both of 'em. If I had to pick one, it would be 663 On 12/12/2012 10:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2012 - 138 - GDG
That is a very pleasing image, Godfrey! Love the composition and tones. I'm a sucker for monochrome and square format. Thanks for sharing. On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 12:38 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: (Repost to clean up bad subject line.) The old Balda Baldix was cleaned and serviced; I'd picked it up a few weeks back. Finally loaded a roll of film and took it out on Saturday morning ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/8266575646/lightbox Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. Godfrey -- a photo blog: http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com Godfrey -- Godfrey DiGiorgi - godfreydigio...@me.com - 408.431.4601 cell -- 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. -- 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: Long Exposure Rule of Thumb
On Dec 10, 2012, at 8:38 PM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Blast! for than read then With my accent, I already do. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - I picked Abraham Lincoln's nose
Ack! Sorry about the incorrect link. Here's the penny photo: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/uwNAmVlyxQAN1jadgOm1qNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink or: http://goo.gl/2IOiC I'm sorry my Cosina is not living up to your expectations...but seeing your rig I'm wondering about how insanely high your expectations might be :-D Oh gosh, no no, I didn't mean to gripe about the lens or you or anything! I bought the lens because it was cheap, which was just what I wanted to be able to test out this rig. I knew it wouldn't be optimal for this kind of photography. You can calculate the magnification power of your set up with a ruler. Take a photo of it as close as you can, parallel to the ruler, and the ruler running from side to side of the frame. Look at the image and count how much of the ruler you've photographed. If you're using millimeters, let's say your picture shows 12mm of the ruler. An APS-C sensor is 24mm wide, so your magnification ratio is 12/24 = 0.5, so you can say your macro capability is 1:0.5 (or 2:1 if you prefer). If the image you'd taken was 24mm across, then your macro ratio would be 1:1, or life size, which is what macro lenses (such as your 100mm f/2.8) typically reach. Awesome! Thanks for that. Now I will just have to see about finding a ruler with small enough increments. ;) John -- 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.
Horizonless
I love the Mike's top curated photo http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2012/12/horizonless-part-ii.html Well done, Juan. It is one of my recent faves on Water Molotov http://photoblog.jbuhler.com/?p=3542 -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Anyone know how to extract records from an old btrieve database?
Really. I have some old data saved in an old app that won't run in any OS currently available. It used a btrieve database. My only option at the moment is to find an old computer running Windows XP and install the app there (and even then I'm not sure I could extract the data in a form that would be useful). -- 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 PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
The All Singing, All Dancing PDML FAQ
G'day all The recent threads about donating a few rupees, shekels etc to keep PDML afloat and Stan's post Reflections on contributions from (and to) the PDML, reminded me that I hadn't posted the FAQ link recently. So for the benefit of those new here, or those returning after an hiatus, here it is: http://pug.komkon.org/general/mini-faq.html There's a note on how to donate at the bottom of the page. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- 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: and we're up
From: Rick Womer 1 Rupee = $ 0.02 US. Maybe you should be greedier, Doug. Glad to have the list back! Rick 100,000 rupee sounds like more money than $20.00 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Woodies
I agree on 663. Excellent shots. Gorgeous color. Paul On Dec 12, 2012, at 2:14 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Appreciated comments, Paul. At times I favor that one as well. J - Original Message - From: Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 10:29 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Woodies Beautiful - both of 'em. If I had to pick one, it would be 663 On 12/12/2012 10:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- 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. -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Woodies
Thanks, Paul. That settles it, 663 it is. Actually, at this point I've processed five with possibly a few more to come. Don't plan on posting any more, however. I've already gotten my fix. ;-) Jack From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 1:07 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Woodies I agree on 663. Excellent shots. Gorgeous color. Paul On Dec 12, 2012, at 2:14 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Appreciated comments, Paul. At times I favor that one as well. J - Original Message - From: Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 10:29 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Woodies Beautiful - both of 'em. If I had to pick one, it would be 663 On 12/12/2012 10:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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: Anyone know how to extract records from an old btrieve database?
