Re: I was just thinking

2013-12-13 Thread Bob W
On 13 Dec 2013, at 05:31, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 12/12/2013 11:16 PM, David Mann wrote: On Dec 13, 2013, at 6:59 am, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah. I stick around to piss off Bob W. Better than pissing on him, I suppose. Depending on your point of view

Re: I was just thinking

2013-12-13 Thread Bob W
On 13 Dec 2013, at 02:07, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com: On 12/12/2013 5:26 PM, Bob W wrote: On 12 Dec 2013, at 17:59, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 12/12/2013 10:33 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: Evangelise

PESO - Believe

2013-12-13 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso21.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above

Re: Heads-up Ricoh

2013-12-13 Thread Attila Boros
On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 4:41 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Ah, the good old days of marketing ... http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 That is a lot better than any advertising material I've seen the entire year. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Heads-up Ricoh

2013-12-13 Thread Bruce Walker
On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 10:38 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 12/12/2013 8:41 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Ah, the good old days of marketing ... http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 Someplace around here, I have a presentation box of Sam Haskins posters from the late

Re: Heads-up Ricoh

2013-12-13 Thread Bruce Walker
On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 5:02 AM, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 4:41 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Ah, the good old days of marketing ... http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 That is a lot better than any advertising material

Re: PESO - Believe

2013-12-13 Thread Paul Sorenson
Hmmm. What's the story here? It looks like she decked the old guy. : ) -p Sent from my iPad On Dec 13, 2013, at 2:51 AM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso21.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco ---

Re: Download Pictures (URL)

2013-12-13 Thread Bruce Walker
John, can you use, say Chrome, and configure the browser ident string to that of an IE version? I have successfully accessed some stupid sites that way. They just want to believe you have IE. Of course some are completely dependent on legacy IE brokenness to function. On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at

Re: Vintage Car

2013-12-13 Thread John
I know I'm no great shakes as a photographer, but I do try to pay attention. Whenever someone uses a word I don't know, I look it up. On 12/12/2013 11:34 PM, Alan C wrote: John, I am impressed! Yes, Bakkie is the South African word for a small truck/pick up/ute. I still drive my 1993 Isuzu

Re: Heads-up Ricoh

2013-12-13 Thread John
On 12/12/2013 11:36 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 11:29:21PM -0500, John wrote: On 12/12/2013 10:43 PM, Peter Loveday wrote: http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 Damn, look at that grain! Pentax must've really used some terrible sensors back in the '60s. - Peter

Re: PESO - Believe

2013-12-13 Thread John
Back story? On 12/13/2013 3:51 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso21.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Download Pictures (URL)

2013-12-13 Thread John
It may be physically possible, but I think I've mentioned before I don't use Chrome because I'm already over-saturated with Google's intrusiveness into my life. I'm happy using Firefox Thunderbird. And for that one website IE does what I have to do with it. Since it's not broke, there's no need

Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
A K-3 with a free battery grip and sling bag. Don't know what the sling bag is but the battery grip is a nice plus. The total price is $1299. http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/12days12deals?utm_source=Newsletterutm_medium=Email5utm_content=View+Dealutm_campaign=Holiday+Campaign Paul -- PDML

Re: PESO - Believe

2013-12-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Getting a good picture of the tree on his iphone? On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 8:45 AM, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: Back story? On 12/13/2013 3:51 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso21.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco ---

Re: Decent telephoto for not an arm and a leg

2013-12-13 Thread Charles Robinson
On Dec 11, 2013, at 00:02 , Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Dec 10, 2013, at 23:47 , Doug Franklin do...@nutdriver.org wrote: I don't recall who started this thread, but if you're not set on AF, or maybe even AE, I have a K 400/5.6 with case and a Tokina SD 400/5.6 in PK-A.

Re: Decent telephoto for not an arm and a leg

2013-12-13 Thread Mark Roberts
Zos Xavius wrote: Lots of vintage lenses overexpose. I have a few lenses that constantly are compensated with -1 EV. As long as its consistent its not that big of a deal. My A35-105 seems to overexpose in bright light, but as soon as I get to dim light it seems to start exposing normally. Go

Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend

2013-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
If you're interested in photographing a few hundred drunken and debauched Santas, Santacon is in San Francisco this weekend: http://santacon.info/San_Francisco-CA/ Santa Cruz tonight. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Heads-up Ricoh

2013-12-13 Thread CollinB
For long term post-apocalyptic data storage density, I don't think you can beat microfiche. Just tuck 'em inside a couple of nested zip-lock storage bags. Double the bags over and seal the closures with duct tape it will probably survive the heat death of the universe. Then it must be

Re: Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend

2013-12-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
It's also on in New York on an even larger scale. It's become a problem there, and the police are concerned. On Dec 13, 2013, at 12:30 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: If you're interested in photographing a few hundred drunken and debauched Santas, Santacon is in San Francisco this

Re: Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend

2013-12-13 Thread Bill
On 13/12/2013 12:29 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: It's also on in New York on an even larger scale. It's become a problem there, and the police are concerned. What are the police in New York not concerned about? bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend

