Re: Is there a problem with the PDML?

2021-02-28 Thread Larry Colen
It looks like Mr. Brewer came through and fixed things. A million thanks. > On Feb 27, 2021, at 7:55 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > I received this, but not via the list. It seems as if the new mail server is > having problems. I cc’d Doug on the remote chance he doesn’t know yet. > >> On

Re: PESO: Snails

2021-02-28 Thread Alan C
Dan & Toine Have to access all PDML e-mails via the Archives now. None arrive via my ISP any more. Dan, the adult snails are about half the size of a brick. Toine, they are edible but I wouldn't try it. Go here: Achatina fulica - Wikipedia

K-3 III

2021-02-28 Thread Larry Colen
Good news: Ricoh has released a video with details about the new K-3 Bad News: No translation or English subtitiles It does look as if it will have somewhat better extreme high ISO performance than the K-1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?=nTlnd6XP9Oo=youtu.be -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com

Re: Looking for funny text about 67 mirror slap

2021-02-28 Thread Alan C
"The theory was that the mirror slap was so loud it would push a person backwards and result in unsharp photos". Reminds me of a chap here who claimed the spotlights on his bakkie were so powerful (bright) he couldn't get into his garage until he turned then off! Alan C On 25-Feb-21 10:19

K-1 in Color

2021-02-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
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Is there a problem with the PDML?

2021-02-28 Thread Alan C
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New family members

2021-02-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
https://flic.kr/p/2kFpf9U Picked up today off fb. Sent from my iPhone -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO: Snails

2021-02-28 Thread Toine
They look gargantuan. And dangerous if I read it correctly. Some kind of parasite in their slime? Toine On Fri, 26 Feb 2021 at 12:57, Alan C wrote: > > Most mornings we put out crushed maize for the Doves. This morning there > was a sudden 15mm downpour which chased the Doves away. After the

Re: K-1 Again ... plus

2021-02-28 Thread John
On 2/25/2021 21:14:06, Larry Colen wrote: On Feb 25, 2021, at 12:41 PM, John wrote: I looked at off the shelf storage solutions and didn't find one I could afford. I certainly understand that game. I built this one out of pieces-parts for ~ $1500 and 2/3 of that is the 10 drives I

OT: Hail Storms

2021-02-28 Thread Alan C
There have been severe hail storms SE of Johannesburg. Looks like snowscapes. CRAZY! Pictures of hail storm in Benoni show power of Mother Nature (ecr.co.za) Alan C -- %(real_name)s

PESOs (5) - February Thaw

2021-02-28 Thread Rick Womer
I got restless a couple of days ago, even though there’s not much beautiful about melting snow in the big city. Black-and-white seemed to work better than color for these. Critiques, compliments, and comments are all welcome. https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/2021/February-2021/February-Thaw/

Re: PESO - Sledding in the Park

2021-02-28 Thread John
That would be cool. Maybe by then things will be more or less normal with Covid only a memory. Back when I was 15-1/2 you could get a learner's permit (you could drive with your parents in the car) *IF* you had completed Driver's Ed & if you had Driver's Ed you could take the License test at

Re: Is there a problem with the PDML?

2021-02-28 Thread Larry Colen
I received this, but not via the list. It seems as if the new mail server is having problems. I cc’d Doug on the remote chance he doesn’t know yet. > On Feb 27, 2021, at 7:46 PM, Alan C wrote: > > Test > -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To

Fwd: Looking for funny text about 67 mirror slap

2021-02-28 Thread Alan C
Trying again. Forwarded Message Subject:Re: Looking for funny text about 67 mirror slap Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 18:46:51 +0200 From: Alan C To: pdml@pdml.net "The theory was that the mirror slap was so loud it would push a person backwards and result in

Looking for funny text

2021-02-28 Thread Alan C
Simplifying. Won't go. "The theory was that the mirror slap was so loud it would push a person backwards and result in unsharp photos". Reminds me of a chap here who claimed the spotlights on his bakkie were so powerful (bright) he couldn't get into his garage until he turned then off!

Re: Autofocus settings

2021-02-28 Thread Toine
I use a single focus point in the center and AF-S. I focus and keep the button half pressed and compose the shot. Manual focus only if the model is posing in the bushes and with macro. On Thu, 25 Feb 2021 at 04:26, Larry Colen wrote: > > Just like Arthur Dent and Thursdays, I’ve never really

Re: PESO: Snails

2021-02-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice image. Just how Big are these "Giant" snails. Are they edible, and, if so, are they part of local cuisine? Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 6:58 AM Alan C wrote: > Most mornings we put out crushed