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Really. I have some old data saved in an old app that won't run in any OS currently available. It used a btrieve database. My only option at the moment is to find an old computer running Windows XP and install the app there (and even then I'm not sure I could extract the data in a form that would be useful). I did some fairly interesting stuff with Btrieve and TopSpeed Modula-2 in the early 90s when I worked for A Very Big Retailer. It was all direct to the database stuff, but later versions had ODBC drivers, so you could try looking for one of those. B -- 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: and we're up
From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms From: Rick Womer 1 Rupee = $ 0.02 US. Maybe you should be greedier, Doug. Glad to have the list back! Rick 100,000 rupee sounds like more money than $20.00 That's a lakh! B -- 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: Rokinon 85/1.4 on sale at BH
On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 11:03 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 1:35 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Based on theoretical assumptions alone, I would imagine it's a lot easier to focus this lens on the K-01's live view, while at the same time the lack of an EVF makes holding the camera steady harder, thus making correct focus distance harder too. Do both of these cancel out, thus making this lens as hard to focus correctly as on a mirrorfull Pentax? A tripod solves both problems. But creates several new ones. Have to face it: most people shoot handheld most of the time. I own a great tripod and a great monopod. They are both in as-new condition. :-) Actually the monopod sees more use as a handheld lightbox mount. Certainly. But if you're going to complain about how difficult it is to focus and hold the camera still, there are solutions. Me? I put my Nikkor-H 85mm f/1.8 on my Olympus E-1 body. Gives me a superb performing, effective 170mm f/2.8 FoV/DoF with the light gathering power of an f/1.8 lens in a smallish, hand-holdable package. That FoV/DoF is the major reason I keep the E-1 and Nikkor 85mm around. And when I put it on a tripod ... stunning sharpness and quality unheard of with any hand-held rig with that FoV. :-) -- Godfrey My sharpest lens is a sturdy tripod. - gdg -- 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: Rokinon 85/1.4 on sale at BH
Short answer - yes. I have not tried this lens on k-1 with tripod yet but it is small enough to hand-hold and focus through live view although I need to get used to peaking I forgot to magnify the LV so more to be done. When I have manual focus tele (like rokinon or mirror lens) on K-5 I tend to rock forward back making focus hard to maintain at these apertures. With k-1 it seem easier to maintain the plane. I have a Vivitar 100-400 zoom I want to try out on K-01 with without tripod. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 12:50:21 -0500 From: Misereremiser...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Rokinon 85/1.4 on sale at BH Message-ID: capq8oxcasadxkf3b3wjfmr9m5j7e5p7spv1_3cgu9nkg_gc...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 Based on theoretical assumptions alone, I would imagine it's a lot easier to focus this lens on the K-01's live view, while at the same time the lack of an EVF makes holding the camera steady harder, thus making correct focus distance harder too. Do both of these cancel out, thus making this lens as hard to focus correctly as on a mirrorfull Pentax? Cheers, ?M. \/\/o/\/\ --http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- 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: Rokinon 85/1.4 on sale at BH
But Godfrey it was raining I would have to have gotten out of the car. Actually this was a test to see how well it worked handheld. I like shooting from a tripod it is a whole different way to take pictures. Did anyone look at the photo to see whether worked? http://donspix.posterous.com/# pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 7 Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:35:02 -0800 From: Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Rokinon 85/1.4 on sale at BH Message-ID: CAC+wR3u24bCwZUxV=zEY=3eerkptmr+2ou+pbe6db+1xzju...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Based on theoretical assumptions alone, I would imagine it's a lot easier to focus this lens on the K-01's live view, while at the same time the lack of an EVF makes holding the camera steady harder, thus making correct focus distance harder too. Do both of these cancel out, thus making this lens as hard to focus correctly as on a mirrorfull Pentax? A tripod solves both problems. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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: Rokinon 85/1.4 on sale at BH
Speaking to the photograph, I liked it. DOF reminded me of some shots I took with the Pentax SMC K 50mm f1.2 wide open (back before I sold that lens). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - Uncle Dropsy
Another of Toronto's more charismatic messengers, this is David Uncle Dropsy, messenger by day, hip hop artist by night: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/12/uncle-dropsy.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- 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: What's wrong with the K-01
On 10/12/2012 3:38 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: But he was mostly designing the outsides. I'm sure he had very little to do with the internals. Lots of people design cars who couldn't even tune an engine. I think it's more critical that he was allowed to design a camera but he probably hasn't used one professionally, else he'd have understood the importance of a viewfinder of some sort (optical or electronic). I read something just after the K-01 had been released, where Newson was saying he had never used an SLR camera before designing the thing. I've handled one briefly, and it shows that he has never handled a, SLR camera before... Even his chairs are ugly and pretentious. -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML Digest, Vol 80, Issue 88