2013-12-13 Thread CollinB
Given the style of Santa's helper I am surprised that it's not in Vegas. -- 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: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread Stan Halpin
BH has a similar package on offer. K-3 body + Ruggard Commando 36 DSLR Shoulder Bag (in lieu of the Pentax logo sling bag) + DA50/1.8 in lieu of the grip. $1296. I am very tempted to get a 2nd K-3 and, but am not convinced that I want the grip - I already have one for my first K-3. And I am

Re: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread CollinB
I am very tempted to get a 2nd K-3 and, but am not convinced that I want the grip - I already have one for my first K-3. And I am not interested in the DA50/1.8. Two weeks ago I shot a party with the K5. Had I only used the internal battery and swapped as needed I would have had to swap at

Re: Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend

2013-12-13 Thread Charles Robinson
On Dec 13, 2013, at 13:08 , CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Given the style of Santa's helper I am surprised that it's not in Vegas. I was in Vegas last December and saw Santa with his helpers. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2012/vegas/content/IMG_2356_large.html -Charles

Re: Heads-up Ricoh

2013-12-13 Thread Bob W
On 13 Dec 2013, at 14:43, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: On 12/12/2013 11:36 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 11:29:21PM -0500, John wrote: On 12/12/2013 10:43 PM, Peter Loveday wrote: http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 Damn, look at that grain! Pentax

Oodles of stuff...

2013-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
I've got my eye on a nice lens and need to raise $500 fast. I've got all manner of odd stuff on the block and no reasonable offer will be refused. Pentax film bodies of all kinds that I will let go below value. P-Z1 body LX with FA1 finder and lugs MX bodies Super Program bodies ME Super

Re: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
I like the cheap Chinese grip for the K-5, so when Paul S. got one, I ordered a Pentax model for my K-3. That was 11/11/13 and BH still hasn't filled the order. Now the combined deal with Ricoh for the price I paid for the K-3 alone. :-( It should move anybody on the fence to get the camera. You

Re: Oodles of stuff...

2013-12-13 Thread CollinB
Price on Busch? Price on A35-105? -- 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: Oodles of stuff...

2013-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
A35-105mm reduced to $139 Busch 4x5 kit reduced to $199 Actual shipping extra. These are no-brainer prices and someone with more patience than I've got right now could make moola on both. :\ Darren On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 2:19 PM, CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Price on Busch? Price

Re: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread Charles Robinson
On Dec 13, 2013, at 13:22 , CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: I am very tempted to get a 2nd K-3 and, but am not convinced that I want the grip - I already have one for my first K-3. And I am not interested in the DA50/1.8. Two weeks ago I shot a party with the K5. Had I only used

Re: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread CollinB
Wow! When I shoot rock concerts, I shoot upwards of 1,000 images on the K5 (and earlier the K7) and the only time I've ever had to swap batteries mid-stream is if I've been foolish enough to start out with a not-already-fully-charged battery. Are you using the built-in flash, or something else

Re: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread Charles Robinson
On Dec 13, 2013, at 14:39 , CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: I shot about 300 images using the on-camera flash, and at night so the output was high. That'll do it. Plus about 20 minutes of video. One battery would have drained easily. I agree. Time for an external flash.. so it

Re: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread Rob Studdert
I agree, I shot 1929 images on a single Pentax fully charged battery in the grip on one K5 last night but that's using back button focus, no image post view, no flash and no video and minimal chimping. I gave up putting an additional battery in the body when using the grip as I've had too many

FS - DA 50-200mm (original version, non-WR, non-L)

2013-12-13 Thread John Celio
I have an original DA 50-200 that needs a new home. It's been all over the place with me and has minor scuffs on the barrel and hood to show for it. The glass is clean and everything works, though. I don't have it with me at the moment, but I can provide photos later this evening. I just wanted to

Re: PESO - Believe

2013-12-13 Thread Don Guthrie
Well that tells a story but I don't know what the story is? Don't tell me just let it haunt me for 24 hours or so. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 00:51:36 -0800 From: Marco Alpertma...@alpert.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail ListPDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Believe

OT My photographic year

2013-12-13 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team, It's been another tumultuous year for me personally, lots of things to contend with on the life front but all seems to be coming together slowly towards the end of the year. The good thing is that I have been earning money (often too many hours) but also finding time to get out and shoot

Re: Oodles of stuff...