I consider myself fairly well read on photography new old but w/o Google I have never heard of the Balda Baldix. I liked the look of the photo and I assume you got the results you sought. If you will indulge my curious nature, what specifically did this camera bring to this scene. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 9 Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 10:38:14 -0800 From: Godfrey DiGiorgiramar...@mac.com To: PDMLPDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO 2012 - 138 - GDG Message-ID:21f5725e-c9af-4960-ae0c-d46d103ca...@mac.com Content-Type: text/plain; CHARSET=US-ASCII (Repost to clean up bad subject line.) The old Balda Baldix was cleaned and serviced; I'd picked it up a few weeks back. Finally loaded a roll of film and took it out on Saturday morning ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/8266575646/lightbox Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. Godfrey -- a photo blog:http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com Godfrey -- Godfrey DiGiorgi - godfreydigio...@me.com - 408.431.4601 cell -- 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: Rokinon 85/1.4 on sale at BH
On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 2:34 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: But Godfrey it was raining I would have to have gotten out of the car. Actually this was a test to see how well it worked handheld. I like shooting from a tripod it is a whole different way to take pictures. :-) Did anyone look at the photo to see whether worked? http://donspix.posterous.com/# Yes indeed, a very nice photo. Actually, I took the opportunity to look through your posterous blog which I hadn't done for a while. A lot of lovely photos in there. Bravo! -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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: Lanyon a very small town in Iowa
Thanks Jack, every weekend I go out in search of subjects but the mid-west landscape gets a little bleak this time of year; still there is no shortage of grain elevators. Geso at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157632119002800/ pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 10 Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:20:35 -0800 (PST) From: Jack Davisjdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Lanyon a very small town in Iowa Message-ID: 1355332835.69685.yahoomail...@web124503.mail.ne1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Like all these, Don, but that grain elevator is a very well composed?strong image. Jack In a message dated 12/10/2012 10:16:14 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, shark50...@gmail.com? writes: These photos represent a trip down Mainstreet in? Lanyon a very small town without zoning. Comments always read ? appreciated. http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157632119002800/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Anyone know how to extract records from an old btrieve database?
Can't help with Btrieve specifics, but this sort of thing is why I always keep an instance of WinXP (and also Win98SE, a Linux or two, etc.) in VMware, ready to fire up. Install cranky old app; do crufty thing; restore VM back to checkpoint to get rid of it. On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 3:30 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Really. I have some old data saved in an old app that won't run in any OS currently available. It used a btrieve database. My only option at the moment is to find an old computer running Windows XP and install the app there (and even then I'm not sure I could extract the data in a form that would be useful). -- 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 PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- -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: PESO 2012 - 138 - GDG
On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: The old Balda Baldix was cleaned and serviced; I'd picked it up a few weeks back. Finally loaded a roll of film and took it out on Saturday morning ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/8266575646/lightbox I consider myself fairly well read on photography new old but w/o Google I have never heard of the Balda Baldix. I liked the look of the photo and I assume you got the results you sought. If you will indulge my curious nature, what specifically did this camera bring to this scene. Thanks for commenting, Don! Balda made quite a lot of nice, compact cameras once upon a time, but that time was now quite long ago. I first heard of their cameras about a decade and a half ago from a good friend who enjoyed them. Well, first off the very compact nature of the camera when folded makes it a pleasure to slip in my jacket pocket or a small bag when I go for a walk. Combine that with a natural, wide-normal field of view and the kind of focus zone control you can only get with a big negative format (6x6cm in this case), and the softly sharp qualities of the Baltar three-element lens. It's simply a pleasantly unsophisticated camera to shoot with at a leisurely pace, and I like the rendering that this lens and 6x6 film produces. It's never going to compete on the nanoparticle resolution scale of modern cameras and lenses ... ;-) ... but I'm moving away from that aesthetic vogue in recent times. In this exposure, I was shooting in the bright, heavily overcast morning light, which spread soft flare across the frame. I set the focus and aperture to slightly blur infinity by 'shorting' the hyperfocal a little bit, looking for the geometry and flare to meld together into a cool, winter morning feel with that sinuous path drawing you towards the light. I've got a few more shots from this roll (about 7 out of 12 exposures seem worth a second glance, maybe one or two more will make the cut for posting) ... I like this pace in photography. 12 exposures a week, whether I need them or not. ;-) -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Anyone know how to extract records from an old btrieve database?
On 2012-12-12 18:05, Bruce Walker wrote: Can't help with Btrieve specifics, but this sort of thing is why I always keep an instance of WinXP (and also Win98SE, a Linux or two, etc.) in VMware, ready to fire up. Install cranky old app; do crufty thing; restore VM back to checkpoint to get rid of it. And if that's not archaic enough, you could try building a VM with FreeDOS in it and see if you can scare up the old Btrieve command line tools some dark corner of the Internet. -- Doug Lefty Franklin NutDriver Racing http://NutDriver.org Facebook NutDriver Racing Sponsored by Murphy -- 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: Rokinon 85/1.4 on sale at BH
on 2012-12-12 15:34 Don Guthrie wrote Did anyone look at the photo to see whether worked? i enjoyed the composition, but was put off by the odd glow around the out-of-focus twig — a failing of the lens, not the photographer -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML Digest, Vol 80, Issue 88
On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 2:40 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: The old Balda Baldix was cleaned and serviced; I'd picked it up a few weeks back. Finally loaded a roll of film and took it out on Saturday morning ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/8266575646/lightbox I consider myself fairly well read on photography new old but w/o Google I have never heard of the Balda Baldix. I liked the look of the photo and I assume you got the results you sought. If you will indulge my curious nature, what specifically did this camera bring to this scene. Thanks for commenting, Don! Balda made quite a lot of nice, compact cameras once upon a time, but that time was now quite long ago. I first heard of their cameras about a decade and a half ago from a good friend who enjoyed them. Well, first off the very compact nature of the camera when folded makes it a pleasure to slip in my jacket pocket or a small bag when I go for a walk. Combine that with a natural, wide-normal field of view and the kind of focus zone control you can only get with a big negative format (6x6cm in this case), and the softly sharp qualities of the Baltar three-element lens. It's simply a pleasantly unsophisticated camera to shoot with at a leisurely pace, and I like the rendering that this lens and 6x6 film produces. It's never going to compete on the nanoparticle resolution scale of modern cameras and lenses ... ;-) ... but I'm moving away from that aesthetic vogue in recent times. In this exposure, I was shooting in the bright, heavily overcast morning light, which spread soft flare across the frame. I set the focus and aperture to slightly blur infinity by 'shorting' the hyperfocal a little bit, looking for the geometry and flare to meld together into a cool, winter morning feel with that sinuous path drawing you towards the light. I've got a few more shots from this roll (about 7 out of 12 exposures seem worth a second glance, maybe one or two more will make the cut for posting) ... I like this pace in photography. 12 exposures a week, whether I need them or not. ;-) -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Uncle Dropsy
Nice character in face and angle, but cropped a little too close for me. HTH, Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/12/2012 2:38:41 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: Another of Toronto's more charismatic messengers, this is David Uncle Dropsy, messenger by day, hip hop artist by night: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/12/uncle-dropsy.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank -- 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: and we're up
Yjanks Doug. it takes a few days to transfer to my paypal account, help will be on the way. Dave On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 11:10 AM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: Thanks for all the notes and calls, folks. We should be good to go now. Please don't forget to toss a few rupees into the pot when you get a chance. carry on, then. -- 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Woodies
I'd rather not chose -- but I think I lean toward 664 and I want' tech details please! great field guide shots,both of them. love them woodies ann On 12/12/2012 13:29, Paul Sorenson wrote: Beautiful - both of 'em. If I had to pick one, it would be 663 On 12/12/2012 10:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- 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 - Flowering corn plant
There is a story with it, told in the caption http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Botanical-Gardens/7966405_SrB5XV/1/2269117846_PqBcg7S/Large the next photo in the gallery is a shot of the whole plant - just for perspective - not happy with that shot. ann -- 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: and we're up
sorry, no rupees - small bit of USA funds sent in paypal - good thing this happened _after_ my birthday :-) ann On 12/12/2012 11:10, Doug Brewer wrote: Thanks for all the notes and calls, folks. We should be good to go now. Please don't forget to toss a few rupees into the pot when you get a chance. carry on, then. -- 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: Raw vs Jpeg on K-5
On 13 December 2012 03:40, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: I enjoyed seeing how this picture taken in RAW could be saved. https://plus.google.com/u/0/115638976374047590388/posts/bTzntZr9Xky I generally find the K5 metering a bit hot so I have -0.3 eve comp dialed in almost always which is of course easily recoverable but when shooting under problematic light I often have -1ev comp dialed in and I have generally been very pleased with the results when clawing back shadow detail too. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- 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.