2013-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 01:47:18PM -0600, Darren Addy wrote: I've got my eye on a nice lens and need to raise $500 fast. I've got all manner of odd stuff on the block and no reasonable offer will be refused. Minolta SRT-303 with Rokkor 58mm f1.4 I had never heard of the 303, it turns out

Re: OT My photographic year

2013-12-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rob, Hope next year treats you better. Regards, Bob Lynn S. On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, It's been another tumultuous year for me personally, lots of things to contend with on the life front but all seems to be coming together slowly

Re: Inexpensive large monitors for pixel peepers

2013-12-13 Thread steve harley
on 2013-12-12 14:25 Igor Roshchin wrote The main caveat that they are mainly available from eBay (or, which very likely, I am not aware of other sources), and _shipped from South Korea_, which means if you get a lemon, it will cost you to return it. some of these are also listed on Amazon,

Re: I was just thinking

2013-12-13 Thread Yolanda Rowe
I thought he had a Pentax. Mark! Yonnie On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 2:33 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On 13 Dec 2013, at 02:07, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com: On 12/12/2013 5:26 PM, Bob W wrote: On 12 Dec 2013, at 17:59, Bill

Re: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread Yolanda Rowe
I jumped on this deal today. Can't wait to welcome it into the Pentax barn and put it through its paces. Yonnie On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 3:17 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: I agree, I shot 1929 images on a single Pentax fully charged battery in the grip on one K5 last night but

Re: OT My photographic year

2013-12-13 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 14/12/13, Rob Studdert, discombobulated, unleashed: I finally bit the bullet and bought a point and shoot that will suffice in the 50% of situations where I really don't need a honking great DSLR. So tonight I get to test out my most loathed on this list brand of camera in low light at the

Re: OT My photographic year

2013-12-13 Thread Bob W
On 14 Dec 2013, at 00:04, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: On 14/12/13, Rob Studdert, discombobulated, unleashed: I finally bit the bullet and bought a point and shoot that will suffice in the 50% of situations where I really don't need a honking great DSLR. So tonight I get to

My story with pro camera repair, so far

2013-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
Last summer my K-5 died. I sent it to CRIS, they quoted me something close to what a used K-5 in better shape than mine would cost. I just ordered a new K-5 II, then discovered pro camera repair in San Diego. I had CRIS send the camera there, they quoted $200 to repair, then $150 to remove

Re: OT My photographic year

2013-12-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Rob. The p and s sound like a good choice. I just use my phone but I 'm sure a real camera is better. Good to hear things are coming together. I had my share of tumultuous as well a while back. but hard work can right the ship. Paul via phone On Dec 13, 2013, at 5:12 PM, Rob Studdert

Re: OT My photographic year

2013-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/13/2013 17:44, Bob Sullivan wrote: Rob, Hope next year treats you better. Regards, Bob Lynn S. ...and Ann S ;-) looking forward to PS grabs ann On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, It's been another tumultuous year for me

Re: OT My photographic year

2013-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 08:37:43PM -0500, Ann Sanfedele wrote: On 12/13/2013 17:44, Bob Sullivan wrote: Rob, Hope next year treats you better. Regards, Bob Lynn S. ...and Ann S ;-) looking forward to PS grabs If you ever grab my PS, please do so gently. -- Larry Colen

Re: My story with pro camera repair, so far

2013-12-13 Thread Rick Womer
Larry, Just out of curiosity, how many exposures did your old, worn-out K-5 have on it? Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 7:43 PM Subject: My

PESO - House and Shadows

2013-12-13 Thread Rick Womer
Another from Briarcliff, NY: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17624477 (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments? 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

PESO - Church and Shadow, for Jostein

2013-12-13 Thread Rick Womer
Minus one pumpkin: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17625804size=lg The original: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17624476size=lg I think it's an improvement. Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO - Church and Shadow, for Jostein

2013-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/13/2013 22:53, Rick Womer wrote: Minus one pumpkin: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17625804size=lg The original: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17624476size=lg I think it's an improvement. Rick me too - didn't see the original until this post ann -- PDML

Re: PESO - House and Shadows

2013-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
That's a near miss for me - not sure why angle of windows? - Bw would be better I think, but it is an odd crop - I want you to back up to see a bit more ann On 12/13/2013 22:45, Rick Womer wrote: Another from Briarcliff, NY: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17624477 (K-5, DA 16-45)

Re: My story with pro camera repair, so far

2013-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
I can check later but I think it was about 85,000. When they replaced the main board the on board counter got reset. Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Larry, Just out of curiosity, how many exposures did your old, worn-out K-5 have on it? Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW -

Ensemble Espanol Dance Concert

2013-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: Darrel I attended a wonderful Spanish dance holiday concert tonight. Photography was allowed—just no flash. We had upper center seats, and all the shots were taken from my seat. All lights and sounds on the camera were turned off, and I only clicked the shutter when the music

Re: Ensemble Espanol Dance Concert

2013-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
Terrific set, Christine! I *really* like the last one. The monochromes all look like they could have been taken in the 1950s - really like the tones. On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 12:51 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Darrel I attended a wonderful Spanish dance

Re: Ensemble Espanol Dance Concert

2013-12-13 Thread Bob W
Very good, especially the last one. B On 14 Dec 2013, at 06:51, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: Darrel I attended a wonderful Spanish dance holiday concert tonight. Photography was allowed—just no flash. We had upper center seats, and all the shots were

Re: Ensemble Espanol Dance Concert

2013-12-13 Thread Walt
On 12/14/2013 12:51 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: Darrel I attended a wonderful Spanish dance holiday concert tonight. Photography was allowed—just no flash. We had upper center seats, and all the shots were taken from my seat. All lights and sounds on the camera were turned