OT - Dr. Alex Moulton, inventor of small-wheeled bicycle dies
I had no idea he also worked on the suspension of the original Mini. His bikes were very cool: http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-20691388 cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Flowering corn plant
I really like that shot, Ann. In particular, I like your diagonal composition and the simple green/white palette. Great light too. Thats so cool that it chose to flower on your birthday. The houseplants' gift to you. :-) On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 7:07 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: There is a story with it, told in the caption http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Botanical-Gardens/7966405_SrB5XV/1/2269117846_PqBcg7S/Large the next photo in the gallery is a shot of the whole plant - just for perspective - not happy with that shot. ann -- 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. -- -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: PESO - Uncle Dropsy
I agree with Marnie. He needs a bit of breathing space. Like the expression and look of it otherwise, Frank. On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 6:41 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Nice character in face and angle, but cropped a little too close for me. HTH, Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 12/12/2012 2:38:41 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: Another of Toronto's more charismatic messengers, this is David Uncle Dropsy, messenger by day, hip hop artist by night: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/12/uncle-dropsy.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank -- 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. -- -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: PESO 2012 - 138 - GDG
Great mood! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com Sent: December 12, 2012 12/12/12 To: PDML PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO 2012 - 138 - GDG (Repost to clean up bad subject line.) The old Balda Baldix was cleaned and serviced; I'd picked it up a few weeks back. Finally loaded a roll of film and took it out on Saturday morning ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/8266575646/lightbox Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. Godfrey -- a photo blog: http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com Godfrey -- Godfrey DiGiorgi - godfreydigio...@me.com - 408.431.4601 cell -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO - Wheeeee!
Don't see that as street photography although I do note the quotation marks around the term. Most importantly the photo is wonderful! The moment is opportune in terms of the expressions on the faces, and I really like the way the ride is framed by the green structure (guessing it's another ride) in the background. Definitely like! cheers, frank, still decompressing from forced FB exile during list outtage ;-) --- Original Message --- From: eactiv...@aol.com Sent: December 12, 2012 12/12/12 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Whe! They are dropping... I was in a raised area that put me level with them a little above mid-way. Pretty bright, high-contrast day, but I've lightened shadows about as much as I am comfortable with. One of my rare attempts at street photography, taken at San Cruz Broadwalk, California, this past year. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/whe.html Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO - Advent window
That is beautiful! You've captured and rendered it beautifully as well. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com Sent: December 12, 2012 12/12/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Advent window Tried to send this yesterday and got a bounce. Now that we're back, here it is. This is another of the twelve major windows from the current church project. http://georges.posterous.com/advent-window-st-bridgets-church I thought I'd post this photo since we're currently in the Advent season. From the standpoint of technical curiosity, my suggestion is to click on the photo and look at the larger version. There are a lot of subtle variations in the colors of the glass. I also just recently noticed a some small reflections of color in the major horizontal window frame. I won't be able to get this submitted in book-form and see the first test copy until January. I'm not sure how much of the detail will show up on the printed page. It does show well on glossy paper when printed with an inkjet printer, but I'm not expecting that level of detail in a book. Anyone that has used blurb have any comments? gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Woodies
Terrific shots, Jack! Vivid colors, tack-sharp, nice poses. Just wonderful. Haven't read the rest of the thread, so if you've already answered, you needn't answer me, but what lens? Don't tell me it's the 55-300! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Sent: December 12, 2012 12/12/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Woodies Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO - I picked Abraham Lincoln's nose
Looks reasonably sharp to me, but then again: a) I have ridiculously low standards wrt sharpness, and, b) I'm looking at it on my phone. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: John Celio neo.venator.com+p...@gmail.com Sent: December 12, 2012 12/12/12 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - I picked Abraham Lincoln's nose I recently bought an inexpensive Cosina 28mm lens from Miserere with the intention of reverse-mounting it on my pile o' extension tubes stuff (illustrated with a different lens here: http://goo.gl/WcvoZ) to see what could be done with such immense magnification powers. For my first subject, I picked a penny. As luck would have it, Abe's nose was the first thing I saw in my viewfinder: http://goo.gl/Xi8vs That's some serious magnification there. I have no clue how to calculate what the macro ratio is, but there's not much point to it at the moment. I appear to have gone beyond the resolving power of the lens. All the photos I took are very soft, regardless of the aperture I used. This one looks a teeny bit sharp on the nose, but I think that's an illusion. (Reference for those who don't know what a US penny looks like: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_penny. Note that the article also mentions the size of the coin if you want to try to figure out the scale here.) I'm going to keep playing with this setup, but in the meantime I'll save up for a sharper lens. I wish I could use the lenses I already own, but this experiment has taught me the one downside of DA lenses: not having an aperture ring makes extension ring/bellows shooting very difficult. John -- 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. -- 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: Lanyon a very small town in Iowa
Don - I like the church the best but only because of my aversion to high-def. I'd like to see the car shots and the grain elevators without the HDF processing. IF you used it on the church as well then I'd say that you did just the right amount... the others come off as a bit cartoony for my taste, but it sure seems like a lot of folks are loving it so if you are looking to selling these or having them in a show it might be the right decision. ann On 12/12/2012 17:45, Don Guthrie wrote: Thanks Jack, every weekend I go out in search of subjects but the mid-west landscape gets a little bleak this time of year; still there is no shortage of grain elevators. Geso at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157632119002800/ pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 10 Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:20:35 -0800 (PST) From: Jack Davisjdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Lanyon a very small town in Iowa Message-ID: 1355332835.69685.yahoomail...@web124503.mail.ne1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Like all these, Don, but that grain elevator is a very well composed?strong image. Jack In a message dated 12/10/2012 10:16:14 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, shark50...@gmail.com? writes: These photos represent a trip down Mainstreet in? Lanyon a very small town without zoning. Comments always read ? appreciated. http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/sets/72157632119002800/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Woodies
Just saw he wood duck on the PPG, and voted for it (2 of them actually). Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 4:21 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks, Paul. That settles it, 663 it is. Actually, at this point I've processed five with possibly a few more to come. Don't plan on posting any more, however. I've already gotten my fix. ;-) Jack From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 1:07 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Woodies I agree on 663. Excellent shots. Gorgeous color. Paul On Dec 12, 2012, at 2:14 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Appreciated comments, Paul. At times I favor that one as well. J - Original Message - From: Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 10:29 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Woodies Beautiful - both of 'em. If I had to pick one, it would be 663 On 12/12/2012 10:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Advent window
Very nice, George! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 12:38 PM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: Tried to send this yesterday and got a bounce. Now that we're back, here it is. This is another of the twelve major windows from the current church project. http://georges.posterous.com/advent-window-st-bridgets-church I thought I'd post this photo since we're currently in the Advent season. From the standpoint of technical curiosity, my suggestion is to click on the photo and look at the larger version. There are a lot of subtle variations in the colors of the glass. I also just recently noticed a some small reflections of color in the major horizontal window frame. I won't be able to get this submitted in book-form and see the first test copy until January. I'm not sure how much of the detail will show up on the printed page. It does show well on glossy paper when printed with an inkjet printer, but I'm not expecting that level of detail in a book. Anyone that has used blurb have any comments? gs George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com www.georgesphotos.net plus.georgesinos.com -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Uncle Dropsy
I like the way it is cropped. Strong portrayal, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 5:38 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Another of Toronto's more charismatic messengers, this is David Uncle Dropsy, messenger by day, hip hop artist by night: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/12/uncle-dropsy.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank If the world were clear, art would not exist. -- Albert Camus -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Flowering corn plant
Great composition, Ann. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 7:07 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: There is a story with it, told in the caption http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Botanical-Gardens/7966405_SrB5XV/1/2269117846_PqBcg7S/Large the next photo in the gallery is a shot of the whole plant - just for perspective - not happy with that shot. ann -- 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. -- 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.
Pentax Camera Utility V4.40 update is available
For those who care. It says it just adds a few lenses and info for the K-5II[s] but who knows. Anyway the link is here http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/dc_utility4_win.html Now I've managed to screw up my knee, so I'm in considerable pain so I'm off to an appointment with Tylenol and bed. -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Woodies
Nicely captured but they don't actually seem to be made of wood. On 12/12/2012 11:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- 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: RAW vs JPEG on the K-5
Bipin, I didn't do any of those things. I was concentrating on focus and had the camera on full auto (Green mode) With this kind of strong backlighting, I just re-shoot adjusting exposure. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 8:40 PM, Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com wrote: Bob, the 3rd photo after cropping and color correction of the 2nd photo is amazing. But I am surprised the 1st photo out of the camera has come out badly under exposed. The JPEGs out of my K20D in the Bright setting mode (Fn Menu) turn out perfect each time. So much so that it is as good as RAW processed in either Photoshop or PDCU. In most instances better. Instead of exposing for the table lamp I would have averaged out Spot readings off the face and the table lamp. And corrected for the dark and bright areas in Photoshop, if it was still required. Better still I would have used a weak flash to brighten up the face a bit. Regards. Bipin. camp: Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. -- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Woodies
Jack, I find the first image more attractive, because the duck is moving toward the camera and there is less scum on the water. Both are excellent, though; nice composition and great color. I'd take duck shots again if they turned out like these! Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 9:18 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Woodies Nicely captured but they don't actually seem to be made of wood. On 12/12/2012 11:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Been hoping for a chance at a Wood duck shot for some time. TA-DA! Jack Comments welcome! http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=663 http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=664 -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- 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. -- 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 - St. Nicholas
There are two St. Nicholas churches in Prague. This is in the larger one, west of the river: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16664154size=lg Comments appreciated! Cheers, Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Flowering corn plant
Nice story, and the first photo is a beauty. Cheers, and a belated happy birthday! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 7:07 PM Subject: PESO - Flowering corn plant There is a story with it, told in the caption http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/Botanical-Gardens/7966405_SrB5XV/1/2269117846_PqBcg7S/Large the next photo in the gallery is a shot of the whole plant - just for perspective - not happy with that shot. ann -- 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. -- 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: What's wrong with the K-01
From: William Robb On 10/12/2012 3:38 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: But he was mostly designing the outsides. I'm sure he had very little to do with the internals. Lots of people design cars who couldn't even tune an engine. I think it's more critical that he was allowed to design a camera but he probably hasn't used one professionally, else he'd have understood the importance of a viewfinder of some sort (optical or electronic). I read something just after the K-01 had been released, where Newson was saying he had never used an SLR camera before designing the thing. I've handled one briefly, and it shows that he has never handled a, SLR camera before... Even his chairs are ugly and pretentious. None of his chairs looked like they'd be comfortable to sit in. I did a Google Image search for Marc Newson, and the K-01 looks like it's probably the most useable attractive item he's designed. I don't really care what the K-01 looks like, but even with bifocals, my arms just aren't long enough or steady enough to use the little TV screen on the back for focusing. He's done some transportation stuff that LOOKED Ok - rockets jet planes, although the little car is kind of ugly. I think the little car might be drivable, but the rockets ain't never going to fly. I wasn't impressed with his shoes or clothes designs either, but I'm not a chav, so I may be missing something. -- 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.
